Get certified in playing hard: become a K.A.T. instructor
Join K.A.T. Founder and Master Instructor Gus Petersen in the foothills outside Denver this fall for the first open K.A.T. Level 1 Instructor Certification course.
Eudaimonia Human Flourishing Center
Indian Hills, Colorado
September 20–22
9 a.m.–4 p.m. each day*
*With 1-hour lunch offsite at one of several nearby cafes
Skills and requirements to earn your K.A.T. Level 1 Instructor Certification
Because of the high degree of athleticism, neural acuity, strength, and conditioning required to become a K.A.T. instructor, you will need to train consistently and hard for several months to earn this certification—the only one of its kind in the country. Below are the foundational requirements you will need to earn your K.A.T. Level 1 Instructor Certification:
- Safely and skillfully demonstrate the 1- and 2-kettlebell foundational skills of the K.A.T. System with cast-iron and Supple (leather) kettlebells*
- Demonstrate proficiency teaching a beginner student to safely and effectively progress through a K.A.T. juggling session for the first time
- Pass the physical test**
- Men under 55: 120 consecutive double helis with a 26-lb KB (men who weigh 225 lbs or more must throw a 35-lb KB for 100 reps)
- Men 55 and over: 80 consecutive double helis with a 26-lb KB (men who weigh 225 lbs or more must throw a 26-lb KB for 120 reps)
- Women under 55: 100 double helis with an 18-lb KB (women who weigh under 115 lbs will throw a 15-lb KB for 100 reps)
- Women 55 and over: 70 double helis with an 18-lb KB (women who weigh under 115 lbs will throw a 15-lb KB for 70 reps)
- Pass the 33-question written test with a score of 80 percent or better.
*Leather kettlebells are a versatile training tool that certified K.A.T. instructors use to teach kettlebell juggling indoors.
**Participants will have 6 months to film and redo the physical test.
K.A.T. instructors must be re-certified after 3 years.
Register today
Are you ready to accept this life-changing challenge? When you sign up, you will receive the first three K.A.T. DVDs, along with a study guide highlighting all the K.A.T. techniques and skills required to pass this three-day, 20-hour instructor certification course.
Early bird pricing: $999
After May 15: $1,249
Book your stay
The Denver Marriott West, conveniently located at 1717 Denver West Boulevard in Golden, CO, has reserved a block of rooms for the cert at a group rate of $149 per night. To book a reservation at the discounted rate, call Marriott Reservations at 1(800) 228-9290 or (303) 279-9100 on or before Friday, August 23, 2019, and be sure to mention you are with the ProEdge Kettlebells group. La Quinta Inn Denver Golden is a lower-priced option in Lakewood, CO. Both are conveniently located off I-70 and are within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Airport shuttle services are available for both.
Mid-September is peak Aspen season in Colorado; book early to secure a room!
For those staying at either of these hotels, transportation to and from the workshop location will be provided.
