Featured Gymnastics, Parkour, and Calisthenics Highlights
A look at what we do at FlyFlipper Academy. From kids learning their first roll to adults nailing backflips, this is about building strength, skill, and confidence at any age.
This is what we work towards. With proper technique and safe, guided practice, you can achieve dynamic moves like this standing backflip. It's about building trust in yourself and the process.
People often ask if they're too old to start. My answer is always no. Here is one of my students, at 65 years old, proving that age is just a number when you have determination.
It’s amazing to see the energy and fearlessness in young learners. I make sure classes for kids are not just about learning skills like this forward roll, but also about having fun in a safe, structured environment.
Calisthenics is a core part of our training. Building this kind of strength with moves like the human flag takes dedication, and it forms the foundation for all advanced acrobatic skills.
The skills you learn here aren't just for the gym. We sometimes take our training outdoors to apply parkour and freerunning techniques in a real-world environment, like these flips at Lodhi Garden.
Balance is fundamental. We work on drills like handstand walks to build core stability and body control, which are essential for every single flip and tumble you'll learn.
Flexibility is key to preventing injuries and mastering movements. Group sessions often include foundational stretches like the backbend, or Chakrasana, to improve mobility for everyone.
Every advanced move starts with the basics. Here, I am providing hands-on support for a back handspring, guiding the student through the motion to build muscle memory and confidence safely.
About Featured
You will notice a lot of hands-on work in these clips, and that is intentional. When you are learning a backflip or a handstand, theory only goes so far—you need physical support to break the fear barrier. I am right there spotting every movement, correcting your mechanics on the mat so you land safely and progress faster.
We focus on building functional strength that translates to real-world movement. Whether it is a parkour session at Lodhi Garden or a calisthenics drill on the rings, the goal is always control over your own body weight. My Laxmi Nagar academy is built for safety, using high-density foam mats and crash pads so you can attempt advanced moves without the typical risks.
We start with the basics—proper rolls, wrist conditioning, and core stability—before moving to complex acrobatic tricks. You do not need to be an athlete to start. I have coached 60-year-olds and young kids, and the process remains the same: steady, supervised practice. We skip the generic gym workouts and focus on gymnastics and freestyle movement that makes you agile, balanced, and stronger. Every drill you see here, from the human flag to the back handspring, is broken down into simple, manageable steps to ensure your training is effective and injury-free.
Dev Raj
I am Dev. I do not believe in just counting reps; I believe in moving with intent. Whether you are here to learn a backflip or just want to get your body moving again, I am right there on the mat with you to make sure you get it right.
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