Paul McIlroy is one of the leading proponents of a hybrid kettlebell style.

He was first introduced to the world of KB’s 20 years ago in 2001 through the original RKC and became the first person from Irleland to become level 1 and 2 RKC certified.

He trained and created a number of ‘Beast Tamers’ with the 48kg bell and competed in 10 Kettlebell Sport competitions, as a two time National champion in the biathlon; representing his country in the IUKL World Championships in 2015.

Recently, he also went toe to toe in a competition with the legendary Denis Vasilev in a "Long Cycle Strict Press" battle to hold a fundraiser for Cancer Research UK.

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00:00 Paul’s Background & History

17:00 The Early Days Of Kettlebells

35:00 The Mortar That Unites Kettlebell Sport & Hardstyle

44:00 SFG Snatch Test

1:09:35 Maximum Strength - Effort & Genetics

1:45:00 Denis Vasilev VS. Paul McIlroy

1:57:15 Cancer Research UK Fundraiser

2:07:00 Paul’s Personal Reasons Behind The Fundraiser