25 HOUR KETTLEBELL LEVEL 2 TEACHER TRAINING

WITH KATIE THACKER & BRANDON SHERBROOK

Advance your skills. Deepen your coaching. Elevate your impact.

This Level 2 Kettlebell Teacher Training is designed for graduates of KB1 who are ready to refine their movement, expand their coaching toolkit, and integrate advanced strength, mobility, and nervous system strategies.

This course goes beyond kettlebell technique—it’s about developing physical literacy, enhancing resilience, and using brain science and mindfulness techniques to create long-lasting, positive movement and mental habits.

What you’ll learn:

 Brain Science, Resilience & Mindfulness

  • The neural hierarchy and how it influences movement, recovery, and adaptability

  • Co-regulation strategies to enhance coaching and client connection

  • Mindfulness techniques to teach durability in both training and daily life

  • Visual & vestibular drills for balance, coordination, and cognitive function

 Physical Durability & Injury-Resilient Training

  • Knee, low back, shoulder, and wrist—understanding common injuries and training smarter

  • Building physical, mental, and emotional durability through movement and mindset strategies

 Advanced Kettlebell Techniques & Complexes

  • Dynamic swing variations for explosive power and athleticism

  • Athletic snatch progressions for efficiency and speed

  • Complexes & flows that challenge strength, endurance, and adaptability

This training is for coaches and practitioners looking to move better, coach smarter, and train with confidence—not just for performance, but for longevity and resilience.

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

KATIE THACKER

Katie Thacker owns and operates Third Space Movement. Katie has been working in the fitness industry for over a decade and has coached thousands of people in Victoria and throughout the west coast to find improvements in how their body, mind and spirit integrate and operate. She is a certified personal trainer, mobility specialist, kettlebell coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and more. As an ex-competitive gymnast, and through years of study,  Katie has a deep knowledge and understanding of spatial awareness and proprioception, which she works diligently to communicate and teach to those she works with. Katie is caring, intuitive, and loves to learn. Expect to nerd out and find a deeper connection to your truest self when working with her. 

BRANDON SHERBROOK

Brandon Sherbrook owns and operates Third Space Movement. He is a certified mobility specialist, kettlebell coach, yoga teacher, trainer and more with over 10 years of experience in coaching groups and individuals to move with more intention and less pain. Brandon is a playful and youthful soul who truly cares about each person he connects with. Always willing to learn, grow and see things from a new perspective, Brandon is an adaptable and compassionate person. Expect to laugh, hear words of encouragement  and invite a sense of lightness in when working with Brandon.

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of the Third Space Kettlebell Level 1 Teacher Training OR direct permission to attend by Katie Thacker

  • Attendance to 5 KB2 classes at Third Space before training begins

  • Must attend all hours of the training and complete one practice class and take home exam to receive certification

DATES & TIMES: 

This training will take place over one weekend. You must attend all hours of the training to become certified. 

  • June 13-15th, 2025

    • Friday: 6-9pm

    • Saturday/Sunday: 8:15am-4:45pm

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

  • 8:15-8:30 am: Morning Grounding

  • 8:30-10:00 am: Movement Session

  • 10:00-10:15 am: Break

  • 10:15-12:00 pm: Lecture (Anatomy, Language & Cuing, Programming etc)

  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch Break

  • 1:00-1:05 pm: Afternoon Grounding

  • 1:05- 3:00 pm: Lecture (Movement Mechanics Lab, Anatomy, etc)

  • 3:00-3:15 pm: Break

  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Practice Teaching & Closing

LOCATION:

This training will take place at Third Space located at 721 Kings Road, Victoria, BC. Amenities at the studio include:

  • Showers and towels

  • Lunchroom with fridge, microwave, toaster oven, instant hot water

  • Rooftop patio 

  • Free parking for a maximum of 3 vehicles. Carpooling and biking will be recommended.

INVESTMENT:

  • $575 + GST

To reserve your spot in the training, we require a non-refundable $250 deposit. The remaining balance is due by June 1, 2025, unless you have a payment plan in place. Anyone looking to pay via credit card will be charged an additional 2.5% to cover transaction fees.