IKU™ Kettlebell Sport Competition Team

IKU™ Team Members

The IKU™ Kettlebell Sport Competition Team consists of the following people who represent and enter online and offline kettlebell sport competitions/events across the world. The level of experience all differ but the one thing they all have in common is that they study kettlebells with IKU™ and express the same passion as we do for anything kettlebell.

Name WeightAgeCountry Preferred Discipline(s)Titles
Anna JunghansAU / GreeceSnatch, Long Cycle JerkCoach, Master of Sport
Conor Adair 89 KG39ScotlandSnatch, BiathlonIKU™ Certified, Rank 3, Inner Circle Member
Taco Fleur83 KG50NL / GreeceSnatch, Long Cycle JerkHead Coach, Rank 1
Suzie Kwan55 KG50USASnatchIKU™ Certified, Rank 2, Inner Circle Member
Philipp Wolf80 KG44GermanySnatchIKU™ Certified
Filip Nyman89 KG36SwedenSnatch, Long CycleIKU™ Certified
Katherine Linares63 KGUSAInner Circle Member
Chris Connor93 KG47WalesSnatch, Long Cycle JerkIKU™ Certified, Inner Circle Member, Rank 3
Edo Krasovec83 KG46SloveniaSnatchInner Circle Member
Greg Wilson90 KG58USAInner Circle Member
You too can join our team by enrolling in one of our online kettlebell certifications, or by becoming an IKU™ Gold Member or Inner Circle Member.

Team Membership Requirements

Requirements to join the team:

  1. IKU™ Gold or Inner Circle member
  2. Buy a team shirt
  3. Wear the team shirt whenever you are competing
  4. Mention that you are an IKU™ team member when competing
  5. Submit an attempt for ranking at least once every 6 weeks

Unlike most organizations, we will support you from the start, it doesn’t matte whether you have not ranked or obtained any medals. As long as you have the drive and potential you will be considered. Both of these, the drive and potential will be assessed on a case by case basis. Again, entry is not based on performance but drive and potential. Which again, means that we are there for you from the start and not just when you already have achieved great things.

Upcoming Kettlebell Sport Competitions

Here are the upcoming events that we are aware of and the ones we organize together for online entry.

10 – 14 October 2024 IUKL World Championship in Corfu Greece
02 November 2024 IKFF World Championship Online and San Diego
22 November 2024 IKU™ online rank submission to IKSFA
05 – 08 December WKSF Open European Championship 2024 Italy 🇮🇹 Pescare

Email us to get events added that you know about.

What is kettlebell sport ranking?

A kettlebell sport ranking is a title that you can earn by competing in certain disciplines and reaching a certain number of reps with a given weight. The titles are:

  • Rank 3
  • Rank 2
  • Rank 1
  • CMS (Candidate for Master of Sport)
  • MS (Master of Sport)
  • MSIC (Master of Sport International Class)
  • MSWC (Master of Sport World Class)

The exact requirements differ across organizations that provide these titles.

Kettlebell Sport Organizations

Note that most of these world or international organizations may no longer be in operation as they do not reply to emails and some of their websites don’t seem updated in years.

Email to get an organization added.

What is Kettlebell Biathlon?

The Kettlebell Biathlon consists of a double kettlebell Jerk for 10 minutes and a single kettlebell Snatch for 10 minutes with a rest period of at least 1 hour in between. The rest time may vary across organizations. The set is over once the kettlebells are put down.

The jerk goes from racking to overhead and back into racking. Resting is allowed overhead and in racking. The snatch goes from the backswing into overhead and back into the backswing. Resting is allowed overhead.

The score for the discipline is calculated as one point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch. The Biathlon score is the combined jerk and snatch points.

What is a long cycle?

A long cycle in kettlebell sport means adding on a clean to another exercise like the jerk (most common), push press, or press. Long as in the work is now longer because there are two exercises too complete. Cycle as in cyclic, repeating something over and over.

What is TALC (Two-Arm Long Cycle)?

The most common long cycle is the long cycle jerk. The most common time to work is 10 minutes.

What is OALC (One-Arm Long Cycle)?

One-Arm Long Cycle is the same as TALC but performed with one arm and allowing for one switch.

How long is each discipline?

The conventional length for disciplines is 10 minutes, there are amateur events where it’s 5 minutes, and there are marathons where it’s 30 to 60 minutes of non-stop lifting. The idea is to complete the full 10 or how many minutes are set out without putting the weight down. Once you put the weight down your set ends.

How many times can I switch hands?

In classic disciplines where you are working with one kettlebell the number of switches is 1. In the military snatch it’s unlimited and so is it in the marathon events.

What is Military Snatch?

The military snatch is a 12-minute event in which the athlete performs the full snatch with as many switches as desired. The military snatch does not provide a ranking, at least not at the time of this writing.

Are there other competition events/disciplines?

The disciplines listed are the classic kettlebell sport ones. They have remained the same for years with the addition of change in timing, i.e. marathons, which are 30 to 60 minutes instead of 10 minutes and have different rules in regard to hand switch.

There are however new disciplines being developed by Cavemantraining™ and IKU™. In 2018 the idea for UKC was developed, which stands for Unconventional Kettlebell Competitions. In 2024 and 2025 the idea is to develop this further through our Kettlebell Challenge Online website.

The disciplines are completely different from the conventional kettlebell lifts and there are also different rules, like for example, shoes are not required. It’s going to be exciting to see this develop with the help of the public.

IKSFA Online Kettlebell Ranking Table

The ranking table for IKSFA whom we work with is as following.

Youths Kettlebell Sport Ranking

Youths 18 years and under kettlebell sport ranking table.

Tables provided upon request.

Adults Kettlebell Sport Ranking

Adults 19 to 50 kettlebell sport ranking table.

The first row is the body weight category starting point and the second row is where the weight category ends. For example, if your bodyweight is 83KG then you would be between 78+ and 85KG, under that column are the points or reps that you need to achieve for the corresponding rank listed in the first column. The kettlebell weight is listed in the last column.

Men’s Biathlon (Adults)

10 minutes for the double kettlebell jerk with one hour rest and 10 minutes for the single kettlebell snatch

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC125 pts145 pts165 pts180 pts195 pts205 pts215 pts220 pts222 pts32 KG
MS80 pts95 pts110 pts125 pts135 pts145 pts155 pts160 pts162 pts32 KG
CMS80 pts95 pts110 pts125 pts135 pts145 pts155 pts160 pts162 pts28 KG
180 pts95 pts110 pts125 pts135 pts145 pts155 pts160 pts162 pts24 KG
280 pts95 pts110 pts125 pts135 pts145 pts155 pts160 pts162 pts20 KG
380 pts95 pts110 pts125 pts135 pts145 pts155 pts160 pts162 pts16 KG
One point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch

Men’s Double Kettlebell Long Cycle Jerk (Adults)

10 minutes

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC40 reps48 reps57 reps64 reps69 reps75 reps80 reps82 reps85 reps32 KG
MS30 reps37 reps44 reps49 reps53 reps57 reps60 reps62 reps64 reps32 KG
CMS30 reps37 reps44 reps49 reps53 reps57 reps60 reps62 reps64 reps28 KG
130 reps37 reps44 reps49 reps53 reps57 reps60 reps62 reps64 reps24 KG
230 reps37 reps44 reps49 reps53 reps57 reps60 reps62 reps64 reps20 KG
330 reps37 reps44 reps49 reps53 reps57 reps60 reps62 reps64 reps16 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk

Men’s Full Snatch (Adults)

10 minutes

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC122 reps134 reps144 reps154 reps164 reps172 reps178 reps184 reps188 reps32 KG
MS82 reps94 reps104 reps114 reps124 reps132 reps138 reps144 reps148 reps32 KG
CMS82 reps94 reps104 reps114 reps124 reps132 reps138 reps144 reps148 reps28 KG
182 reps94 reps104 reps114 reps124 reps132 reps138 reps144 reps148 reps24 KG
282 reps94 reps104 reps114 reps124 reps132 reps138 reps144 reps148 reps20 KG
382 reps94 reps104 reps114 reps124 reps132 reps138 reps144 reps148 reps16 KG
One rep equals one full snatch

Men’s one-Arm Long Cycle Jerk (Adults)

10 minutes

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC76 reps80 reps84 reps90 reps94 reps98 reps104 reps106 reps108 reps40 KG
MS80 reps84 reps88 reps94 reps98 reps104 reps108 reps110 reps112 reps36 KG
CMS94 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps32 KG
194 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps28 KG
294 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps24 KG
394 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps20 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk; one switch allowed

Women’s one-Arm Biathlon (Adults)

10 minutes for the jerk with 1 hour rest and 10 minutes for the snatch

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC208 pts230 pts252 pts274 pts280 pts24 KG
MS178 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts24 KG
CMS176 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts20 KG
1176 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts16 KG
2176 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts12 KG
3176 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts8 KG
One point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch; one switch allowed

Women’s One-Arm Long Cycle Jerk (Adults)

10 minutes

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC96 reps102 reps108 reps116 reps120 reps24 KG
MS80 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps24 KG
CMS80 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps20 KG
180 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps16 KG
280 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps12 KG
380 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps8 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk; one switch allowed

Women’s Full Snatch (Adults)

10 minutes

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps150 reps24 KG
MS90 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps24 KG
CMS90 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps20 KG
190 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps16 KG
290 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps12 KG
390 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps8 KG
One rep equals one full snatch; one switch allowed

Women’s Two-Arm Biathlon (Adults)

10 minutes for the jerk with 1 hour rest and 10 minutes for the snatch

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps150 reps24 KG
MS129 reps140 reps151 reps162 reps173 reps20 KG
CMS153 reps165 reps177 reps189 reps201 reps16 KG
1158 reps170 reps182 reps194 reps206 reps12 KG
2119 reps130 reps141 reps151 reps161 reps12 KG
3155 reps167 reps179 reps190 reps191 reps8 KG
One point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch

Women’s Two-Arm Long Cycle Jerk (Adult)

10 minutes

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC50 reps61 reps69 reps76 reps81 reps24 KG
MS59 reps70 reps78 reps85 reps90 reps20 KG
CMS64 reps75 reps83 reps90 reps95 reps16 KG
164 reps75 reps83 reps90 reps95 reps12 KG
250 reps61 reps69 reps76 reps81 reps12 KG
364 reps75 reps83 reps90 reps95 reps8 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk

Veterans Kettlebell Sport Ranking

Veterans 50+ kettlebell sport ranking table.

Men’s Biathlon (veterans)

10 minutes for the double kettlebell jerk with one hour rest and 10 minutes for the snatch

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC110 pts130 pts150 pts165 pts180 pts190 pts200 pts205 pts207 pts28 KG
MS110 pts130 pts150 pts165 pts180 pts190 pts200 pts205 pts207 pts24 KG
CMS110 pts130 pts150 pts165 pts180 pts190 pts200 pts205 pts207 pts20 KG
1110 pts130 pts150 pts165 pts180 pts190 pts200 pts205 pts207 pts16 KG
2110 pts130 pts150 pts165 pts180 pts190 pts200 pts205 pts207 pts12 KG
3110 pts130 pts150 pts165 pts180 pts190 pts200 pts205 pts207 pts8 KG
One point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch

Men’s Double Kettlebell Long Cycle Jerk (veterans)

10 minutes

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC35 reps43 reps50 reps56 reps61 reps66 reps70 reps73 reps75 reps28 KG
MS35 reps43 reps50 reps56 reps61 reps66 reps70 reps73 reps75 reps24 KG
CMS35 reps43 reps50 reps56 reps61 reps66 reps70 reps73 reps75 reps20 KG
135 reps43 reps50 reps56 reps61 reps66 reps70 reps73 reps75 reps16 KG
235 reps43 reps50 reps56 reps61 reps66 reps70 reps73 reps75 reps12 KG
335 reps43 reps50 reps56 reps61 reps66 reps70 reps73 reps75 reps8 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk

Men’s one-Arm Long Cycle Jerk (veterans)

10 minutes

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC74 reps80 reps84 reps90 reps94 reps98 reps104 reps106 reps108 reps32 KG
MS82 reps84 reps88 reps94 reps98 reps104 reps108 reps110 reps112 reps28 KG
CMS94 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps24 KG
194 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps20 KG
294 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps16 KG
394 reps100 reps106 reps112 reps116 reps120 reps124 reps128 reps130 reps12 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk; one switch allowed

Men’s Full Snatch (veterans)

10 minutes

From058+63+68+73+78+85+95+105+ KG
To58KG63KG68KG73KG78KG85KG95KG105KGKB Weight
MSIC102 reps114 reps124 reps134 reps144 reps152 reps158 reps164 reps168 reps28 KG
MS102 reps114 reps124 reps134 reps144 reps152 reps158 reps164 reps168 reps24 KG
CMS102 reps114 reps124 reps134 reps144 reps152 reps158 reps164 reps168 reps20 KG
1102 reps114 reps124 reps134 reps144 reps152 reps158 reps164 reps168 reps16 KG
2102 reps114 reps124 reps134 reps144 reps152 reps158 reps164 reps168 reps12 KG
3102 reps114 reps124 reps134 reps144 reps152 reps158 reps164 reps168 reps8 KG
One rep equals one full snatch

Women’s one-Arm Biathlon (veterans)

10 minutes for the jerk with 1 hour rest and 10 minutes for the snatch

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC208 pts230 pts252 pts274 pts280 pts20 KG
MS208 pts230 pts252 pts274 pts280 pts16 KG
CMS208 pts230 pts252 pts274 pts280 pts12 KG
1176 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts12 KG
2208 pts230 pts252 pts274 pts280 pts8 KG
3176 pts194 pts212 pts230 pts236 pts8 KG
One point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch; one switch allowed

Women’s One-Arm Long Cycle Jerk (veterans)

10 minutes

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC96 reps102 reps108 reps116 reps120 reps20 KG
MS80 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps20 KG
CMS80 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps16 KG
180 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps12 KG
280 reps86 reps92 reps100 reps104 reps8 KG
360 reps66 reps72 reps80 reps84 reps8 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk; one switch allowed

Women’s Full Snatch (veterans)

10 minutes

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps150 reps20 KG
MS110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps150 reps16 KG
CMS110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps150 reps12 KG
190 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps12 KG
2110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps150 reps8 KG
390 reps100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps8 KG
One rep equals one full snatch; one switch allowed

Women’s Two-Arm Biathlon (veterans)

10 minutes for the jerk with 1 hour rest and 10 minutes for the snatch

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC100 reps110 reps120 reps130 reps140 reps20 KG
MS117 reps128 reps139 reps150 reps161 reps16 KG
CMS138 reps150 reps162 reps174 reps186 reps12 KG
1117 reps128 reps139 reps150 reps161 reps12 KG
2138 reps150 reps162 reps174 reps186 reps8 KG
3117 reps128 reps139 reps150 reps161 reps8 KG
One point for the jerk and half a point for the snatch

Women’s Two-Arm Long Cycle Jerk (veterans)

10 minutes

From053+58+63+68+ KG
To53KG58KG63KG68KGKB Weight
MSIC45 reps56 reps64 reps71 reps76 reps20 KG
MS53 reps64 reps72 reps79 reps84 reps16 KG
CMS57 reps68 reps76 reps83 reps88 reps12 KG
153 reps64 reps72 reps79 reps84 reps12 KG
257 reps68 reps76 reps83 reps88 reps8 KG
353 reps64 reps72 reps79 reps84 reps8 KG
One rep equals one clean and jerk

You can download a PDF copy of the rankings here.

Online Kettlebell sport Ranking Rules/Requirements

The rules for entry are:

  • Participants can use any type of kettlebell as long as it’s the correct weight
  • Order of events in the video:
    • Introduction of the participant
      • Full name
      • Representing IKU
      • Country
      • Age
      • Group
        • Junior up to 18
        • Adult 19 to 49
        • Veteran 50+
        • Amateur
        • Professional
      • Discipline
      • Kettlebell weight
    • Weighing of the participant
    • Weighing of the kettlebell(s)
    • Performing the exercise
  • The camera must film front on
  • The weight of the kettlebell should not be lower by more than 100 grams from the required value
  • The video must be one recording of the weighing of the participant and kettlebell(s) and the exercise
  • The kettlebell(s) should remain in frame from the moment of weighing and until the end of the exercise
  • The participant has the opportunity to prepare equipment, clothes and shoes after weigh-in to perform the exercise
  • The participant must be completely in the frame during the exercise
  • To meet requirements
    • Set the camera up in the front and leave it alone for the entire recording
    • Press record
    • Check if you are in the frame with ample space when the arms are raised
    • You can film vertically
    • Film the introduction
    • Bring the weighting scale and kettlebell(s) in frame
    • Place the kettlebell on the digital scale and release
    • Bring the scale to the camera so the number is visible
    • Repeat for the other kettlebell if you are working with two kettlebells
    • Repeat the process to record your bodyweight
    • Keep the kettlebells in frame until your set ends
    • Someone else may film you while performing the weigh in as long as the kettlebell remains in view the whole time
  • The video should be uploaded to YouTube and needs to be listed as public or unlisted
  • It’s highly recommended to not include and music in your recording as YouTube may block it
  • The link to the video should be send to IKU via email for submission with all your details
  • There are no refunds when the video doesn’t meet the requirements or the desired valid rep count weren’t met
  • An official digital certificate will be issued with your name if you made rank
  • €50 should be paid prior to entry

What do I get for the €50? You get the organization of the event, communication with IKSFA for you, IKSFA to review your 10 minute video for rep validity, and if you rank, an official certificate for your ranking.

How many reps per minute (RPM)?

How many reps per minute or what RPM should you be working at? The following is a calculator to calculate your RPM. Of course, this does not take into account pacing and sprinting toward the end of your set.

in 10 minutes equals an RPM of 0

What is sprinting in competition?

In your training you normally figure out a pace that you can work at and make your required reps. The pace should be such that you can maintain your work without having to give up (putting the weight down). As you near the end of your set you can sprint which is going as fast as you can. Knowing your sprint RPM is also important.

Kettlebell Sport for Beginners

Kettlebell sport can be quite challenging in regards to figuring out what discipline is best for you, what to learn first, what things to learn, how to plan your progress, how to make sure you stay injury-free, and so much more. At IKU™ you will receive support for all that, as long as you understand it’s a journey and you don’t learn everything at the blink of an eye. There is an online course aptly named Kettlebell Sport For Beginners and it has the journey laid out for you with videos and so much more.

You can also chose to become an IKU™ Gold Member and slowly approach your progression over time by completing workouts, getting coaching, drilling, and learning each week. We’ve helped many people successfully overcome the barriers and sparked a passion for the kettlebell, not only for sport but also for many other things like strength, power, flexibility, and longevity.

Do I need to buy a competition kettlebell?

It’s recommended that you do as in a competition you will be working with a competition kettlebell. If you work online this will be different and depend on the organization that will be judging you but most would approve. In an in-person competition the kettlebells are generally provided for the athletes. There have been competitions in which the athlete was allowed to take their own kettlebell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kettlebell sport rank should I aim for as a beginner?


Your first aim should be for kettlebell sport rank 3 no matter what you have been suggested for overall training.

How many times can I attempt ranking?

You can make as many attempts as you want but only submit one video for ranking each time.

Will you review our submissions?

Yes, we will glance over submissions and give you a recommendation on whether it’s suitable or not but the final decision and review is with the organization that provides the ranking.

How many online kettlebell sport ranking submissions can I make?

An infinite amount but each one has to be paid for.

What are your recommendation for each ranking submission?

We require that you self assess your submission for the number of reps and make sure that you meet the submission rules and requirements and we will glance over your submission but you should not take that as an approval as the final approval lays with the organization that issues the ranking.

Should I be ashamed if I don’t rank?

Not at all, as long as you have done your best and given it your all it’s all good.

Should I be ashamed of ranking low?

Not at all, there are high ranking sport athletes out there who make fun of rank 3, 2, and 1 or whatever is underneath them but these are people who have issues, so the answer is no. Just focus on what you can achieve and be proud of what you achieve.

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