ULRIK ON HANDS
Have you always wanted to do a handstand, but you are not sure where to start?
Maybe you can do a handstand but the balance is inconsistent and your form has room for improvement?
Or are you looking to begin your one-arm journey?
Join Ulrik as he visits Sudden Movements to host a series of Handstand workshops in March 2023!
Ulrik is with us for 3-days and will be teaching a series of handstand workshops from beginner to more advanced. You will learn some of the most effective drills that will enable you to balance in a straight line – eventually taking you towards skills such as the one-arm handstand.
MORE ABOUT ULRIK
Ulrik is a self-thought Norwegian 30 year old handbalancer who started training handstands in his early 20’s. He was stiff, lazy and afraid of kicking up into a handstand, and can therefore relate to the many struggles in learning this skill.
Ulrik has coached handstand workshops world wide in person and online since 2016.
There will be 3 workshops based on your level:
One two-day beginner and intermediate workshop for 2.5 hours each day and one, one-day advanced workshop for 2.5 hours.
To get the most from Ulrik, we recommend that you attend both workshops i.e. two beginner or two intermediates. The topics delivered on each day will be different.
PREREQUISITES BEFORE SIGNING UP
When signing up you will have a choice between selecting the beginner, intermediate or advanced class.
BEGINNER
This class is aimed towards people who have never before balanced on their hands, ranging up to people who are inconsistent at 10 seconds.
Topics Covered:
Understanding of Handstand Practice
Mobility for handstand alignment and efficiency
How to balance
How to kick up to a handstand
Introduction to different shapes
Relevant beginner handstand drills
Individual training with feedback
Application to your regular training
Summary and Q&A
INTERMEDIATE
You are best suited for this workshop if you can consistently balance for 20-seconds or more in a straight position.
TOPICS COVERED:
– Joint preparation and mobility
– Kick-up and balance
– Shape coordination
– Pike and pancake flexibility and compression
– Press drills
– Individual training and feedback
– Summary and Q&A
ADVANCED
To participate in the advanced class, you must be able to do at least 3 of the following; One minute freestanding handstand, 15 second tuck handstand, a 5 second ‘seven’ handstand, straddle press to handstand or the ability to move the legs between shapes with consistency and ease.
TOPICS COVERED:
– Warm up and basic shapes on two arms
– Advanced shapes on two arms
– Sidebends
– Intro to one arm training
– Weight shifts and block work
– Stand on one arm
– Individual practice with feedback
– Summary and Q&A