Agatsu Yyc

Hey Calgary!
Agatsu YYC​ is hosting a BRAND NEW course to Calgary THIS September 29 & 30th at Renegade Training Company​!
Join Shawn Mozen​ from Agatsu Inc​ as he introduces us to the Mace and Indian Clubs.
... This course is for anyone interested in learning how to get the most out of these amazing tools (aka any skill level welcome to register!)
Indian Clubs are a time tested training tool ideal for mobility and active recovery as well as developing strength and stability.
Unlike many conventional weight training tools, Indian Clubs are unique in their ability to develop movement capacity in all three planes of motion.
Linear strength is great but it is also just one piece of the puzzle.
If you are ready to evolve your training its time to start moving with clubs.
Register here:
https://www.agatsu.com/…/calgary-indian -club-mace-certific…/
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Two arm Long cycle. . Think of it like a clean & jerk with a kettlebell swing BUT with two kettlebells. . The CHALLENGES.... . 1) Having your feet far enough that the bells don't collide with your knees on the drop while close enough to provide support for the arms and back in the backswing and adding power into the clean. . 2) Dipping on the the clean to set the rack--as the bells come up, aim to have the elbows land first then the bells to reduce load on the lower back and upper body. A slight dip to get under the bell can be helpful to make the rack (at least mine) a happy place. . 3) Slow and steady. Gunning the long cycle is sweet when you've mastered all the dips and technique, but it's a lot of movements and a lot of places where energy leaks can happen if the setups are sloppy. . Agatsu yyc affiliate instructor @rxslightedge demonstrating long cycle with 24kg. . #yyc #calgary #calgarykettlebell #kettlebell #kettlebellsport #mobility #longcycle #fitness #fitnesstrainer #progress #startsomewhere #agatsu #learning #tryit #summer #play #movement #brainfood
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The KETTLEBELL SNATCH CHECKLIST (demonstration by @agatsu.yyc instructor @rxslightedge). . . While it is very important to utilize the body and legs to help slow down the weight on the drop and add acceleration to aid in creating the overhead fixation, there are a couple things with the upper body that can help assist with OVERHEAD FIXATION and reduce fatigue of the arms and grip. .... 1) ACCELERATION PULL. . Once the bell floats as the arm leaves the hip, pulling the shoulder back and up (when the bell is in a 6 or 7 o'clock position) will add more power to the bell to travel upwards vs. Pulling with bent arm (which can fatigue your arm or cause repetitive stress on the elbow). . Some variants involve a suppination or pronation of the hand (practice will help you determine which suits you better). . . 2) FOREARM INSERTION. . Insertion of the hand into the bell handle at the 10-11 o'clock (close to eye level) will reduce the likelihood of the bell slamming into he forearm. . Variants may include a rotation of the bell around the side or a flip and guiding of the bell as the arm reaches fixation. . . 3) FIXATION & LOCKOUT. . Think bicep close to the ears or straightened out and seen out of the periphery of vision. . The body is under the weight of the bell and supporting the load, hands relaxed, and the bell handle is secured on the wristbone and thumb. . Whether the fingers are extended, pressing into the bell, relaxed, etc, can vary, but experiment which allows you to keep your wrist and fingers relaxed (you'll need to save your energy for the drop and swing phases in the snatch). . SUMMARY. . Play with the variations and see what works best for you--spend time to build mileage, increase your training volume, and dial in technique that allows you to work up to longer sets. . Pain or discomfort can be useful indicators that technique needs to be assessed. . Happy snatching!. . #YYC #CALGARYKETTLEBELL #agatsu #agatsufitness #agatsuarmy #agatsuapparel #agatsuyyc #calgary #fitness #kettlebell #kettlebellsport #snatch #kettlebellsnatch #checklist #fitnessmotivation @ Agatsu Inc
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Agatsu yyc instructor Matt Chow completed his Agatsu level 2 kettlebell instructors recert!
Test results: 35/35 24kg jerk 9/15 strict chest to bar pull up... 15/15 externally rotated ring pushups
Please enjoy the video of his 24kg jerk set!
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Agatsu YYC instructor Matt Chow doing his Level 2 kettlebell instructors recert
Recert day 1 results: 24kg snatch 63reps/4 min 10/10 pistol squats per leg... 3min/3 min back bridge 10/10 goes to bar
Please enjoy the video of the snatch test (needs more practice but good to see for review)
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Agatsu YYC Kettlebell instructor Matt Chow performing 16kg biathlon

Hey Calgary!
March 17 & 18th there's the Agatsu Upper Body Mobility & Movement Course.
Great way to give you more foundation knowledge to add to your practice & help you create more understanding and bigger leaps in your training goals--and also your clients.
... I highly encourage you check it out, takes place at Renegade Training Company
Registration link below in the caption
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Hey #Calgary! . Have you ever wanted to learn how to get that ring muscle-up? . WATCH THE VIDEO FIRST!
... LIKE & SHARE if you enjoyed this video and you know others can too! . The ring muscle up is a skill that requires good control combining both pulling and pushing abilities together. . Currently struggling? Want to progress further? . Don't worry! @agatsufitness and @agatsu.yyc are coming to @renegade_yyc to host the Upper Body Joint Mobility and Movement Certification! . When? . FEBRUARY 24/25, 2018 . Sign up here (https://agatsu.ticketleap.com/feb-c…/â €¦/Feb-24-2018_at_0930AM)
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