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SFG II StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor Certification

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 7 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
SFG-certified kettlebell instructors seeking advanced instructor qualification
Country
unknown
Official page
https://www.strongfirst.com/certifications/sfg-ii-kettlebell-instructor-information/
Recertification page
https://www.strongfirst.com/recertification/
Categories
Kettlebells, Professional Development, Strength & Conditioning

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
not_applicable
Degree field
not_applicable
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
Must hold a current SFG I Certification to register to attend the Level II Certification.

At the event candidates retest the six SFG I skills and the standard Level I snatch test, and must pass a harder Level II strength test (men press kettlebell closest to 1/2 bodyweight; women 1/3 bodyweight); Masters 50+ have separate requirements. Rare case-by-case testing exemptions for highly accomplished coaches/athletes with chronic injury and for veteran military, law enforcement, and first responders.

Examination

Format
In-person practical testing over a two-day certification: SFG II skills testing (windmill, bent press, double snatch, double push press, double jerk), retest of the six SFG I skills, Level I snatch test, and the SFG II one-arm clean and military press strength test, plus demonstration of teaching skills
Online exam
no
Testing center
not_applicable
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
Exhibit safe and efficient technique in Level II and Level I skills, demonstrate good judgment, show a strong spirit, demonstrate effective teaching skills, pass the strength test, pass the snatch test, and abide by the StrongFirst Code
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
Failing the strength test: six months to retest with a Master or Senior Instructor, or Team Leader. Failing any skills or the snatch test: 90 days/3 months to retest with Team Leader. Certificate not issued until all tests are passed. Attending without testing is permitted.

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
$500
renewal
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
unknown
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
unknown
Deadline rule
Must register for a recertification option prior to the current expiration date shown on the instructor profile; expired instructors must re-attend a previously held or new Certification to renew.

SFG II credential is valid for two years. Recertification is by re-testing (not CEUs): SFG II Skills + SFG II Strength test (one-arm KB clean & military press) + Snatch Test, which also includes SFG I recertification. Options: attend your next StrongFirst Certification, re-attend your currently held certification, apply for onsite recertification at a Special Event (often included at no extra cost, current certification required), assist at a StrongFirst Certification (no tuition), or Online Recertification. Unified Recertification allows renewing multiple modalities at one event for one price; maintaining StrongFirst Elite (all four certifications, retesting all Elite requirements) yields a 3-year expiration for all four certifications. Passing Level I tests at an SFG II event renews the Level I certificate for two years. Failed strength test: 6 months to retest with Master/Senior Instructor or Team Leader; failed skills or snatch test: 90 days to retest with Team Leader.

Pathway

What this credential requires

All of:

Formal prerequisite: SFG I StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor Certification (SFG I) — source · verified 2026-09-06.

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Sources (7)

Latest verification activity: reverification → confirmed (2026-10-03) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04)

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