If you’re interested in kettlebell training, or maybe even in becoming a kettlebell instructor, then you might of heard of the Dangerously Fit Academy (DFA)
The DFA is the brain child of Australia functional strength coach Dan Clay. Conceptualized a decade ago the DFA has grown to become the gold standard of kettlebell training as well as becoming recognized as one of the world’s leading strength and conditioning courses.
Given that the DFA is now running courses all over Australia, I thought now would be a good time to share the best possible way to prepare for it.
The DFA is the best place to start.
Two years ago the Dangerously Fit Academy recognised that the jump from novice to DFA was very challenging and sought to bridge that gap with a one day instructor course, the DFA Kettlebell Certification (DFA).
The key lifts of Swing, Get Up and Goblet Squat are taught and tested ensuring that those who pass possess both adequate mobility to train heavier as well as sound mechanics to add load.
Improve your skills.
In training, quite often people want to be entertained. That’s what TV is for. Training is for the improvement of the body. And when you whittle away the unproductive or dangerous exercises there are really very few left that are effective and safe.
The DFA is built on a foundation of safety AND performance. In fact, the two are so closely intertwined that separating them is difficult. Watching the best lifters compete at Olympic level you can easily see that the winner is the lifter with the best skill. The skill of the lift gives the safety. And so it is with the DFA system.
When it comes to kettlebell training there are six lifts that stand head and shoulders among the rest for their ability to be trained safely as well as the amount of benefit they give. Not surprisingly these same six lifts form the DFA Core Six:
- Swing
- Get Up
- Clean
- Press
- Squat
- Snatch
The development of adequate strength and GPP with those lifts is what will bring success at the DFA. In all honesty, aside from Pull Ups there is little else that might be needed in terms of all round physical development.
Technique.
The DFA is very much about technique. If you haven’t already spent time training with an DFA you should go now. There’s little point in practicing something poorly. All that does is make it harder to fix it at the actual DFA.
The best way to get your technique right from the beginning is – do at least a few sessions with a DFA, attend a DFA, continue having regular sessions with your DFA instructor then attend the DFA certification.
Do not try to learn things from Youtube or a DVD. The chances are minimal that you will actually get it right on your own while the chances for injury are quite high unless you’re already a skilled, experienced lifter.
If you’ve done all these then the next step is to book now while there is still a big discount on the DFA. Simply click here to become one of the world’s leading trainers and one of Australia’s few true kettlebell training professionals.
