IKO LEVEL 1 & 2 kettlebell sport instructor
certification course
WINTER, FEBRUARY 7,8th 2026
Limited group of 25 students
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 IKO WINTER Certification – Level 1 & Level 2!
I’m excited to invite you to this signature event – a special certification I host only twice a year: SUMMER and WINTER.
🗣️ Here’s what participants are saying:
From the recent SUMMER Certification (July 19–20, 2025):
“The course was a journey! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I learned so many useful tips for my training and for teaching.
I loved the way you approached us all and answered our questions—so friendly and explanatory. It made me feel comfortable and encouraged me to participate.”
And from the previous WINTER Certification:
“Blown away by how great this has been. Thank you.”
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💡 My goal is to personalize this course to your needs as much as possible.
Whether you’re a lifter or coach, I want you to walk away stronger, smarter, and more confident in your technique and coaching approach.
✅ Before the Certification begins, each participant will receive a personalized video analysis and feedback based on your current lifting technique.
✅ During the live sessions, I tailor the content and corrections to your experience and lifting style.
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🎥 All sessions will be recorded and available for rewatching for 3 months after the Certification.
While I strongly recommend attending live for the best results, you can still get certified by completing the course via video.
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⚠️ Limited to only 25 participants due to the personalized format.
📌 Secure your spot early!
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Looking forward to working with you.
Your Coach,
Denis Vasilev
Certification Curriculum
7:45am - 3:45pm PST, February 8th, DAY 2:
2nd day of LEVEL 2
Kettlebell Sport Competition Rules and Regulations (1 hour)
IKO Sport Ranking Table
Theoretical
JERK/ LONG CYCLE advanced technique (1 hour)
Practical
SNATCH advanced technique/ Double Half Snatch (90 min)
Practical
45min break
Strategical Planning (90 min)
KETTLEBELL SPORT (Long Cycle, Jerk, Snatch, DHS)
Theoretical
GPP/ SPP exercises technique & programming (90 min)
General and Specialized Physical Preparation
Theoretical / Practical
Q & A (30 min)
7:45am - 4:30pm PST, February 7th, DAY 1:
LEVEL 1 Certification, 1st day of LEVEL 2
/ Day 1 is the necessary part of the LEVEL 2 Certification /
Warm Up routine (30 min)
Practical
CLEANS technique (1 hour)
Practical
JERK technique (1 hour)
Practical
30min break
Workouts culture & structure (1 hour)
professional way to organize your workout
Theoretical
LONG CYCLE technique (30 min)
Practical
SNATCH technique (90 min)
Practical
30min break
Tactical planning & Workout programming (90 min)
KETTLEBELL SPORT (Long Cycle, Jerk, Snatch, DHS)
Theoretical
Stretching routine (30 min)
Practical
IMPORTANT !!!
To complete your Certification, you will need to pass two tests:
1. Online Knowledge Test
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Must be completed within 1 week after the course
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Up to 3 attempts allowed
2. Practical Test
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Must be completed within 3 months after the course
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Unlimited attempts allowed
Practical Test Requirements:
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Level 1: Achieve IKO Sport Rank 3 in any exercise listed in the IKO Ranking Tables
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Level 2: Achieve IKO Sport Rank 2 in any exercise listed in the IKO Ranking Tables
No experience is required to attend this Certification, however it's recommended to familiarized yourself with kettlebell sport exercises (Long Cycle, Jerk, Snatch) using the light kettlebell(s).