Handstand Classes
Beginner Handstand Class
Fridays | 6:15pm - 7:15pm | (14yrs+)
Taught by: Mike Hannon
This class focuses on the fundamentals of handstand training taking students from ground zero to free standing hold. It is highly recommended that students have participated in the beginner calisthenics program “handstand focus week” (week 6 of the program) before participating in this class. If students have not yet taken this focus week please call us or discuss with one of our coaches to determine your present eligibility to take this class.
The beginner handstand class focuses on introductory techniques, line work, wall work, shape changes and drills to build your confidence for a freestanding handstand. The first steps in class will be understanding technique, building your capacity to train, meeting your handstand where you are, and determining specific drills to assist your solo practice outside of class. Students may be in this class for quite some time building up to a 10 second free standing handstand (no wall support), which is a requirement for the intermediate/advanced handstand class. Our goal is to provide a safe and effective learning environment for all students of all levels and we can’t wait to help you break through plateaus, peel off the wall, and balance your first few moments unassisted upside down.
Intermediate/ Advanced Handstand class
Fridays | 7:30pm - 9:00pm | (14yrs+)
Taught by: Ethan Lawson
This class is geared towards calisthenics athletes and hand balancers looking to level up their handstand with our experienced coaching team. To take this class you must have an “on-demand” 10 second freestanding handstand hold. Skills you will be working on in this class include, press to handstand, handstand push ups, shape changes, tuck handstand, one arm handstand techniques and training tools, handstand endurance and lore on leveling up your handstand throughout the years. These skills will rotate in approximately 3-6 week blocks and will be highly based on class interest and coaches discretion. The foundations of our program will always be present including our handstand “playtime” where athletes can work on any handstand skills they are chasing and seek out our coaching expertise. Come join us to level up your handstand practice!