RKC C-License Certification

18.01.2026 - Lübeck - More technique, more depth, more impact – your C license is waiting!

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The RKC C-License Certification provides a solid foundation for conducting assessments, identifying approaches to optimize the movement quality of your clients, gradually building prerequisites, and teaching techniques based on the two essential kettlebell exercises: Swing and Turkish Get Up.
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• Who is the RKC C-License suitable for?
  

  You have gained some experience with kettlebell training, perhaps even taught classes regularly – but now you want more. You want to understand what really lies behind the perfect swing. You want to help your clients learn the Turkish get-up not just somehow, but really well. Welcome to the RKC C-License.

  It is more than just an advanced course: it is the entry into real coaching.

  The RKC C-License – For those who want to teach seriously

  This license is just right for you if you:

  • are already training or teaching with kettlebells,
  • want to know how to precisely convey complex movements,
  • want to sustainably deepen your competence as a coach.

  The C-License is the moment when you become a movement teacher. You will receive tools to help people move better – not just train harder.

  Your clients – What distinguishes them

  The RKC C-License is aimed at coaches who work with so-called everyday athletes – that is, people who:

  • are willing to invest time and focus in clean technique,
  • want to understand how movement works,
  • want to train with kettlebells safely and long-term.

  Whether young or old, athletic or non-athletic – the common ground is the desire to learn correctly.

  Competence Profile – What you can do after the training

  After successfully completing the RKC C-License, you can:

  • teach the kettlebell swing and the Turkish get-up safely and in detail,
  • specifically support your clients in developing technique, stability, and coordination,
  • create and individually adjust simple training plans,
  • design kettlebell courses and seminars with structured methodology.

  With the RKC C-License, you will build real coaching know-how – solid, clear, and practical.

  This license is the next logical step for anyone who does not just want to lead a workout but wants to get the best out of their clients.
  Become a movement teacher – and take your kettlebell skills to the next level.

• What you will learn in the RKC C-License certification

  Understanding the Major Movement Patterns with the Kettlebell

  At the center is the training of Hinge, Squat, Lunge, Push, Pull, Carry, and TGU – the fundamental movements of any functional training plan. You will learn:

  • How to train and instruct these patterns with the kettlebell
  • What mobility, stability, and strength are involved
  • How to structure and correct movement steps

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  Building Technique Step by Step

  You will receive clear, proven sequences that enable you to effectively teach kettlebell techniques:

  • 2H Swing Development: From Hip Hinge to a clean Swing
  • 1H Swing Development: Timing, rotation, power transfer
  • Turkish Get Up Development: Step-by-step control and stability
  • Deadlift Variants & Loaded Carries: Back engagement and posture training

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  Safe Coaching with a System

  Good training begins with good observation. In the C-License, you will learn:

  • How to conduct screenings like Toe Touch, Plank, or Bear Crawl
  • How to identify technical deficits and address them systematically
  • How to provoke and correct errors with simple means
  • How to effectively use tactile, verbal, and visual feedback

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  Connecting Strength, Technique, and Breathing

  Technique alone is not enough. In the C-License, you will learn how to:

  • Synchronize breathing with movement (Hardstyle Breathing)
  • Build and utilize tension purposefully (Standing Plank, Lockout)
  • Develop technique with the right timing and focus

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  Training Planning for Advanced Students

  You will learn how to design RKC programs that go beyond individual sessions:

  • Templates for long-term progression
  • Purposeful use of ladders, sets, and timed sets
  • Movement instead of muscle group as a planning basis

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  Exam Preparation: Demonstrating Technique

  The RKC C-License concludes with a practical exam:

  • Technique Test Turkish Get Up: Stability, control, precision
  • RKC 100 Swing Test: Resilience and clean technique under time pressure

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  Your Entry into Professional Kettlebell Coaching

  With the C-License, you become an expert in Basics in Perfection.
  You can now not only lead groups but also identify individual weaknesses, improve them specifically, and systematically prepare clients for the B-License.

• RKC C-License Strength and Technique Test

  Turkish Get Up Technique Test

  The candidate performs a complete Turkish Get Up per side with the designated test kettlebell (according to the Snatch Test Size table).
  The left side is performed first, followed directly by the right side.
  Each phase must be executed stably, fluidly, and without technical breaks.

  Technique Criteria (all must be met):
  ❒ A complete Get Up left and right has been successfully completed
  ❒ The kettlebell is securely picked up and set down with both hands at the beginning and end
  ❒ The wrist of the working side remains neutral/straight
  ❒ The shoulder of the working side remains "packed" throughout, the elbow is extended
  ❒ The supporting shoulder remains active – no sinking
  ❒ The heel of the working side remains firmly on the ground – even during the lunge, standing up, and returning
  ❒ The knee is controlled and gently set down during the return
  ❒ The arm with the kettlebell remains nearly vertical throughout the entire movement
  ❒ The cervical spine remains neutral
  ❒ In the standing end position: extended knees, engaged glutes, no hyperextension of the lumbar spine

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  RKC 100 Swing Test

  The candidate performs a total of 100 two-handed hardstyle swings with the designated swing test kettlebell (according to the Snatch Test Size table) within 5 minutes.
  The test consists of 10 sets of 10 repetitions, with 30 seconds per set.

  • The tester gives the start signal for the next set every 30 seconds
  • The repetitions are counted aloud
  • The kettlebell may not be set down during a set
  • If a set is not completed fully or the technique breaks multiple times, the test is considered failed

  Technique Criteria (all must be met):
  ❒ 10 sets of 10 repetitions were performed within the correct time frame
  ❒ The kettlebell was controlled when picked up from the ground and set down
  ❒ The back remains neutral throughout – especially in the lowest position
  ❒ The cervical spine is neutral or slightly extended
  ❒ Heels, balls of the feet, and toes have firm ground contact; knees point towards the toes
  ❒ Shoulders are consistently "packed"
  ❒ In the backswing, the kettlebell grip remains above the knees
  ❒ The arms are extended in the backswing
  ❒ When standing up, the knees do not push forward (no propulsion at the ankle)
  ❒ In the end position of the swing: extended hips and knees, straight back
  ❒ The kettlebell is in line with the extended arms
  ❒ Exhalation occurs during hip extension (biomechanically coordinated)
  ❒ In the standing position, abdominal, glute, and thigh muscles are visibly engaged
  ❒ At the highest point, the kettlebell is weightless for a moment
  ❒ Timing: body tension occurs before the peak; the hip hinge begins only when the upper arm touches the chest

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  Procedure for Video Examination (Online or Submission)

  Participants of online workshops or submissions who did not complete the exam in the in-person workshop must document the practical exam (Turkish Get Up Technique Test & RKC 100 Swing Test) via video.

  The video recording serves as official proof of performance and will be evaluated by the responsible workshop leader.

  ❒ The entire exam must be documented in one unedited recording
  ❒ Camera angle: side perspective, all movement phases must be clearly visible
  ❒ Audio and video quality: free of disturbances and clear – no evaluation possible with technical deficiencies
  ❒ Kettlebell and entire body must be fully visible – from the beginning to the end of the exercise
  ❒ Turkish Get Up: both sides (left & right) must be shown without interruption
  ❒ RKC 100 Swing Test: all 10 rounds of 10 repetitions must be recognizable in 30-second intervals without cuts
  ❒ The recording must visibly and understandably show all technique criteria of the respective exercise

  The video must be made accessible to the workshop leader within 90 days after the workshop.

  Recommended platforms:

  • YouTube (unlisted)
  • Facebook (only visible to the link holder)

  The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the exam performance lies with the responsible workshop leader.
  If technical deficiencies are identified (e.g., blurry image, obscured joint positions, poor audio quality), the video will not be counted.
  In this case, the exam can be resubmitted.

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