Introducing Our Beginner to Badass 6-Part Clinic

I haven't used this since sixth grade, but may I say...boom-shaka-laka. We're launching a 6-part climbing clinic that's going to toast your coconuts. We’ll take you from beginner to badass in six weeks, providing you with all the knowledge you need to get stronger, fitter, faster. This series is ideal for newbies, saving you time and money by learning necessary skills from an expert instructor. This can also be helpful for climbers looking to shake off the rust and get back into bouldering.

We're again adding value to our memberships, thus this will all be free to members. For non-members, you can get a Day Pass for each time we meet and either pay $15 for the whole 6-part clinic OR $4 per class.

We start on Tuesday, September 25th at 7p at NOSOTROS. Classes last an hour and are taught by 7-year scaling stud, Cory Berry. Cory's a really solid guy. He's an engineer, he's super smart, he's great with people, he's got a big heart, and he's a huge climbing nerd, which I think make the best teachers.

If you're interested in becoming a badass, let us know. If you're a member, email us at goNOSOTROS@gmail.com and we'll add you to the headcount. If you're not a member, you can reserve your spot by paying the $15 for the 6-part clinic here. This purchase adds your name to the list. If you want to pay the $4 per class, you can just come on the day of your choice. Space is limited, and due to popular demand, slots will fill fast. Again, be sure to reserve your spot, here .

Below is the Beginner to Badass battle plan:

Overall Goals

1. Develop correct and useful climbing skills

2. Create a gateway into other sectors of climbing

3. Create goals for continuous improvement

9/25/18 - Week 1 - Brief Intro then Quickly Getting to Climbing

1. Goal: Effectively introduce the class

2. Intro

3. Quickly explain each week of clinic:

4. Week 1, Introduction

5. Week 2, Footwork

6. Technique

7. Drills

8. Week 3, Handwork

9. Technique

10. Drills

11. Week 4, Dynamic Movement / Rest Technique

12. Technique

13. Drills

14. Week 5, Personal Goal Focus / Practice

15. Pull all previous weeks together

16. Practice with Nosotros setters

17. One on One

18. Week 6, Introduction to the Types of Climbing / Party

19. Bouldering

20. Top Roping

21. Teach the basics of belaying.

22. Sport Climbing

23. Demonstrate

24. Traditional Climbing

25. Demonstrate

26. Aid Climbing

27. Talk about it

28. Surprise gift OR party

29. Start Climbing

10/2/18 - Week 2 - Footwork

1. Goal: Learn and practice correct footwork

2. Habits of Good Footwork

3. Overcoming the Hand Bias

4. Practice Downclimbing

5. Emphasize foot sequences

6. Compensating for Climbing Gyms

7. Vary route-setting “rules” for foothold use

8. Practice on tiny footholds

9. Wear good shoes

10. Foot-Placement Guidelines

11. Make many foot movements

12. Select the target and watch the toes land - monitor foot placement

13. Maintain gradual, consistent pressure on the foothold throughout its use

14. Seek out and master technical face and slab climbs

15. Climbing

16. Warmup / Stretching

17. Downclimb, Moderate/Easy Routes

18. Precision Feet, Moderate/Easy Routes

19. Jibs Only, On Specialty Set Routes

10/9/18 - Week 3 - Handwork

1. Goal: Learn and practice correct handwork

2. Different handholds and what makes them positive

3. Edges

4. Depth

5. Two strongest fingers middle and ring location

6. Direction

7. Pockets

8. Direction

9. Slopers

10. Friction

11. Steepness

12. Slopers are meant to be felt

13. Pinches

14. Depth

15. Body Position

16. Tips for Better Handwork

17. Experiment with various grip positions to find the right fit

18. Use the deepest and/or most positive aspects of edges and pinches

19. Consider injury risks when evaluating the best use of pockets

20. Slopers are rarely uniform; identify the spots that are more positive or offer better friction

21. Consider using pinches as sidepulls or gastons

22. Get the thumbs involved with catches, wraps, and distance “gasto-clings”

23. Climbing

24. Warmup / Stretching

25. Downclimb, Moderate/Easy Routes

26. Hold Focus, On Specialty Set Routes

27. Thumbs Only, Moderate/Easy Routes

28. Direction Drill, On Specialty Set Routes

10/16/18 - Week 4 - Dynamic Movement / Rest Technique

1. Goal: Learn and practice correct dynamic movement and rest techniques

2. Dyno, a dynamic movement that allows you to reach a hold out of reach

3. Unstable movements

4. Purpose of resting is to de-pump the forearms

5. Large Holds and Jugs, apply force close to joint

6. Hook

7. Stem

8. Chicken Wing

9. Climbing

10. Warmup / Stretching

11. Two Points of Contact, Moderate/Easy Routes

12. One Arm Traverse

13. Dyno Practice, On Specialty Set Route

14. Traverse till Fail Rest Focus

10/23/18 - Week 5 - Personal Goal Focus / Practice Personally with Skilled Setters

1. Goal: Develop personal goals 1 on 1 and practice previous weeks

2. Climbing

3. Warmup / Stretching

4. Downclimb, Moderate/Easy Routes

5. Two Points of Contact, Moderate/Easy Routes

6. One Arm Traverse

7. Dyno Practice, On Specialty Set Route

8. Traverse till Fail Rest and Hand Hold Focus

10/30/18 - Week 6 - Introduction to Other Types of Climbing / Party

1. Goal: Introduce the types of climbing at a basic level

2. Bouldering

3. Outdoor rating system

4. Outdoor Bouldering

5. Top Roping

6. Teach the basics of belaying

7. Set up ropes on wall

8. Sport Climbing

9. Demonstrate sport climbing concept

10. Setup quickdraws on the wall

11. Practice Clipping

12. Traditional Climbing

13. Demonstrate traditional climbing concept.

14. Bring in gear

15. Aid Climbing

16. Talk about it

17. Surprise gift OR party