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About The Courage Corner

Meet The Team: Ben Minos & Craig Sparreboom

Combined over 20 years of experience and specialised expertise you won’t find at any other training facility in Brisbane.

ben minos - kettlebell instructor & founder of the courage corner, brisbaneBen Minos - Ph: 0413 023 500

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy Ba Phty
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movements) Ba App Sc
  • Co Author of Australian Kettlebell Instructor Certification Course (AKI Certification)

Achievements:

  • 1st ANB Novice Qld State Titles
  • Contributing editorial to Australian Ironman Magazine (Bodybuilding Magazine)
  • Business Achiever Award finalist 2007
  • Coached state and national champions in Natural Bodybuilding

Specialties:

  • Kettlebell Training
  • 12 Week Body Transformations
  • Bodybuilding and Bodysculpting
  • Bodybuilding and Figure competition preparation
  • Sports Physiotherapy

Many people training under Ben have enjoyed great results - here's just a snippet of what some people say about Ben Minos and The Courage Corner

Ben Minos is also known for, in association with Australian Kettlebells, for developing Australia's first Kettlebell certification course. Ideal for gym instructors, personal trainers and gym owners, this "train the trainer" course will help give you a competitive edge in this latest trend in fitness, weight loss and strength conditioning.

craig sparreboomCraig Sparreboom - Ph: 0402 302 261

Qualifications:

  • Cert III and Cert IV in Fitness
  • Master Trainer AIF
  • Programming for specialised populations
  • Performance nutrition certificate
  • Senior First Aid and CPR

Achievements:

  • 2008 1st ANB Qld Titles Under 80kg
  • 2008 2nd INBA Qld Titles Class II
  • 2006 1st, ANB State Under 80kg
  • 1st, INBA State Medium Mens
  • 2005 1st Musclemania State Under 80kg
  • 1st, ANB State Under 80kg
  • 2nd, INBA State QLD Mens Open
  • 3rd, ANB Nationals Under 80kg
  • 2004 1st, Musclemania State Under 80kg
  • 2002 1st, ANB Regional Under 80kg
  • 1st, ANB State Under 80kg
  • 3rd, ANB Nationals Under 80kg
  • ANB Overall Mr Sunshine Coast
  • ANB Overall Mr Queensland
  • 2001 3rd, ANB Nationals
  • 2000 1st, ANB Overall Nationals Juniors
  • 1st, ANB State Juniors
  • 2nd, ANB State Under 80kg
  • 2nd, INBA State Juniors
  • 3rd, INBA Nationals Juniors

Specialties:

  • Male natural bodybuilding contest preparation
  • Female figure and fitness and physique contest preparation
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle gain
  • Nutritional advice
  • Bootcamp style training (outdoors)
  • School kids fitness plans
  • Sports specific training

View Craig's Competition Bodybuilding Gallery here

Courage Corner History

"Every Russian military unit, even remote outposts, have a gym. For some reason, it is called a 'Courage Corner'. Every Courage Corner is equipped with kettlebells"

Pavel Tsatsouline, the Russian Kettlebell Challenge

Kettlebell's have been a staple of Russian Fitness Training for decades, historically being used by the Russian Military, Special Forces, Elite Athletes, Martial Artists and the traditional Strongmen of old.

They are now the fastest growing exercise trend in the US, where they enjoy an almost cult like status. Recent media attention has ranged from The Today Show, Time and Newsweek, to Rolling Stone magazine-being named hottest new fitness product 2002.

This ultimate physical training and conditioning tool has also been adopted by the US Marines, Special Forces, Secret Service, SWAT, Professional Athletes and Champion Powerlifters. Even Hollywood celebrities such as Penelope Cruz and Ed O'Neil are enjoying the amazing benefits of this unique training device.

Kettlebell's are also fast becoming the ultimate tool of choice for Australia's athletes and sporting teams. Recent converts include the AIS and Australian Rules Football teams.

Australia's own World Boxing Champion Kostya Tszyu has been enjoying for years the ultimate workouts and mind blowing benefits that only Russian Kettlebell's can give!

The message is simple. If you are currently not using Kettlebell's in your own training, chances are your competition is. And they are getting the edge on you as we speak.

Now, granted we are not all elite athletes. But, if it is working so well for them, imagine the results Kettlebell training will do for you?!

Who Can Benefit From It?

This program is perfect for those looking to get an edge in their training, no matter what their chosen endeavour. So, it doesn't matter if you're a:

  • Regular fitness enthusiast
  • Athlete
  • Trainer
  • Martial artist
  • Or just like pushing yourself beyond in your training

You will dramatically benefit from this system of training. So, if your current program is not delivering the results you desire, or is not bringing them fast enough, then The Courage Corner approach to fitness may be just what you are looking for.