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I have now had three sessions with Shaun Cairns. From the moment you arrive at Shaun's studio, you feel motivated to give of your best. The studio is well equipped and comfortable. Shaun is frendly and relaxed in demeanour and yet is able to keep students focused while patiently demonstrating, explaining, guiding and correcting. Shaun is an astute observer of body mechanics and is able to assess and correct flaws in technique quickly and successfully. He creates a safe environment to make mistakes and learn from them, and, as beginners, we feel we can stop at any time and ask questions. His depth in knowledge is evident and he shares his insights and ideas succinctly and clearly, as well as with some characteristic touches of humour. Shaun is a stickler for safety and is insistent on correct form. He succeeds in making everyone feel that they are getting personal attention, and offers genuine praise as well as honest criticism. Shaun is in immensely good shape physically and is able to do all he demands of his students and more. He is always willing to invest more time and effort in his students to ensure that they learn the techniques properly and come away feeling as though they have made tangible progress. He breaks techniques down into manageable steps, and has a clear curriculum which he follows, but is able to adapt his teaching to the specific needs of his students. His notes are clear, professionally presented, and well written, offering clear directions that students can follow on their own. Shaun lives what he teaches, and, therefore, sets an example which his students want to emulate.

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Two years, I went to Brisbane to attend the HKC with Shaun Cairns as Senior Instructor.
My goal was to use the kettlebels properly.
This course was so brilliant that I decided to learn more.
I rang Andrew Read and I began to train with him.
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Shaun maintain Australia in the worshop schedule.
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Last April, I went to Saint-Paul and I pass the RKC.
Every tips contributed to a successfull certification.
I look forward to meet Shaun again in August for my preparation of the RKC II.

Shaun is one big, badass dude. He helped me a lot at the HKC in Aus and also some extra workshops. In fact, he helped me so much that I felt obligated to shout him dessert that night!

His knowledge of the kettlebell is incredible I can now understand why he is a Senior RKC. Quite frankly I believe he should be promoted.

Thanks again Shaun.

Shaun led my team at RKC's 10th anniversary session. He did an outstanding job of explaining and correcting technical flaws, using metaphors to help drive home concepts, and demonstrating true RKC character through his strong yet humble demeanor. He connected with me on a personal level and gave me considerable motivation with his tough love. Shaun is both a beast tamer and a gentle giant and I am grateful for the help he gave me.

Shaun you are indeed a Master ...Thank you

I recently completed my HKC with Shaun in JHB and i was very impressed with him as an individual and as a teacher.

Shaun is very patient and attentive instructor. He was able to clearly explain the techniques and provided great activities to assist in the understanding thereof.

I was really surprised at his meticulous attention to detail (which is often overlooked by many professionals) and his ability to spot the slightest deviation in your movement patterning or form, and to hone in on it.

Shaun's demonstrations of the techniques were perfectly executed and looked effortless as if it was a completely natural movement for him. Its great to see the techniques done so well!! (with a gasp and sudden realization of "oh so that what its supposed to look like" )

I am very happy to have been evaluated by Shaun as he spotted many finer things in my training and examination that other trainers did not who are also well qualified in the kettlebell realm, and i would definitely continue training with him in the future as i think he will teach me correctly and allow me to reach the highest kettlebell standards and levels, so therefore i would recommend him to all.

I have been in the fitness industry for a very long time and I must say this was one of the first courses where the practical is overriding the theory but making such a huge difference in understanding what you and your client would like to achieve! I enjoyed it and learned a lot, especially when it comes to correcting bad technique! Thank you Shaun! Looking forward to the next course!!

I recently completed the HKC cert with Shaun in Johannesburg. His attention to detail and overall presentation of the course was outstanding. The day was relaxed, yet very focussed as Shaun coached at the perfect pace allowing each attendee to receive enough attention.

As a strength coach I left with many valuable insights into coaching the basic Kettlebell movements. Thanks Shaun

I attended a challenging and motivating HKC in Edenvale this last Saturday. Shaun was the Instructor, and only after a few minutes chatting to him I felt completely relaxed and ready for the day ahead of me. Shaun's passion for Kettlebells is very clear and his knowledge and pride shines through as he instructs each and every aspect of Kettlebells so precisely. I really feel I have been taught by one of the kettlebell 'greats'! I am confident now that I have gone through and passed the HKC, to go ahead and instruct future clients, knowing that I had Shaun as my Instructor. Thanks Shaun!

I have just been through the HKC training with Shaun as the instructor, and I am motivated and encouraged by the strength and mobility and what kettlebells can help me achieve in myself, and in others.

Shaun's gentleness, friendliness, intense strength and focus are a brilliant combination for coaching

I recently attended the Melbourne HKC where Shaun was the guest. He was a really first class presenter who got his message across with clarity, expertise and humour. The class and testing was conducted with the usual uncompromising approach I've learned to expect and this really added to the quality of the experience.
Great stuff.

After contacting shaun with regards to gaining more insight into Kettlebells, he made some time to meet up with him, our 30min meeting lasted over an hour as he helped me understand kettlebells and how i could impliment them into a swimming program as I am a coach. I left with drive, enthusiasm, a DVD and 16kg Bell. I have not looked back ! After completing an HKC course under his careful eye I now swing a 32kg Bell. His gentle manner and abundance of patience as he explains and recorrects you with a watchful glance across the room. You feel confident and begin to trust yourself when he is around. You know there is only one way to do things and you leave feeling confident that you can do it and as importantly pass this valuable information on to others. I enjoyed his attention to detail and trust that I will come close to delivering what he did. I will always look out for his courses when he is in my area ! Thank you Shaun

The HKC was a reminder, once again, that learning never stops, and that there's always room for improvement even with the things you think you may have already mastered, such as the basics in kettlebell lifting. What Sean does so well, is to make the the learning process both informative and interesting, by employing a solid knowledge of the system alongside a healthy dose of humour that always creates a more relaxed atmosphere for learning.

It was so great to meet Shaun, he is such a cool guy! He was very approachable to talk to and was always coming up to me asking how I was going, which was really nice. In regards to his instruction, he is so knowledgeable and brilliant to listen to. He explains things in simple terms so you can stay focused on what he is saying plus understand better.
I'm so glad I got to meet him and look forward to seeing him again in Sept at the RKC.

Shaun was the instructor when I did the HKC course in 2010 and I was mighty impressed then. Recently I had the pleasure of helping out at another HKC course Shaun was in charge of. Shaun is not only impressive for his strength, but impressive because he carries it with modesty. Whether you're a participant on course or a current HKC helping out he's keeping an eye on you and provides an atmosphere of acknowledgement. When training with Shaun, I feel stronger just having walked in the door and I leave with a 'can do' mind set.

Since I started with KB training a few months ago, I have not stopped discovering the power of these awesome tools. The Kettlebell is for sure the best and most versatile piece of training equipment know to man. With the ability to help one develop and train any physical ability(power, strength, endurance etc.)you would never need to implement or use any other piece of equipment to meet you individual fitness and training goals.

After playing around with Kettlebells for a while I decided that there should be more to it...

Through Kettlebells for Africa I registered for the HKC course presented by Shaun Cairns and my whole idea and mindset around this whole matter changed.

After doing the course with Shaun, I have not looked back once and my kettlebell experience could not be any more positive than it is at the moment.

I rate Shaun highly as a teacher and would encourage others to consider doing HKC through him if you are in any way interested in kettlebell training.

I have had the pleasure of training with Shaun for three HKC courses now: my original certifcation and two subsequent ones as an assistant. Aside from these, I have spent several hours training under Shaun one-on-one or in group workshops.

I have nothing but the highest respect and reviews to give! Shaun is a brilliant trainer, who genuinely shows his personal care and interest in students progress, regardless of whether it is their first course, or one of many.

The passion he has for strength and KB training, and the knowledge he imparts is second to none. Aside from this, he is a true gentleman and very personable. He has a great sense of humour and is easy to get along with. He certainly made me feel important in my training and showed that he cares for my progress.

I cannot recommend Shaun highly enough to you. If you get the chance to train with him, DO NOT pass it up! What you will get out of it is worth more then you can ever put in.

I had the opportunity to train with Shaun at the recent HKC in Melbourne 2011 and his great sense of humour mixed with a precise style of instruction left you in no doubt as to how to correct floors on your form and technique.

He had an eagle eye for detail and an excellent array of corrective tools you could immediately action to improve your technique, weather it be your stance, breathing, tension or simply where you focused your eyes during drills. It all helped...

Thanks for the top quality instruction Shaun, much appreciated !!

"So, you want to know how to get strong" was Shaun's summation of my rather rambling explanation of what I wanted to cover in our training session. Ahem, yes.
And so it went for the rest of that hour, my HKC the next day, and through 8 hours of workshops the day after. Observant, precise, patient, knowledgeable, and all with a gentle warmth and sense of humour.
Shaun was an excellent HKC instructor, making all 17 of us feel like we were there 1-on-1, even when he was across the room.
I was prepared to work and wait a while to 'get strong', but the techniques he showed us had me clean and press 2 x 16kg bells by the end of the weekend - quite amazing considering I had never done double kb work before, or really much with that weight. And I wasn't the only one surprising themselves that day either.
What impressed me most was Shaun's willingness to share his vast knowledge with us, so that we could in turn share it with others.

If you want to 'get strong' talk to Shaun Cairns.

I first met Shaun in Brisbane in August 2010. At this HKC I failed my swings due to previous incorrect instruction. After 6 months of intense training to undo my bad habits I decided to attend another HKC in Melbourne to make sure I had it right. Once again I was lucky enough to have Shaun as an instructor. Even though there were 17 people in the room I knew that Shaun was aware of every move I made and was always there to correct and improve so that this time I passed my test at the end of the day. His attention to detail is impeccable and his teaching of technique and correction drills leaves nothing out.

He has a sense of humour that keeps the day flowing around the hard work. Sometimes you even forget how hard it really is.

I look forward to working with Shaun anytime he is in Australia (or maybe The U.S. or South Africa). I consider Shaun to be more than my instructor ... he is my friend.

Thanks heaps Shaun.

I had the good fortunate to be trained and meet up with Shaun Cains who is not only the best kettlebell instructor I met he is also a very humorous guy which make the HKC Melbourne 2011 a very enjoyable experience. Even after being certified as Australian Kettlebell Instructor (AKI) and having to train with kettlebell for 3 years, I highly recommend anyone who is serious about training with kettlebells and improving functional movement to train with Shaun Cains or any of the RKCs. They're light years ahead of training and they insist on the best techniques from their students. NO compromise at all.

I have been practising with kettlebells for a couple of years, and during that time tried to consult as many sources as possible. The best source by far has been the classes with Shaun. He REALLY knows his stuff and has the ability to communicate it clearly. There is a lot of devil in the detail, which was sorted out at HKC, leading to instant improvement in my training.

Shaun is definitely passionate about Kettlebells and it is great to get instruction from someone who loves what he is doing. Thanks Shaun!!!

I have been fortunate enough to be trained by Shaun over the past 3 - 4 years and it definitely showed at the recent HKC certification. While there was still alot to be learned our background with Shaun gave us the edge we needed in passing our cert. Shaun is precise

I have been fortunate enough to be trained by Shaun over the past 3 - 4 years and it definitely showed at the recent HKC certification. While there was still alot to be learned our background with Shaun gave us the edge we needed in passing our cert. Shaun is precise

Shaun is precise, methodical and a pleasure to take instruction from.
You simply CANNOT learn technique from video footage and books alone. With an eye for minute detail, Shaun will assist you to correct movements you never knew needed correcting! He is 100% connected to the group from start to finish. I liked his sensible training philosophy and emphasis on good technique. This course was worth every cent.

Shaun is a very skilful and patient instructor that has immense knowledge in his subject matter and is able to convey this effortlessly to beginners. His passion for Kettlebells comes through in his training and insight into kettlebells. Privileged to be trained by Shaun.

Shaun was the instructor for my HKC in Brisbane, Australia in August. While he was here I also had the pleasure of attending his workshops on the snatch and press, and going out for dinner after the HKC. In both a professional and personal capacity he has a fantastic sense of humour and is a great story-teller, which complements his immense training knowledge very well. His expertise allowed me to learn so much (including hitting a PR on the press), and his personality made the weekend extremely enjoyable. Now a few months later and it looks like he might be coming back to run another HKC next year, which I may have the good fortune of assisting at. I look forward to the opportunity and am certain that I will learn a lot from the experience.

I had the pleasure to meet Shaun during my RKC weekend in Philly. He was my Team Leader. If you don't know, Shaun is a Humble Giant. He carries his strength quietly. However, Do Not make the mistake of underestimating him. He is very professional and has an instinctive knack for teaching. His presentation on the Press was Great. I learned alot from him and he was also very funny. Injecting humor throughout to keep us loose, as it is a very brutal weekend. Case in point, his brilliantly crafted Grad. Workout. A Smoker! If you have the chance to work with Shaun you can't help but get Stronger. Do It!

Shaun recently was the lead intructor at my Brisbane HKC in Australia. After a bit of searching for a little background knowledge, it soon became clear that when Shaun said something concerning Kbells, that I should listen and take notice.
For a guy His size to be able to move the way He does speaks loudly that He really has mastered what He teaches. The way He broke down the seperate levels of each exercise over the two days- I also attended His snatch workshop the next day, has turned me into a full believer in the power of movement and strength with the Kbell.
I really look forward in having another chance to work with Shaun, and highly recommend anyone looking to use Him as an instructor to sign Him up asap. I also loved it when, as we were struggling on more swings- He could come up with a casual joke or two to help ease the struggle.
Thanks again Shaun, Ryan...

I met Shaun when he came to Australia to lead a HKC course. Within seconds of meeting him his handshake spoke of strength and his demeanour spoke of fun. I knew this would be someone good to learn from. Despite my heavy focus on technique that day and ensuring I had things as well down pat as I could before the test, I had a lot more fun than I expected to. The atmosphere Shaun created, I felt, put people at ease and I found that in that atmosphere I was able to work better and harder. Shaun was very easy to listen to and his passion for kettlebell training and passing on his knowledge is obvious. A great experience all round and I'd love to train with him again!

I recently did the HKC course in Brisbane with Shaun as the chief instructor. I immediately felt welcome and sure that this man knows what he is talking about. Although always ready for fun he is taking teaching kettlebells very seriously. Shaun is easy to learn from (as he speaks in lay peoples terms) with his expert knowledge of the body and its mechanics as well as the wealth of experience from other areas of training. The training was fantastic, the instructor great, I would highly recommend Shaun as a course leader to anyone who is thinking of exploring kettlebells. I feel very privileged to have spent time in his company.

I have recently attended the HKC with Shaun in Brisbane and the workshops the following day, the wealth of information that was passed on in those two days was immeasurable. What i learned about the use of kettlebells and human movement has allready been incredibly usefull to me.Shaun's knowledge and skill as an instructor is incredable. Shaun is a genuinely nice guy and i found him to be very approachable with any questions or problems i had. Thanks to Shaun for coming all the way to Australia and thanks to Andrew Read also for without whom it may not have happened at all, thanks guys.

Shaun recently took my HKC and he was excellent. Extremely personable, very knowledgeable and extremely able. I can't praise Shaun enough. He is a true gentleman and on the cutting edge of hardstyle kettlebell instruction. I can honestly say that even getting to spend two days (HKC and workshop) with Shaun has made me a better athlete and a more knowledgeable person. Most importantly, Shaun has given me the tools to bridge that gap for other people that i get to interact with.

I attended a refresher kettlebell basic course with Shaun. I learnt even more then the last time. I have been practicing the exercises on my own and came to this Seminar with the idea of brushing up on my technique and understanding kettlebells better.

I was amazed at the knowlege that I gained which was given to me freely and without prejudice. Shauns professionalism and knowledge of the subject is amazing. He is not just an instructor but an instructor with amazing abilities. I was in awe when the Turkish Get Up was demonstrated with a KB held in the bottoms up position to demonstrate the importance of having stability in your shoulder girdle. The man is an inspiration to us students wanting to improve our skills and getting close to what Shaun can do.

Kettlebells have changed my perspective of resistance training. In todays day and age we are all pressed for time and have lots of committments. Kettlebells offer you a whole lot of benefit in a shorter period of time. Shaun & Marlise are doing a great job with promoting Kettlebells in South Africa, they are are friendly, professional and very helpful. I wish them every success for the future. I look forward to other Seminars and am inspired to also become a certified instructor in Kettlebells. I know under their guidance and my own motivation and God's Grace I will make it.

Thanks for a wonderful workshop and for inspiring me to be my best,

Best Regards
Cassim

From the first moment it was apparent that Shaun is not only very enthusiastic about kettlebells, but also extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of kettlebell training. More importantly, he is very good at communicating that knowledge in a clear manner. I enjoyed his forthright, yet relaxed, approach to the workshop and derived an immense amount of benefit from it. The several, small style changes that I picked-up made a huge improvement in my kettlebell training. The workshop was all worth it!

Another unexpected, but most welcome outcome from the workshop was the effect it had on my lower back. I have an almost chronically, stiff lower back; so much so that I began to accept it as a normal part of life. Given the amount of lower back work that would be required at the kettlebell workshop, I expected my back to be barking sore come Sunday evening. But that never happened! Instead, my lower back felt like a million dollars (which does not negate the fact that I was still very tired); and neither did this change over the next day or so with the normal day-after stiffness you may expect after a tough workout. I now know I can reclaim my back and mobility! So to anybody suffering from lower back pain, I recommend that you get hold of a kettlebell and book a session with Shaun.

Last weekend (20th & 21st March, 2010) I had the privilege, honour and pleasure of being instructed in the art/use of kettlebells by Senior RKC Shaun Cairns at the first ever Dragondoor course to be held in Australia, the HKC.
Shaun is an all out nice guy, and a brilliant instructor!!! His attention to detail, and his ability to break down the techniques to their basic elements and pass them on to us who participated was nothing short of amazing. His use of real world analogy's as comparison's made it all the more easy for us to learn and refine our technique.
I look forward to the day when I get to train with Shaun again, because once again, it was a true honour.

Shaun is an awesome instructor. His knowledge about kettlebell training and body mechanics is second to none. He also is extremely adept at passing this information on in such a way that it all makes sense, even to beginners. His sense of humour is infectious and his enthusiasm makes you think he has just started kettlebelling. Overall, his hints and tips are invaluable and totally helpful and he is inspiration to those lucky enough to attend his courses and workshops.

I had the good fortune to be in Shaun's team at my RKC in June 2010. At the time I found him to be a good guy and great instructor. I felt that his teaching really amplified what Pavel was showing and his help as well as his friendliness made my overall experience a very positive one.

Fast forward 9 months and Shaun has just come to Australia to run the first ever HKC in Australia. I was lucky enough to get to train with Shaun one on one the day before and can say that his experience has catapulted my training forward by at least 6 weeks as I get ready for the RKC II. In one afternoon he showed me many tricks and made correction to my technique that will help enormously in this next challenge.

On top of that he ran a Hardtsyle Kettlebell Certification that blew everyone's minds. His clear and obvious understanding of movement, strength and kettlebells added enormously to the course's inherent value. I know the students got as much as could be expected from the day and all had very positive things to say about the course and level of instruction offered.

He then ran two workshops the next day which were very well received too. Showcasing his awesome abilities with the press his Clean and Press workshop saw every attendee set a PR! Its not too often you'll get an entire roomful of people to set a personal record...

Shaun is quite simply at the top of the game. His wealth of knowledge and commitment to strength are obvious to anyone who stands near him and trains alongside him. I feel lucky to have met him and worked alongside him and can't wait for the next opportunity.

Shaun is a unique example of an accomplished teacher who has extensive knowledge, skill, technique, and most importantly - passion for what he does. His mentorship in the HKC course is a prime example of his expertise where trainees were taught with a high degree of professionalism, and the gold standard has clearly been set for future instructors.

We look forward to future seminars and courses with Shaun

Just attended a Kettlebell workshop with Shaun. Money and time well spent. Shaun's knowledge and expertise puts you at ease giving you the confidence that you are being trained/coached by a world class instructor. He corrects your mistakes and concentrates on the tiny details which you do not get from Books or DVD's. The books and DVD's available on the subject are brilliant, don't get me wrong but they cannot and will not replace training with a Coach or Instructor. The books and Dvd's give you a good idea on how to do all the exercises and techniques but a workshop with a great instructor like Shaun smoothes out all the rough edges. Shaun gave us some extra tips on how to do improve our form and also cautioned us not to do too much too quickly.As beginners we tend to go for rep targets but as you get tired your form deteriorates and that Shaun pointed out is a recipe for injury. Looking forward to the next one....Best Regards

I recently attended a kettlebell workshop held by Shaun and Marlise Cairns. I didn't know what to expect from a basic beginner kettlebell class. It turns out that I learn't more about how the body works in those 4-5 hours than everything that I'd learned on my personal training coarse. Shaun is by far the best fitness teacher I have ever met. He teaches things clearly, passiontly, and all with his own personal brand of humor! He is absolutely professional, yet a very humble person, not leaving anyone unsure or unhelped. Shaun gives 100 percent, and his classes are well worth every cent.

My first introduction to Kettlebells was at a Workshop held in Durban. It was here that I fell in love with this cannon ball made of steel and decided to pursue my development.

About 6 months later, I was proud to be one of the group to attend the first HKC to be held in South Africa... and what a day it was!

The HKC course is imperative for any fitness instructor who wants to step up their game. Not only are their personal benefits to be gained, but clients will love the time saving benefits and fresh approach to their new routines.

Shaun and Kenneth went through the core exercises in fine detail, ensuring that we recruited every muscle and every brain cell (or punishment ensued in the form of swings... and more swings) All worth it for the cause, as we all left with those details embedded in our muscles and minds ensuring that we impart what we had learnt with the same detail to our clients.

Excellent course!!! thanks so much

P.S. The workshops are a great introduction to kettlebells and to any person who wishes to learn the basics. I would highly recommend a workshop as pre-requisite to attending any certification course.

I had the chance to be under the instruction of Shaun Cairns at HKC St. Paul, and I thank God that Mr. Cairns was my Team Leader. Not only to mention that Shaun is an extremely strong person and the very first Instructor to Tame the Beast. But Shaun does have the patience to train others and so much knowledge, and the proper technique on how to perform every single movement. If you are doing and exercise in a wrong manner he will correct you in the simplest way possible that you cannot get confused, and I guarantee, you will understand right away. And even when you might think that he is not paying attention, he is. He is very watchful for his students, he notices every movement that you perform, and he will assure that you turn from a student into an instructor. I really recommend him as a trainer, and I would like to tame the beast some day as he has. Thanks Mr. Cairns

I do not know if I am eligible to review an instructor as I have never even met Shaun Cairns. However, after listening to his interview with Geoff Neupert in the Kettlebell Secrets series, I have to say I learned a lot of useful information on how to get stronger and more fit with limited equipment (number and size of KBs) and to make progress without having to spend a bundle of money.

My upcoming training sessions will benefit from his insight. Thanks!

Shaun's ability to demonstrate any specific exercise or movement and break it down so that it's executed correctly is beyond impressive! I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and the hours flew by. He does everything so effortlessly (the term "The Beast" definitely applies!!)and his professionalism and personal attention is rarely found. What a wonderful experience it was and I cannot wait to learn more at the next workshop! His non-judgemental approach is motivational, and his unbridled enthusiasm to get me hooked definitely worked! I'm using the techniques with my clients and they're loving it!

Don't get me wrong! all I am saying is that if you want to move from sissy to finely tuned athlete, this is surely the way to do it. Shaun guided our workshop team from barely able to squat to really getting down.

He was able to give each and every person the confidence to push further due to his attention to detail with technique and excellent coaching skills. Honestly the best fun fun I have had in ages, KBs are for sure part of my training for life from here out!

Even though Shaun is such an obvious athlete, and I'm still learning the ropes and obviously out of shape, Shaun has never once let me feel uncomfortable. He's been helluva understanding, supportive and built an excercise programme for me that doesn;t further stress a knee injury I arrived with.

What's more, instead of just leading us through a range of excercies, Shaun also explains what muscles are being worked, what the mechanics are behind the action. Great learning, coupled to an interesting excercise routine.

Shaun is obviously passionate about kettlebells. At every training session he is well prepared and gives a 120%. His will always guide you on how to do things better in order to get the optimal results. I love the fact that the exercise is always varied and that one can see that a lot of effort is put into preparation so that you can really benefit from every session.I can really recommend the training and trainer.

Shaun is a genuine nice guy who can walk the walk, talk the talk AND teach. I found him an excellent teacher who could watch me do the technique and then tell me exactly what I was doing wrong and how to correct the error / s in my technique, then coach me step by step. I left the session with a clear understanding of how much I needed to improve my technique and what to do to get there.

Thanks Boet - I'll be back.

Having arrived at a 'group session', and finding myself as the only member of the group, Sean and Marlise lead me through the basics of kettlebells. I immediately felt at ease in their studio and couldn't help but be impressed by their clear command of kettlebells. I learnt an incredible amount that morning.

Sean and Marlise are people people. They work incredibly well as a team and though they are experts in their field, they were able to teach the basics incredibly well. They make it look easy to convey the incredible knowledge and experience they have in an understandable way.

The results? 5 days of total body stiffness and an excitement to do it all again!

Had the pleasure of doing an advanced kettlebell workshop with Shaun which Totally rocked!!!

I can say that I really worked with Shaun. He made me sweat and I definitely ate my words that fateful Saturday afternoon!lol I was impressed by Shaun's knowledge on the body and its mechanics, the way he conducted the workshop and the attention he paid to the slightest detail.

The knowledge he shared and overall patience he had will help any Martial Arts enthusiast!

This makes him a Masterful RKC!!

Thanks again Shaun

You have to be stong and use perfect technique to tame the beast. This makes Shaun a great instructor. For the best advice on technique and body mechanics, he is the guy.

After an advanced session with Shaun I left nodding my head to myself as I finally understood the "science" behind swinging bells. Very shortly into the class I identified small things that had not clicked after all this time of training with bells, the tiny things that make all the difference. Shaun is not only strong but understands the bigger picture when demonstrating excersises, he will not tolerate any way except the right way and makes it clear that getting the bell above your head is only the end of many smaller, definate movements. The elimination of injury and maximisation of strength are all firmly dealt with in his class.

Knuckles forward.

I heard of kettlebells through a friend of mine in the UK and I thought I'd like to check it out. I was very painfully, pleasantly surprised!!! It's absolutely fantastic and with Shaun showing me how, it's even better.

I attended the beginner's workshop and, as a gym enthusiast, I have to say I will probably never pick up a barbell or dumbbell ever again!!!

Shaun, thanks a million...I call this my own personal fountain of youth. If you're thinking about trying kettlebells...DO IT!!!

Shaun Cairns will alarm you with his build, relax you with his ease, and then learn you of many lifts locked deep within a kettlebell. He is a genuine strong man who Tamed the Beast premier and then led his students to glory and physical grit as well.

Cheers

How do I best describe training with Shaun?
Let me put it this way .... If you just want to do some training, go to gym. If you'd rather be superhuman - then Shaun is your man. He has systematically destroyed each one of the limits I imposed upon myself and helped me to exceed every goal I've set myself so far. I'm fitter and stronger and in better shape now than I was at 20! He gets maximum results out of you because he puts the maximum effort into every workout, and has a wealth of knowledge which he gladly shares.