World Kettlebell Club Ranking - For goal setting

I hope this isn't a violation.  I wanted to put this out here for posterity....my own use really.  It comes from the WKC and I want to use it for my own goal setting, etc.  (http://worldkettlebellclub.com/ranks/)



Biathlon - Men


Men’s Biathlon requires the lifter to perform two separate exercises, 2 Arm Jerk followed by 1 Arm Snatch. Each of these exercises are performed with a time limit of ten minutes. Lifters are granted a rest period of at least one hour between these exercises. You will notice by looking at the table below that the weight-class of lifter is located on the left, ranging from 60kg to over 90kg. To be included in that weight-class the lifter must be that weight or under on the day of the performance.

Example: If the lifter is 90.1kg they are in the over 90kg weight-class. If the lifter is 90kg, they are in the 90kg weight-class.

You’ll also notice in the table that the kettlebell weight are listed from 12kg to 40k, but in descending order. Those are the kettlebell weights used to pass that Rank listed below it. Beginners will want to start from the right, but once you find the lifters weight-class, you can see the number of reps the lifter must complete in order to achieve the Rank. For Men’s Jerk the lifter uses two kettlebells, and that number is listed first in the box next to the corresponding weight-class. For Snatch the lifter uses one kettlebell, but they are required to switch hands only once and they must use the lowest hand score, and that number is listed second in the box next to the corresponding weight-class.

Example: For the 70kg weight-class the lifter must perform at least 53 Jerks with two kettlebells, and at least 50 Snatches each hand to get the Rank.

Over 90KG Class

HMS, 40kg - 78/75
WCMS, 36kg -78/75
MS, 32kg -78/75
CMS, 28kg - 78/75
1, 24kg - 78/75
2, 20kg - 78/75
3, 16kg - 78/75
4, 12kg -  78/75

LongCycle - Men

Men’s LongCycle requires the lifter to perform one exercise in a 2 phase lift, consisting of a Clean followed by a Jerk, performed with a time limit of ten minutes. You will notice by looking at the table below that the weight-class of lifter is located on the left, ranging from 60kg to over 90kg. To be included in that weight-class the lifter must be that weight or under on the day of the performance.

Example: If the lifter is 90.1kg they are in the over 90kg weight-class. If the lifter is 90kg, they are in the 90kg weight-class.

You’ll also notice in the table that the kettlebell weight are listed from 12kg to 40k, but in descending order. Those are the kettlebell weights used to pass that Rank listed below it. Beginners will want to start from the right, but once you find the lifters weight-class, you can see the number of reps the lifter must complete in order to achieve the Rank. For Men’s LongCycle the lifter uses two kettlebells, and that number is listed in the box next to the corresponding weight-class.

Example: For the 70kg weight-class the lifter must perform at least 49 LongCycle’s with two kettlebells to get the Rank.

Over 90KG Class

HMS, 40kg - 69
WCMS, 36kg - 69
MS, 32kg - 69
CMS, 28kg - 69
1, 24kg - 69
2, 20kg - 69
3, 16kg - 69
4, 12kg - 69

StrongSport™ Rules

o There is a Biathlon version, and a LongCycle version of StrongSport™.

o Each exercise set last 4 minutes.

o Only one kettlebell is used.

o Only one change of hands is allowed within the 4 minutes.

o At least one hour rest is allowed between exercises.

o Final score is the lowest hand count.

o StrongSport™ ranks may be obtained with any kettlebell weight.

StrongSport™ Biathlon

Biathlon consists of a set of Jerks (4min.) followed by a set of Cleans (4min.). Rank requires at least 24 Cleans and 24 Jerks per arm.

StrongSport™ LongCycle

LongCycle is a single set (4min.) of a two phase exercise, consisting of a Clean and then a Jerk = one rep. Rank requires 16 repetitions per arm.

When you attempt rank with World Kettlebell Club® you are submitting a proposal to us for our stamp of approval on your lifting. No one is perfect, but we have a goal of having the safest, most fair, and highest quality kettlebell organization in the world, so you can bet I take it seriously when I judge your sets. I know what good lifting is, and what bad lifting looks like, so my judgement of your set should not be taken personally, but it must be congruent with our goals for WKC or you will get denied official rank.

Our rank system is unique. We have a stable rep goal for each weight class, and you move up gradually by increasing kettlebell weight as you progress. For example, for men we range from 12kg/26lb to 40kg/88lb and have 8 levels of progression. All other rank systems previous to ours, including all three major Russian federations, have arbitrary numbers with usually just a few kettlebell weights. The explosion of new rank systems that followed have either been an inexperienced "re-engineering" of ours, or a purposely watered down hybrid of what the Russians have been stuck with for 20 plus years, in order to stoke the ego's of their clientele. Our rules are also more well thought out, and simple. The Russian federations all disagree with each other, but each is rife with problems and are overly complicated in nature. I'm not going to bore you with their predicaments, but it's important to know I fixed these things based on what I didn't like as a 1st World Champion Kettlebell athlete, and later what I didn't like as a Vice President of one of these federations nearly 20 years ago.

I wish you to qualify for rank with WKC®. If you do, I can guarantee to you with almost 100% certainly that your reps would be counted anywhere in the world. I also feel the way we progress and the rules in which we operate by are safer and more fair than any other, but we also prepare you to conform to other rules should you decide to compete elsewhere. As you can guess, it's not going to be easy to get a rank with World Kettlebell Club®. We require fixation, not just putting up reps. Don't fear our qualification process though. If you fail I'll give you some feedback so you know what to work on, and you can resubmit free of charge. We believe in quality over quantity, and the line has been drawn on the platform. It's just a matter of which side of that line you wish to be on.–VALERY FEDORENKO

O HMS – HONORED MASTER OF SPORT

The highest rank attainable within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who accomplish this level of mastery are truly among the best of the best. They are the champions, the highest skilled, the most fit and quite possibly the record holders of the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O WCMS – WORLD CLASS MASTER OF SPORT

The rank of a seriously competitive lifter within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this level can perform at the highest caliber meets of any kettlebell organization in the world. They have devoted a great amount of time and effort to the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O MS – MASTER OF SPORT

The rank distinguishing a lifter as a highly skilled and proficient Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who attain this level are approaching a high competitive caliber. They have put in a large amount of study and practice in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O CMS – CANDIDATE FOR MASTER OF SPORT

The rank of a very well skilled and accomplished Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who obtain this distinction clearly have developed extensive knowledge and adeptness in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O RANK 1

The rank of a well skilled Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this milestone have good knowledge and capability in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O RANK 2

The rank of a competent Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this point show a specialized ability in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O RANK 3

The rank of a moderately capable Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this step are proving their commitment to perfecting the skills required in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

O RANK 4

The beginners rank within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this entry level position have learned what is required of them to begin their quest in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.