Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym

Get fit for FREE!!!

2011-07-01T05:50:00.002-05:00

Fit for Free: Punch Gym: MyFoxAUSTIN.com

FREE COMMUNITY WORKOUTS!!!!

Tues. & Thurs. (7/5,7/7,7/12, 7/14) North and South @ 5pm

GET FIT FOR FREE!

2nd Annual Kettlebell Sandbox Challenge

2011-05-31T10:26:00.002-05:00

Crossfit Central Kettlebell Challenge

2011-05-16T14:11:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Crossfit Central for putting on such a great event. 1st place Womens Lisa Hensz. 2nd place Evan Balfour...1st place Henry V. Marshall....A special congrats to all the Punch Team that came out to compete....Elizabeth, Gary, Laura, and Maritza. Everyone did an awesome job and hit new personal records.

Advocare Mixer

2011-05-09T14:13:00.001-05:00

AdvoCare is a premier health and wellness company offering world-class energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products along with a rewarding business opportunity.
Come learn more about the products and see what Advocare can do for you.

Time	Saturday, May 14 · 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location	Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym NORTH

KETTLEBELL BOOT CAMP @ RUNTEX FARWEST

2011-04-30T10:36:00.003-05:00

Punch Kettlebell Boot Camp will be a full body strength and endurance BLAST! Utilizing your body weight and unconventional training tools for resistance style training to get you in the most optimal conditioning. Camp is for any individual who is committed to making a change through diligence and hard work with aid of a great community. The camp is scalable to your level through exercise substitutions or weight modifications. In addition, clients are able to dictate just how much or how little they want to push themselves.

**Come out and try 2 free sessions Tuesday 5/24 and Thursday 5/26 @8am. **

2x per week (8 classes month) T & TH @8am
$115 standard rate

$20 Drop in

Contact Henry@punchgym.com or call 219-0251 to register.

COME ON AUSTIN! LET’S CRUSH IT!!!

What you can expect from Boot Camp:

-A workout that will fit your fitness level

-Core strength

-Increase in strength and cardiovascular endurance

-Functional exercises that will correlate to life

-Increase in flexibility, coordination and mobility

-Having fun training

Unbeatable and Unstoppable

2011-04-29T14:29:00.005-05:00

Tahrim "The Machine" sent me her heart rate monitor calorie reading for the Month of April and the results were out the roof.
Definitely worth sharing.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Total Week of

-424- -750- -563- -844- -583- -3164- ( 3/27-- 4

-684- -825- -723- -776- -416- -2424- (4/3 --4/9)

-661- -728- -679- -787- -572- -2427- (4/10--4/16)

-632- -599- -718- -693- -577- -3219- (4/17--4/23)

And here is a graph of the trend of her heart rate through her Thursday night Core Performance Class and Group Training session. Check out all those peaks and valleys! This is great metabolic training and one of the coolest things is you get to learn the great art of kettlebell training at the same time.

Marty Farrell, MS: Skill/ Programming Seminar

2011-04-13T15:25:00.004-05:00

Marty Farrell, 1st American Master of Sport in both Events: Biathlon and Longcycle, 4x National Champ, and 2x International Champ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcwPJNBa59U

"Skill comes with practice and more quickly with someone knowledgeable looking over your shoulder. In the past 7 or so years I've continued to improve upon things I thought I had learned but did not.
...
Programming can be more complicated and different depending on the level of the athlete. With many types of programming, results come in the beginning. But after a certain point, you hit a wall.

IF you want to improve your results and train intelligently instead of guessing, consider coming to the seminar. The programming happens during and after the seminar. Let me do the guessing. This is for kettlebell sport AND cross training."

Marty Farrell

Details:

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym

3005 So. Lamar Blvd.

Sat., 6/11/2011 10am-3:30pm
Skills, techniques and strategies will be addressed and practiced with in depth teaching and training.
*Lunch will be provided*

Sun., 6/12/2011 10am-2pm
Programming, Problem areas and more skills sets will be addressed
*You are responsible for own lunch*

$299 before 5/19/2011 after price goes up to $349
15 available spots

Come join us for a invigorating weekend of kettlebell training in the beautiful city of Austin, Tx. Hope to see you there, Girevik!

Contact Henry@punchgym.com for registration or https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=11530

Work Out Loud!!

2011-04-09T13:35:00.000-05:00

Congratulations Chris Lange!! Chris is the first place winner of the Punch Austin Work Out Loud Challenge. In 3 months of training he has lost 23lbs! and took 9minutes off his fitness test! We are very proud of all the participants, thank you for your hard work and dedication. Stay tuned for the next challenge.

Work Out Loud Challenge: 300 Meltdown

2011-04-05T13:07:00.001-05:00

The final installment of the Work Out Loud Challenge: 300 Meltdown.
I'm really proud of this group. Everyone beat their previous best times….with a smile!

AKC Longcycle Championships 2011

2011-04-01T13:29:00.002-05:00

Punch Austin Kettlebell Team Highlight Reel

Im so proud of the Punch Kettlebell Austin Kettlebell team. For our first competition everyone did extremely well. Of course there is tons of technique and strategy for us to work on but I feel good about the teams performance. Much Respect to all of my lifters. You guys trained your butts off and traveled a far way. I'm really looking forward to taking a big step forward with ya'll! Strong Body, Strong Mind

Feast of Strength (March 2011)

2011-03-24T17:07:00.001-05:00

This is a highlight video of all the strong members we have here at Punch Austin.

Happy St. Patrick's Day: BOTTOMS UP!!

2011-03-17T13:33:00.001-05:00

Punch Austin Kettlebell Team 20kg Longcycle Relay

2011-03-04T19:09:00.002-06:00

We are developing nicely. All of our lifters got to the 20kg bell status so tonight we wanted to have a little fun together. 15min, 20kg Longcycle Relay (3min each lifter) 158reps.

Glenn Revell

2011-02-25T12:53:00.002-06:00

I had the honor to train a good friend of mine Glenn "the vigilante" Revell. When he came to me he wanted to prep for the Arena football team Dallas Vigilantes tryouts. Out of 300+ people Glenn got picked so we switched to our next phase prepping him to be a complete destroyer on the field, this is a video montage of Glenn's training enjoy.

PS I just want to say how proud I'm of Glenn, the training we did was no joke, the avg joe would have caved in after a week but Glenn came stronger and more fierce every time. He will be on that field and the opposition will be looking for his weak spots but they wont find NONE! That speaks for tons on his work ethic. We look foward to big things from this guy. Much Respect to you Glenn Revell. Looking forward to see you crushing catz on March 19th.
HVM

Kettlebell Sport

2011-02-24T14:22:00.005-06:00

http://www.ickbgirls.com/ivan-denisov-interview-at-wkc-sport-camp-in-san-francisco/

Last weekend I had the honor to travel to San Francisco, Ca. and train with world champion lifters Ivan Denisov and Valery Federenko at the prestigious Ice Chamber Gym. Before the weekend I thought I knew about good technique and the fun of kettlebell sport but what an eye opener. I have learned so much within my journey of this sport about technique, endurance and strength but last weekend I feel was a real game changer. We dissected every lift and focused on using the ultimate precision in strength, endurance and technique.
Seeing how Ivan does what he does gives me a whole new breathe and respect for this great sport of kettlebell lifting. He performed two feats for us; 730 Snatches with the 24kg bell in 35 min. 1time hand switch!! and 100 jerks 2*32kg bells in 5min!! The most impressive thing of it all was that it looked as if it was effortless to him, every rep looked the same. An on looker would have been looking for Ivan's weak spots but he showed none!! It was a complete honor to hang out with him and train. I feel confident to take my students and my own kettlebell game to the next level.
So if your interested in taking your kettlebell training to the next level get into Austins only kettlebell gym PUNCH!

3...2...1...Girevik!!
Henry V. Marshall

Dallas Vigilante

2011-02-18T13:42:00.003-06:00

A BIG shout out to Mr. Glenn Revell, he is leaving to move to Dallas today to play arena football for the Dallas Vigilantes. It was a complete honor to be able to train him and we all want to send many blessings to him and his family during this incredible journey for him. We will miss you Glenn.
Now! GIVE...... REVELL........... THE ROCK!!!!!!!!!

Its a Mario Brothers Jump Workout

2011-02-08T15:38:00.002-06:00

Nothing but PR's in the gym today

2011-02-07T20:08:00.002-06:00

Congrats to Evan 16kg LC 67reps 10min

Congrats to Lisa 16kg OALC 50/50 10min.

Congrats to Maritza 16kg OALC 60/60 10min.

Punch Austin Kettlebell Team

Look Ma No Hands

2011-02-07T13:08:00.000-06:00

300 Kettlebell Meltdown

2011-01-22T13:23:00.002-06:00

1st Bench Mark challenge is in the books. I look forward to see improvements in everyone next month. Excellent training today guys. The sky is the limit!!

Packed Punch

2011-01-20T19:52:00.003-06:00

Group Classes are getting PACKED! make sure to register for class to reserve your spot to crush a workout!!

Flow Drill

2011-01-12T18:27:00.002-06:00

Keep it flowing!

Getting Stronger Every Day

2011-01-10T13:21:00.002-06:00

Here is one of our committed clients Laura showing how she is getting stronger every day.

The Work Out Loud Challenge is set

2011-01-09T14:33:00.003-06:00

Who Wants to Win it!!!!!

2010 Success Story: Mea Amor

2011-01-07T10:22:00.008-06:00

Before I started going to Punch Kettlebell Gym I was an obese thirty something who suffered from high blood pressure, migraines, sleep apnea and depression. I joined Punch immediately after attending their Grand Opening in March 2010 with hopes that it would be the place where I would finally show up to workout. In the months of March through June I rarely went into the gym because, as usual, I made excuses - too tired, too sore, way too busy. Over the years this had become the norm for me. Join a gym to accomplish the same old New Year’s Resolution - Get Healthy. Again I was off to a bad start with Punch. I would show up for 1 maybe 2 classes a week. I wasn’t putting the time in at the gym to really see a difference, but when I would show up Henry and Chris didn’t judge me. They were just excited and happy that I was there even for the one workout. I guess that’s why I kept going back.

When July came around I competed in the Punch Austin One Arm Long Cycle Competition. Keep in mind I was not a real contender in the competition; just a member of the gym trying to push myself a little more than I had. A woman came up to me after the competition and said that after watching me compete she felt that if I could do it then she could too. There’s nothing like knowing someone might be motivated to get healthy by watching you. After that weekend I hit the gym on a regular basis. In a short amount of time I noticed my clothes were getting loose. Now every week I can see the changes in my body and my strength level. I remember at the Grand Opening nearly a year ago I couldn’t clean and jerk a 16kg kettlebell. A few weeks ago I set a personal record – I was able to clean and jerk a 32kg kettlebell. I have no plans of stopping with that record. The trainers at Punch always have innovative ways to challenge and push you to the next level.

I can honestly say that the support and encouragement from Henry, Chris and the rest of our Punch family has SAVED my life. I don’t think I could ever thank them enough for this precious gift. –Mea Amor

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2011-01-06T20:59:00.000-06:00

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2010 Success Story: Gary Sherman

2011-01-03T15:28:00.010-06:00

I started with Punch Gym in September of 2010. I used to strength train quite a bit, but after a while, it got boring, and I stopped training a few years ago. I wanted to get healthier, but I knew that I would quickly bore of the same old routine. Punch Gym seemed like a place that would challenge me, improve my health, and not be boring.

My first workout was eye-opening. I was out of shape. But, within a couple weeks, I was improving - and I was definitely feeling better. Within the first month, I was seeing changes in my body. The workouts were challenging, for sure. But they were never boring. Every workout brought new exercises, new challenges, and something different. I had never worked with kettlebells before, and was surprised at how many different exercises you could do with them.

I was working out twice a week, but Christine challenged me to do more. I started attending an additional group class twice a week. I had never done group training before, and I was nervous that I wasn’t in shape enough to participate. I was wrong. It doesn’t matter how in shape you are (or aren’t) - by adjusting weights (and sometimes modifying exercises), everyone in the class gets a solid workout.

The cardio aspect of the workouts was tough for me. Again, Christine challenged me to improve my cardio. Go for a walk after dinner, walk the dog in the morning, go for a bike ride - whatever - just move more. So, in October. I started running. I’ve never been a runner. My first “run” was a 30 second jog followed by a 1 minute rest. Then another 30 second jog and a 1 minute rest. And so on. After 30 minutes, I was wiped out. A few days later, I went to 1 minute runs, with 1 minute of rest. Then onto 90 seconds of running with a 1 minute rest. And so on. Every day I tried to run a little further or reduce my rest a little more. By November, I ran for 40 minutes straight. I was pumped! On Thanksgiving day, my wife and I ran a 4-mile turkey trot. I finished in 44 minutes. We then ran a 5K the day after Christmas, finishing in 32 minutes. I now routinely run 3-4 miles a couple times a week. It's still hard to believe that I can do this. I believe its because of the way that the Punch workouts are designed that I was able to start running and have this endurance.

In the past 4 months, my weight hasn’t changed very much - I’ve only lost about 5 pounds according to the scale. But I’ve definitely lost fat and gained muscle - no question. I recently purchased jeans that are 3 inches smaller in the waist then I was wearing before. Most of my shirts are now too big for me. My wife has noticed the changes to my body. My friends have taken notice.

I think one of the bigger changes has been in my attitude and energy. I’m a lot less cranky, especially at work. Co-workers have commented on my improved demeanor. I have more energy throughout the day. Overall, I just feel so much better.

One of the things about Punch that I really enjoy is the sense of community. Everyone is very supportive - trainers and members alike. There’s no judgment. And it’s a very diverse group - men and women, old and young, professional athletes training alongside middle-aged software geeks like myself. It’s fun. And the results make it very motivating to continue.

I’m heading into 2011 healthier than I’ve been in a long time. And I’m only getting started...

2010 Success Story: Tim Wellik

2010-12-31T13:12:00.002-06:00

I joined Punch shortly after the open house sometime in March of 2010. I was rather reluctant to swing the kettle bells due to a stress fracture in my lower back in 2007 but the other exercises and core workouts looked like something I would like to do. At first I thought I may only have time for one workout per week but Henry encouraged me to get to the gym at least two or three times per week. My initial goals were to work on my core to strengthen my back as I am a dentist. My exercise up to this time consisted of playing racquetball once per week, working in my garden and yard, throwing a softball for an hour with my daughter once per week at her pitching lesson, an occasional bicycle ride in the neighborhood and walking. I had no intent of losing weight or strength training.

After the first couple of sessions, I realized how out of shape and weak I really was. The 8 kg. bell seemed heavy and my stamina was very short. There was more than once I thought about not attending any more but after about 4 weeks I had lost over 10 pounds and I had more energy during the day. I was starting to increase the size of the kettle bells I was using for different exercises and I really enjoyed the variety of the workouts. The ropes, agility drills, runs around the building, learning new exercises and being pushed by Henry and Chris made my workouts enjoyable. I actually started to look forward to my workouts and felt very guilty if I missed. I also began to notice I started to put some more weight back on which I now know is lean muscle mass.

It has now been over 9 months since I started working out at the north location. I am much stronger and my stamina is incredible. My body looks and feels better. My wife has commented on how much stronger I am and she is very supportive of my taking the time to workout. I still do not have that ability to push myself to work out on my own so I am so very thankful for Henry, Chris and Glen for being there to push me to new heights. Also, since I started working out I have bowled my best game ever, 209 and today I shot a 77 golfing which is the best I have shot in probably 15 years!!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Tim Wellik

Happy New Year to all you Kettlebell Lifters out there!!

2010-12-30T16:11:00.002-06:00

Now give this link a sec. to get started it is all in Russian but it is in fun holiday spirit.
Happy New Year and Happy Lifting everyone

The Infamous Turkish Get Up

2010-12-23T14:13:00.004-06:00

Check out the South Austin Punch Gym demonstrating how to do this feat of strength right with a thick grip barbell or dumbbell.

Firefighter Circuit

2010-12-16T13:35:00.003-06:00

Heavy TGU Work 50lb thick bar 3sets

KB Endurance Rd. (not shown in clip)
15min

Circuit x3

3 Plyos(over the top) x5
Hammer Work 20lb x 1min
Hammer Halos 8lb x 20 rotations

Evan Belfour Tearing it up!!

Punch Austin Holiday/ Feat of Strength Party

2010-12-14T05:52:00.000-06:00

Thanks to everyone for coming out and getting strong!!

10 min Jerk 16kg bells 91reps!!

2010-12-02T15:03:00.001-06:00

Hard Work. We are talking POWER ENDURANCE.

Time to Juggle

2010-11-30T17:00:00.001-06:00

Staying Fit After the Feast

2010-11-29T13:36:00.003-06:00

Check out this fun day after Thanksgiving workout. We grabbed up kettlebells farmer walked them to a nearby park and hit a workout consisting of flow drills, jog variations and kettlebell tosses. There was a great turnout, thanks to everyone for coming out and pushing your limits.

Just another day at Punch Austin

2010-11-23T16:48:00.000-06:00

The Glen Revell Train

2010-11-23T16:46:00.002-06:00

CHOOOO!!! CHOOOO!! Revell is coming through. Congrats Glen Much Respect Big Dawg

Punch Holiday

2010-11-19T10:29:00.002-06:00

Here is a clip from our first Punch Holiday Circuit. Be sure to make it down to our South Austin location Monday, No. 22 @ 7:30pm for the next installment of Punch Holiday. We will have a 20min circuit style workout using authentic strength tools, a 20min seminar on performance supplements and a 20min pointer on holiday cooking. See you there!

Tuck Jump

2010-11-19T10:27:00.002-06:00

Time of Giving

2010-11-16T14:23:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving is a time of giving . If any of your friends bring in a can good during the specific sessions they can workout for FREE!

Tell your friends and meet them at the gym and show them what you have been doing to get your success!

Starting November 16th til November 26th

North Gym

Tuesday : Noon class

Wednesday : 9am , 5:30pm

Thursday 9am and 5:30 pm

Friday 6 am and 9am

Saturday 8 am

Monday 6 am and 6:00 pm

Tuesday 9am and 5:30 pm

Wednesday 6am

South Gym

Starting November 17th til November 26th

Wednesday 6 am , noon, 6:30 pm

Thursday 5:30 pm

Friday 6am

Monday 6am and noon

Tuesday 5:30 pm

Wednesday 6am

New Happenings

2010-11-12T10:05:00.003-06:00

North
http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/604322942/austin_tx/punch_austin_kettlebell_gym.html
South
http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/604322932/austin_tx/punch_south_austin_kettlebell_gym.html
Check us out on city search and give us a review.

Punch Holiday 2010 a FREE seminar. NORTH, Th, 11/18 @730pm and SOUTH, Mon, 11/22 @730pm. We will have a fun circuit style workout using authentic strength tools, increased performance talk and holiday cooking tips. Make sure to tell friends and family. We want to fill this up to get this great info out to the community.

Stay Fit after the Feast- Friday 11/26 we will be meeting at 1pm, North Punch Austin Gym for a adventure style kettlebell workout. This will be a special workout so be READY!!

Also we will be at the Austin Sports Expo
Mark your calender Sat. Dec. 4, Palmer Events Center, admission is FREE!!
Austin Sports Expo was established to increase sports awareness for adults and our youth. We want to promote growth.

From Saskatoon, SK to Austin, TX.

2010-10-30T11:27:00.006-05:00

We had some guests in for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan over the week and got some fun training in. A big hello from Austin to Saskatchewan.

Dallas Vigilantes

2010-10-29T10:32:00.003-05:00

http://www.dallasvigilantes.com/pressreleases/10-0924tryouts.html

Try outs for the Arena Football Leagues, Dallas Vigilantes start in a few weeks and Glen Revel has been training hard for his spot on the team. If you have the weekend open travel up north to cheer this beast on.
Saturday, November 13, at Gloria H. Snyder Stadium on the campus of Parish Episcopal School (4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, Texas 75244).
Here is some of his training that we did last year to get him ready for his old team the Reading Express.

JUMP!!

2010-10-28T12:52:00.002-05:00

Bulls on Parade

2010-10-26T14:55:00.003-05:00

I have been training these young boys over the last 10mo. and have seen some tremendous results in their strength and conditioning. I'm really proud how these guys shine on the football field, they are some true bulls on parade out there. This is only the start too, look out for these guys in the high school, collegiate and who even knows, pro level. Kyle #77, Dalton #34, Dylan #20. Watch the great TD at the end of the montage a great collective team effort.
Go Liberty Hill Panthers!!!!!
Much Respect Boys
Keep training hard and stay FOCUSED!!!

35 weeks pregnant and still training hard

2010-10-22T11:34:00.002-05:00

We are so proud of Kathy Terry, she is 35 weeks pregnant and still training hard. Kathy was been training at Punch, well before her pregnancy and has kept up her fitness. Many blessings to Kathy and her family we look forward to the arrival of this little one.

JERK CAMP

2010-10-18T17:18:00.004-05:00

Learn the art of Kettlebell Sport, one lift at a time! In this camp, we are going to deconstruct the JERK, a full body "push". The kettlebell jerk is defined as lifting kettlebells overhead from the "rack" position with the use of the legs via a "double dip" action. We will cover the basics as well as assistant exercises to take your power endurance to a whole new level!! You will receive valuable coaching so that you will be sure to succeed.
Space is limited, sign up asap!
To sign up email Henry@punchgym.com or visit our mind body site
See YOU! on the platform.
Dates: Sat 11/6/2010 - 12/18/2010 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: $99

Learning to FLIP OUT!!

2010-10-15T10:47:00.002-05:00

Dr. Brian Wilson

2010-10-06T18:35:00.000-05:00

We are very blessed to have had Brian come into our lives. It’s sad that Brian passed away on his way to our grand opening. It was his dream to be able to offer such a big impact on others and his dream had finally come true. But we are not done. Brian and I had a vision and I am far from finished. He was so excited for the future."

-Christine Huppee, on friend and business partner, Brian Wilson

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym Snatch Competition

2010-10-05T14:09:00.003-05:00

I want to thank all of the competitors for coming out and leaving it all on the platform. You guys rocked!!

The next kb sport camp is coming up in a few short weeks. We will be covering jerk. Get in where you fit in.

Dr. Brian Wilson

2010-10-05T13:53:00.002-05:00

I want to extend our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Brian Wilson's family during this tough time. Dr. Brian was a true gentleman and warrior, his passion for the physical culture was deep and was a great motivator to us all to do our best. We know your smiling down upon us and we strive to make you proud, Brian. We will miss you greatly.

"Begin by acknowledging your warriorship. Think, feel, and act like a warrior. Set yourself apart from the rest of society by your personal excellence. Where warriorship was once a birthright, it is now a calling." . - this is one of Brian Wison's quote he loved.

Bouncin' Round

2010-10-01T10:59:00.002-05:00

Strength in Motion Crew

2010-09-22T14:27:00.002-05:00

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym Snatch Competition

2010-09-13T20:44:00.000-05:00

Saturday October 2nd 10:00am-Noon

Punch South Austin Kettlebell Gym, 3005 So. Lamar Blvd. Suite D-113 Austin, TX. 78704

North 219-0251 South 326-4300

Event:

10min one hand switch snatch

Divisions:

· Women

8kg, 12kg, 16kg

· Men

16kg, 20kg, 24kg

· Youth (18 & under)

8kg, 12kg

Entry Fee: 20$

Registration: Email Henry@punchgym.com with any questions or call 512-219-0251. Registration closes October 1^st. Spots are filling up, register asap.

Logistics:
The Kettlebell Snatch is defined as lifting one Kettlebell overhead from the "Swing" action in one continuous movement. A repetition is counted when the legs are locked out, the working arm is locked out and parallel to the head, with a final fixation of the Kettlebell. The Kettlebell must be returned to the Swing position in one continuous movement, and although the Lifter may Swing the Kettlebell one or multiple times before Snatching, they may not rest with the Kettlebell in a hanging position. The Lifter may not touch the Kettlebell to their body or touch the body with the non-working arm.

Rules:

· Lockout consists of straight elbow and straight legs and the bell is not moving around, there is a strong indication of a final fixation (locked out). A finish with bent knees or bent elbow with bell moving will not count.

· Only rest spots are above head in the lockout or by continuously swinging the bell, the bell may not be in the rack or be stopped during swinging motion, if it stops the set is done

· 3 no counts in a row you will be asked to put bell down. We want to be safe.

· The Lifter is not permitted to touch the kettlebell with the non-working hand, and is further disallowed to use the non-working hand as any support for the execution of the exercise (knee, ground). It is permitted to adjust clothing, clear sweat or scratch an itch.

· Time starts at 0:00 and ends at 10:00

Unbeatable-Unstoppable

2010-09-10T14:03:00.003-05:00

TH night advanced class 920cal burned and a whole lot of strength gained!@

Mind Body system

2010-09-09T10:32:00.001-05:00

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=11530

Check out our new system. You can see what classes are going on at both locations!

Thursday Night Circuit

2010-09-03T13:01:00.002-05:00

This is the advance Th. night circuit class. We got warriors in here!

Hard working women of Wednesday night

2010-09-01T20:29:00.009-05:00

Laura!! 7min snatch 192 reps unlimited hand switch

Tahrim 753cal burn

Lisa sometimes hand tears happen to the best of us. Good hard work on the swings.

how many?

2010-08-31T16:35:00.002-05:00

GRIP STRENGTH

Wiping the sweat off!

2010-08-27T10:44:00.002-05:00

Test Passed

2010-08-23T11:37:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Sara Lisch and Marc Mulzer for passing thier essential test

World Kettlebell Championships 2010

2010-08-17T17:15:00.003-05:00

It has been a humbling journey and it has only just begun. I want to thank everyone for there support and influence to help drive me to be the best I can be.
The World Kettlebell Championships in Chicago was amazing, the professionalism of all the lifters showed through their hard work on the platform. The sport truly demands alot of respect and it is great to see everyone succedding.
Here is a compilation of my Biathalon performance; 28kg bells, Jerks 55reps 10min and snatches 48L & 48R for a total score of 103. I earned first place in the 80kg body weight division and even though I didn't do enough reps for Canidate of Master of Sport, I feel I'm heading in the right direction. A big special thank you to Chris Duffy for being a great coach!
I also competed in Longcycle Strong Sport with a 32kg bell and I earned Rank S-32, 16L, 16R, one time hand switch 4min. Enjoy!
You like what you see ...Punch Austin is hosting a snatch competition Oct. 2. Be there!

Congradulations to Henry Marshall

2010-08-09T07:41:00.002-05:00

HenryMarshall, head trainer of Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym, took 1st place in the 80 kg division over the weekend. Happy Birthday too!

Glen hulking the 40kg

2010-08-03T13:30:00.002-05:00

Welcoming in the 40kg

2010-07-31T12:05:00.003-05:00

Thank you to Dr. Brian Wilson

Punch South Austin

2010-07-30T12:03:00.001-05:00

Punch South
Opening Sept 1
3005 South Lamar BLVD
Suite D-113
Austin TX 78704

Heavy Pressers

2010-07-30T11:50:00.002-05:00

Congrats to Lisa Hensz for reaching new heights and pressing the 20kg!! for multiple reps.

2010-07-26T14:32:00.000-05:00

ROAD TO RECOVERY - Rehabing athletes to Police Officers! Check out the video. And contact us and see how we can help you or a friend.
512-219-0251

Road to Recovery from art of strength on Vimeo.

Strength Coach Clinic

2010-07-26T13:05:00.002-05:00

Strength Coaches Clinic- August 15th and 29th at Punch Austin (Reduce injury rate of athletes and improve their athletic performance) 10 am to 3pm
Contact us at 512-219-0251; email henry@punchgym.com or christine@punchgym.com

Dedication

2010-07-23T12:04:00.004-05:00

I wear this necklace as a reminder to myself and to others of the promise that I have made to be better. With this necklace I commit myself to the struggle of a better life for myself and as an example to the lives around me.

Great work Laura!! 1010 calories in an hour!! Dedication.

Getting Stronger

2010-07-20T13:35:00.004-05:00

Congrats to Bryan Havel hitting new heights in his Deadlifts 315!!

Thats alot of calories!!

2010-07-14T11:25:00.001-05:00

1007 calories burned by Lisa Hensz!! Whoa!!

SECOND PUNCH AUSTIN GYM OPENING!

2010-07-12T16:50:00.000-05:00

SECOND AUSTIN GYM OPENING SEPTEMBER 1ST! WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CORNERS SHOPPING CENTER ON SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Nutritional Talk July 15th @ 630pm

2010-07-12T12:12:00.002-05:00

Our licensed nutritionist Murray Lord will be holding a nutrition seminar 7/15/10 @ 630pm. He will be covering all aspects. This event is free and open to the public so bring your friends and find out how to maximize your efforts through a healthy and balanced nutrition.

*Thursday night schedule will be shortened to 1 class from 530-630pm and the nutrition talk afterwords is strongly encouraged.

Reach for the sky!

2010-07-10T11:01:00.002-05:00

Punch Austin heading to Chicago

2010-07-07T20:10:00.003-05:00

Punch Austin One Arm Long Cycle Competition

2010-07-05T13:02:00.004-05:00

We want to say thank you to all the competitors from this weekend. The energy was high during the competition and every one pushed their limits.

Congratulations to the division winners, way to let your training speak for you on the platform

Men Division Winners
Casey Frank 24kg bell= 4,346lbs. moved with 6 hand switches
Ken Mullenix 20kg bell= 4,048lbs. moved with 4 hand switches

Womens Division Winners
Maritza Dudenhoeffer 16kg bell= 3,955lbs. moved with 1 hand switch
Carrie Bull 16kg bell= 3,675 lbs. moved with 16 hand switches

Prepped and Ready

2010-07-02T15:23:00.004-05:00

One bad crew

2010-07-02T15:19:00.002-05:00

When I say kettelbell I mean strength and when I say strength I mean kettlebell.

Are you ready?

2010-06-24T12:09:00.003-05:00

A little over a week before the One Arm Longcycle Competition are you you ready? Registration closes July 1. Be sure to submit your entry to me henry@punchgym.com. Come on Texas represent!!!

Uncoventional circuit training

2010-06-23T15:36:00.002-05:00

We call this one the ABOMB

15 Big Rope Slams (80foot rope)
5 tire flips and jump through
1min sledge hammer fun
Tire Pull down and Back
repeat 3-5x

Here is a taste

Buddies

2010-06-22T17:11:00.002-05:00

Core performance is a great way to build agility and body strength. Its a half hour long and we encourage our members to bring a friend in to give it a try.

Check out these buddies moving smoothly.

AUSTIN just got officially PUNCHed!!

2010-06-18T12:49:00.001-05:00

Thats alot of calories!!

2010-06-17T14:42:00.002-05:00

Mea Amor Wednesday night F-1 then fundamentals class. Way to push your limits MEA!!!!!

Is it time to CHANGE UP your training program? Come try our free orientation

2010-06-16T16:15:00.001-05:00

http://www.artofstrength.com/mens-page/mens-page-9.aspx

Advocare

2010-06-15T13:55:00.001-05:00

https://www.advocare.com/10054844/

Juggling on a sunny afternoon

2010-06-15T13:24:00.003-05:00

Saturday morning sample

2010-06-12T10:58:00.003-05:00

Soul Train

2010-06-12T10:18:00.002-05:00

Show me your rope moves!

Just hold it for a couple more seconds

2010-06-11T11:18:00.003-05:00

Girevoy Sport Competition

2010-06-11T08:40:00.000-05:00

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym One Arm Long cycle Competition
Saturday July 3rd 10:30am-2pm
Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym, 10700 Anderson Mill Rd. Suite 300, Austin, TX. 78750
512-219-0251
Events: 10min multiple hand switch (beginner) 10min one hand switch (elite)
Divisions: Women
12kg, 16kg Men
24kg, 32kg
Entry Fee: 20$
Registration: Email Henry@punchgym.com with any questions or call 512-219-0251. Registration closes July 1st. Spots are filling up, register asap.
Logistics:
Long cycle is a clean followed by a jerk, but the jerk is a very technical move that is very precise you may know it, you may not, we want to expose girevoy sport to the community so the clean and push press is allowed. At the end of the day we want to have fun. You can enter only one event so be sure to put on a great performance. There will be a first and second place overall winner for both divisions.
Rules: Clean Followed by a jerk or push press. You must be able to tell the difference between the movements the clean and jerk or push press. There is a slight pause after every clean. No putting the bell down. No putting it on your shoulder or swinging the bell. Only rest is in rack position or locked out elbow above head. Lockout consists of straight elbow and straight legs and the bell is not moving around, there is a strong indication of a final fixation (locked out). A finish with bent knees or bent elbow with bell moving will not count. 3 no counts in a row you will be asked to put bell down. We want to be safe. The Lifter is not permitted to touch the kettlebell with the non-working hand, and is further disallowed to use the non-working hand as any support for the execution of the exercise (knee, ground). It is permitted to adjust clothing, clear sweat or scratch an itch. Time starts at 0:00 and ends at 10:00
See you on the platform!

L Hang

2010-06-09T15:51:00.003-05:00

Check out the new toy at the gym.

Punch Weekend

2010-06-07T14:45:00.006-05:00

Thanks to Ron Reger, Dr. Brian Wilson, and George Tune for coming to Punch Austin this weekend, we're looking forward to future success.

Welcome to TX. George

2010-06-04T14:54:00.002-05:00

Straight off the plane and right to the platform.

Flow Drill Friday

2010-06-04T09:56:00.002-05:00

A big Salude to Mr. Glen Revell, here he is going hulk on the kettlebells. Tear it up in PA.

New Heights

2010-06-02T15:16:00.003-05:00

Every day we try to push the limit.
Today my man Alan reached for the sky and completed his first 10min set.!!!! 12kg bell Snatches 75L/75R= 150!!! Great job Alan.

Double Turkish Get Up

2010-05-27T16:59:00.002-05:00

Check out this beast

2010-05-26T19:28:00.002-05:00

Punch Austin @ The Metro Dash

2010-05-24T14:16:00.004-05:00

First and foremost congrats to Casey Frank for taking home the Silver Medal.

Thank you to our members that came out and represented Punch running the Metro Dash; Adam Magliocco, Sara Lisch, Maritza Dudenhoeffer and Casey Frank
We also want to put a big thank you out to all of the volunteers who helped man Punch's obstacle course, The Gauntlet.

and now a little taste of the Gauntlet.

Bring it ON!!!

2010-05-21T14:05:00.002-05:00

Thursday night battle royale!!

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym

Get fit for FREE!!!

2nd Annual Kettlebell Sandbox Challenge

Crossfit Central Kettlebell Challenge

Advocare Mixer

KETTLEBELL BOOT CAMP @ RUNTEX FARWEST

Unbeatable and Unstoppable

Marty Farrell, MS: Skill/ Programming Seminar

Work Out Loud!!

Work Out Loud Challenge: 300 Meltdown

AKC Longcycle Championships 2011

Feast of Strength (March 2011)

Happy St. Patrick's Day: BOTTOMS UP!!

Punch Austin Kettlebell Team 20kg Longcycle Relay

Glenn Revell

Kettlebell Sport

Dallas Vigilante

Its a Mario Brothers Jump Workout

Nothing but PR's in the gym today

Look Ma No Hands

300 Kettlebell Meltdown

Packed Punch

Flow Drill

Getting Stronger Every Day

The Work Out Loud Challenge is set

2010 Success Story: Mea Amor

Work Out Like a Pro Athlete

2010 Success Story: Gary Sherman

2010 Success Story: Tim Wellik

Happy New Year to all you Kettlebell Lifters out there!!

The Infamous Turkish Get Up

Firefighter Circuit

Punch Austin Holiday/ Feat of Strength Party

10 min Jerk 16kg bells 91reps!!

Time to Juggle

Staying Fit After the Feast

Just another day at Punch Austin

The Glen Revell Train

Punch Holiday

Tuck Jump

Time of Giving

New Happenings

From Saskatoon, SK to Austin, TX.

Dallas Vigilantes

JUMP!!

Bulls on Parade

35 weeks pregnant and still training hard

JERK CAMP

Learning to FLIP OUT!!

Dr. Brian Wilson

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym Snatch Competition

Dr. Brian Wilson

"Begin by acknowledging your warriorship. Think, feel, and act like a warrior. Set yourself apart from the rest of society by your personal excellence. Where warriorship was once a birthright, it is now a calling." . - this is one of Brian Wison's quote he loved.

Bouncin' Round

Strength in Motion Crew

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym Snatch Competition

Unbeatable-Unstoppable

Mind Body system

Thursday Night Circuit

Hard working women of Wednesday night

how many?

Wiping the sweat off!

Test Passed

World Kettlebell Championships 2010

Congradulations to Henry Marshall

Glen hulking the 40kg

Welcoming in the 40kg

Punch South Austin

Heavy Pressers

ROAD TO RECOVERY - Rehabing athletes to Police Officers! Check out the video. And contact us and see how we can help you or a friend.512-219-0251

Strength Coach Clinic

Strength Coaches Clinic- August 15th and 29th at Punch Austin (Reduce injury rate of athletes and improve their athletic performance) 10 am to 3pmContact us at 512-219-0251; email henry@punchgym.com or christine@punchgym.com

Dedication

Getting Stronger

Thats alot of calories!!

SECOND PUNCH AUSTIN GYM OPENING!

Nutritional Talk July 15th @ 630pm

Reach for the sky!

Punch Austin heading to Chicago

Punch Austin One Arm Long Cycle Competition

ROAD TO RECOVERY - Rehabing athletes to Police Officers! Check out the video. And contact us and see how we can help you or a friend.
512-219-0251

Strength Coaches Clinic- August 15th and 29th at Punch Austin (Reduce injury rate of athletes and improve their athletic performance) 10 am to 3pm
Contact us at 512-219-0251; email henry@punchgym.com or christine@punchgym.com