Why FKS exists

Brandan's story

I found kettlebell training because I wanted to give people and athletes something new. I had trained all my life and was knowledgeable about weight training and bodybuilding, but during my basketball days I realized the work I was doing in the gym wasn't really transferring to the sport. It made my body look good, but I didn't feel as functional as I wished I felt as an athlete.

As I thought about athletes, I knew I wanted to get into basketball strength and conditioning, but I didn't want to just be a personal trainer. I wanted to go outside of that. I came across Functional Kettlebell Training, signed up, and once I took the course I was amazed by what this type of training could do for basketball players, athletes, and everyday people who want to get into better shape and get stronger.

Once I got certified and started running classes, I really saw what kettlebell training and functional movement could do for people. It transforms them and pushes them to a limit where they see themselves becoming more capable. In the classes I've run so far, I see people becoming truly resilient. I also see the connection it brings to families, where children get to watch their parents work hard.

Kettlebells became a great tool for me. Through kettlebell training, I learned that people enjoy being able to do more than just lift. They get their whole body to move, load, and target the functions they use every day. That's where I realized people need Functional Kettlebell Strength. Building strength through functional kettlebell movements can bring transformation to anyone's lifestyle, whether you're an athlete, a parent, or someone who just wants to perform at a high level. FKS is what I realized can truly bring that to people right now, as we shift away from bodybuilding and toward being athletically capable and functional.