Hardstyle Strength Academy

Another outstanding day of learning, lifting, and refining the craft.

From foundational hard-style Swings and Turkish Get Ups to more advanced Sn**ches and Military Presses, our latest StrongFirst KB 101 & 201 workshops brought together an incredible group of motivated students committed to improving their strength, movement, and understanding of hard-style kettlebell training.

What makes these workshops special isn’t just the lifts themselves, but the hands-on coaching, nuanced attention to detail and the shared pursuit of physical excellence that is unique to every student.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn and put in the work.

If you’ve been thinking about taking your kettlebell training seriously, more StrongFirst workshops are on the horizon.

In the meantime… keep practicing. Power to you!

Chicago 2026 StrongFirst Dome of Strength

SFG Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor Certification crew

I Am Because We Are!

StrongFirst Kettlebell Workshops return to Edmonton.

Saturday May 9, 2026
NAIT – Dept. of Athletics & Recreation

KB101 – Simple & Sinister, 8am–12pm
Master the Swing, Get-up, and Goblet Squat.

KB201 – Rite of Passage, 1pm–5pm
Sn**ch, Clean & Military Press + structured progressions.

These workshops are designed around a simple objective: to safely and effectively progress students through not only the foundational kettlebell movements, but into the most advanced lifts guaranteed to elevate your training and ensure your success, regardless of current skill level.

Accept no compromises. These globally respected strength workshops set high goals while giving you the skills and roadmap to reach them.

Save $50 USD before April 23.
Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/d70fa534-8f93-43a8-9761-b091e4c014ec/summary

Power to you!

Payment plan option now available!

Save $400 USD!

Register by February 10th, 2026

Do not miss out on your chance to become StrongFirst Certified in Saskatoon! Register before Feb 10 to Save Big! Also prefer installment plan? We have that as well. Reserve your spot today. Link in Bio.

Attention StrongFirst Canada;
Strength is a skill.
Coaching it is a profession.

The SFG I – StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor Certification is where coaches learn to teach strength, not just demonstrate it.

✔️ Hardstyle kettlebell fundamentals
✔️ Press, swing, get-up, and snatch—done to a standard
✔️ Coaching eye, cues, and corrections that actually work
✔️ A system built on safety, strength, and longevity

📍 Saskatoon | July 10–12
📍 Toronto | Nov 20–22

🎓 canfitpro CEC approved
💰 Register now and save $400 USD

This cert is earned—not given.
If that excites you, you’re in the right place.

🔗 Scan the QR code or visit strongfirst.com

Toronto 2025 SFG Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor Certification

It’s always a great honour to represent StrongFirst and play a small part in growing Canada’s strength community by helping to forge the next generation of the world’s best kettlebell instructors, strength coaches and students of strength.

I seized the opportunity to sharpen my own blade and renew my Certified Elite Instructor status because I too am a student first.

I Am Because We Are!
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Congratulations to all the new StrongFirst Instructors. SFGI Toronto Canada is in the books! Thank you to all the participants who gave it 100%. And a special thank you to the assistants who made the event incredibly. Canada is StrongFirst!

Our StrongFirst Kettlebell Workshops were packed with knowledge, hands-on coaching, and plenty of fun was had.

From breaking down the fundamentals of hard-style swing and get-ups in KB 101: Simple & Sinister to levelling up with snatches and military presses in KB 201: Rite of Passage, every rep provided the opportunity to learn and grow.

Much respect to every student who showed up ready to train hard, support each other, and soak up the finer details that make StrongFirst the gold standard in kettlebell training.

If you missed it - don’t worry! More opportunities to learn, lift, and connect are on the horizon.

Stay tuned, stay strong, and keep swinging.

"Shoutout to all the moms and dads getting their training in before work.
I know it’s not easy – but your kids notice.
They see the effort, the discipline, and the way you take care of yourself.
That example will pay off more than you know."

– Mike Perry, StrongFirst Certified Senior Instructor, Skill of Strength



Photo: StrongFirst Italy

Train for life NOT for likes.

Hinge
Pull/Push
Squat
*Repeat until strong

It may not be fancy or likely to impress an algorithm, but thankfully your life and training don’t need to!