Training and tips Archives - The Climbing Academy

12.10.21

How to start roped climbing

Want to start roped climbing? We explain the basics to help you get started.

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20.09.21

How to start bouldering

So, you’ve heard of this thing called bouldering, but what actually is it?

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28.06.21

Is it possible to climb with kids?

We spoke to parents at TCA to find out how they’ve faced and conquered the challenge of climbing with kids. From encouraging them to making time for yourself. Here's how to make it work.

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27.04.21

Top tips for climbing outside

If you are new to climbing outdoors or thinking about starting we have gathered some useful tips to help you stay safe and confident.

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01.03.21

The secrets of safer belaying

Watch our talk: We discuss the pros and cons of different devices, skill-fade, why accidents happen and offer practical ideas for practising and improving your belaying safely.

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27.02.21

Let’s go outside

A useful skip through lots of the things you should be thinking about if you're starting to climb outside. With guide and coach Trev Massiah

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20.02.21

Forgetting to clip auto belay – an interview

Climbing on auto belay is a safe sport, if it is done correctly. But lose focus and any one of us could forget to clip. We speak to Sam about her accident and what we need to do as climbers to stay safe.

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19.02.21

Finding the positive: the psychology of climbing

Watch our free Q&A Hazel Findlay. Get tips to deal with stress and create a positive mindset. Stay safe and make progress by managing your comfort, stretch or panic zone.

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18.02.21

Manuals for the mind

Here is our recommended reading list to help you get calm, collected and ready for your ascent.

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01.02.21

How to climb better

Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels

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27.01.21

Finding your Edge: mental wellbeing and climbing

Rewatch our first online event with Hetty Key who shared results from her research into mental wellbeing and the outdoors and talked about the Women's Trad Festival

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14.01.21

Free yoga sessions

Follow along with two free yoga sessions from the amazing Anna Beata Yoga

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12.01.21

Lockdown Training

Keep spirits up with these ideas to help you train at home...or not!

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12.01.21

Hazel Findlay on Mental Health and Climbing

Hazel shares her thoughts on why climbing is so good for your mental health and what can you do to stay positive in lockdown.

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08.01.21

Mental health and mindset videos

Find ways to overcome fear, push past challenges and be inspired through sport to improve your mental wellbeing.

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06.01.21

Focus on mental health and climbing

Taking time to reflect on the benefits of sport and mental health and examining climbers' negative self-talk.

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28.10.20

Griptonite app launched in TCA Glasgow

Try our powerful and fun new app to log climbs, track progress and take part in challenges.

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24.08.20

Courses at The Church

Improve your skills with our specialist courses - restarting in September 2020

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09.06.20

Top tips for cragging safely after lockdown

It is a good time to explore local crags. Roz and Jonny have compiled essential advice for getting restarted.

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19.04.20

Get Roz-fit

TCA coach and strong lady Roz Frugtniet has created a plan to help you stay in shape.

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15.04.20

Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber

Lucy shares the secrets to her success.

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10.04.20

Training at home

Good sources for home-based training ideas.

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07.03.20

TCA’s guide to climbing etiquette

Learn some top tips for understanding climbing etiquette to help you be the coolest climber

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27.02.20

Coping with climbing finger injuries

Learn about finger anatomy, common pulley injuries and recovery

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12.02.20

Neil Gresham masterclasses at TCA

Spend time with one of the world's top climbing training experts in Bristol and Glasgow

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16.12.19

Lattice Assessments

Work with coaches to get an insightful assessment of your climbing abilities and recommendations on areas to develop if you want to progress up the grades.

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