KB Sport Ranks

HMS – Honored Master of Sport

The highest rank attainable within World Kettlebell Club. Lifters who accomplish this level of mastery are truly among the best of the best. They are the champions, the highest skilled, the most fit and quite possibly the record holders of the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

WCMS – World Class Master of Sport

The rank of a seriously competitive lifter within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this level can perform at the highest caliber meets of any kettlebell organization in the world. They have devoted a great amount of time and effort to the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

MS – Master of Sport

The rank distinguishing a lifter as a highly skilled and proficient Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who attain this level are approaching a high competitive caliber. They have put in a large amount of study and practice in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

CMS – Candidate for Master of Sport

The rank of a very well skilled and accomplished Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who obtain this distinction clearly have developed extensive knowledge and adeptness in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 1

The rank of a well skilled Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this milestone have good knowledge and capability in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 2

The rank of a competent Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this point show a specialized ability in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 3

The rank of a moderately capable Kettlebell Sport athlete within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this step are proving their commitment to perfecting the skills required in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Rank 4

 

The beginners rank within World Kettlebell Club®. Lifters who reach this entry level position have learned what is required of them to begin their quest in the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Biathlon Rules

• Biathlon consists of one set of Jerks (10min.) followed by one set of Snatches (10min.) with at least a 1 hour rest between exercises.
• Most reps completed within ten minutes.
• Lifters are allowed at least one hour of rest between sets.
• If the kettlebell(s) touch the ground the set is terminated.
• Men’s Jerk uses two kettlebells, Women’s Jerk uses one kettlebell with 1 switch of hands.
• Whenever 1 kettlebell is used, the lowest hand score is your score.
• Final result is Jerk score plus Snatch score.

Men’s Biathlon

Men’s Biathlon requires the lifter to perform two separate exercises, 2 Arm Jerk followed by 1 Arm Snatch. Each of these exercises are performed with a time limit of ten minutes.
Lifters are granted a rest period of at least one hour between these exercises. You will notice by looking at the table below that the weight-class of lifter is located on the left, ranging from 60kg to over 90kg. To be included in that weight-class the lifter must be that weight or under on the day of the performance.

Example: If the lifter is 90.1kg they are in the over 90kg weight-class. If the lifter is 90kg, they are in the 90kg weight-class.

You’ll also notice in the table that the kettlebell weight are listed from 12kg to 40k, but in descending order. Those are the kettlebell weights used to pass that Rank listed below it. Beginners will want to start from the right, but once you find the lifters weight-class, you can see the number of reps the lifter must complete in order to achieve the Rank. For Men’s Jerk the lifter uses two kettlebells, and that number is listed first in the box next to the corresponding weight-class. For Snatch the lifter uses one kettlebell, but they are required to switch hands only once and they must use the lowest hand score, and that number is listed second in the box next to the corresponding weight-class.

Example: For the 70kg weight-class the lifter must perform at least 53 Jerks with two kettlebells, and at least 50 Snatches each hand to get the Rank.