Canada-East Tour_2012-08

Falling and Commitment indoor clinics and outdoor camps, August 2012, at these locations. Register at each location.

• Indoor clinics are $90 for gym members and $100 for non-gym members.
• Outdoor camps are $140.

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WATCH VIDEOS FROM PREVIOUS CLINICS/CAMPS

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August:

15: Horizon Roc, Montreal

17: open

18: Attitude Montagne, Outdoor camp, Quebec

20: Horizon Roc, Montreal

22: Altitude Gym, Ottawa

23: Boulderz, Toronto

24: True North, Toronto

25: Rock Oasis, Toronto

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Description: This training addresses falling directly to help improve commitment. We do progressive falling practice, followed by movement, breathing, resting, and body/mind awareness exercises. Finally, students apply everything to a goal route. Students leave understanding how to take appropriate risks and how to commit to those risks.
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You’ll learn how to:

• Fall safely
• Give a dynamic (cushioned) belay
• Break a climb into smaller risk events
• Assess risks effectively
• Distinguish between no- and yes-fall zones
• Engage no- and yes-fall zones
• Make appropriate risk decisions
• Improve body and mind awareness
• Rest effectively
• Improve breathing
• Create flow and momentum
• Deal with climbing stress
• Commit more deliberately
• Reduce fear, and more

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Pre-requisites:

• Able to toprope 5.8 in a gym with no falls
• Climb indoors/outdoors at least 1-2 times per week
• At least 6 months of continuous climbing experience within the last year

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Student Comments

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“A fantastic clinic. It helped to solidify concepts I had picked up from Rock Warrior’s Way and Espresso Lessons.”

–Zach (Rock Oasis, Toronto)

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“It’s great that Arno has written such good books, but even better that he can give personal clinics–nothing beats learning by doing.”

–Michael (Rock Oasis, Toronto)

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“It was great how the training was customized to each individual, really focusing on what each person needed to develop.”

–Melissa (True North Gym, Toronto)

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“Great session. Learned a lot and a lot of attention was focused on my specific needs.”

–Robbert (True North Gym, Toronto)

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“[This clinic] made fall practice something productive and positive rather than a disaster.”

–Amanda (True North Gym, Toronto)

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“This clinic was very helpful to push me past my comfort zone and feel less fear when falling.”

–Kristine (True North Gym, Toronto)

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“I learned how to fall safely.”

–Alexa (True North Gym, Toronto)

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“[The clinic] made me realize to be patient with my climbing and trust the process.”

–Julie (Boulderz, Toronto)

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“Taking baby steps in the learning process.”

–Silvia (Boulderz, Toronto)

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“Focusing on individual elements of exercises was key.”

–Andrew (Boulderz, Toronto)

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“Practice is critical in climbing and facilitates learning.”

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Chris (Boulderz, Toronto)

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“Falling fearlessly is fun!”

–Ingrid (Altitude Gym, Gatineau)

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“This [clinic] gave me a concrete, simple way to train mental skills.”

–Adrian (Altitude Gym, Gatineau)

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“Thank you. Waited 4 years to do this clinic with you–wonderful!”

–Elizabeth (Altitude Gym, Gatineau)

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“FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! A 2-DAY CLINIC ON COMMITMENT AND ‘PUSHING MY LIMITS’ WOULD BE GREAT!”

–Pascal B. (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“Many concrete things all helpful, especially incorporating breathing, see the importance of really looking at holds, and how where the eyes are is where the mind is, the separation of thought and action. All really, really helpful.”

–Carmen (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“The clinic really helped me conquer some of my fear of falling, but most of all, it helped me commit and stay focused on the task at hand.”

–Sara (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“Super fun! I learned techniques to climb better and safer and I hope to apply the Warrior’s Way to my outdoor/indoor climbing so that I can reach my goal of sending a 5.11. Individual attention was very much appreciated. Great job.”

–Karina (Val David outdoor clinic)

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“I really appreciated the new techniques I learned; within less than 7 hours I have already seen an improvement with my climbing.”

–Julie (Val David outdoor clinic)

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“[The clinic] made me realize that I am the main problem when I find it hard. I can go with the exercises we’ve done and make it much easier while climbing. Thank you so much; it is a precious gift.”

–Maryse (Val David outdoor clinic)

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“[This clinic] gave me a framework to work/practice/develop in. I am good with following these, so that is appreciated.”

–Fedor (Val David outdoor clinic)

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“This training gives me a framework and sequence to climb more efficiently and shows/reminds us about our mistakes to go further and advance in our climbing.”

–Patrick (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“[This clinic] helped me to put words to things that I already know or do, but sometimes forget in the moment.”

Nicolas (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“Glad you finally came to Montreal! Your presence helped realign my focus and clear less important notions to put the emphasis on building a stronger foundation.”

–Jean-Michel (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“I now have a better understanding of what I have to work on to be more comfortable when falling and climbing.”

–Francis (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“I will need some time to put everything in practice. I feel I have more tools to improve, as well as confidence. Thank you very much.”

–Myriam (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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“Thanks to you I’m OK now with practicing falls. Before I just couldn’t think about it and just avoided any kind of falling risk, which was giving me difficulties to improve my climbing. I hope it will change now.”

–Stephanie (Horizon Roc, Montreal)

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