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I
attended Andrea’s workshop in Ft. Lauderdale
11/07/09. For a long time now I have been wanting
to get formal training in Kettlebells. I have
seen many
so-called trainers and fitness experts who teach
and instruct clients in Kettlebells, but have always
waited for the right teacher to appear. I cannot
say in words how amazing this workshop was!
Andrea Du Cane is in a league of her own...brilliance
and brute strength put in one individual. Her honesty
on the mat was refreshing, so many trainers sugar
coat their clients in our days, but not Andrea.
What she sees she says...I respect that!!! I am
so glad for waiting to attend this workshop and
get the correct education from the source.
Thank you Andrea, I will cherish the knowledge
you have provided this weekend for a lifetime.
Mike Lee Kanarek
HaganaH-USA
Israeli Special Forces Combat Veteran
Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame
www.fight2survive.com
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AWESOME
HKC
Rated 10 out of 10
I just finished the HKC Certification in St. Paul, this past weekend
(9/26). My team leader was Mrs. Du Cane, what an honor. Her expertise
was evident from the start. She made the course fun yet challenging.
She gave her expectations and help everyone to achieve them. I can't
begin to say how happy I am with being on team Du Cane!
THANK YOU!!
Shane Hylton
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Technique
Master
Rated 10 out of 10
I orginally sought out Andrea for expertise in helping me
prepare for the RKC certification. I am very glad I did.
In my opinion, Andrea has the best eye for technique and
a personal solution to help anyone perform kettlebell exercises
with precision and maximum benefit. As a result, as a practicing
RKC with many happy clients, I am able to deliver quality
instruction at the highest level. I continue to seek advisement
from Andrea because I know it will be the best.
In preparation for the RKC 2 certification, I once again
sought out Andrea. We practiced Z-health techniques. This
one session releived the painful symptoms and restored mobility
to an ankle joint I severely sprained several years ago that
physical therapists, podiatrists, and other therapists have
not had succes in treating. I can not wait to see Andrea
again for more gains. Furthermore, there is tremendous potential
to my own competitive cross country skiing as a result of
this technique. I am a former national caliber athlete (participant
in 2 Olympic Trials) and readily see what improved ankle
flexion could add to my performance.
Finally, getting back to RKC 2 certification readiness. I
was able to perform a pistol the day after one session. The
technique I had orginally sought Andrea for. Without her
input, I am certain I would still be struggling with pistols.
Andrea is the Technique Master.
John Rock - Arden Hills, MN USA
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Andrea
DuCane: Doctor recommended--Top KB instructor!
Review Rating:
10
Two years ago, my physician recommended that I try Kettlebells
as a way of helping me strengthen my core to alleviate chronic
back pain. He told me that he was studying with Andrea Du
Cane, and that she was absolutely tops. That is an understatement!
Andrea has worked with me weekly for almost two years, and
I am pain free. Not only does Andrea have extensive knowledge
about KB, nutrition, physiology, anatomy, Pilates, martial
arts, yoga, and Z Health, she is also one fabulous teacher!
Andrea knows how to explain and to pace KB sessions in a
manner that is appropriate for each student. I worked with
a different teacher for a few sessions, and he offered me
a fraction of what I learn from Andrea. She is a dynamic
and highly knowledgeable professional. Working with Andrea
and KB has changed my life.
Leah Golberstein - Minneapolis, MN USA
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Diligent
in Duty
Review Rating:
10
Andrea is a presence in the RKC program from printed page
to the scorched fields of the UCLA campus. She has given
solid instruction in video and on live fire exercises as
well. I have studied under Andrea, Brett, and Pavel since
2005 and could not picture my strength career as strong had
she not been integral to the program. I look forward to future
endeavors.
Will Williams - United States
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One
Word, "Heart"
Review Rating:
10
Hi Dragon Door,
I have a testimonial for a very special individual that I
adore and respect very much as a person, friend, and a well
known expert in her field. This person is Andrea DuCane.
She possesses life skills that can not be taught and only
comes with experience and a natural ability that is given
to a person. Andrea uplifts everyone that she encounters
along with her positive encouragement, influential skills,
knowledge and timely aggressiveness to get things done.
Well, I should know and I attended the 2004 RKC Challenge
in June and she was the senior instructor in my group. I
attended the RKC Challenge while being diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis in the early stages. I persevered through with
my own persistence and mental training. However, along with
Andrea's positive encouragement and leadership it made my
time more enjoyable for the weekend. After the weekend was
over, I was given an opportunity to send in my video tape
for a review of my snatches and other exercises to evaluate
if I would obtain my certification. To be honest I actually
purchased the 24kg kettlebells a month prior to the RKC weekend
thinking it was a breeze with no familiarity of kettlebells.
Lets just say I've always done things the hard way in life!
I was definitely wrong with the RKC Challenge and it was
more challenging than I thought but with Andrea's precision
coaching, it made my movements smooth and synchronized. As
a result, I did not send in my tape since I had many things
to take care of with myself. But knowing that I had the opportunity
of sending in my tape made my confidence very strong internally.
I did a lot of mental training over the year along with deep
meditation which helped me overcome the M.S. As of today,
my journey has led me to focus my attention in healing people
and teaching them how to heal themselves with exercising,
Qi Gong, and more importantly with their mind. Remember,
the mind is a powerful tool and our mind is limitless.
Andrea's personality is similar to an infection and it will
spread onto others but this infection is actually a cure.
This cure is of "goodness from her heart". Andrea
has a positive outcome on people and her energy is something
that has a profound effect on everyone that comes across
her. Words can not describe how special this woman is and
how strong she presents herself to people she connects with.
A person that can connect with another individual and feel
what they feel is someone that is more than a senior instructor
but a person who is very special in my books.
This is my love to my dear friend Andrea.
Richard Chan
Flex Fitness Nation
F.L.E.X (Focus Lifestyle Energy Xercise)
http://www.flexfitnessnation.com
Richard Chan - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Andrea
DuCane is a Class Act!
Review Rating:
10
I'm not sure I can accurately articulate how lucky I feel,
or how much I value having Andrea working with me. But, I'll
try.
First, I'm a single dad, my child has a disability, and my
job is pretty demanding. Needless to say I have a busy schedule.
I was getting back into lifting and discovered kettlebells
about a year ago. I bought the books and the DVD's and followed
the threads in the forum. I thought I had absorbed a lot
of information, but there came a point last summer when I
was wondering if I was on the right track. About the time
of the first FMS weekend I inquired about local instructors
who might be able to run me through an assessment, help with
my goal of becoming injury proof, and provide some guidance
on my technique. I got in touch with Andrea and she was willing
to work within my scheduling restrictions (this is of immense
value to me).
Our first two sessions were spent on Functional Movement
Screening, Z Health Screening (Andrea is a Level 4 Certified
Instructor), and corrective drills. During one of those sessions
she asked if I knew I had a limp. I didn't. In fact the only
thing I could attribute it to was a sprain from over a year
prior. Amazing. Subsequent sessions have been equally amazing
and enlightening with the wealth of knowledge Andrea brings
to the table and her attention to detail.
During yesterday's session we covered a huge array of topics:
Irradiation, breathing behind the shield, greasing the grove,
Janda sit-ups, ideas for changes to my program, assistance
exercises for my abs, my clean technique, front squats (and
knee stabilization), and Z-health drills for a troublesome
wrist. That's a lot to take in an hour.
I've had plenty of coaches, instructors, and masters and
few were worthy of my time. Andrea is definitely an exception.
She doesn't just tell me what to do. She partners with me
where I am at, within my abilities and limitations, and helps
me to actually see and understand the areas that need attention
and why. She has been an incredible source of instruction
and has added to my tool box of drills and techniques. So
much so that it's been a challenge for me to incorporate
all the things I've been taught in the short time we've been
working together. Luckily another of Andrea's strengths is
being an encourager. She is diligent in her hawking of my
technique, but I've never felt frustrated, belittled, or
overwhelmed only motivated.
Andrea is exceptionally knowledgeable and extremely generous
with that knowledge. She has demonstrated to me that she
is indeed a master of her craft. Dragon Door is lucky to
have her as one of their Master Instructors, and I am fortunate
to have her as my instructor.
Rob Peterson - Rosemount, MN
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Lasting
Impressions
Review Rating:
10
I met Andrea DuCane a few years back when I was lucky enough
to have her as a Team Leader at my RKC. I will never forget
how demanding she was, how every detail, no matter how small
seemed importnat to her. Funny, how when the greatest gifts
are given to you, you appreciate them the least.
I have been priviledged to serve as an assistant to Andrea
since then. Just being with her in a teaching enviornment,
watching her and following her example has been one of the
best learning experiences I could hope for.
I led my first team at the 2009 San Jose RKC. I can say with
all honesty that without Andrea's example of leadership,
without her commitment to me as, first as a student, and
then as an instructor, I would never have had the opportunity
to grow within the RKC community.
Thank you, Andrea.
Mark Toomey, RKC Team Leader - Reno, Nevada
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have
suffered with chronic pain (fibromyalgia) for
the past 17 years. I was told I had to live with
it. After so many years of pain, regardless of
what I did, I started to believe it, until my
chiropractor recommend taking up kettlebells.
I was currently doing weight training in the
gym and a lot of walking, but wasn’t making
much progress. My legs and arms constantly felt
weak, I felt fatigued and had a significant amount
of pain. When I turned 40, I made the best decision
of my life. I took up kettlebells and hired Andrea
to personally train me. Andrea not only offered
me meticulous training in proper technique, form
and safety but also helped me believe that I
could live a better life without so much pain
if I stuck with it… at my own pace. Knowing
that it does not take much to set off the fibromyalgia
pain, Andrea took special care to stress the
importance of not working to fatigue, working
at my own pace and making sure my form was precise.
In addition to her considerable knowledge on
kettlebells, anatomy, and physiology, she gave
me recommendations on nutrition, stretching and
motivation. She is patient and does a nice job
of explaining techniques and how to fire the
right muscles. Andrea has given me more than
kettlebell instruction. She has given me both
physical and spiritual strength and excellent
tools to continue my workouts safely at home.
I especially like the Kettlebell Goddess DVD,
jam packed with effective workouts. It is inspiration
and instruction all in one!
It has been two years since I started using kettlebells.
I feel significantly stronger; less fatigued and actually
have definition! The level of health and flexibility I have
restored is unbelievable! I highly recommend kettlebells,
but more importantly doing them correctly and safely. I highly
recommend Andrea to help you be successful too!
Linda Ulrich
Eagan, MN
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Thank you
so much for helping me to set a plan to reach
my fitness goals. After training with kettlebells
with your help I have developed so much power
in my tennis game that was not there before. As
a result, I was able to advance to the Minnesota
Class A State Tennis tournament in singles for
the second straight year and now I have made
the college team at St. John's University.
Prior to meeting with you, I had been doing
kettlebell lifting on my own at home for about
six months, but after the lesson my form and
results have improved SO much! There
are so many tips that you told me in such a
short period of time...every minute was truly
worth it. I must say, I am extremely
excited and motivated for the future.
- Neil Koehler
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Thanks
for that good class today. I am grateful you
can allow me to go at a pace I can manage. It
must be tricky to have people at all different
levels of capacity. Somehow, even with everyone
doing different stuff you still manage to notice
when my elbow is not straight...
- Catherine
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It was
a pleasure to meet you at the Olympia weekend
in Vegas. Thanks so much for taking the
time to talk and coach for a few minutes even
though you were very busy working the booth. Your
tip about arching the back has helped my one-leg
deadlifts. Best of all, when I got back
home I tried out your idea of "punching
through" to finish out the snatch, and I
finally got the hang of it. Cool!
One of the fun things about the Olympia weekend
was an opportunity to see what people you see
in magazines or videos look like in person. Unlike
many of the bodybuilding and fitness "personalities" at
the Olympia weekend, you look just as good
in person as you do in print. You're
a terrific example of what women can really
achieve through a healthy lifestyle and effective
fitness program.
Thanks for your help and inspiration. My
husband and I are planning on attending the
upcoming Kettlebell convention in Vegas in
February. Hope to see you there!"
- Michelle Kilikauskas
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