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About the Course
Take your coaching beyond traditional training methods and learn how to develop true bodyweight strength, movement control, mobility, and athletic performance through advanced calisthenics systems. The Calisthenics Coach Certification is designed for fitness professionals who want to specialize in bodyweight training, skill-based movement development, and performance coaching using scientifically structured progressions and practical application.
From foundational movement patterns to advanced skills like muscle-ups and handstands, this course equips coaches with the tools needed to safely and effectively guide clients through every stage of calisthenics development.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Calisthenics is more than bodyweight exercise it is the mastery of movement, control, strength, coordination, stability, and human performance.
This comprehensive certification combines movement science, neurology, biomechanics, and practical coaching application to help fitness professionals understand how to teach and progress advanced bodyweight skills safely and effectively.
Participants will learn the principles behind:
Relative Strength Development
Neuromuscular Control
Mobility & Stability Integration
Skill Acquisition & Progression
Open vs Closed Chain Movement Mechanics
Functional Human Movement
The course focuses heavily on the technical coaching and progression systems behind key calisthenics movements including:
Press to Handstand
Bar Muscle-Up
Foundational Base Postures
Strength Progressions
Movement Regressions
Spotting Techniques
Coaches will also learn how to identify common movement faults, assess client readiness, structure progressive programming, and apply scientific training principles to clients of varying ability levels.
By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and knowledge to coach calisthenics professionally while improving client movement quality, strength, resilience, and overall athletic performance.
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Your Instructor
Tim Sunderland
With over 12 years of industry experience, Coach Tim Sunderland is a globally respected educator and co-founder of True Technique Education (TTE). Known for his expertise in strength training and calisthenics, Tim has built a career rooted in practical coaching, gym ownership, and international education.
From owning a successful gym in Australia to speaking at global fitness summits, Tim’s mission is clear: to elevate the standard of fitness education by equipping coaches with real-world tools, systems, and technical mastery. His leadership at TTE drives a movement of evidence-informed, skill-based programming — with a special emphasis on mastering advanced calisthenics through coaching clarity, progression science, and expert spotting.
Upcoming Intakes
June 6th and 7th 2026
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