Rules can be found here (Biathlon) and here (LongCycle).
I was wondering because I only found out today you can actually submit your own videos as long as someone else is counting, and you can reach WKC Rank 4 (lowest) and climb up the ladder from there on.
Has anyone here given it a shot or is planning to in the future?
Posted Oct 12, 2013, 1:41 PM UTC
Hey, I just saw this post. I've been away for a few days. I'm currently at Rank 2 in 75kg body weight, and I have competed at Rank 1 level.
Here's my comment on the matter from another post (didn't feel like retyping the whole story!).
I achieved WKC Rank 2 in Long Cycle and Biathlon (Jerk and Snatch). I was set to compete for Rank 1 last February, but a panic attack the night before the competition convinced me that I was about to die, and I spent the night in the emergency room on muscle relaxers instead of resting for the comp. I ended up going to the comp venue the day after the comp for a workshop, and the organizers agreed to video and count my Biathlon sets. I ended up PR'ing, and did 60 reps in Jerk and 56L/60R in Snatch (all with the 24kg bells @ 75kg bodyweight). It was good enough to get Rank 1, but I did not do it in competition, and I spent 12 minutes doing the Jerk, so I did not submit the attempts. I had planned on competing in the World Kettlebell Lifting Championships next month in Chicago, but I have a new baby--who is 5 weeks old today--and I'm not going to be able to go (sorry Valery if you're reading this!) Valery Fedorenko, who participates in this subreddit, coached me for a couple months leading up to the competition in February, and he made a huge difference in my training protocols. I can tell you that fixation is absolutely essential to getting your reps counted, and--in my opinion--good, even pacing and a repeatable technique are the most important parts to being able to achieve solid fixation. Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions about training!
Again, let me know if you have any questions or just want to chat about it!
I'm having some trouble understanding the weights... The 10 minutes of longcycle I can grasp, but at 145lbs., what is my goal? What weight are the kettlebells that I'm using?
145 pounds = 65.7kg, meaning you'd be in the 65kg Class. For rank 4 you'd then need 42 clean and jerks with two 12kg. For rank 3 you'd need 42 clean and jerks with two 16kg kettlebells (assuming you'd stay in the same weight class).
Click this and scroll down for the ranks. Scroll down in the Biathlon and LongCycle page to see what weights you'd be using to obtain a certain rank.
It's a bit confusing at first, had to read through it myself a few times to understand.
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Can be found here, just scroll down.
Do you know how much it costs to submit a video attempt? Thanks.
Did some looking around, it's $29.99 (€22.21).
Thanks!
Haven't done one yet but if you email the WKC with any questions they get back to you really quickly. Valery Federenko is active in this sub and always answers people's questions. Thinking about getting a fixometer for training but there is no android app just yet. Working towards a level 1 @ 80 kg myself. What weight/level are you thinking about pursuing?
Long term? Rank 1. Going to practise and work on my technique first though, before I even attempt Rank 4. I'll then see what happens from there on.
Training with a fixometer would require a NODE sensor platform right? It costs $149 (€110), not going to invest in that just yet, bit too expensive. It's something I'd consider should I get WKC Rank 4 though.
Understandable. Always good to see people interested in sport.