AcroChats

Warrior Bridge

The AcroChats podcast is dedicated to acrobatic movement in all of its forms. Join Sean & Emily as the dive into the wide world of acrobatics including handstands, partner acrobatics, flexibility and conditioning as well hold conversations with expert movers and from across the global acrobatic community.

  • 46 minutes 19 seconds
    AcroJams

    Sean & Emily discuss all things acro jams in this episode. Acro is all about connecting with community and jams allow for a space where creativity can flourish. If you've ever been curious to attend a jam, and are curious what it's all about, then this episode is for you!  

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here!

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    5 April 2022, 2:10 pm
  • 44 minutes 3 seconds
    Hips

    As you can expect, we get very deep into the anatomy of the hips, both the skeleton and the musculature involved in moving your hips. In this episode Sean & Emily talk about the anatomy of the hips as it relates to training partner and solo acrobatics.  

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here!

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    29 March 2022, 1:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 14 seconds
    Acro Festivals

    Acro festivals can be an incredible place to get introduced to this practice, connect with other acro enthusiasts, and get a lot of awesome training in!

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here!

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    22 March 2022, 3:52 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Spine

    Your spine is not only of central importance to your movement but also to your entire nervous system as it houses your spinal cord. In this episode you can expect lots of technical anatomical nuggets and some movement insights.

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here!

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    19 March 2022, 1:42 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Spotting

    Spotting is an important part of hand balance training, solo and partner acrobatics. In this episode Sean and Emily talk about the many uses for spotting in acrobatic disciplines - for safety, balance, supporting the pathway of a movement or deepening a movement. Hear all that they have to say about this very important skill in this weeks episode.

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here!

    If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast!

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    1 March 2022, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    One Arm Handstand

    The ever illusive one arm handstand! Sean and Emily discuss their fascination with this skill, and how their study of it has helped expand their understanding of other acro skills in the their movement practice.

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here!

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    23 February 2022, 2:44 pm
  • 48 minutes 4 seconds
    L-Basing Acrobatics

    Sean & Emily discuss the acrobatic partnership dynamics for L-basing in acro, and the development of this practice from other movement lineages. Tune in to hear more!

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on April 8th-10th. Learn more here!

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    15 February 2022, 2:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 43 seconds
    Squats & Lunges

    Fundamental movements like squats and lunges are not only part of our everyday life, but it also can become a technique or practice in many different disciplines. Sean and Emily discuss the specific anatomy of each joint and the various types of variations in each of these fundamental shapes. Emily dives into some of what happens with your muscles in each of these types of shapes.

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

    We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on April 8th-10th. Learn more here!

    If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast!

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    8 February 2022, 6:04 pm
  • 46 minutes 57 seconds
    The Acrobatic Shoulder

    Acrobatics puts entirely different demands on our bodies. We are built to walk on our feet, but acrobatics often asks us to invert that natural tendency. Emily and Sean skillfully dive into the structural differences between the upper and lower extremities in this episode, as well as the specific demands acrobatics can put on the shoulders.

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

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    3 February 2022, 3:06 pm
  • 53 minutes 1 second
    Foot to Hand

    Learn all about the acrobatic skill, foot to hand! Standing in someones hands can feel a lot like standing on the floor when the base and flyer have calibrated this skill together. This skill takes on may different forms , both static and dynamic, and is most often seen in sports acrobatics and circus. Sean and Emily touch on mindset training for this skill - understanding your role, how to be stable, and understanding

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

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    25 January 2022, 5:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 24 seconds
    Shoulder Stands

    There are lots of different kinds of inversions, and Sean and Emily dive into shoulder stands in this episode! They discuss shoulder stands mainly in terms of partner acro acrobatics, but also speak to a solo practice using an apparatus, and the general anatomy of this type of inversion.

    To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com.

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    18 January 2022, 2:00 pm
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