--- title: The Sendy Times | Movement description: Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. --- [![Movement Logo](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/Logo/Movement-Logo-H-RGB-Teal-White.svg)](https://movementgyms.com) - [Why Us](https://movementgyms.com/why-us/) - [First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) [Choose Location](https://movementgyms.com/location-finder/) - Categories - Follow Us - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - - # Movement Blog The Sendy Times Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - Categories - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - Social - - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) #### Movement [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/crack-climbing-learn-the-technique-build-confidence-climb-outside) [Climbing Technique](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-technique) ## [Crack Climbing: Learn the Technique, Build Confidence, Climb Outside](https://blog.movementgyms.com/crack-climbing-learn-the-technique-build-confidence-climb-outside) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Crack climbing is one of those styles that looks completely unhinged from the outside. You watch someone willingly get their hands and feet stuck, grimace, and somehow move upward, and you think, “How in the world does that even work?” [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/crack-climbing-learn-the-technique-build-confidence-climb-outside) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/crack-climbing-learn-the-technique-build-confidence-climb-outside](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/crack-climbing-learn-the-technique-build-confidence-climb-outside) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-b-pumps-first-ever-u.s.-climbing-clinics-with-movement-gyms) [World Indoor Climbing Competition](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/world-indoor-climbing-competition) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) | [Routesetting](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/routesetting) ## [Inside B-Pump's First-Ever U.S. Climbing Clinic with Movement Gyms](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-b-pumps-first-ever-u.s.-climbing-clinics-with-movement-gyms) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) In December of 2025, Movement Centennial hosted the first-ever U.S. clinic featuring Tokyo’s world-renowned B-Pump Ogikubo team. Led by Katsuaki “Katsu” Miyazawa and Tsukuru Hori, the four-day clinic introduced the Katsu Method of routesetting and athlete training to the American climbing community. The clinic consisted of four days of setting, climbing, and direct coaching from Katsu and Tsukuru themselves. On Days 1 and 2, we invited eight total routesetters from Movement and other climbing gyms across the Front Range of Colorado to set boulders in collaboration with the B-Pump team. On Day 3, senior level athletes, including Natalia Grossman and Colin Duffy, worked their way through the boulders in a knockout style round—if you don't complete Level 1 in one minute or two attempts, you don't move on to the next level of that style. Finally, Day 4 concluded with junior athletes from Youth Nationals through National Cup level working their way through the boulder problems. Get a glimpse into the four-day clinic in our Movement Gyms x B-Pump Mini-Doc and view the full photo album. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-b-pumps-first-ever-u.s.-climbing-clinics-with-movement-gyms) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-b-pumps-first-ever-u.s.-climbing-clinics-with-movement-gyms](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-b-pumps-first-ever-u.s.-climbing-clinics-with-movement-gyms) ![Happy Climbers | Subscribe to the Movement Blog!](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/IMPACT/Blog-Lead-Magnet.jpg) #### Subscribe to Our Blog! Get the latest climbing news, tips and tricks straight to your inbox. [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-movement-your-first-15-day-climbing-checklist) [beginner climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/beginner-climbing) ## [New to Movement? Your First 15-Day Climbing Checklist](https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-movement-your-first-15-day-climbing-checklist) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) So you just joined Movement…WELCOME! Whether you signed up because a friend dragged you in on a guest pass or you are testing the waters with one of our Trial Memberships, the first two weeks in this community are a magical time. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-movement-your-first-15-day-climbing-checklist) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-movement-your-first-15-day-climbing-checklist](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-movement-your-first-15-day-climbing-checklist) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-melissa-ruiz-world-champion-paraclimber) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Women Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/women-rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Meet Melissa Ruiz: World Champion Paraclimber](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-melissa-ruiz-world-champion-paraclimber) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Climbing has always been about problem-solving, and for Melissa Ruiz, it’s also a sport that reflects her determination. She began climbing in 2018 and started competing in paraclimbing that same year. This September, Melissa competed at the IFSC Para Climbing World Championships in Seoul, where she dominated the RP1 category and took home her first gold medal. We sat down with Melissa to talk about her journey to the top, how she approaches problem-solving on the wall, and the next big goal she’s set her sights on. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-melissa-ruiz-world-champion-paraclimber) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-melissa-ruiz-world-champion-paraclimber](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-melissa-ruiz-world-champion-paraclimber) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/3-scary-climbing-moves-and-how-to-tackle-them) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [3 Scary Climbing Moves and How to Tackle Them](https://blog.movementgyms.com/3-scary-climbing-moves-and-how-to-tackle-them) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) In the spirit of the upcoming spooky season, let's talk about something that all climbers face at some point on the walls — fear. Fear is a normal reaction to risk and your body's way of protecting you from harm. The problem occurs when fear bubbles up despite being prepared in a situation that is relatively low-risk. How do we convince our self-protecting brains that a controlled lead fall at the gym is not equivalent to free soloing El Cap? Keep reading for our best tips on how to approach the most anxiety-inducing situations in climbing. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/3-scary-climbing-moves-and-how-to-tackle-them) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/3-scary-climbing-moves-and-how-to-tackle-them](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/3-scary-climbing-moves-and-how-to-tackle-them) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Meet Linn Poston, America's Top Blind Paraclimber](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Linn Poston stares up at the 60-foot climbing wall, their hands moving from left to right, tracing and committing each move to memory. Poston is a 16-year-old with low vision from Lakewood, Colorado, and one of the top blind paraclimbers in the country. We sat down with Linn and their father, Scott Poston, to discuss winning gold at the USA Climbing National Paraclimbing Championships and what comes next for their family. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/15-more-would-you-rather-questions-for-climbers) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [15 More Would you Rather? Questions for Climbers](https://blog.movementgyms.com/15-more-would-you-rather-questions-for-climbers) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) How do I climb harder? How do I send my project? How do I get stronger? If you’re anything like us, these questions keep you up at night. And they’re important questions—we all want to improve and get stronger. But what if the answers lie in giving our brains a well-deserved break? In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with news stories and social media, we could all benefit from more daydreaming. More tomfoolery. More time spent analyzing the pros and cons to the Shrek soundtrack playing on loop in the gym. For reasons unbeknownst to us, you all loved our 15 Would You Rather Questions That Make You Go Hmmm. So, we present to you . . . 15 More Would You Rather Questions for Climbers. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/15-more-would-you-rather-questions-for-climbers) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/15-more-would-you-rather-questions-for-climbers](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/15-more-would-you-rather-questions-for-climbers) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/discovering-climbing-at-any-age) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [Discovering Climbing at Any Age: Insights from Diarmuid & Mary](https://blog.movementgyms.com/discovering-climbing-at-any-age) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Finding a sport you love doesn’t always happen early in life. Sometimes, it takes years to discover an activity that excites you, challenges you, and keeps you returning for more. For Movement San Francisco members Diarmuid and Mary, climbing became that sport—proving that it’s never too late to start something new. We caught up with them to talk about their climbing journey and what keeps them coming back to the gym. Check out our conversation below! [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/discovering-climbing-at-any-age) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/discovering-climbing-at-any-age](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/discovering-climbing-at-any-age) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-movement-is-more-than-a-gym) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [beginner climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/beginner-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [Why Movement is More Than Just a Gym](https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-movement-is-more-than-a-gym) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Are you looking for a new fitness hobby to stay active and meet new people? Finding your community can feel overwhelming, but what if your gym could also be your social hub? At Movement Gyms, we make it easy to connect with others while improving your fitness. Whether you’re new to the area or just ready to try something different, our climbing, fitness classes, and community challenges create the perfect space to build strength and friendships. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-movement-is-more-than-a-gym) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-movement-is-more-than-a-gym](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-movement-is-more-than-a-gym) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-jacqui-movement-member) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [Meet Jacqui, Movement Member & Meet-Up Group Leader!](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-jacqui-movement-member) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) We sat down with Movement Colorado member and Golden Meet-Up Group leader Jacqui to chat about all things climbing. Check out our conversation below! 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