Thursday, January 7, 2010


Wednesday, December 23, 2009



RECENT REVIEW ON DRAGONDOOR.COM

A Life Changer Rated 10 out of 10

It is hard to overstate the impact AL has had on my life over the past two years I have known and trained under him. His boundless enthusiasm for fitness and life in general is truly infectious and has profoundly improved my own self image and approach to each and every day. He is constantly shifting and honing his approach, whether to martial technique, kettlebell form, or teaching methodology. AL is never content to sit back and accept that he has reached the apex of his journey, and that constant drive for knowledge and improvement is transferred directly to his students and clients as he practices what he preaches right alongside you. If all you care about are results, you need only reference his list of clients that I have personally witnessed lose 50, 60, over 100 lbs., or see the growing list of beefed up frat guys and even firefighters who have been shamed by 110 lb. girls who have been training with him for only a few months. And he does it all while fostering an environment of cooperation, diversity, and mutual respect rather than competition and showmanship. It is truly a pleasure to know and learn from AL, and he will absolutely change your life for the better, both physically and mentally.
Sean Keating - San Diego, CA USA

Sunday, November 29, 2009


Kettlebells are unique in that no other implement can be used for such a vast array of exercises. Kettlebells will help you develop:

  •  foundation of strength
  • Greater flexibility (and strength through that increased range of motion)
  • Accelerated recovery
  • Increased grip strength
  • Balanced musculature, which will eliminate weaknesses
  • Increased power and explosiveness
  • CRAZY conditioning

Because kettlebells are so versatile and portable, you can take them with you to the gym or anywhere that has a small open spot.

That is why kettlebells are such a great training device.  You can keep them in the trunk of your car and you can get a workout wherever you’re at; in a park, in the parking lot or in your yard.

Imagine taking a set of kettlebells into your gym, past reception and doing a killer workout while everyone else is struggling away on the elliptical.

(from "art of manliness")


Monday, November 23, 2009


FREE KETTLEBELL CLASS!!!!!!!

WHEN: Thanksgiving Day 9:00 am til 10:15 am

WHERE: South Mission Beach (meet at basketball court)

Everyone is welcome, bring family and friends
Spectators and skeptics are always more than welcome!
Lets get a good PRACTICE in before enjoying lots of food.

For those who can't make it, have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I am very thankful for all of your support and loyalty.

Al



Monday, November 2, 2009


KETTLEBELLS have tremendous implications for resistance training and preparation for athletics and activities of daily living. Much of the current fitness methodology create or seek to minimize the role of inertial forces. The result is an Un natural and non activity specific method of training. Excluding the inescapable law of inertial forces in our lives. These inadequate training methodologies lay the foundation for UNFULFILLED PERFORMANCE.
Fulfill your performance potential by using KETTLEBELLS. Training should always exceed the demands you are going to face.

(excerpts taken from kbc training manual)


Wednesday, October 21, 2009

DRAGON DOOR REVIEW


Instructor reviews of: Al Lowrimore
Average Rating: 10.0 in 1 reviews
Powerful enthusiasm + absolute conscience = RESULTS
Rated 10 out of 10
Al Lowrimore is one of the most conscientious instructors I've had the pleasure of meeting and training with in almost any field of human movement. Knowing him as both a martial arts and kettlebell instructor, I can tell you with absolute certainty that his infectious enthusiasm, progressive teaching methods, and keen eye for safety and detail will take your training to the next level and far beyond. For years, I've been proud to call him a member of the KBLA family, and I'm equally proud to recognize him as a fully certified RKC instructor. He's par excellence! If you're anywhere near San Diego, contact him early and make the time to train with him! Dr. Mark Cheng, RKC Team Leader - Los Angeles, CA USA - www.kettlebellslosangeles.com
Instructor reviews of: Al Lowrimore
Average Rating: 10.0 in 1 reviews
Powerful enthusiasm + absolute conscience = RESULTS
Rated 10 out of 10

Sunday, October 18, 2009

"DEDICATED PRACTICE"

Dedicated practice has five components:

1. Designed by someone else

2. Has immediate feedback

3. Mentally and physically challenging

4. Repeatable

5. NOT FUN!!!

Dedicated practice is what will take you to the "next level" 
Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect.
Find training partners that are willing to do "Dedicated Practice"
This is true for your Kettlebell, JKD and BJJ training. 
Study on all five of these components
By making dedicated practice part of your life, you will gaurantee improvement

(thanks to my good friend Mr. Sandy Fisch for sharing his knowledge)