The end of this discussion reminded me of getting my geology degree. My professor said You are expected to know the science at a very high level. More importantly you must be able to communicate that information at a 101 (intro) level because your audience are city planners, lawyers, politicians that have no interest in geology. So always be able to break it down to its simplest degree.
Probably one of the most sympathetic characters you’ve interviewed yet. Shawn is a generalist who followed an intuition, put in the work and made it. And there is a bonus! He is also a hard core realist! Love it, thanks 🙏
“J shape in the backswing so you can feel weightlessness for a moment” is a cool little detail And it’s hidden in the last 5 minutes…. These are so fun to watch through fully.
Shawn is one of the most interesting characters you’ve interviewed yet. A generalist who followed an intuition and worked it until success. To to it off he is a hard core realist. Thanks 🙏.
Two people who I greatly admire chatting about a subject that I love. Shawn taught me Kettlebell training 6 years ago. Gregory has inspired my outlook on that training for the past 2 years. To say that you both have improved my life is not an understatement. Thank you Agatsu, Lebe Stark, Shawn and Gregory!
I'm very late in commenting on this but have just watched it now. I did an Agatsu Cert with one of Shawn's trainers in Dec 2023 and it was an eye-opener. The distinction between high tension and high volume was very illuminating. Thus, when I learned of the interview, I wanted to hear what Shawn had to say. Gregory, the interview is terrific. Shawn is a very interesting cat and has a great attitude about training. And thank you for getting the best and the brightest in the field to show up. It is a testament to your curiosity and open mind. Excellent stuff!
Loved the interview. Thanks Lebe. I got hooked on the KB in 2006 when not many people were doing it. I bought Shawn's DVD and managed to find a KB in Toronto while on a business trip (I also bought Ryan Shanahan's kettleworx series and found Lauren Brooks DVDs- shipped from California!) I took a few classes with a trainer in Ottawa and worked out with DVDs at home as there weren't any local KB classes. Fast forward 15 years I still love KBs, and now subscribe to Lauren's virtual classes as she is a KB pro. I found your RUclips series Lebe and really appreciate your technical instruction. Thank you for respecting the KB!
Brilliant interview, Gregory. Didn't even know this guy existed tbh. I'm going to buy his Kettlebell ebook for 9 dollars. Even if I get one nugget of gold from it....its money well spent......but I'm sure I'll get more than just one nugget.👍
I bought my first kettlebell from dragon door a 16kg and it cost about $300 Canadian with customs and shipping in 2001 I think. I than found Shawn and agatsu and bought 5 more bells alot cheaper. But back in the day b4 Shawn was a site called Superherostrength that taught and sold kettlebells in Canada and the dude was russian I believe and they are my fav kettlebells ever. These were before comp kettlebells but a hybrid with thinner handles and in heavier sizes.
WHAT IS THE KETTLEBELL??? It is the ultimate power tool for athletes, fighters, soldiers, circus strongmen and super heroes! Here are some reasons why you should pick up kettlebell lifting: - Increases your grip and wrist strength no matter how strong you currently are. - The kettlebell olympic lifts work the prime movers in ways a barbell never could. - Develops iron tendons, ligaments and bones through repetitive ballistic shock. - Simultaneously develops strength, power, flexibility, speed, balance and co-ordination. - Forces one to explode with the hips, thighs and back, repeatedly and tirelessly. - They can be taken anywhere at any time; you won't be caught dead without a kbell in your car. - Increase your 100m sprint, vertical and standing broad jumps, pullups, pain tolerance/mental toughness. - Kettlebell juggling creates powerful hands, arms and shoulders; plus hand/eye co-ordination. - It is the most evil tool for power endurance, muscular endurance short and long. - Use two kettlebells as a gymnastics parallette for total body mastery. Regardless what sport you play, the kettlebell is the best tool you can buy. Barbells can only be barbells, and dumbells are but failed copies of kettlebells. Got this from waybackmachine from superherostrength.com and Shawn Mozen sold these bells before agatsu I learned.
19:53 you do need education. how can you expect to excel at "coaching" if you don't have a base of knowledge like anatomy, physiology plus specific knowledge about the thing you do. of you want to teach about kettlebells (and be excellent) better know everything you can about kettlebells (specific details like history, materials, size, center of mass) if not you're just improvising based on the opinion of other "experts" and you won't reach excellence
The end of this discussion reminded me of getting my geology degree. My professor said You are expected to know the science at a very high level. More importantly you must be able to communicate that information at a 101 (intro) level because your audience are city planners, lawyers, politicians that have no interest in geology. So always be able to break it down to its simplest degree.
Agatsu 24k bell, purchased in Ottawa, ON at Fitness Depot...December 2006, first bell I bought, still have it.
Big thanks.
Probably one of the most sympathetic characters you’ve interviewed yet. Shawn is a generalist who followed an intuition, put in the work and made it. And there is a bonus! He is also a hard core realist! Love it, thanks 🙏
“J shape in the backswing so you can feel weightlessness for a moment” is a cool little detail And it’s hidden in the last 5 minutes…. These are so fun to watch through fully.
Shawn is one of the most interesting characters you’ve interviewed yet. A generalist who followed an intuition and worked it until success. To to it off he is a hard core realist. Thanks 🙏.
Two people who I greatly admire chatting about a subject that I love. Shawn taught me Kettlebell training 6 years ago. Gregory has inspired my outlook on that training for the past 2 years. To say that you both have improved my life is not an understatement. Thank you Agatsu, Lebe Stark, Shawn and Gregory!
I'm very late in commenting on this but have just watched it now. I did an Agatsu Cert with one of Shawn's trainers in Dec 2023 and it was an eye-opener. The distinction between high tension and high volume was very illuminating. Thus, when I learned of the interview, I wanted to hear what Shawn had to say.
Gregory, the interview is terrific. Shawn is a very interesting cat and has a great attitude about training. And thank you for getting the best and the brightest in the field to show up. It is a testament to your curiosity and open mind.
Excellent stuff!
Shout out to my fellow Canadian KBer’s! This is awesome!
Where from Canada are you?
@@fitness_arena_mtl7513 Niagara Region, near Toronto
@@russ4king1 sweet im from MTL! Its always nice to find other Canadians with the same interests!
Took Shawn's on-line Agatzu Certification mid-December. Super knowledgeable and excellent instructor. I learned a lot and ENJOYED the whole weekend.
Everyone new to kettlebell should watch this interview first.
Gregory, I think you found your twin! This was super profound on many levels and super fun to watch! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I wish I could hit the 'like' button more than once. This is pure gold.
Loved the interview. Thanks Lebe. I got hooked on the KB in 2006 when not many people were doing it. I bought Shawn's DVD and managed to find a KB in Toronto while on a business trip (I also bought Ryan Shanahan's kettleworx series and found Lauren Brooks DVDs- shipped from California!) I took a few classes with a trainer in Ottawa and worked out with DVDs at home as there weren't any local KB classes. Fast forward 15 years I still love KBs, and now subscribe to Lauren's virtual classes as she is a KB pro. I found your RUclips series Lebe and really appreciate your technical instruction. Thank you for respecting the KB!
One hour in, and in my humble opinion, one of the best interview yet among many guests you had... Lots of good insights.
I love what you're doing getting all these great people on your show. You are the Mark "smelly" Bell of kettlebells 😁😁
Brilliant interview, Gregory. Didn't even know this guy existed tbh. I'm going to buy his Kettlebell ebook for 9 dollars. Even if I get one nugget of gold from it....its money well spent......but I'm sure I'll get more than just one nugget.👍
Best conversion of two people I was listening to in a long time. So much down to earth knowledge. Very inspiring.
Glad you enjoyed it!
2 powerhouses in one video. Im glad to say that I've learned from you both.
Thanks for sharing this one.
Can you do a podcast with Taco Fleur from Cavemantraining. I think he's one of the well know when it come to kettlebell
Great podcast! Thank you Gregory, and thank you Shawn!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good series continues to be good! Interesting and articulate guest... Thank you Gregory!
amazing conversation, so many take aways, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bought my first kettlebell from dragon door a 16kg and it cost about $300 Canadian with customs and shipping in 2001 I think. I than found Shawn and agatsu and bought 5 more bells alot cheaper. But back in the day b4 Shawn was a site called Superherostrength that taught and sold kettlebells in Canada and the dude was russian I believe and they are my fav kettlebells ever. These were before comp kettlebells but a hybrid with thinner handles and in heavier sizes.
Sure!
WHAT IS THE KETTLEBELL???
It is the ultimate power tool for athletes, fighters, soldiers, circus strongmen and super heroes!
Here are some reasons why you should pick up kettlebell lifting:
- Increases your grip and wrist strength no matter how strong you currently are.
- The kettlebell olympic lifts work the prime movers in ways a barbell never could.
- Develops iron tendons, ligaments and bones through repetitive ballistic shock.
- Simultaneously develops strength, power, flexibility, speed, balance and co-ordination.
- Forces one to explode with the hips, thighs and back, repeatedly and tirelessly.
- They can be taken anywhere at any time; you won't be caught dead without a kbell in your car.
- Increase your 100m sprint, vertical and standing broad jumps, pullups, pain tolerance/mental toughness.
- Kettlebell juggling creates powerful hands, arms and shoulders; plus hand/eye co-ordination.
- It is the most evil tool for power endurance, muscular endurance short and long.
- Use two kettlebells as a gymnastics parallette for total body mastery.
Regardless what sport you play, the kettlebell is the best tool you can buy.
Barbells can only be barbells, and dumbells are but failed copies of kettlebells.
Got this from waybackmachine from superherostrength.com and Shawn Mozen sold these bells before agatsu I learned.
Thanks for sharing this Anthony!
19:53 you do need education. how can you expect to excel at "coaching" if you don't have a base of knowledge like anatomy, physiology plus specific knowledge about the thing you do. of you want to teach about kettlebells (and be excellent) better know everything you can about kettlebells (specific details like history, materials, size, center of mass)
if not you're just improvising based on the opinion of other "experts" and you won't reach excellence
My fundermental moment was realising that Jeff chaverlier mostly speaks shite. Just look at his clean.
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