Anthony Grokaitis
Role on the old site (2004 to 2008): Guest writer. This bio is from the old Kettlebell.com and is kept as it was written then; this person is not necessarily a current Kettlebell.com writer.
Thirty nine year old fire lieutenant Anthony Grokaitis has served with the 500 member Worcester, MA Fire Department for the past thirteen years.
Anthony also is a certified personal trainer (ACE) and a certified level 2 RKC instructor. His knowledge in physical fitness, combined with his background in the fire service, has allowed him to become a certified fire service peer fitness instructor (IAFF/ACE) as well. He has been training with kettlebells now for over 18 months (since 2005) and regulary competes in girevoy sport (competitive kettlebell lifting). When not putting out fires, rescuing kittens from trees, and doing kettlebell snatches, he trains the members of the local and state (MA) police, as well as SWAT, Vice Squad, and Gang Units.