– A lifelong experience in coaching men –
Cedric “Vic” Verdier aka “Man In Black” is one of those larger-than-life characters, determined to live life to the full. He has been a sport enthusiast since his early age. As a child, he was introduced to Georges Hebert’s Methode Naturelle by his grandfather, who was a Physical Education Teacher in the French Army at that time. Vic wanted to follow his grandfather’s track and became an officer in the French Navy. Promoted as a second-in-command officer, he had the opportunity to train numerous soldiers in a multitude of topics, including Close Quarter Combat, skydiving, long-range weapon shooting, first aid and explosives.
After 10 years of this exhilarating job, Vic came back to the civilian life while keeping his adventurous spirit high. Always interested in challenging activities, he soon became one of the world’s top experts in deep mixed-gas technical scuba diving, writing nine books on this very specific topic. Breaking a world record a few years later (World’s deepest wreck explored), he spent the next 14 years of his life traveling the world over to explore extremely deep wrecks and cave systems (Deepest Asian cave system explored: 224m/735ft). He also worked as an Instructor Trainer for some of the most prestigious Scuba Diving Training Agencies.
– Vic in the fitness industry –
Interested in Martial Arts and fighting techniques since his time in the Army, Vic is a Krav Maga Instructor, a firearm instructor and a trainer for several martial arts, with an extensive practice with athletes in South-East Asia.
Vic has a BSc in Exercise Science and is certified as a Strength Coach (CSCS) and as a Trainer for several organizations (IKFF, CrossFit, USA Weightlifting, USA Track & Field). He is a certified Nutritionist (C-ISSN), a certified Wilderness EMT and an Advanced First Aid Instructor Trainer.
Vic is the co-owner of Kettlebility LLC, a Premier Fitness Studio located in Seattle, WA and specialized in movement and Russian hard-style kettlebell training. He is certified as a StrongFirst Team Leader and is the co-author of the StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor Toolbox online course. He has written multiple articles for StrongFirst, Breaking Muscle and other highly recognized fitness publications.
– A mission and a passion –
Since his certification as a Life Transformation Coach, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Specialist and a Trauma Release Specialist by the Bennet-Stellar University, Vic has been able to specialize in helping other men to deal with all the challenges associated with the aging process. His goal is facilitate what can be perceived as a difficult phase in life by many men in their 40s and 50s and provide them with the physical, mental, temporal and spiritual tools to transform their life.
– Vic’s qualifications –
- NLP Specialist – Life Transformation Coach – Trauma release Specialist (Bennet-Stellar University)
- Fitness Instructor (CSCS, BExerSc, ACSM, CST/TacFit, Registered Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor, PICP Level 2)
- Kettlebell (StrongFirst Team Leader, IKFF Level 2)
- Kettlebell Rehab Specialist
- Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting Coach (USAW Level 2, Starting Strength, USA-Powerlifting)
- Breathing Specialist (Oxygen Advantage, Optimal Breathing Development, StrongFirst Second Wind)
- Nutrition Specialist (ISSN, ISSA, Precision Nutrition, Paul Chek Level 1)
- Movement Instructor (MovNat Master Instructor, GFM Level 2, FMS Level 2, FRC Level 1)
- Self-defense Instructor (Tactical Krav-Maga, Integrative Defense Strategies, PDR)
- Firearm Instructor (NRA, Rangemaster Master Firearm Instructor, MAS Deadly Force Instructor)
- Scuba Diving Instructor Trainer (PADI, NAUI, TDI, IANTD)
- Fist Aid/CPR Instructor Trainer (Red Cross, DAN, EFR) and Wilderness EMT
