Parag Mhetre at World Kettlebell Championships at Hamburg Germany
2nd Gold Medal in Indonesia lifting 2x24 kgs KB for 62 times-New Asia record
Champion's Speech- By Parag Mhetre
EKFA is organisation which produces Champions. Its a Champions factory, we call trainer- "A Champion". Post EKFA Workshop he walks out with champions mind and with champions attitude.
EKFA Asia-India’s first premium Kettlebell
and Functional Training Academy
Parag Mhetre who is first in India who introduced Kettlebells in India in 2011 post his visit from USA, is the first person to promote Kettlebells on National Level. He is founder of EKFA Asia and his team brings best education and training in Kettlebell and Functional training in India and Asia, with HQ based in Pune. He has learned Kettlebells from Russian and American coaches in US & UK.
The body and brain work together to produce faster results, with an increase in strength, endurance, flexibility and overall mobility, all while significantly reducing the risk of injury.
We have mission to reach Kettlebells to every house in India in next 10 years. Girevoy sport is strength - endurance sport played in Russia, UK, USA and in southeast Asia. Parag and his team in India with International coaches are working hard to promote the sport in Olympics, Parag and his team (in 10 states) is already making a huge contribution towards nation to promote Kettlebell fitness on larger scale. His aim is to produce more coaches which spreads more awareness and eventually the Kettlebell sport gets promoted.
The body and brain work together to produce faster results, with an increase in strength, endurance, flexibility and overall mobility, all while significantly reducing the risk of injury. Kettlebells is possibly only key fitness equipment to address all mentioned.
Below are key features of Kettlebell training with EKFA (Level 1 Course)-
Certified Energy's Kettlebell Instructor L1 would focus on Kettlebell training which includes- swing, clean, press, push press, snatch and many other core variations. Each exercise will be covered in detail so you will learn the correct mechanics and breathing. We emphasis on theory and practical equally.
Suspension training includes body weight training
Boot camp workouts
Agility ladder drills
Foam rolling / Yoga and other stretching techniques post Kettlebell exercises
Nutrition (Focusing on Hormone Optimizing)
Programming in Details
Group Discussion
Exam (Written and Practical test)
2 Days training with Certification
Certificate of EKFA Level 1, Manuals, DVD and Kettlebell to be provided post exam and training.
Parag Mhetre carries certified license of Kettlebell from US and is fortunately
only one in India who have cleared 2 International kettlebell Certification from WKC and IKFF
Below are key features of Kettlebell training with EKFA (Level 2 course)-
L2 Program is intensive research for over 1.5 years by Parag and its one of the unique course you would experience in Kettlebell training. Best teaching methods with practical aspect, examples and scientific based approach to attain the peak in Kettlebell sport.
Eligibility is EKFA L1 course.
L2 would focus on Kettlebell training which includes 2 Kettlebell and would focus on Kettlebell Swing, double cleans, presses and Kettlebell Jerk.
Understanding Kettlebell Sport (Girevoy Sport) and preparation for competitions.
Barbell training and body weight training used to enhance performance for Kettlebell sport.
Understanding Energy Systems used during Kettlebell sport.
How to Master Snatch with Grip Endurance training methodologies
Mastering Long cycle and Biathlon (competition lifts) and its detail level preparation.
Understanding Assistance drills for performance enhancement of competition lifts.
Understanding Natural Fitness and advance body weight training drills.
Mastering breathing techniques used for movement based training and Kettlebell sport.
2 DVDs, 2 Manuals in the course
Requirements for becoming an EKFA Master Trainer-
Candidate must hold a current Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Certification from recognized Fitness academy.
Candidate must be a Certified L1 & L2 from EKFA.
Candidate must have a minimum 3 years experience in the fitness industry, he should continually demonstrate Kettlebell lifting through competition/ events and actively upgrade his education in related field.
Candidate must be fluent in English, but upon successful completion of the EKFA Master Trainers Program, courses can be taught in native language.
Clearance of Shadow exam and teaching under the eye of Head coach - Parag Mhetre for 2 days is mandatory.
The license to Master Trainer of EKFA will be eligible to teach EKFA courses nation wide.
Requirements for becoming an EKFA Leader-
Candidate must hold a current Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Certification from recognized Fitness academy.
Candidate must be a Certified L1 EKFA or any other recognized certifying Kettlebell institute.
Candidate must have a minimum 2 years experience in the fitness industry.
Candidate must be fluent in English, but upon successful completion of the EKFA leadership Program, workshop can be taught in native language.
Clearance of Shadow exam and teaching under the eye of EKFA Master Trainer is must.
The license to EKFA leader will be eligible to teach EKFA workshops nation wide.
EKFA Kettlebell workshops are one day and not a certified training program which is different than "2 day or 3 day Certified Kettlebell Instructor course"
8 DVDs, 5 Manuals and 1 EKFA t-shirt free with the courses
Kettlebell & Functional Training Workshop’s across India
Parag Mhetre at World Kettlebell Championships at Hamburg Germany - Nov 2014
Parag Mhetre at World Kettlebell Championships at Hamburg Germany - Nov 2014
EKFA's Kettlebell & ScottPT Bootcamp Workshop in Basildon, UK- Nov 2014
EKFA's Kettlebell & ScottPT Bootcamp Workshop in Basildon, UK- Nov 2014
EKFA's Kettlebell & ScottPT Bootcamp Workshop in Basildon, UK- Nov 2014
Martial Arts - Mumbai 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Kolkata 2014
CEKI L2 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Kolkata 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Hyderabad- Nov 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Bangalore- Oct 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Dehradun - Sept 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Delhi - Sept 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Kochi(Kerala) - Sept 2014
100 Trainers - Mumbai 2014
Entrepreneurial Talk on Fitness career and opportunities in India, and Journey of workshops done across India - Pune 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Srinagar - June 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Jammu - June 2014
Kettlebell Workshop by Helius Dsouza (Master Trainer) -Bangalore - Aug14
Kettlebell Workshop by Helius Dsouza (Master Trainer) -Bangalore - Aug14
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Chennai - Aug 2014
Kettlebell Workshop by Helius Dsouza (Master Trainer) -Dahisar
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Kolkata - Aug 2014
Kettlebell Workshop by Helius Dsouza (Master Trainer) -Mumbai - June 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Nagpur - May 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Mumbai - May 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop -Chandigadh - April 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - April 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop (Parag Mhetre) - Mangalore- April 2014
Kettlebell workshop by Helius Dsouza (EKFA Master Trainer) - Mangalore - April 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Pune - April 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - Feb 2014 - 100th Workshop
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Chennai - Feb 2014
CEKI L1 & Body Weight Functional Training Workshop - Bangalore - Feb 2014
CEKI L2 (Kettlebell Sport Preparation & advance Kettlebell training) - Pune - Jan 2014
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop by Master Trainer Siddharth Sarpotdar - Pune - Jan 2014
Mr India 2012 (Namdeo More) for Kettlebell training at Baroda (GJ)(Kettlebells for Bodybuilding) -
Jan 2014
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Baroda(GJ) - Jan 2014
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop by Master Trainer Alok Anantpure - Pune - Jan 2014
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Nagpur - Dec 2013
International Participant from Australia at Bangalore - Mr. George
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Bangalore - Dec 2013
Kettlebell Workshop (Golds Gym)- Bangalore - Nov 2013
Kettlebell Workshop (Golds Gym)- Kolhapur - Nov 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Kolhapur - Nov 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - Nov 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Bangalore - Oct 2013
Parag with Gold Medal with Steve Cotter - Bangkok - Oct 2013
Bangkok Kettlebell tour (Gold Medal for Parag Mhetre at Asia Kettlebell Lifting)-Oct 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - Oct 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional training course by EKFA Master Trainer Alok - Pune - Oct 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Chennai - Sept 2013
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Indore - Sept 2012 (The WorldGym & Fitness Center)
Felicitation Program – For Outstanding work in Fitness field for India- 25th Aug 2012
Kettlebell Workshop (Rotary International) – Pune – Aug 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop– Nashik – Aug 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop– Mumbai – Aug 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop– Bangalore – July 2012
Kettlebell Certification (IKFF) CKT2 – Athens, Greece – July 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop– Pune – July 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop with W.W.S Premasere (Srilanka) – Pune – July 2012 (International Participant)
Functional Training and Kettlebell – Charity Workshop for Pilgrims – Saswad, Pune - June 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Chennai - June 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Bangalore - June 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - May 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - March 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Pune - March 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Chennai (99F Fitness) - Feb 2012
Celebrity Training (Rahul Bhatt, Son of Mahesh Bhatt) - Mumbai - Feb 2012
Functional Training Workshop - Pune - Feb 2012 Covering over 7 different equipments, like Foam Roller, Bosu, TRX Suspension Agility ladder, Multifunctional Training (MFT) , CardioKickboxing , Trampoline
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Pune (Solaris Fitness) - Feb 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Mumbai - Jan 2011
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Pune - Jan 2012
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop - Pune - Nov 2011
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop- Mumbai - Oct 2011
CEKI L1 & Functional Training Workshop- Mumbai - Aug 2011