Charleston Kettlebell Club

Charleston's School of Strength

We are Charleston Kettlebell Club: a locally owned school of strength. We provide our students with instruction to promote real world strength and conditioning utilizing kettlebells, barbells, and bodyweight movements. We offer personalized instructional training and group classes. Our mission is to instruct our students to move better, develop the skill of strength, become resilient, and set an example for the world!

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Mike Fickling

Owner and Instructor

Mike is the Co-Owner and Founder of Charleston Kettlebell Club and has been personal training for over 10 years. Growing up in rural South Carolina, being physically active came naturally to Mike. His love for the outdoors, sports, competition and later exposure to Wing Chun Kung Fu placed him firmly on his path to learning and training. Now as a dedicated husband, father, surfer, and lifter of heavy things, he continually pursues strength and excellence through his passion. Mike enjoys guiding students from all walks of life to become healthier, stronger and anti-fragile.

Brett Bracken, MS

Owner and Instructor

Brett is the Co-Owner of Charleston Kettlebell Club. He attended Charleston Southern University as member of the track and field team. He finished with multiple school records and Big South all-conference awards in the Pole Vault. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from CSU and Masters in Health Exercise and Sport Science from The Citadel. He currently holds certification of a CHEK Practitioner Level I, CHEK Golf Biomechanics, and ACSM-HFS.

TESTIMONIALS

The daily fitness classes are fun and there is plenty of one-on-one instruction so I am constantly improving my technique. If you are looking for a well-maintained gym with a highly knowledgeable and positive, forward thinking staff, then I strongly recommend Charleston Kettlebell Club.

I instantly knew that Charleston Kettlebell Club was not an ordinary gym! It was simple and uncluttered. Not a treadmill in sight! The environment is laid-back and welcoming. With their one-on-one support and endless knowledge, I quickly surpassed all my original goals.

What keeps me coming back to CKC is that it’s more than a workout, but a focus on strength, mobility, and wellness seated in a real understanding of what works and why. Mike and Brett share an incredible depth of knowledge, but do so in a way that is personalized and recognizes individual weaknesses, injuries, and challenges, while always keeping it fun.

Mike and the The Charleston Kettlebell Club have made a big difference in my physical and mental health. I now want and need to be training, and I even miss it when I am out of town!

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Class Schedule

Monday

6:00 am

12:00 pm

5:30 pm

Tuesday

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12:00 pm

5:30 pm

Wednesday

6:00 am

12:00 pm

5:30 pm

Thursday

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12:00 pm

5:30 pm

Friday

6:00 am

12:00 pm

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Saturday

8:00 am

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Sunday

Closed