Kettlebell Competition
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Athletes compete in their own weight category.
There are 3 events: the two arm jerk, 1 arm snatch and the long cycle. Each event is tested for repetitions in a 10 minute time period without setting the kettlebell(s) down.
The two arm jerk requires you to clean the kettlebells to your chest once, and then jerk them as many times overhead as possible.
The snatch is performed by swinging the kettlebell between your legs and brought up to the overhead position in one uninterrupted motion. Only one hand switch is permitted.
The long cycle calls for a clean before each jerk.
Men compete in either the two arm jerk and snatch together, and/or just the long cycle using 2x 32kg kettlebells. ( 24kg for amateurs and over 40s, 16kg for juniors).
At this time women only compete in the snatch competition using a 16kg kettlebell.
Some competitions are done with 40kg for men and 24kg for women.
Because the competitor cannot set the kettlebell(s) down, precise coordination and energy saving techniques must be used to last the event.
Ranking is determined by weight class and the number of repetitions achieved in the 10 minute time frame.
Furthermore , the spirit of competition is enhanced by special feats such as odd lifts, juggling, and kettlebell relay races after the main program is completed.
Men's event:
The Jerk
The snatch
The Long cycle( Clean and Jerk)
Women's event:
The snatch
In those 2 short videos below, you can have a look at what happens after the main events in kettlebell sport.
Choreography, grace, power and coordination. An art in itself!
Men use a 16 kg bell and women an 8.
To be tried outdoors!
