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Hello, and welcome!

I'm Sam Tyson, and I'm a Movement Coach

My desire to teach movement and mindfulness stems from my own passion for them.

 

I've studied many disciplines, from martial arts to cross country running, contemporary dance to weightlifting and rock climbing, and I'm always excited to try something new 

 

My life is movement and I’m always learning, training hard and pushing myself to step up and challenge myself.

 

When I'm not teaching, moving or researching the latest studies on training and health, you'll usually find me sitting outside in the park, playing guitar, or simply relaxing and reading a good book (I love both fantasy and history!)

 

My life philosophy comes down to joy and simplicity: I do the things I love and look for quality over quantity.

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What is movement coaching?

Movement coaching is first and foremost about improving your quality of movement and physical intelligence: improving your coordination, body awareness and execution of physical skills so that you can move in a way that is

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  • more efficient and effortless

  • free, fearless and playful

  • stronger, more resilient and adaptable

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This could be specifically geared towards learning movements for a specific sport (such as dance, acrobatics, climbing, martial arts, running, etc.) or it could be more open ended, simply learning to move well in a varied and versatile way.

What do I teach?

Every program is personalised, but students should be open to exploring a wide variety of different styles of work:

 

  • strength: calisthenics, gymnastic rings and weightlifting

  • flexibility: mobility, stretching and manual therapy

  • coordination: games, balance, agility practice

  • skills: handstands, soft acrobatics, climbing, dancing

  • capacity: cardio training, endurance and breathwork

  • recovery: mindfulness, relaxation and massage

  • lifestyle: optimise your diet, sleep and stress levels

 

Sessions are available both online and face to face.

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Teaching Principles

Physical Capacity

Build a foundation of strength and mobility to improve resilience, adaptability and mitigate injury risk

Skill Practice

Learn new skills to improve your coordination, quality of movement and physical intelligence and develop greater physical creativity and problem solving skills

Fearlessness

Push your comfort zone through expansive, positive reinforcement to gently explore new challenges and develop greater self-confidence

Joyful

Choose projects and skills that excite you! Explore your own interests and make this journey one of fun, play and personal motivation, not punishment or self flagellation!

Independence

Learn tools, principles and strategies to become increasingly autonomous and self-reliant. My goal is to teach you the skills so you won't need me any more.

Is this right for you?

This is for you if you:

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  • want to feel stronger and more flexible than ever

  • care about quality of movement over ego-lifting and "just-do-it"

  • want to balance training multiple sports without burning out

  • have been trying to learn a skill without success

  • are experiencing fear while trying to learn a skill and want support and guidance so you can progress with safety

  • are open to trying new things

  • are genuinely excited and motivated by training and movement

  • care about the long game and aren't looking for a quick fix

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You don't need to be any particular "level" to get started. I'm open to working with younger and older students, and love working with beginners and advanced students alike - I will meet you where you are at and adapt myself to your needs and goals.

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Concession Prices are available on request for students and movement artists/dancers/performers. Message me for more details.

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Genuine Motivation

You should be willing to commit to at least 5 hours of weekly training, and to be prepared to work hard.

 

​I do not offer shortcuts or magic fixes. This is not for you if you're looking to achieve results without putting in the time. Real change takes time and effort. If it was easy, everyone would do it.

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I want to work with students who look forwards to training and moving: getting to move is a privilege and a joy and the process should be one of fun, play and personal motivation, not punishment or self flagellation.

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I'm not someone who will shout at you to try harder, nor will I chase you to do your practice - my role is to ask questions, to listen to you when you hit road blocks and to help you to find solutions to your challenges. The goal is for me to support you as we figure things out together, but ultimately this is YOUR practice.

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Programming

Every student will receive a personalised written program for their own practice. I do not use cookie cutter programs and it will be specific to you abilities, goals and schedule.

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Your program may include​

  • a daily morning or evening routine

  • exercises with specific tempo, sets, reps and rest

  • videos from your coaching sessions for self study

  • notes on training concepts discussed during sessions

  • tasks and games for you to practice and reflect on

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In this way, the program becomes a tool for your own self empowerment and personal development, and a record of your learning and your journey towards your goals. Filming and tracking progress through  video footage is also encouraged.

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Sports Massage

Alongside movement coaching, I also offer deep tissue sports massage to support you in achieving your goals.

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Alongside a good training routine, sports massage can not only provide relief from existing aches and pains but also enhances muscle recovery and flexibility, allowing you to push harder in your training and recover faster between sessions.

 

As with my coaching, my massage treatments are individualised and targeting to your specific restrictions, niggles and goals, and I will work with you to assess what it is you really need.

Dive a little deeper

If you want to get a better feel for my coaching philosophy and teaching style, check out the videos below to see and feel what really matters to me in my work.

What is a movement practice?

The Fearlessness Project

Locations

RavensWall Climbing Gym, Hammersmith

Training Mode, Private PT Gym, Wandsworth

Bookings

  • 5 sessions (PT)

    350£
    Ideal for self-motivated students who want to work independantly between sessions
    Valid for 3 months
    • Weekly Training Plan
    • 60-minute coaching sessions
    • £70 per session

  • 10 sessions (PT)

    650£
    Ideal for students looking for regular in-person sessions and a detailed personalised training plan
    Valid for 3 months
    • Weekly Training Plan
    • 60-minute coaching sessions
    • £65 per session

Check out our availability and book the date and time that works for you

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Get in touch!

Want to have a chat before deciding which option is right for you?

 

Send me an email and I'll be in touch to book you in for a free 15-minute call to discuss your goals and what path we can take together to best support you in achieving your goals.

Reviews

Asher Wilson

I started working with Sam because I had chronic knee pain which I had already tried to solve with a number of fitness professionals. Sam was the first person to approach it from a holistic point of view, using his own experience together with my own data that I shared with him.
 
After the first session, I trusted Sam to help me reinvent my entire physical practice. He designed a routine which allowed me to reverse my way out of knee pain whilst progressing my mobility, strength and skills goals. This was less than 6 months ago, and I have learned so much about my body.
 
The knee pain is the lowest it’s ever been, I am more bendy than ever, and I’m starting to hold handstands! Thank you so much Sam

To read more about what my students have to say about me, check out the 20 5-star reviews I have received on Google.

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