IKU is the institution behind KETTLEBELL MONSTER and Cavemantraining. We certify trainers, develop courses, and build the professional kettlebell community across the world.
IKU LLC owns and operates the world's most comprehensive kettlebell education ecosystem — from professional certifications to daily training.
The complete training platform — workouts, courses, tracking, community, coaching, and the creator program. Free to join.
Visit Platform →Courses, certifications, books, and the shop. Where all IKU educational products are created and sold.
Visit Shop →International Kettlebell University — the governing body. NASM and ACE approved course provider. Setting standards worldwide since 2009.
You are hereIKU certifications are not weekend rubber stamps. Our pass rate is 30% — because we assess real physical skill, not just knowledge. Every assessment is personally reviewed.
Core kettlebell technique and coaching. IKU L3 certification with physical assessment. Courses earn NASM and ACE CEUs.
Swing, Press, Clean, Snatch, Squat — deep-dive certifications from study-only to full L3 trainer certification.
Sport-style technique — jerk, long cycle, and competition prep. 10-minute unbroken competition sets required.
Get certified. Join the Creator Program on KETTLEBELL MONSTER. Sell your courses, ebooks, and programs. Build a following. License our workouts. Run workshops and certifications for IKU.
A structured progression from learning the basics to running IKU certifications worldwide.
The complete kettlebell training platform — workouts, courses, tracking, community, recovery, and coaching. Free to join. Memberships unlock the full experience.
Everything we build serves one goal — making kettlebell training more accessible, more professional, and more effective worldwide.
NASM and ACE accredited courses. IKU certifications with 1-on-1 assessment — not a rubber stamp.
View Certifications →20+ courses covering every aspect of kettlebell training — swing, clean, press, snatch, squat, flows, and more.
Browse Courses →20+ books, training programs, t-shirts, and digital downloads. Available on Cavemantraining and Amazon.
Visit Shop →Build your career on KETTLEBELL MONSTER — sell courses, ebooks, memberships. Starting at 80% payout. 4 revenue streams.
Learn More →250+ professionally designed workouts for trainers and gyms. Includes timers, technique breakdowns, and modifications.
For Gyms →IKU competition team. IKSFA rankings. Biathlon, long cycle, and snatch — compete from anywhere.
Join the Team →We've been doing this since before kettlebells were trendy — and we'll be here long after the fads pass.
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