The kettlebell or girya (Russian: гиря) is a traditional Russian cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. The kettlebell has become a popular exercise tool in the United States due largely to the efforts of strength and flexibility coach Pavel Tsatsouline and also by World Champion and world record holder Valery Fedorenko. Many companies produce their own brands of kettlebells and kettlebell exercise programs. Some modern kettlebells feature adjustable weights. Kettlebell workouts are intended to increase strength, endurance, agility and balance, challenging both the muscular and cardiovascular system with dynamic, total-body movements.

Kettlebell lifting has been nationally recognized and played throughout the world for decades, and its competitive exercises are the 'Two Kettlebell Jerk' and 'One Kettlebell Snatch'; performed in that order for ten minutes each. The competitor with the highest overall score wins.

In recent years, kettlebells have become popular among athletes, especially mixed martial artists and those in the entertainment community. More info here

We provide on-going training classes as developing higher levels of kettlebell lifting efficiency and technique can take some time. Along the way you will notice health benefits such as better cardio, strength, flexibility and mental focus.

We sell kettlebells at KDT Academy. You can see our weights and prices here

The main goal of a chain fitness club is to make money and keep liability costs low. The trend in most clubs is to have more machines and less free weights. While machines are not as effective as free weights, they are much easier to use and require minimal instruction. Thus, less of a need for highly skilled trainers. If a gym adds kettlebells they also have to pay to have their trainers educated in proper kettlebell instruction. They much rather spend money on their sales staff as most of the income health clubs generate are from membership sales. The potential client that has not signed up yet is often more important than the client that has already joined. Many gyms spend the majority of their income on attracting new members not getting results for existing members. Now there is nothing wrong with making money as that is an important goal for every business. Regardless, few gyms realize that they could make more money by providing exceptional offerings to their clients. Unfortunately, the clients that gyms prefer are the ones that sign up for a year and never show up. The ones that actually use the gym regularly are costly. No doubt a more progressive gyms could make a lot of money with kettlebell classes. Especially kettlebell classes targeted towards women. Finally, the last thing a fitness club wants you to know is that you can get in great shape at home with a few kettlebells. You only need one or two kettlebells to get in great shape. Just about anyone can afford this and has room for a few bells that can easily go in a closet. However, very few people could afford to have expensive machines at home. Thus it s better to convince the client that he she needs expensive equipment to achieve his or her goals. Personally, you are better off in smaller gyms which focus more time on their clients. (from Mike Mahler's FAQ)

Yes, we provide a world-class curriculum for a complete understanding of kettlebell training from the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation that is spearheaded by Steve Cotter and Ken Blackburn. The pre-requisite is for you to do the CKT Prep course. Allow 6 months (minimum) of consistent practice ahead of the CKT course. We conduct the Level 1 Certified Kettlebell Teacher's course locally twice a year and Level 2 course with Steve Cotter once a year.

The CKT courses will prepare the trainers on safety protocols, correct kettlebell lifting technique, program design, business concepts and instructor support as well as auxiliary exercises for a complete and balanced training system.

No, the lightest kettlebell we offer is the 8kg.

When using any kind of free weight, barbell, dumbell, the risk of injury is always present. This is why we strongly advocate the instruction and guidance of an experienced and certified kettlebell trainer. I have clients coming from other gyms who have injured their backs, hands and shoulders due to the trainers learning from books, DVDs and online videos without going through a proper training course themselves. Please do yourself a favour and seek out professional, experienced kettlebell instruction. This way you will benefit from the training and prevent injuries (intangible benefit). I have included a list of known certified kettlebell trainers in Malaysia on this website for your convenience.

Please click on this link = LOCATION MAP to see our location, printable map and video directions.

You can join at any time. Beginner's classes are your safest bet. It is here you learn the terminology, protocol and technique of the exercises. Even though it is called a beginner's workout, at times it can be quite intense. Mostly it is to learn the methods and techniques where I break down each technique to its bare components.

When we feel you are ready, we will invite you to join the intermediate or advanced level classes.

We don't have any branches but we have affiliates in Kuching, Sarawak and Osaka, Japan. Members of KDT are welcomed to train there and vice versa for a week at no cost.

Please click on the TRAINERS link below to see our panel of certified and experienced instructors for the relevant programs.

Please check the Poslaju link for domestic delivery or DHL Express Pallet for regional delivery. You will need to contact them after you know the weight of your kettlebell order. We can arrange to send you your order using the above rates listed with a handling fee.

Please check the Poslaju link for domestic delivery. You will need to contact them after you know the weight of your kettlebell order. We can arrange to send you your order using the above rates listed with a handling fee.

Please check the Poslaju link for domestic delivery. You will need to contact them after you know the weight of your kettlebell order. We can arrange to send you your order using the above rates listed with a handling fee.

We do not carry this model in our inventory any longer. We only offer the Pro Series kettlebells.

Kettlebell training can make you more muscular but not bulky. Due to the circular, traction-style of training with this weight design, it will increase the strength of your joints, and develop a more resilient physique without the bulk often displayed by body builders. It is not the aim for kettlebell training to develop muscular "bulkiness".

The difference in weights to strength ratio. On average, most men will be able to lift a heavier load than a woman. These are general guidelines and are not "laws". For the best experience, please visit our studio and try a kettlebell class to decide which weight suits you best.

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If you have the budget, please consider getting 2 kettlebells. A lighter one for upper body and a heavier one for lower body exercises.While there is nothing wrong with getting two of the same weight, you will have a choice between heavier or lighter training days. This means you could use the lighter kettlebell to train both upper and lower body one day and use the heavier kettlebell to train lower body on a different day for variety. We offer a discount when you buy 2 kettlebells at the same time irregardless of the size.

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Some clients, usually the ladies, experience discomfort in the forearm/wrist area where the kettlebell makes direct contact with the bony surface of their arms. This is easily remedied by wearing a pair of wrist bands that are available at all sport stores.

Kettlebell handling requires tactile sensitivity and response. With the gloves, while it may prevent callouses and blisters, it will not give you the immediate feedback that you are losing your grip strength. Also, some of the gloves' fabric tends to bunch up, accelerating the development of blisters and callouses on the hands. Generally, we will use sports tape and chalk to work on the grip.

At the moment we are offering a 15% discount towards the next Pro Series kettlebell purchase for every kettlebell you want to trade in. This offer is valid for one-to-one purchase (i.e. we cannot accept multiple old kettlebells combined towards the purchse of one Pro Series kettlebell)

Please contact us for more information about our wholesale program.

Kettlebell training is a separate and skilled fitness discipline. While we recognize that what you are qualified to teach (general fitness) and would like to support your efforts, we strongly recommend that you invest in learning how to use kettlebells for fitness and health. We still offer our standard discounts for kettlebell set purchases and trade-ins.

Yes, you do. Please contact us for more information.

We do NOT accept students below 18 years old for the present time for GROUP classes. We can work with individual children aged 11 onwards on a PERSONAL TRAINING basis.

Please click on the SCHEDULE link above to see our weekly schedule and times.

Fizfit & Kettlebell Workouts: Around 6-12 per workout

Each session is between 45-60 minutes long.

Please click on this link to see our current training rates.

Our studio has fully matted floors. We do not use shoes, however, if you have an injury or contagious infection (eg. athlete's foot) please wear INDOOR only shoes with non-marking soles.

We recommend that you stay home to rest until you are completely recovered before coming back to the gym. Not only will you enjoy a better workout when you are feeling healthy but you also prevent the spread of the illness to other gym members. Thank you for your cooperation.

Late 20's to mid 30's. 90% of my clients are working professionals in law, advertising, business people and such. The youngest client is around 22 and the oldest is 60. It doesn't matter so long as you are above 18 years old and in good health and wanting to improve your lifestyle.

We have separate mens and womens changing rooms. Unfortunately the landlord does not permit us to use the showers at the present time citing the cost of water. Members are not permitted to use the Sauna, swimming pool, squash court, mini gym, or loiter around the premises by order of the landlord.

Bangsar Puteri Condominium has plenty of free parking. Please park in the designated visitors parking. The landlord will penalize illegal parking with wheel clamps and offenders are subject to a fine.

Please ensure you have a photo ID or a valid KDT Academy member's card to access the property.

All sales are final. All products we offer have been personally inspected otherwise we will not sell it. There should be no manufacturer's mistakes.
Training subscriptions are not transferable.

We can arrange to have our trainers conduct our programs at your facility. You, as the host, will need to reimburse the trainer for transportation charges, food and lodging (if required) as well as the agreed training fees for your event.

The requirements are that you have at least one candidate who is certified in at least one of our programs (Fizfit or Kettlebells) and have that program offered on a full-time basis at your facility by a licensed KDT Fizfit or Kettlebell trainer. You must also host one seminar at least once a year at your gym so that we can guage the quality of instruction provided by your representatives.

The affiliation fee for is RM2,000.00 (US$700.00 for non-Malaysian applicants) for 12 calendar months. In return we will provide licensed use of our instructional material, trainer's support, online marketing and business strategy support as well as providing your affiliated members one week's training at our gym at no additional cost among other benefits. Please contact us for more details and what other financial benefits you will receive.