Who are Australian Institute of Kettlebells?
Australian Institute of Kettlebells deliver premium and comprehensive kettlebell and Functional Training courses to fitness professionals, sporting organisations, fitness facilities and the general public. The courses are aimed at providing the highest quality instruction in the art and science of kettlebell training, Powerbag Training, Battling ropes and MMA conditioning courses.
We provide the education behind the equipment!
Our Mission
At Australian Institute of Kettlebells, we aim to provide a high standard of kettlebell and Functional training to the broader fitness community and the public. It is our aim that the art of kettlebell training and more broadly Functional Training will be recognised as a fun, challenging and ultimately rewarding experience. Our philosophy is that perfect practice makes perfect. We achieve this through comprehensive service delivery and elite instruction.
Trainer Profiles
Dan Henderson
Qualifications:
BA in Sport and Exercise Mgt, Honours in Human Movement, Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness Instruction, Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1 (ASCA), CHEK HLC 1, Thump Level 1 Advanced Boxing Instructor, IUKL/IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Academy) level 2, Certified REHAB Trainer.
Biography:
Dan is the Co-director and General Manager of Australian Institute of Kettlebells and owner of health and fitness business Coastal Bodies. Dan has a passion for health and fitness and this is evident by his commitment to health and the enthusiasm he has in imparting his knowledge to others. After years of traditional weight training, Dan discovered kettlebells. Kettlebell training has revolutionised his workouts and added a whole new dimension to exercising. He loves the variety and the whole-body movements that kettlebell training offers.
Tarek ‘Taz’ Chouja
Qualifications:
Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness Instruction, Diploma in Fitness (fitness specialist), IUKL/IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Academy) Level 2, Punchfit Boxing instructor, Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1 (ASCA), AWF Weightlifting Coach (Level 1), Certified REHAB Trainer.
Biography:
Tarek Chouja is the Co-director and Business Manager of Australian Institute of Kettlebells and C0-owner/head trainer of Primal NRG Fitness . For the past 10 years, Tarek has worked in the health and fitness industry from gym floors to the beautiful outdoors. Having gained vast experience in different methods of training, Tarek has come to embrace the kettlebell for its versatility when it comes to all round physical benefits. For Tarek, kettlebell training is not just another training method but an art form that requires practice, patience and an iron will.
Darius Alligan
Qualifications:
Pose Movement Specialist: Aug 08: Level 1
Pose Method of Running: Aug 06: Level 1, Aug 08: Level 2
Fitness Australia: Oct 07: Cert 3 & 4
IUKL:
Feb 06: National Club Instructor
Feb 06: National GS Instructor
Feb 06: International GS Instructor
Australia’s representative for the IUKL (International Union Kettle bell Lifting)
Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness, Pose Movement Specialist, Pose Method Running Level 1 and 2, International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL) National Club Instructor, National and International Girevoy Instructor, Australia’s representative of IUKL, CHEK Nutritional and Lifestyle coach level 3.
Biography:
Darius has a global knowledge having widely travelled to learn from various Masters of sport and fitness. The knowledge he has acquired brings revolutionary techniques to his clients not commonly acquired by today’s trainers. A sample of his pursuits sees him as a qualified trainer in the Pose Method of Running and recently he has acquired the Pose Movement Level 1 – the only person in Australia. In addition he is a Latvian trained Kettlebell coach and Nutritional advisor. This insight and knowledge has allowed him to develop his own screening process enabling him to identify weak links in the chain of movement and therefore being able to correct them through the right exercise. This also makes Darius one of the most sought after trainers with regards to Kettle bells as his teachings are clear,
precise and very progressive.
Peter Kirk
Qualifications:
Certificate IV in Personal Training; Punchfit instructor; IUKL/IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Academy) Level 1, Certified REHAB Trainer.
Biography:
Peter has worked under the tutelage of Australian Institute of Kettlebells, excelling in the execution and demonstration of kettlebell training. Peter has been hand picked for his passion, knowledge and ability to instruct in kettlebell training. Peter is also head trainer and owner of fitness business Eastern Fitness. Peter’s love of life for exercise, outdoors and surfing has all been improved with the introduction of kettlebells into his fitness regime. Creating explosive power with dynamic movements kettlebells has not only changed my physique but approach to training itself.
Jason Dick
Qualifications:
BA of Physical Education Teaching, Cert III & IV Personal Training, Senior First Aid, Spin Instructor ,Fitball – Lisa Westlake, Nutrition for Weight Loss- Matt O’Neill, Level 3 Kickboxing – Thump, Olympic Weight Lifting Coach– AWF, Trigger Point Massage Therapy – Gay Riches and Level 1 & 2 AIK Kettlebells Instructor
Biography:
Jason is the Perth State Personal Training Manager for Your PT Australia and also the owner of Imperium Personal Training. Jason loves a challenge, Kettlebells have provided that challenge. From early in his PT days Jason has endeavoured to expand his knowledge to find the ultimate tool to give the ultimate workout, after 6 years of searching, he found kettlebells with the AIK. “I love pushing my mind and body to the limit, just to see what is possible. Nothing is impossible if you are passionate enough.
Boris Bojanovic
Qualifications:
- BSc in Exercise Physiology
- Certificate in Advanced Postural Assessment & Applied Exercise Prescription (Centrality)
- Certificate in Mike Robertson Low Back Care
- Powerlifting Australia Level 1 Powerlifting Coach
- Certified REHAB Trainer
- Level 2 AIK Kettlebell Instructor
Biography:
Boris a young personal trainer in the business working with clients one-on-one & teaching kettlebell classes. He has always had a passion for analysing body movements and optimising them for best results, be it in sports performance, recovery from injury, fat loss or health promoting effects. Which has led him to powerlifting, which is requires structure & efficiency for maximal strength development. Kettlebell training, which requires economy of movement for power endurance. And corrective exercise for injury prevention during hard training and injury rehab when required. Boris’ programs & coaching is tailored to the client’s needs & abilities and progressed safely and for fastest results.
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