Learn to Flip: Acrobatics & Backflip Training
Always wanted to flip but scared of the ground? We break down every move, from cartwheels to backflips, using soft mats and expert spotting so you can learn safely.
This is what it's all about: learning exciting new skills like a backflip in a completely safe environment. Our coaches are always right there to spot and guide you, using soft mats and step-by-step progressions so you can push your limits with confidence.
Our head coach demonstrating a perfect backflip. We lead by example, showing you the technique and form to aim for as you progress on your own journey to mastering flips.
A coach provides a spot for a backflip, ensuring the student rotates safely and lands correctly. This hands-on support is key to overcoming fear and learning complex movements.
We break down complex moves like the back handspring into manageable drills. Here, a member practices the foundational bridge and kick-over, building the flexibility and strength needed for the full skill.
This clip shows a member practicing a back handspring on a stack of soft mats. We use this setup to reduce the distance and fear factor, allowing you to focus on the technique.
A coach assists a member with a pullover on the bar, a foundational move for many bar skills and flips. We also show a backflip drill on the air track, highlighting our focus on safe progression.
This video shows a variety of acrobatic skills being practiced, from ground rolls to more advanced flips. Our classes incorporate elements from gymnastics to build well-rounded movers.
Learning a backflip is a process. Here you can see two coaches spotting a student, providing maximum safety and support as they get comfortable with the rotation.
From learning a tuck planche to practicing backflips onto a crash mat, our advanced classes cover a wide range of skills. A coach is always there to guide and spot you.
This clip shows a member practicing a macaco, a ground-based acrobatic move from capoeira, and another member working on backflip drills. We incorporate diverse movement styles into our training.
About Learn to Flip: Acrobatics & Flips
The hardest part of learning a backflip is the mental block, not the physical strength. That is why we do not just throw you into the air. You will use our air tracks and thick foam pits to build the muscle memory for the rotation before you ever attempt it on a hard surface. You are never flying solo here; a coach is always hands-on, spotting your landing until you are ready to stick the flip on your own.
Building the Foundation for Flips
Many folks walk in thinking flips are only for gymnasts or movie stars. The truth is, a backflip is just a combination of a solid vertical jump and a tuck—we just help you put the pieces together without the risk. We break down the movement into manageable drills, from the initial bridge and kick-over to the final rotation on our crash mats.
Why Our Approach Works
- Safe Spotting: We do not let you guess your landing. Our coaches provide manual spotting for every student until the form is consistent.
- Equipment-First Learning: We use air tracks and foam pits to reduce the impact on your joints and the fear factor, allowing you to focus purely on technique.
- Progression-Based: Whether it is a back handspring or a swing gainer, you start with the basics of ground-based movement, like capoeira-style macacos, to build the necessary shoulder mobility and spatial awareness.
Is This Class For You?
Because these movements require coordination and core engagement, we ask that you already have a decent grasp of bodyweight training before joining. If you have been doing calisthenics or parkour with us and want to take it to the next level, this is the right place. We check your eligibility during the first session, so come ready to move and ask questions. It is all about fighting that internal fear and finding your flow, ya?
Chaos Faktory
I started the Faktory because I wanted a space where movement was about more than just numbers on a scale. Whether I am choreographing fight scenes for a film or spotting a backflip here, the goal is always the same: Fight Fear, Feel Freedom. Come move with us.
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