Steve Cotter Talks About His New Kettlebell DVD: “Extreme Strength” on The New Warrior Nation

IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation) founder, Steve Cotter has been on the cutting edge of physical culture for over 3 decades. Steve is internationally known for his unique training system that successfully bridges the gap between traditional holistic Eastern training philosophies and Western fitness culture. Steve took time out of his busy travel and [...]

Steve Cotter’s IKFF Level 1 & 2 Kettlebell Certification Comes To Houston

It’s been a long time coming, and if it involves the great state of Texas & the nation’s fourth largest city, you have to go “BIG.” That’s why one of the most well known faces in the world of kettlebell training and strength & conditioning is bringing his organization’s hands-on and in-depth style of kettlebell [...]

IKFF Level 1 Certified Kettlebell Teacher Certification Comes to Austin, TX.

The IKFF Level 1 CKT Course comes to my 2nd home, Austin, TX., in October. You don’t want to miss this, as not only will you learn from some of the best in the Kettlebell and Strength & Conditioning industry (Steve Cotter & Ken Blackburn), you will also get to experience the beautiful city that [...]

New Warrior Coach – Sincere Hogan Invades Houston’s “Primal Iron” Underground Gym- Pt.1

In my never-ending quest to find the baddest, hardcore gyms in not only Houston, but Texas, the U.S., and more, on this episode of Sincere’s Hogan – “House of Pain,” I recently made a stop in my own backyard. For months now, “The Reverend” Bart Stewart, pro MMA bad ass, Carlo Prater, & strength coach [...]

New Warrior Coach Sincere Hogan Hanging Out At Mike House’s House Strength Camp & Gym – Houston

Finding quality (but gutter) Underground Strength Gyms in Houston has been quite a task for yours truly. However, my good friend, Mike House has finally open his underground strength facility, House Strength Camp, in Southwest Houston. Recently, I had the opportunity to stop by Mike’s new spot, where we talked shop about training underground style, [...]

Kettlebell Jerk Assistance Drills On Boxes

I recently returned from the IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation), where I completed my Level 2 course as a CKT-FMD (Certified Kettlebell Teacher & Fitness & Movement Dynamics). Yep, that’s a whole lotta letters, and there was a whole lotta sweat and soreness given in exchange to earn them. However, it was worth every [...]

Sincere’s 2010 Arnold Sports Festival Kettlebell Adventures pt.2

Here are a few more moments from the second day at the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival. My fellow IKFF kettlebell competitors & I head to the Columbus Convention Center, after our official weigh in. The most serious thing about weigh-ins, is making weight (of course). As with any sport, where making weight is essential, the [...]

John “Wild” Buckley: 2010 Arnold Sports Festival Champion “Pick Up Artist!”

Most guys try to impress the ladies, by flexing their muscles, especially at the Arnold Sports Festival. However, the Orange Kettlebell Club & IKFF’s John “Wild” Buckley, likes to im”press” the ladies, not with flexing his muscles, posing, or using cheesy pick up lines….John just “picks them up!” IN this clip, John lifts everyone from [...]