Kozushi
Level 7 Valued Member
Between Pavel and Kavadlo the main difference is that with Pavel you take the hardest core stuff and just do it, whereas with Kavadlo you keep doing the easier stuff along side the harder core stuff. So, for instance, in Pavel's theory you do 5X5 one arm pushups (ideally one arm one leg pushups and then you can stop doing the one arm pushups altogether.) In Kavadlo's theory, you do regular pushups, archer pushups, one arm pushups, all in the same workout! Probably in Pavel's thinking the easier stuff would tire you out for the harder stuff (?) whereas in Kavadlo's thinking every exercise has its own charms and variety is better for overall mobility and conditioning.Many ways work.
For strength calisthenics (my preferred modality), my first stops are Pavel/Strong First and the Kavadlo brothers for top quality information.
There are differences in approach but also similarities (get the job done, proven track record, stripped down to basics, field tested, reduce the unnecessary).
As per Steve's suggestion, I definitely look forward to taking the SFB course. I'm sure the course materials alone are a goldmine of information.
I've got the practical application of all this stuff to consider for my martial arts fighting, and this alters things further for me.