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Manchester Handstand Intensive with the London School of Handbalance
November 30 - December 1
£85.00
Manchester Handstand Intensive with the London School of Handbalance
Dates: Saturday, 30th November & Sunday, 1st December 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (both days, including a 30-minute break)
Location: CrossFit SCL, Craven Dr, Salford, M5 3DJ
After receiving fantastic feedback from our last workshop, The Handstand Movement is thrilled to announce that @london_school_of_hand_balance, aka Master Sainaa, is returning to Manchester for another two-day Handstand Intensive! 🤸🏼‍♂️
About the Workshop
This two-day event is designed to teach the foundational skills needed for mastering a two-arm handstand. It’s all about practice, practice, practice! Open to all levels—from beginners to advanced handstanders—everyone is welcome. Come with an open mind, a willingness to try, and be ready to spend plenty of time upside down.
Over the course of 8 hours, you’ll gain foundational knowledge, practical tools, and personal feedback to elevate your handstand practice, no matter your starting point. Whether you’re already practicing or just beginning, this intensive is perfect for you—even teachers looking to improve their spotting techniques will benefit!
Note: This workshop is for adults only (18+).
Day 1: Saturday, 30th November (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Focus: The foundation of a handstand. You’ll learn the key elements through exercises that help you understand proper form on the floor and in a handstand. Working with partners, you’ll also practice spotting and correction. This session will cover flexibility exercises specific to handstands, alignment work against the wall, and progression through various handstand shapes—all aimed at enhancing your awareness and control.
Day 2: Sunday, 1st December (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Focus: Refining and perfecting your handstand practice. Building on Day 1, you’ll continue with additional drills and opportunities to fine-tune your handstand. This day will dive deeper into handstand shapes such as tuck, half-tuck, and straddle. For more advanced participants, one-arm handstand variations will be introduced. Everyone will receive personalized feedback to help improve their form and technique.
Pre-Requisites
- You do not need to be able to hold a freestanding handstand.
- You should be able to kick up to the wall and hold for 20 seconds.
The Coaches
Sainaa
Founder of the London School of Handbalance, Sainaa was born in Mongolia in 1972. After excelling as an elite gymnast and winning the national championship for two consecutive years, he retired at 18 and became a multi-skilled circus performer. Touring globally with renowned circuses, Sainaa specialized in tumbling, hand balancing, and trapeze. In the early 2000s, his focus shifted to teaching, and since 2004 he has been a key instructor at the UK’s National Centre for Circus Arts, where he trains degree students in handstands and acrobatics.
Natalie Fisher
A handstand enthusiast and founder of The Handstand Movement, Natalie has been helping people get upside down since launching the movement in April 2020. She began in-person coaching in May 2021, and since then, has worked with students of all levels to build their strength, confidence, and handstand fundamentals. Natalie is passionate about handstands and will be assisting Sainaa throughout the weekend.
Location
We are excited to host this event at CrossFit SCL in Salford.
Investment
- ÂŁ160 for both days (save ÂŁ10)
- ÂŁ85 for a single day
Note: To save ÂŁ10, be sure to add both days to your cart at checkout!
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot!
We can’t wait to meet you all!