Handstand Workshop
Osaka
with Nicolas Montes de Oca
August 01 & 02, 2026
Two groups available: Beginner and Intermediate.
Taught in English with Japanese translation provided.
What does it cover?
Beginners:
- Exercises specifically designed to prepare the body for handstands
- Exercises to develop proper alignment
- Drills to help you transition smoothly from your feet to your hands
- Wall exercises to build confidence and familiarity with being upside down
- Confidence-building drills for freestanding handstands
- Various methods for learning how to kick up into a handstand
- Techniques for achieving and maintaining balance in a handstand
- Spotting techniques for safe and effective practice
Intermediate:
- Exercises to optimize alignment
- Exercises specifically designed to prepare the body for handstands
- Exercises to test your two arm handstands
- Exercises to play with isolation
- Practicing press handstands
- Techniques for building stamina
- Various spotting methods
- Exercises for one arm handstand transfers
- Techniques for building stamina in one arm handstands
- Practicing various one arm handstand shapes, such as side bends and Figa
Drill
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Refine
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Master
Schedule
| Sat, August 15 | Beginner: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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| Intermediate: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun, August 16 | Beginner: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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| Intermediate: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
BEGINNER
USD 349
Early Bird: USD 299
until July 20
I want to learn handstands, improve my kick up, and build confidence upside down.
10 HOUR TRAINING CERTIFICATE INCLUDED
Original price was: $349.00.$299.00Current price is: $299.00. USD
INTERMEDIATE
USD 349
Early Bird: USD 299
until July 20
I can already hold a freestanding handstand for 10+ seconds and want to improve my handstand.
10 HOUR TRAINING CERTIFICATE INCLUDED
Original price was: $349.00.$299.00Current price is: $299.00. USD
FULL PACKAGE
USD 649
Early Bird: USD 549
until July 20
Includes all 4 sessions.
Beginner + Intermediate.
10 HOUR TRAINING CERTIFICATE INCLUDED
Original price was: $649.00.$549.00Current price is: $549.00. USD
Who is Nicolas Montes de Oca?
Nicolas Montes de Oca is a professional circus performer specialized in hand balancing, known for a refined approach that combines high-level technique with movement and artistic expression. He holds eight Guinness World Records in hand balancing and has worked with Cirque du Soleil in two productions: ALIZÉ in Berlin and Axel on an international world tour. His work has been recognized at prestigious international circus festivals, including the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, where he received the Jury Prize, and Cirque de Demain, where he was awarded First Prize. He trained at the Shanghai Circus School in China, ESAC (École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque) in Belgium, and the Kiev Circus Academy in Ukraine. Today, he teaches workshops and intensives worldwide, sharing his understanding of hand balancing through a methodology influenced by Chinese and Ukrainian techniques.
What is KUMOMOVE Studio
KUMOMOVE is a new contemporary dance studio in Tokyo that opened in June 2026. Created for dancers, performers, and movement practitioners, it offers a professional space for classes, rehearsals, workshops, and creative exploration.
As part of its grand opening, KUMOMOVE is welcoming recognized teachers from the movement world to lead special workshops and training experiences. With spacious studios, mirrored walls, and a welcoming atmosphere, it provides an inspiring environment for learning, collaboration, and artistic growth.
How do you get there?
3-10-5 Takaban
Meguro-ku
Tokyo 152-0004, Japan
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