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Im Werk für Kombinationstechnik Chemnitz (WKC) werden im Kundenauftrag Schaltschränke entwickelt und gefertigt – und am Ende schlüsselfertig übergeben. Der Schaltschrank ist Herz und Hirn der Anlage, ohne geht's nicht. Hier muss besonders viel Sorgfalt und Know-how zum Einsatz kommen. Aber auch der künftige Einsatzort muss berücksichtigt werden: Ist es besonders heiß oder kalt, besonders staubig oder feucht?Wir sprechen mit Sebastian Massoth von der Firma Alfred H. Schütte, einem Kunden des WKC, und Mirko Löffler aus dem WKC über besondere Anforderungen, Zusammenarbeit und auch über die Frage, warum schon mal die Feuerwehr zum Schaltschrank-Löschen anrücken musste.

“Each puppy is another little sketch” – Liz Hansen and Sketchbook [caption id="attachment_13591" align="alignleft" width="300"] Liz Hansen with Seasar at WKC.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Liz Hansen, Sketchbook Standard Schnauzers, AKC's Breeder of the Year nominee for the working group. With a degree from the University of Minnesota in scientific illustration, Hansen named her breeding program Sketchbook. “Sketchbook came just sort of naturally from that because these are little sketches I make. Each little puppy is another little sketch,” Hansen said. “Almost 26 years ago, another breeder and I ran into a problem. We had epilepsy show up in our lines that were related and went looking for somebody to help us keep the good and get rid of this problem. And we were at a show in Columbia, MO, and went and talked to Gary Johnson at the university. And after about a year of bringing him samples and getting other clubs involved and helping to write grants and all this kind of stuff, he said, ‘You know, you just need to come work for me, so I changed jobs over epilepsy. (Listen to Liz' conversation with Laura about this project from 2017!) [caption id="attachment_13590" align="alignright" width="444"] Standard Schnauzers compete in herding competitions.[/caption] "That's good people that I gave a good dog, just like my sister and I got a great dog to start with. I try to coach people along.” “I like to coach the people that get my dogs,” Hansen said. “We've got over 200 champions and most of those are standard schnauzers and well over 250 performance titles on the standard Schnauzers. And that's not all me. That's good people that I gave a good dog, just like my sister and I got a great dog to start with. I try to coach people along.”

Best Advice from Best in Show Judge, Roz Kramer Roz Kramer, Best in Show judge for Westminster Kennel Club last week, joins host Laura Reeves with advice, stories, suggestions and tips for all exhibitors. On judging Best in Show at Westminster [caption id="attachment_12915" align="alignleft" width="255"] Kaz Hosaka, winning BIS at WKC with the Miniature Poodle, Sage.[/caption] “You know, you're sequestered and so you don't really know who you're getting and they come in the ring one at a time and it was one gorgeous dog after another. “I mean, all of them showed like a million bucks. They all looked wonderful, fabulous condition. And it gave me goosebumps. It really did. I was so happy and so thrilled. On her mentors “I have had three incredible mentors for me Annie (Rogers Clark), Janey and Bob (Forsyth). I had so much respect for the three of them. Annie, she was such a teacher in many ways. I never worked for any of them, but you saw them at shows all the time and they'd give you little hints or little suggestions all the time and or you'd just sit and listen to them and you'd learn. On how newer exhibitors can succeed “You should stick around (after showing in the ring), learn your history of your breed, learn who the greats of the breed were, learn your pedigrees, figure out who the best multiple breeders of your breed, and it wouldn't matter if they're ones on the west coast and ones in Texas and ones in Maine. Seek those people out, learn the best you can. And then if you get a dog, don't be afraid to go, not just ask other breeders for help on trimming or showing. “I'm telling you, you go to most of these handlers, it doesn't matter who they are, they are more than willing to help. We need the new people in the sport and everybody knows it and I think that what people also need to do is don't think that you're better than everybody else, be kind and caring to people because you know something, we all have to ask for help at some point in our lives and don't be afraid to. “You know one of the ways that I learned when I was a kid is my mentor on the Scotty's John Sheehan. He'd trim the show side and then he'd say ‘okay now you trim the other side. Copy that.' “(There) is the conditioning part. And it was a teaching tool to me that you do this day after day, hour after hour, and don't stop. And it's going to pay off. "(It's) hard work and don't stop, even though you may get discouraged. Keep pushing on because you know what, it pays off in the long run and it gives you so much joy and reward. "And you know what the best part of it is the dogs. You're spending time with our best friends ever. I mean, I don't know where my life would be without the dogs themselves, seriously. “It's artistry, and I think people prefer the quick fix and the easy fix. I think that people should give themselves a challenge, prove what they can accomplish and they might be surprised." [caption id="attachment_12912" align="alignleft" width="310"] Kramer's Etsy shop features home decor and fashion items like this pillow cover.[/caption] Visit Kramer's Etsy shop to see her beautiful breed specific designs on home decor and fashion items.

Westminster Kennel Club Fashionista Advice Host Laura Reeves is joined by Veronica Wolfe of Best In Show Clothes, talking about that *perfect* WKC outfit, hair, nails, makeup and more. “So, you know Westminster, it is the premier dog sport event of the year,” Wolfe noted. “It is the second oldest sporting event in the nation only behind the Kentucky Derby and then only by two years. It's been going on since 1877. So you have to give some respect to the event. Very prestigious, limited number of dogs, the juniors invitation only. “There's a few factors you need to consider. One is the event, of course. You know, and how do you get ready and how do you dress for Westminster? My first thought would be the way you get ready and appropriate for really any dog show. You're representing your breed. If you have a kennel, you're representing your kennel. If you're a handler, you're representing your client's dogs. If you're an assistant, you're representing your handler, “So everybody should look professional, okay? So you need to have professional clothing and you need to have all the support factors that we talked about in our first podcast. You're going to be on national television by all the possibilities. If you're not on national television, then I'm sure your breed's going to be on YouTube, right? Yes. So have those good shoes on. Have the good support wear on. Don't skip the pantyhose on this one, that kind of thing. “But you also need to consider the weather. You need to consider the location. Everything's not indoors anymore. So let's run down a couple of those things. “The temperatures in May and New York are gonna be 71 high day, 54 low. That's average. So if you've got an eight a.m. ring time and now they're outdoors, right? You need to consider that. You need to dress appropriately for that eight a.m. ring time. If you've got to change later on because woohoo, you made it to groups, then you can plan for that. But consider the weather. “It can be humid and it can be hot in May also so you'll want to consider that when you're debating between the Tahari suit versus the wool blend St. John. It can also be wet. The average rainfall in that area in May is 3.9 inches to give you an idea. In eastern Washington, that's like a quarter of our rainfall for the year. So prepare for that. Bring a raincoat. You don't want to, you know, have that beautiful suit or a silk blend suit, get water on it. So the weather you need to consider, the time of day, once the schedule comes out, you need to consider for what you're wearing. “And then you've got groups and the finals for juniors, moves indoors. I would say be mindful that that indoor carpet is green. You might want to consider what you're wearing with that. I'd be careful of wearing a similar green. - One giant green blob. With that color, a lot of people love to wear purple to Westminster 'cause Westminster's purple and gold. But then a lot of people are wearing purple. So you need to be aware of that. “I think blue and green always go really well together. Depending on your dog if you're of the mindset that you prefer to really stay in the background, grays, blacks and tans can go nicely with that color carpet. Certain red tones if you do the blue based reds and not the orange based reds, I think the blue based reds almost leaning towards burgundy would be okay with that. “You want to present a very professional image without distracting from the dog and that the dog should be the center of attention. If you love bling and you want to wear it great. There is a love of bling in the dog show world and I sell a lot of bling online and in my booth. If you're not careful, I think it can be distracting. “And juniors, can I address you a minute? Because I have a junior. You know, you or your parents do not need to go out and buy a six hundred to a thousand dollar suit for this show There are gorgeous Taharai, Le Suit, Casper. All those. You can...

What to Do at WKC from the Queen of Queens [caption id="attachment_12785" align="alignleft" width="353"] Host Laura Reeves and Denise Flaim at Crufts '24.[/caption] Denise Flaim, lifelong resident of Queens, joins host Laura Reeves with a personal guided tour of what to do while at Westminster Kennel Club, slated for May 11, 13-14 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. “Queens is not like Manhattan, first of all,” Flaim said. “Queens scares people, I think because like all the boroughs, it's not laid out in a grid pattern …. OK, so there are street names, the streets curve and all this. Well, you know, New York is the city of neighborhoods. And if you know the neighborhood, you can find your way around. So I'm going to give you a couple of neighborhoods to go to. “Let me preface this by saying don't drive anywhere people. OK? First of all, you're not going to find parking.  Second of all, you have a 37% chance of being involved in an incident of road rage... And then you've got to know how to parallel park.... So take an Uber. They're everywhere. [caption id="attachment_12783" align="alignright" width="437"] The Parkside in Queens is a historic Italian restaurant.[/caption] “First of all, you've got the Parkside restaurant, OK? Parkside Restaurant is probably one of the few remaining white tablecloth, red sauce, old Italian restaurants. It's phenomenal. You go in there, you order a glass of wine or carafe of wine and you get your eggplant parm. And it's going to be very New York. It's going to be lots of neighborhood guys. It's going to be a typical New York City Italian restaurant. The likes of which has basically been eradicated off the face of the earth. But this is the real deal. [caption id="attachment_12782" align="alignleft" width="536"] Bocce games in Spaghetti Park are quintessential New York.[/caption] “After you have your amazing meal at the Parkside, you're going to go one block to the Lemon Ice King of Corona, from which that television show got its name, and apparently it's been featured on The King of Queens or whatever. You're going to order. You don't have to just have a lemon ice. You could have a spumoni ice. You can have a chocolate ice. It goes on forever and ever. Pistachio, my personal favorite. Then you're gonna take your ice …. and you're going to go across the street to what is called Spaghetti Park. In the right weather, you will find the Bocce courts above, with septuagenarian and octogenarian Italian men in their slouchy sweaters and their caps playing Bocce. You will then not disturb the bocce play just because that's not going to end well. You're not going to ask to play, but you're going to watch because really, that, is New York. “Now for something completely different. Flushing, Queens. You can go to Chinatown in Manhattan. But just as amazing is the Chinatown in Flushing, Queens. And I want you to go to a place called the New World Mall … on your right you're going to see this Asian supermarket that's got everything. I don't want you to be distracted by the supermarket. You can get that on the way up. I want you to go down the escalator. To the subterranean food court that has every (food) you could possibly want, every cuisine. “It has Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Taiwanese. You name it, it's there. You can get pho. You can eat bullfrog. There are all the amazing Chinese aunties making hand done dumplings, hand rolled. Bubble tea, the whole thing. OK? It is amazing. You would never know that it is there.

Alex and Jeff welcome back Richard Plowden to discuss WSKF, Impex, WKC, his family and much more!

Alex and Jeff recap WKC and welcome Robbie Lavoie to the show to discuss his recent retirement of sport karate.

Established in 1877, the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the second longest continuously held sporting event in U.S. history. Last year's "Best In Show" Judge and newly appointed President of WKC Don Sturz joins Janice to celebrate his new position and to share what he has in store to take this prestigious club to the next level. As the 25th president, Don shares how much of an honor and responsibility his role is and previews the newly added events for this year's show. He understands the legacy of WKC is one of prestige but is adamant on making it something that people from all walks of life can access and enjoy, while still preserving its honor and notable reputation. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined by first time co host Jarod Wilson and Kick-Boxing world champion Dan Wigelsworth. Dan is a kick-boxer based in Liverpool and is the current WKC 75kg world champion. Dan part owns his own gym in Liverpool called Hurricane Combat And Fitness in Bootle and Fazakerley. Thankyou for tuning in to the Off Beat Podcast with Luke Bardsley! Please join us on our podcasting journey, subscribe, like and comment along the way, it really helps. As always both hosted and sponsored by Dark Peak Barbers based in Hadfield. Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OffBeatPodcast1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/offbeatpodcast1/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@offbeatpodcast1? Email - offbeatpodcast1@gmail.com Intro Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ryQCisQvg #kickboxing #wkc #liverpool #podcast #pod #podcasting

The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan is June 18-22, 2022, at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY, with 19.5 hours of television coverage scheduled across FOX, FS1, and FS2. Our guest is Gail Miller Bisher, Director of Communications and on-air analyst for the WKC. For more, visit westminsterkennelclub.org.

Chris, Los and Travis pay homage to Chuck Merriman, discuss the world championships of WAKO, WKC, discuss lead hand to the body in NASKA and much more!

Interview with Senseï Alex Foley from ALEX FOLEY ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS.We talk about his life in a family of martial artists, his love for the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and his role as the director of the WKC for the Maritimes.

Christian Filippi is from Gossolengo (Piacenza), Italy, and has been training Kendo for over 38 years, during which time he’s represented Italy as a player in 9 European Championships, 5 World Championships, as well as a Coach of the Croatian National Team in 3 Europeans and 1 WKC. Christian currently holds the rank of renshi 6 Dan Kendo, and has a decorated past as Italian champion 4 times, European Team Champion once, 3rd Place at Worlds, and Fighting spirit at the EKC. In this wide-ranging conversation we talk about the importance of understanding the culture of a people and the origins of kendo, the value of remembering your first experiences to share with the next generation, and to adapt and refine the goal of your practice over time. I found this conversation especially insightful glimpse into how a person changes over time, through life experiences, relationships, and taking on responsibility, and I’m grateful for all the wisdom Christian shared in the short time we had to speak. I’m looking forward to many more conversations with him in the future. This episode is also available at the following podcast platforms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anchor: https://anchor.fm/tokushikai-canada Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tokushikai-inside-look/id1523336799 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMzk0OWVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mf1mrLTfVT3Sbu8XM032m Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1523336799/tokushikai-inside-look Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/tokushikai-inside-look Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/i9qbnxx7 Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/tokushikai-inside-look-We0ozJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To get the latest on what we’re up to at Tokushikai Canada, subscribe to our newsletter at https://subscribe.tokushikai.ca and find us on Facebook and Instagram @tokushikai.canada, and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/tokushikaicanada

The beginning of a new recurring series for WKC. Listen as David gives a brief overview to St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians and why this letter will guide us as we navigate the interesting times in which we live.

It is my singular honor an pleasure to be interviewing Cody Diesbourg - again!! Technical issues meant the last one is a "lost episode" but he was SO awesome to interview I thought we should do it again!! Sensei Cody Diesbourg is a fourth-degree black belt and multi-time world champion in fighting, Kata, and weapons. He began his martial arts training in 1992, began competing in 1995, and has been teaching since 1997. His martial arts awards are numerous. He competed in the North American Sport Karate Association for seven years, consistently placing top three in all his divisions, which include weapons, team fighting, Kata, sparring, point fighting, and more. He has a total of 11 years of WKA/WKC experience and holds 37 medals: 19 Gold, 9 Silver, and 9 Bronze. Previously, Sensei Cody was owner and head instructor at Premier Martial Arts in Edmonton, Alberta, and head instructor at Family Karate Centres in London, Ontario. He created the Edmonton Martial Arts program in 2005. As Alberta Director for the World Karate/Kickboxing Council (WKC), he hosted the provincial WKC qualifier for that province for four years. He has also worked in television stunt work and acting.

Rencontre virtuelle avec Maika Loisel, championne du monde WKC et son père Jean-François pour parler de son parcours compétitif.

Rencontre virtuelle avec Senseï Justin Phetramphanh, champion du monde WKC et co-propriétaire de la marque de vêtement JS Clothing Conbsp;

Rencontre par téléconférence avec Renshi Tommy Le Duc de Karaté Sunfuki Joliette, quadruple Champion du monde WKC.On discutent de dépassement personnel et de relation père-fils.

Episode 4 - Westminster 2020 It is our annual Westminster Kennel Club special!! Listen to Ashley's predictions and see if you agree.    Visit the WKC website at: www.westminsterkennelclub.org

Travis and Chris welcome special guest Jermond Wiggins to the Podcast to discuss the WKC, Is Open Weight a more impressive win than an Overall Grands, Are European fighters better than American fighters and much more. 

We are BACK! Chris and Travis talk about their time away, WKC training camp, Is Paul Mitchell fighting team near its end, Top Middleweights of all time and much more!

Podcast #30 KettlebellMania with Dina Ziskin-Fortune & Valerie Pawlowski. Dina is an artist, connector, network marketer, athlete, dancer, and certified in vintage strength and mace fit. Valerie is a Medical Exercise Specialist, ACSM, ACE, AFAA Personal Training. AOS, WKC, RKC, Kettlebell Sport Coach. Licensed Nutritionist and Manager. She also is a master of the sport, being awarded 6x Gold Metalist in Kettlebell USA Team. https://vimeo.com/322379127 Owner NJ Adventure Boot Camp www.NJBootCamp.com Jersey Strong, LLC, www.VintageStrengthTraining.com Punch Kettlebell Gym Team ISAGENIX Elite Athlete www.AmpedPowerWorkout.com Their intention is to share MaceFit, Kettlebell sport with the world. They are looking to expand into many other cities, host events, bring communities together. They believe their sport promotes many healthy habits including, self confidence, self love, strength, challenge, nutrition, and healthy competition. Watch Video Version: https://youtu.be/MRJCbPjyj8A ✳️Donate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riseupenterta...

Dachshund Field Trials and Earthdog Tests Preserve Instinct Dachshund breeder and field judge Jennifer Milosavljevic shares the excitement of Dachshund field trials  and Earthdog tests. The Dachshund is first and foremost a hunting breed. Hunters created the breed and by competing in Dachshund field trials, breeders and owners work to preserve the breed. Dachshund field trials have the objective to “track the game,” meaning to follow a scent trail that a rabbit or hare has left behind. The goal is not to actually catch any prey and no animals are harmed in field trials. Dachshunds being released in a brace at a field trial. “The gallery lines up and in a line walks forward beating the brush,” Milosavljevic said. “Once a hare is spotted you yell “Tally Ho.”” Dogs run in packs of two (called a “brace”) and are judged on their ability to search and explore; to pursue and keep control of a trail; the accuracy in trailing; obedience to commands; their “willingness to go to earth” (into a tunnel or underground); courage; and more. “… aggression was utilized back in the day when the Dachshund was created to fight the badger and any other critters that burrowed underground in the farmers’ fields,” Milosavljevic said. “When you think about it, it takes a lot of courage to go down a tunnel or flush out game that may be larger than you. That type of aggression is no longer desired or needed in any ethical breeding program. However, the ability to hunt or find game is a sought-after trait in many breeding programs.” Working a scent line at a dachshund field trial. “I have learned to identify early the dogs that I want in my breeding program,” Milosavljevic said. “Those that have the natural hunting ability. As a breeder and an exhibitor, I have found that keeping the form and function of the dog along with conformation is where I want to be. Conformationally, sound dogs are the building blocks of a breeding program, however, failing to breed in or keep natural instincts may be a disservice to the breed, no matter what breed.” Jennifer Milosavljevic is an AKC Field Trial and Earthdog judge. She resides in Kalama, WA. She owned her first Dachshund at 11 years old. She breeds, owns and shows miniature smooth Dachshund and occasionally a standard or miniature longhair. She is a member of the Dachshund Club of America, the Cascade Dachshund club and the Dachshund Fanciers of Southwestern Washington. https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/dachshund-field-trials/ (https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/dachshund-field-trials/) https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/ (https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/) https://puredogtalk.com/carlos-puig-all-about-dachshunds-and-getting-in-a-dogs-head-pure-dog-talk/ (Carlos Puig and the DC Dachshund That Won the Group at WKC) Support this podcast

Miguel Sarria fue un campeón mundial de Kickboxing para la WKC, se retiro hace un par de años y actualmente tiene una academia llamada Sarria Inka Fighters, donde preparan peleadores para varias disciplinas. Pude hablar de sus inicios, como era la escena de las artes marciales antes de las MMA, el trayecto que le tomo para ser campeón y diferentes temas con respecto al negocio de las peleas.

The Dynamic Pet Duo talk with Westminster Kennel Club Director of Communications Gail Miller-Bisher about the 143rd Annual Dog Show, with Michael LaFave about working as the announcer for the iconic dog show, Show Chair David Hemming about WKC's tradition of giving and Director of Events Paul Campanella about Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster.

WHORE-MONES • Don’t just blame them for being a bitch • Disclaimer: Im not doctor • Finding freedom in knowledge • REcognizing symptoms of hormonal imbalance Symptoms • Cortisol and FOOD with benefits • Low Estrogen, Food with benefits • PCOS ESTROGEN DOMINANCE ANDROGENS & FOOD WITH BENEFITS • EATING REAL FOOD, Stop dieting to lose weight from within • Introducing Dara Kaplan •MEET BECKY WITH THE GOOD HAIR: she is just more than good hair, she literally educates us on Supplement, toxic Chinese soils your supplements may come from, FDA Bullshit, how her job implies dealing with the DEA, our JEWFRO hair, and so much more. Let me tell you this girl has brains ! She sounds like a SEXY BIOCHEMIST meets accidental badass publicist. I so feel home in this episode, back to my NEW YORK real talk with this super woman who Im lucky enough to call a friend, and my soon-to-be publicist too. Show Notes: Follow Ingrid on Instagram at instagram.com/Ingriddelamarekenny Follow THE METHOD® Instagram.com/themehodmc.com Find Ingrid’s COOKBOOK EBOOK and her SIMPLY THE BEST including 11 of HER favorite recipes, including a GANGSTER CHIC VIAL of SIMPLY THE BEST ras-el-hanout رأس الحانوت translates from ARABIC to " The Best in the Shop, a blend of more than 30 pure Moroccan Spices from the Market Find our Simply INULIN Recipe collaboration BAGEL & BRIÔCHE go to: simplyrecipesthemethodmc.com For our YOURTEA x SIMPLY INULIN Collab E-BOOK and 28 day program go to: FollowYourGut.themethodmc.com You can workout with Ingrid ANYWHERE ANYTIME with monthly unlimited access to THE METHOD® ORIGINAL MASTER SESSIONS from the comfort of your home. The subscription of €69.99 gives you unlimited access to more than 3:30 hours of workouts, 5 MASTER SESSIONS with Ingrid herself, pre-recorded in MONACO. Subscribe to the monthly membership at virtual.themethodmc.com The latest RELEASED Master Session “Instant BUTT LIFT” sidekick series is currently the most played and popular with our members. Follow DARA KAPLAN on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/DaraKaye Visit Dara’s PUBLIC RELATION FIRM ‘s website WKC.rocks and the podcast website at prettyelectric.co FIND CW HEMP CBD https://www.cwhemp.com/all-charlottes-web-cannabinoid-hemp-cbd-supplements Listen to DARA ‘s podcast THE PRETTY ELECTRIC https://itunes.apple.com/fr/podcast/pretty-electric/id1418146063?l=en&mt=2 Do THE METHOD Free FLASH WORK-OUTS — no equipment needed Flash-Workout # 1 https://vimeo.com/250033415/a161c4a0f9 Flash-Workout #2 https://vimeo.com/254216501/8983e725b8 You can workout with THE METHOD® ORIGINAL MASTER SESSIONS from the comfort of your home ANYWHERE ANYTIME by subscribing to the monthly membership at virtual.themethodmc.com

******ATTENTION! EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca   Do you know when the first kettlebell sport meet in Canada was held?  Ballistic Strength did some digging.  On the southern tip of Toronto, Ontario’s Portuguese district, in the downtown west end, a Crossfit Box by the name of Academy of Lions held a kettlebell sport clinic in May of 2010.  It was there that Boris Terzic and Eric St-Onge, two pupils of WKC founder Valery Fedorenko, took their obsession and shared it with their fellow countrymen.  Following shortly thereafter, Boris Terzic, with the assistance of Shawn Mozen from Agatsu, put on the first Kettlebell Sport Meet in Canada, on July 17th, 2010.  Competitors included Ryan Kennedy of the Toronto Kettlebell Club and Fighting Arts Collective, IUKL Judge and Veteran Lifter Mike Sherman - a former guest on this show, and longtime competitor Estella Hom.  Never having organized an event quite like it before, Boris had his doubts.  Only 1 lifter was registered just 2-weeks prior to the meet, and it seemed as though history might not happen after all, but a little bit of luck and word of mouth ensured a roster of 15 lifters.  I’m joined on this episode by Eric St-Onge, a former competitive KB Sport athlete and North American record holder in the 32kg jerk at 101 reps.  Eric hung up his lifting shoes, and is currently working has as a chiropractor at FITS Toronto, the official Sport Science facility of the TO Argonauts, as well as serving as a Sports Sciences Resident at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.  Eric may have been absent from Canadian KB Sport as of late, but rumour has it we may just see him grace the platform by Feb of 2017.  Eric had lots to share - his own personal triumphs and tragedies, and even some tips that may boost your kb game. Find Eric here: www.drericstonge.com ****************************************************************** On May 28th, 2016 The Canadian Kettlebell Sport Nationals returns to beautiful BC, in the seaside town of Sidney, which lies just outside of the province’s capital.  This is the official Canadian Qualifying event for selections to represent TEAM CANADA at the 2016 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Kazakhstan.  All lifters worldwide are welcome to attend and encouraged to compete. A variety of complimentary therapy services ( Chiro, Massage,Physio)  will be available to all lifters during the 2016 Canadian KB Nationals….all provided by - Fix Healthcare of Victoria And Neil Hodge Photography will back again for 2016 to capture all the excitement at our National Championships, so feel free to leave your cameras behind. The Canadian Kettlebell Alliance is also excited to announce that ARTUR SASIK, TEAM UKRAINE COACH, will be present at CKA Nationals to compete as well as conduct an informative Sport Training Workshop the following day on May 29th.  The seminar will be held at ZUMA MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS, directions can be found on the event page at www.victoriakettlebellclassic.com.  All competitors are encouraged join in this unique opportunity with Artur while in Victoria.  Lifters NOT competing at Nationals are also encouraged to take part and improve their Kettlebell Sport skills and knowledge.  A brief BIO of Artur can be found on the event page - Registration for this workshop closes April 8th, so do not delay! Information regarding 2016 Team Canada selection criteria can be found on the event website (www.victoriakettlebellclassic.com) If you are not familiar with proper KB Sport lifting rules, you should contact a Certified Kettlebell Sport Coach and make sure you are familiar before  competing. There will be a Pre-Competition Meeting to review the Rules before Competition begins along with a Lift Demo, however lifters & coaches should be familiar with the official regulations of the AKA/ IUKL prior to the competition  

Ranking Systems.  In kettlebell sport we have a ranking system.  Not quite like the military - and you won’t see a Rank 3 fetching coffee for a Master of Sport.  No, it’s more like martial arts.  Our ‘Master of Sport’ rank is a lot like a black belt, but without ability to single-handedly subdue a room full of would-be assassins.Of course, much like blackbelts, there are many Masters of Sport.  In fact, I’ve read some estimates as high as 350,000 black belts working in the U.S.  Then again, the World Registry of Black Belts, who attempt to tease out the pay-for Black Belts, lists just over 400 names across North and South America’s.There are many with the rank, but fighters are also ranked against each other. Most MMA sites host or produce their own pound-for-pound best fighter lists, many of which listing who they believe to be the top 10 fighters in the world.  But like McLeod would say, there can be only one.In kettlebell sport we all have equal opportunity to achieve rank without resistance.  But to be a champion you have to dig a bit deeper, and go head to head with your peers (or perhaps, your former idols).  It’s true - achieving rank can be a very intrinsic process, a way of measuring personal progress, but at every rung of the ladder you also have the opportunity to make your mark - to stand out amongst the other rank and filers.  Sure you can hold the rank, but can you beat everyone else in the division?  You may look at that proposition as being motivated more by status than personal progress - but could chasing rank ultimately be holding you back?  It might be. The original Ice Chamber Article: Ranks, Belts, & Kettlebell Sport Find the entire catalogue of BSN Radio at the Ballistic Strength homepage Purchase shirts from Ballistic Strength here!

This is a continuation of my interview with kettlebell sport veteran Mike Sherman, from episode 12.  Please rate and subscribe!

This is the 12th episode of BSN Radio and Part I of my interview with Mike Sherman.  Mike is a 10-year veteran of kettlebell sport, he’s competed in almost 70 competitions, and is just one birthday shy of 60 years old. We get topical on subjects like handle diameter, womens' ideal bell size, BYOB for local meets, rules & judging in KB Sport, and Mike's own revelations with being a successful girevik. **************************Ballistic Strength Radio, the only podcast dedicated to kettlebell sport, is 100% commercial free and is brought to you free of charge.  If you appreciate the show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to the Ballistic Strength Radio Podcast on iTunes, as well as leaving a positive comment and a 5-Star rating.  5-Star ratings not only boost the show’s iTunes ranking, but also boost it’s exposure, which means it boosts the exposure and popularity of kettlebell sport!  Please pause the episode now and head on over to iTunes to leave some positive feedback!

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