HARDSTYLE Headquarters and Command Central
I didn’t plan it on purpose, but the weekend of Nashville Kettlebell’s Grand Opening celebration fiesta extravaganza happened to fall on June 26th. This is significant to me because my very first RKC was June 27-29. Happy HARDSTYLE birthday to me.
Snip snip...
Here we have the ribbon cutting, which Heidi seemed unusually happy about. The ribbon and 2nd largest pair of scissors I have ever seen were provided by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.
Round and round.....
I demonstrated the Indian Clubs. Here I am in half kneeling posture. Expect to see a lot more of this creeping into class in the future.
For entertainment Mike the Machine Bruce and I performed a few feats of strength.
Get up! Get on up....
Here is my signature Getup/Sledgehammer combo lift at the midpoint.
Don't try this at home....or anywhere else.
After Mike did finger pullups on a 4 foot long 5/8 inch steel bar, I bent it across his throat, a signature feat for the Machine, possessor of the world’s strongest neck.
Of course we demonstrated kettlebell lifting.
Marcus showed the getup.
Careful....you don't wanna bulk up.
And Kristen did swings with 40kg, which is 3/4 of her bodyweight.
Taming the ropes.....
In addition to residents of Music CIty, we had visitors from Kentucky, ATL and Indiana. We gave away a bunch of free stuff and had a great time all around. I really appreciate the support from everyone and promise to continue to provide the very best in kettlebell instruction.
9 Comments
June 29th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Congratulations Dave!!! Best to you!
June 29th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Dave,
congratulations on the grand opening! I know you will continue to be successful considering the quality of your teaching.
All the best.
Luka Hocevar
June 29th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
David,
Congrats on the Grand Opening. I recently completed the HKC 2 weeks ago and will be going for the Philly RKC in September. (kind of worried about the snatch test but I should be ok.) Hopefully I will get to meet you in person there and am considering starting my own kettlebell center in the Lehigh Valley, Pa (Allentown/Bethlehem). Hopefully at some point I can talk to you about that possibility!
In closing, I wanted to ask you about the ropes you use. I am shopping for some now and am considering the “battling ropes” system as well as the “art of strength” version. What type/length do you use?
Thanks and Congrats again!
June 29th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
John,
John Brookfield is the guy who originally developed the Battling Ropes system.
I use 50 foot lenth and have 1.5 inch, 2 inch and a 2.5 inch at NKB.
June 29th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Congrats David! Looks like life is treating you well – very happy for you!
All the Best from Chicago –
Amanda Klump
June 29th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Place looks great Dave, Congrats. Hope I can make it out one day
June 29th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Congratulations DAVE, Look forward to spending more time in the house of the hardstyle. Just wanted to take this opportunity to say “THANK YOU” for all you have done for me and can’t wait to continue. Thanks for letting me in the family!
Tell John, I just got back from Perform Better in chicago and witnessed first hand John Brookfield’s (the ORIGINAL CREATOR of Battling Ropes) system, He does so many variations the possiblities are endless! Great stuff!
June 29th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
A really cool and nice place you have there Mr Whitley .
love to visit you some day.
All the best from Sweden
Joakim Bohm
June 30th, 2010 at 8:24 am
EFing sweet Dave. The place looks huge and full of awesome stuff to get gangster strong. Always good to see growth of kettlebell in Nashville. I need to stop by soon.