The Goal
Backflip into foam pit or on gymnastics mats
What You Give Up
$100 for private lessons. Can be split with up to four people.
How To Make It Happen
1 – Pick a Date
Pick a date on https://calendly.com/thebreakdancingninja/private-lessons to schedule.
2 – Payment
$100 Cash, check or venmo after the lesson.
3 – Show up here
Coastal Realm Gymnastics 6201 Associated Blvd. Suite 101 Everett, WA 98203
4 – Sign the Waiver
Or Attend a Backflip Clinic
Next backflip clinic in January at Coastal Realm Gymnastics for $40. You can bring a friend for free if they sign the waiver.
Restrictions
- Under 18 years of age legal guardian must sign a waiver
- 250 lbs weight limit. Waived if you can squat your bodyweight.
- No injuries that interfere with jumping and rolling into a ball, ask if unsure.
- Ages 8 and up
Who Is This For?
- People scared of flipping backwards
- If you want the feel of back flip fast
- Like to push your comfort zone
- Want to be cool
What to Expect?
Expect to be nervous until you flip a few times and get comfortable. You might be surprised how tiring it is to flip and how sore your ab muscles can get. Then you should be optimistic as you feel the backflip is within reach after some little training.
Start Training Now!
Here is an depth video showing all the training and conditioning. Do as much as you can to prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth the drive you are in Everett?
People from Seattle and Bellevue say yes! I have students from Kent make the trip weekly to learn from me. Students have flown from out of state to learn backflip say it was worth it. It’s worth it for two main reasons, I teach in competitive gymnastics gym with all the right equipment like foam pits. Secondly, I am one of the few in the Seattle area that will teach and spot adults and have been doing it for over a decade.
How long before I can backflip?
Most people learn to back flip into the foam pit their first lesson. Back flipping onto a squishy mat takes 3-4 lessons or about 40 backflips. Backflip onto grass takes about 10 or more lessons or about 60-150 backflips. Most people have the stamina for 10-20 backflips per lesson.
What if I’m scared to flip during the lesson?
A little fear is normal, if I’m doing my job right you feel comfortable very quickly. After 2-3 flips it is exhilarating then tiring.
What If I want to learn a different type of flip?
I can also teach you front flip, back/front handspring and aerial.