London September 1st 2013 saw the first GSU British Championships,  held at the Reebok Sports Club in Canada Square, Canary Wharf and hosted by Brighton Girevoy Sports Club.

With eight countries represented and over 85 athletes registered, this event was set to be great and it did not fail to deliver! Not only did we have the best lifters from the UK, Denmark and The Netherlands lifting but also three champions from Russia. Anton Anasenko [HMS], Aleksander Khvostov [WCMS] and Natalia Gorbynova [MS]. It was amazing to see these masters of the sport lift along side us.  The reps were flying and Anton  demonstrated a personal record in snatch (207 reps +1 on his previous best).

GSU would like to thank Wolverson Fitness for supplying the kettlebells for the event and also for their continued support for kettlebell sport competitions within the UK.

Full Results are listed below.

Facebook event: British Open 2013

Photos from the event: British Open Pictures

Medal Photos: British Open Medals

Material covered over the weekend was as follows:

Theory
Methodology for training
Structuring and planning a correct training program.
Practical training

Jerk, snatch and long cycle will be broken down explained, demonstrated and then each participate will have individual analysis by the coaches

Group training for strength and endurance will also be explained and trained.
Correct stretching methods for kettlebell sport will then be trained at end of seminar
Correct diet and lifestyle advice will also be given to help maximise athlete’s potential and aid in overall health and recovery from training

All participates who complete the 2 days training will receive an official certification from Siberian state university of physical education and sport, a special training book, t-shirt and pen.

A two day sports seminar, taught by GSU president Anton Anasenko and Alexsander Khvostov, took place in Kilkenny Kettlebell Club on the 27-28th May 2013.

Material covered over the weekend was as follows:

Theory
Methodology for training
Structuring and planning a correct training program.
Practical training

Jerk, snatch and long cycle will be broken down explained, demonstrated and then each participate will have individual analysis by the coaches

Group training for strength and endurance will also be explained and trained.
Correct stretching methods for kettlebell sport will then be trained at end of seminar
Correct diet and lifestyle advice will also be given to help maximise athlete’s potential and aid in overall health and recovery from training

All participates who complete the 2 days training will receive an official certification from Siberian state university of physical education and sport, a special training book, t-shirt and pen.