2010 Success Story: Tim Wellik

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!!

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

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

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

Thanks to everyone for coming out and getting strong!!

10 min Jerk 16kg bells 91reps!!

Hard Work. We are talking POWER ENDURANCE.

Time to Juggle

Staying Fit After the Feast

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

The Glen Revell Train

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

Punch Holiday

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

Time of Giving

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

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.

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

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!!

Bulls on Parade

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

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

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!!

Dr. Brian Wilson

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

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

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

Strength in Motion Crew

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym Snatch Competition

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

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

Mind Body system

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

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

Hard working women of Wednesday night

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?

GRIP STRENGTH

Wiping the sweat off!

Test Passed

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

World Kettlebell Championships 2010

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

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

Welcoming in the 40kg

Thank you to Dr. Brian Wilson

Punch South Austin

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

Heavy Pressers

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

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

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

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

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

Thats alot of calories!!

1007 calories burned by Lisa Hensz!! Whoa!!

SECOND PUNCH AUSTIN GYM OPENING!

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

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!

Punch Austin heading to Chicago

Punch Austin One Arm Long Cycle Competition

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