As a certified personal trainer, I am proud to have specialized training from the renowned Power Monkey Training Camp. This certification, led by fitness icons like Dave Durante (2008 Olympian) and Chad Vaughn (Olympic weightlifter), integrates expertise in gymnastics, weightlifting, endurance, and mobility to provide a unique approach to functional fitness. This prestigious training, accredited by CrossFit, NASM, and AFAA, offers Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits and has solidified my skills in guiding clients to achieve greater strength, control, and awareness of their own bodies.
The Unique Power Monkey Approach to Fitness
The Power Monkey Training Camp brings together world-class coaches and trainers to teach gymnastics, weightlifting, and functional movement. Participants gain expert knowledge and coaching methods that focus on improving performance, longevity, and quality of movement. This training is accredited by CrossFit, NASM, and AFAA, allowing trainers to earn CEU/CE credits while elevating their skillset.
Learn more about Power Monkey Training Camp here. Power Monkey Camp is not just about advanced techniques—it's about building solid foundations in functional movement. From mastering the basics to progressing toward advanced skills, this camp provides athletes with comprehensive blocks of training, including gymnastics (rings, handstands, bar work), weightlifting (snatch, clean, jerk), and endurance training. The camp emphasizes the longevity of healthy movement, helping participants train safely and effectively throughout their lives.
The Training sessions at the camp are designed to build progressively, starting with foundational movements before advancing to more complex techniques. For instance:
Gymnastics Skills: Master strict and kipping muscle-ups, handstand push-ups and walking, bar muscle-ups, and toes-to-bar progressions. Develop total control and mobility on parallel bars and rings.
Calisthenics Skills: Strengthen your body with movements like pistol squats, hanging core drills, and bodyweight progressions.
Weightlifting: Learn Olympic techniques for clean, jerk, and snatch, building from mobility drills to advanced lifts under the guidance of Chad Vaughn.
Endurance & Rowing: Improve cardiovascular fitness, pacing, and breathing mechanics with Olympian-led sessions.
This diverse, integrative approach is grounded in quality movement to help clients move better, feel better, and live better.
Meet the Coaches Behind Power Monkey
Power Monkey Training Camp features an elite team of coaches, each specializing in a specific fitness domain. Experts include:
Dave Durante: Olympic gymnast and Power Monkey founder, focusing on handstands and gymnastics progression.
Chad Vaughn: Olympic weightlifter and mobility expert.
Mike Cerbus: Champion weightlifter teaching technical proficiency in snatches and cleans.
Jeff Martone: Kettlebell specialist focusing on posterior chain strength and power.
Dave Newman & Rika Geyser: Leaders in jump rope and rowing mechanics, enhancing precision and endurance.
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Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, training with me combines the principles of functional fitness, calisthenics, gymnastics, and strength-building to help you achieve your best. Let’s work together to develop a foundation for lifelong movement, ensuring that every workout brings you closer to living better, moving better, and thriving longer!
Ready to transform your fitness? Contact me today to get started!
For more information about Power Monkey Camp, visit their official website: Power Monkey Camp.
At KEBKO Functional Fitness, I bring expert knowledge and advanced certifications, including the Power Monkey Training Camp, to help my clients build strength, mobility, and longevity. Designed and led by elite coaches Dave Durante (former USA Gymnastics Olympian) and Chad Vaughn (2-time Olympian in Weightlifting), this course combines the best practices in gymnastics and weightlifting, accredited by CrossFit, NASM, and AFAA with CEU/CE credits.
This specialty certification empowers me to teach foundational skills, advanced bodyweight control, and movement mechanics that align with my philosophy of quality movement, fun workouts, and long-term resilience.
Why Train with Me?
Start with the Foundation: I prioritize building strength, mobility, and body awareness with foundational calisthenics movements like pull-ups, dips, and hollow-body holds.
Progress to Advanced Skills: Once the basics are mastered, we move to complex gymnastics and strength movements like muscle-ups, handstands, pistol squats, and ring work.
Focus on Functional Fitness: Every exercise is designed to improve real-life movement and performance while reducing injury risk.
Fun and Engaging Workouts: My sessions are challenging yet enjoyable, keeping you motivated and excited about fitness.
Longevity Through Movement: By emphasizing proper form and body control, I help you build a foundation for lifelong health and activity.
The Skills &Movements I Teach:
At KEBKO Functional Fitness, I combine the best of bodyweight mastery, functional fitness, and quality movement to help my clients achieve their fitness goals while building a healthier, stronger future. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced skills, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Muscle-Ups: Learn seamless transitions and develop upper-body strength.
Handstand Variations: From basic holds to push-ups and walks, improve balance and stability.
Pistol Squats: Master single-leg strength, mobility, and coordination.
Core Strength: Build a strong foundation with hollow-body holds, planks, and toes-to-bar.
Ring Work: Gain upper-body and core control with dips, support holds, and transitions.
Weightlifting Fundamentals: Build strength with proper mechanics for weight lifting.
Kettlebell training: a powerful way to build strength, mobility, and explosive power. My sessions focus on functional moves like swings, goblet squats, and Turkish get-ups, progressing to advanced skills such as snatches and cleans. This dynamic training enhances core stability and full-body coordination, helping you move better, feel better, and live stronger!
let’s start your journey to moving better, feeling better, and living better!
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