28/01/2023
We said farewell to KBA last night and went out with a bang!
It was an incredibly difficult decision to close the doors and I have so much to thank for the incredible journey kettlebell training has brought to my life - Nothing but the good stuff like health, fitness, challenges, places and people.... Oh the wonderful people!!
I have had the great pleasure to learn from, train with, compete with, instruct and coach the most amazing people form around the world. So many of whom are special in my heart.
I grew passionate about kettlebell training very quickly and I am proud of many moments such as bringing dedicated classes to Aberdeen, hosting Scotland’s first organised kettlebell competition, becoming the first IKFF Master Trainer in the UK, achieving Master of Sports rank in Kettlebell Sport and also lifting at World Championships for the Scotland National Squad.
I am very lucky to have had great support and encouragement around me for all these special times, including my family and committed club members.
KBA has been a place for me to grow, share and explore. It’s been a privilege to offer kettlebell instruction and guide people along their journey.
Encouraging progress and hard work and then watching their growth and reward happen right in front of you is a very special thing. From as simple as learning a new technique right through to competitive lifting on the world stage. What a pleasure that has been, and very very rewarding.
The hardest part of this is no doubt missing the regular meeting of our wonderful members and training hard together and having great banter.
Much love to all KBA members, past and present. Thank you for being part of the journey.
So the chapter closes, but the story’s not finished... I wish everyone I know connected to Kettlebell Aberdeen a great onward journey and I Iook forward to keeping in touch!
The photos show a great final week of lifting together - I am grateful and proud of these moments right to the end.
Keep ‘em swinging!
Ray