I have done some more research and started to establish contacts.
Definitely settled on a routine of kettlebells, swimming, MMA/boxing.
In terms of location, I have focused on Ukraine for a number of reasons: inexpensive coaching, deep cultural capital in the sport of kettlebells, incredible boxing reputation, cheap lifestyle... and obviously I am in awe of the stories of the women.
For cities, I have started contacting people in Lviv and Kherson. Both these cities have gyms with an online presence and some decent datasheets on RVF to help me get started.
I suppose I could add Kiev to this list, but I want to go somewhere off the beaten path and have shorter commuting times between training sessions.
Will make a choice very soon.
I am still aiming for September. Between now and then, I will continue with my routine of two Olympic weightlifting classes and two muay thai classes, plus one MMA class and some additional weightlifting mixed in (mostly deadlifts or accessory lifts to the Oly lifting). I had considered starting to practice with kettlebells, but this seems like something where having a coach at the beginning would be beneficial.
I have also started some passive pipelining on VK. Been getting responses from some girls involved in kettlebells, but nothing much. Will intensify and add Tinder closer to the date I plan to arrive.
Will update as my planning becomes more concrete.
Definitely settled on a routine of kettlebells, swimming, MMA/boxing.
In terms of location, I have focused on Ukraine for a number of reasons: inexpensive coaching, deep cultural capital in the sport of kettlebells, incredible boxing reputation, cheap lifestyle... and obviously I am in awe of the stories of the women.
For cities, I have started contacting people in Lviv and Kherson. Both these cities have gyms with an online presence and some decent datasheets on RVF to help me get started.
I suppose I could add Kiev to this list, but I want to go somewhere off the beaten path and have shorter commuting times between training sessions.
Will make a choice very soon.
I am still aiming for September. Between now and then, I will continue with my routine of two Olympic weightlifting classes and two muay thai classes, plus one MMA class and some additional weightlifting mixed in (mostly deadlifts or accessory lifts to the Oly lifting). I had considered starting to practice with kettlebells, but this seems like something where having a coach at the beginning would be beneficial.
I have also started some passive pipelining on VK. Been getting responses from some girls involved in kettlebells, but nothing much. Will intensify and add Tinder closer to the date I plan to arrive.
Will update as my planning becomes more concrete.