David Fox

I loved circus since I remember myself. I started my collection of circus books and other materials about 45 years ago and I joined a circus art studio for some time to learn acrobatics, balancing and juggling.

About 30 years ago I created a computer model of the spine column and about the same time I began to help my teacher and friend with the circus training. I always liked the process of teaching because it is a very special skill that requires a solid knowledge of the subject and the desire to share this knowledge with the students.

I am not a professional trainer in terms of my education and the career path but I learned a lot from my practical involvement in the training and from anatomical and biomechanical studies. I was always curious how the human body works and what is the nature and limits of the human flexibility.

The combination of theoretical information and practical experience allowed me to create my own approach to the training process. The cornerstone on this approach is a simple concept that health of the student is the most important issue – much more important that any possible achievements. I feel that the trainer should be like a guide that helps the student to get familiar with the subject of studies and that leads the student to the “summit” through the safest path

I do not believe in the “no pain no gain” motto and always try to implement the “gain without pain” concept. I believe that flexibility is the manifestation of the young healthy body and developing flexibility is one of the ways to keep one’s body youthful for a very long period. By the way, the yoga enthusiasts think the same.