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Everything lives online. Train anywhere, on your schedule, with no in-person requirement.
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Clear level path
L1 is the material, L2 adds open-book exams and a completion certificate, L3+ is certification.
Private community
Every course includes the proprietary coaching space, self-assessment tools, and accountability.
◆ International Kettlebell University · Est. 2009

Master
kettlebell,
through a real progression.

Seven progression-based online courses and official certifications, shaped over fifteen years and reviewed by a real coach. Most courses use on-site checkout. Master Kettlebell Mobility uses a review-based flow.

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01The person behind the method
Taco Fleur trainingTaco Fleur
Taco Fleur
Founder · IKU & Cavemantraining

“I didn’t build a weekend you pass and forget. I built a progression you live - one rep, one correction at a time.”

Founder of both Cavemantraining and IKU, Taco has authored 20+ kettlebell books and published more than 2,000 instructional videos. The courses you take here are the same material that has trained over 25,000 students since 2009 - refined, corrected, and deepened for fifteen years.

20+
kettlebell books
2,000+
videos published
2009
training since
02Why it works - the difference

Not a weekend
pass/fail.
A real progression.

Most traditional certification models put everything on one weekend. The IKU model is online, gives you time and repetition, and includes a coach who actually watches you move.

Coach assessing technique
Real coaching - technique reviewed on video
 
WEEKEND CERT
THE IKU MODEL
FORMAT
One pass / fail weekend
→Self-paced - no deadline on courses
LEARNING
Cram for a single test
→Progression-based, one exercise at a time
FEEDBACK
Group instruction
→Individual review on every video you submit
REPEAT
One shot, then it’s over
→Review every lesson as often as you need
TRAVEL
Fly to a host city
→Train from anywhere in the world
PRESSURE
~30% fail rate, high stakes
→Build skill first, then get assessed
03SEVEN COURSES, EVERY LEVEL
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Master Kettlebell Mobility
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Master Kettlebell Mobility

Build flexibility, stability, strength, and control with kettlebells through CAVEMANROM.

Master Kettlebell Mobility is the CAVEMANROM ebook for anyone with at least one kettlebell who wants to increase flexibility, stability, strength, control, and functional range of motion. It focuses on loaded mobility: mastering bodyweight patterns first, then layering in a light kettlebell to create more awareness and strength through range. The course includes progressions and exercises that move from the basics into more advanced mobility work, with an emphasis on moving better, reducing tension, improving control, and building resilient positions.

1 levelsApprox. 2 weeksOnlineL1
Master The Kettlebell Swing
On-site checkout

Master The Kettlebell Swing

Every swing variation, from beginner to advanced

Master The Kettlebell Swing covers one of the most useful kettlebell movements in depth. Learn the squat swing, hip hinge swing, pendulum swing, hardstyle swing, American swing, single-arm variations, and double kettlebell work. The course covers programming, common mistakes, muscles used, injury prevention, warm-up, and workouts — everything you need to swing safely and effectively, or to teach others to do the same.

6 levelsApprox. 8 weeksOnlineL6
FROM$49.95Buy Now
Master The Kettlebell Clean
On-site checkout

Master The Kettlebell Clean

The kettlebell transition that connects everything

Master The Kettlebell Clean covers one of the most important kettlebell transitions — the movement that connects the floor, the swing, the rack, the press, the jerk, the snatch, the squat, complexes, and double kettlebell work. Learn how to clean without hurting yourself, avoid back issues, tendonitis, and ripped hands. The course builds from scratch with a step-by-step progression designed over several years, covering 17 fundamental and 11 intermediate-to-advanced clean variations.

5 levelsApprox. 10 weeksOnlineL6
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Master The Kettlebell Press
On-site checkout

Master The Kettlebell Press

Safer, stronger kettlebell pressing from every angle

Master The Kettlebell Press covers everything about the kettlebell press and its variations — from rack setup and overhead mechanics through strict press foundations to advanced variations. The course is for anyone who wants to press safely, press heavier, and understand the why behind every movement cue. Learn strict press, military press, push press, seated press, chest press, spiral press, split-stance press, goblet press, tripod press, and more.

5 levelsApprox. 10 weeksOnlineL6
FROM$49.95Buy Now
Master The Kettlebell Squat
On-site checkout

Master The Kettlebell Squat

From bodyweight basics to loaded kettlebell squats

Master The Kettlebell Squat is a linear course that takes you from absolute beginner through bodyweight squat variations and into loaded kettlebell squats. With 43 lessons including over 3 hours of video content, it covers bodyweight squats, isometric squats, squat jumps, sumo squats, Cossack squats, Hindu squats, deck squats, sissy squats, goblet squats, racked squats, back squats, thrusters, overhead squats, and more. Work through each lesson in order, watch the videos, and complete the practice activities before moving on.

3 levelsApprox. 12 weeksOnlineL3
FROM$49.95Buy Now
Master The Kettlebell Snatch
On-site checkout

Master The Kettlebell Snatch

The king of kettlebell exercises, built from the ground up

Master The Kettlebell Snatch teaches you the king of kettlebell exercises through a step-by-step progression that works for everyone. The course builds from scratch: learn the swing-to-snatch progression, the high pull, hand insertion, lockout, breathing, hand care, and pacing. Whether you want to perform hundreds of snatches unbroken for low-impact cardio or earn your certification, this course covers hardstyle, sportstyle, and freestyle snatch approaches.

6 levelsApprox. 10 weeksOnlineL6
FROM$49.95Buy Now
Kettlebell Fundamentals
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Kettlebell Fundamentals

The foundation for safe, effective kettlebell training

Kettlebell Fundamentals gives you the foundation for safe, confident kettlebell training. Whether you have never touched a kettlebell or have been training for years without clear progress, this course takes you through the core movements step by step — grips, racking, swings, cleans, presses, rows, and more. Built as a 21-day guided programme, each day introduces a new concept or movement with video instruction and practice guidance.

3 levelsApprox. 4 weeksOnlineL3
FROM$49.95Buy Now
Kettlebell Sport
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Kettlebell Sport

Learn Girevoy Sport from the ground up

Kettlebell Sport For Beginners teaches the official sport of the kettlebell — Girevoy Sport — in a focused and safe way. Kettlebell sport is a repetitive weight-lifting discipline performed with kettlebells over a set period of time, originating in Russia and Eastern Europe in the 1960s. The course covers the three main lifts: the jerk, the snatch, and the long cycle (clean and jerk). Each exercise is carefully explained — you learn how to perform the movement properly, what to focus on to master it, and how to do it without injuring yourself.

1 levelsApprox. 6 weeksOnlineCourse
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04The progression - L1 to L6
L1Material$49.95
L2Course$99.95
L3Trainer$349
L4Teacher$499
L5Athlete$699
L6Coach$1,099
◆ Course and certification ladder

L1 through L6.

Courses teach you. Certifications prove you.

PRICEFrom $49.95Course ladder
◆ Enrolment is open - limited spots

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Spots are capped per round so every student gets real coaching attention. When this round fills or the date passes, enrolment closes until the next one.

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05What 2,991 students say
4.85
average across 2,991

We don’t hide the four-star reviews. A perfect score looks staged. The real spread, including honest criticism, is what tells you the coaching is real.

89.9%
5★ reviews
7.9%
4★ reviews
2.2%
≤3★ reviews
Master The Kettlebell Clean

The course progression was outstanding. Every module built perfectly on the last, and the instructor feedback was always sharp, focused, and actionable. I gained a deep understanding of clean technique that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else.

John Tierney
John Tierney
Master The Kettlebell Clean
Master The Kettlebell Snatch

This was the most demanding certification I've undertaken, but growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone. The breadth of the curriculum goes far beyond what most programs offer, and the individual feedback on every submission was exceptional.

Philipp Wolf
Philipp Wolf
Master The Kettlebell Snatch
Master The Kettlebell Clean

Incredibly rewarding and genuinely challenging. The self-paced format let me progress at my own speed, while the detailed materials and constructive feedback ensured I truly mastered each technique before moving on.

Suzie Kwan
Suzie Kwan
Master The Kettlebell Clean
Kettlebell Fundamentals

The course structure was excellent and the coach's detailed assessment feedback was invaluable. Specific cues on my technique dramatically improved my form awareness and overall mobility.

Filip Nyman
Filip Nyman
Kettlebell Fundamentals
Master The Kettlebell Press

Packed with information but never overwhelming. The course was appropriately challenging, the video content was superb, and the instructor's response time on feedback was impressive. Highly recommended for anyone serious about kettlebell training.

Brandon Lacy
Brandon Lacy
Master The Kettlebell Press
Master The Kettlebell Swing

My swing technique was completely transformed. The feedback was timely, detailed, and incredibly useful. The patience and depth of instruction is something you simply won't find in a weekend workshop.

Christine Chessman
Christine Chessman
Master The Kettlebell Swing

SOURCES - WOOCOMMERCE, AMAZON, UDEMY, GOODREADS, CUSREV · 89.9% FIVE-STAR · 2.2% UNDER FOUR

06Common questions

Before
you enrol.

The questions people search most, answered straight.

Is a kettlebell certification worth it?+

If you want to teach or coach, yes - but only if the credential means something. IKU certifications (L3 and up) involve a professional coach assessing your actual technique through video submissions, not a multiple-choice quiz. That’s what makes the credential defensible.

How long does certification take?+

Courses (L1, L2) are fully self-paced with no deadline. Certifications (L3+) have a three-month window from the day your round begins, with extensions available if life gets in the way. The certificate is then valid for two years.

What is the difference between a course and a certification?+

A course gives you the material: L1 is study material only, L2 adds exams and a certificate of completion. A certification (L3 Trainer and above) gives you a professional coach who assesses you, corrects your technique and certifies your ability.

How much does it cost?+

Every course starts at $49.95 for L1 study material. L2 is $99.95. Certifications run from $349 (L3 Trainer) up to $1,099 (L6 Coach). Kettlebell Sport is a single $199 product. Prices match the on-site checkout data.

Online or in-person - which is better?+

In-person weekend certs put everything on one pass/fail day. The IKU model is progression-based: you build skill one exercise at a time, review the material as often as you need, and get individual feedback on every video you submit - from anywhere in the world, around your own schedule.

Do I need a certification to teach kettlebells?+

Not legally in most places. But a real certification protects your clients and your reputation, and the L4 Teacher level specifically proves you can coach someone else through the progression - which is what teaching actually is.

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