Here are some pics of IC folks from this weekend’s USJF Junior Nationals, held at CCSF.

The IC was well represented with Sensei Ken Kokka, Brandon, Dillon, Michael Eldred (2009 World Team Member), and Annie Shiraishi (2008 Olympic alternate) in attendance.

Brandon setting up for a throw.

Dillon working a turnover.

Brandon getting coaching advice from 2008 Olympian Sayaka Matsumoto.

“Both Brandon and Dillon fought really well, against bigger and more experienced opponents. They were unable to place in the top three this year, but they showed big improvements overall in their second tournament at the national level.

Our regional association, Daiheigen Yudanshakai, did manage to win first place in the boys team competition, and second in the girls team competition.

Thanks again to the Ice Chamber for its generous support of EBJI and Daiheigen Yudanshakai athletes.”

Best,
Ken

“I made it through 39.3 miles walked (26 first day/13 2nd day) with 3 blisters, an achy knee cap, tight quads, and a funky farmer’s tan. The good news…I finished the walk with a full spirit, and bigger heart. There were so many stories of lives that were affected by breast cancer, and I’m glad I got the chance to do this with the other remarkable women at my son’s school. We were the “Madera Moms Rock and Walk” team. I was able to raise $3,025 myself towards breast cancer.

Going in, I was very nervous that I didn’t train hard enough, especially just coming back from a 10 day vacation. The most I walked during my training (signed up in january) was 13 miles one time and shorter walks once a week ranging anywhere from 6-9 miles. I didn’t do a whole lot of walking! I’d have to give credit to IC Bootcamp for getting me through the rest. I was amazed at how well my stamina held up. I’ve never been a good runner and have done a few 5K’s but nothing as long as this. This Avon walk was definitely a personal accomplishment…”
cecie

Here we go again!

The kids are taking over the IC for our next ICKB Team fundraiser! Parents, want to plan a rare evening out while your children play IC-style? The ICKB girls will be hosting a kids-only pajama party which will include: a Lego contest, board games, kettlebell swings, nail/face paint, and a few intervals of freeze-dance while dining on fine pizza and sparkling apple cider. The IC Parents’ Night Out will be held between the hours of 5:30-9pm on Friday, July 24, 2009. The fee is $30 per child ($25 for each additional sibling).

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We thank you in advance for your continued support of these exceptional women as they display their talent at the World Kettlebell Lifting Championships in Chicago on August 29th!
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Watch VIDEO from our last party

100% of the proceeds from this event will go to the ICKB Team’s Travel Fund (note: fund excludes IC Owners/Management Staff).

I took this picture from our backyard yesterday. Have a wonderful day!

Steven

In honor of her big win last month, Jess Parker is paying it forward.   She handcrafted these awesome mugs for the winners of this summer’s IC challenge.  What challenge you ask?  The one we’re hosting for couples of the IC!  …but unlike our Couple’s Decathlon of the past, when an intimate relationship was required, this one will reflect the diversity of our local community by including everyone.  That’s right, any two of you–whether friends, spouses, classmates, parent-child, etc. can join forces and go for gold.

The Summer Couples Pull-Up Challenge will begin Monday July 13, 2009 and end on August 21, 2009.  Partners must register by the end of business day on Monday July 13, 2009.  Contestants will have one opportunity to crank out as many pull-ups as possible. The winners will be determined by the couple with the greatest sum total.  All pull-ups must be strict dead hang with no lower body momentum.  We encourage you to get creative with your performance style and costumes.

Oh yeah, the winners will also receive a free month of training!
Here is more pull-up inspiration from one of the most innovative teachers of our time, GIANT, founder of the Bartendaz.

IC veteran and designer extraordinaire Tracy L. (right), demos a dynamic version of the seated oblique twist.  Tracy is the woman behind the “sold-out” line of ICKB Team gear that many of you are sporting around town!

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IC members of all age groups and fitness levels continue to advance through the fundamentals of kettlebell lifting.  We are extremely proud of our KB students!  As a result of their effort, dedication, and progress, many of them will be competing at our 2nd annual in-house kettlebell meet (date will be announced soon!) as well as the AKC Classic later this year in Las Vegas.  We are looking forward to their growth and development in “the art of strength endurance” and can’t wait to share their latest achievements with everyone.

In addition to highlighting some of the students from our Wednesday night KB class, this video illustrates our approach to teaching the Kettlebell Jerk.

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Check out Ice Cubes Ysabel, Alex, Victor, Miguel and others in action.

Ice Chamber’s youth camp is designed to help young people from ages 10 to 16 develop body awareness and athletic attributes through strength & conditioning activities.  Find out more about our next series starting on July 13th.

Click here to register.

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Last month Jeremy pledged, to beat his pull-up record within 6 weeks time.  Find out how he did today.

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Rachel Q, say what?