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type: Education
title: ClimbNear Video Academy & Curriculum
canonical: https://climbnear.com/okf/concepts/academy.md
updated: 2026-10-02
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# ClimbNear Video Academy

ClimbNear Academy is a free, structured video curriculum designed to bridge the gap between beginner indoor climbing and advanced sport techniques.

## Four-Level Progression Structure

1. **Starter (VB – V0, 5.6 – 5.9)**:
   - Fundamentals of footwork, straight-arm mechanics, center of mass alignment, safety falls, and gym etiquette.
2. **Amateur (V1 – V4, 5.10a – 5.11d)**:
   - Route reading, flagging (inside/outside), backstepping, heel hooking, pacing, and breath management on overhanging walls.
3. **Advanced (V5 – V8, 5.12a – 5.13b)**:
   - Steep roof mechanics, toe hooks, dynamic deadpoints, gastons, lock-offs, and micro-crimp body tension.
4. **Pro (V9 – V16+, 5.13c – 5.15d)**:
   - Competition volumes, triple-dynos, board training protocols (Kilter, Moon, Tension), mental game, and finger strength periodization.

## Unique Platform Features
- **At-The-Wall Mode**: High-contrast, large-type mobile view that prevents screen sleep while projecting problems at the gym.
- **Timestamped Drills**: Every lesson breaks down the creator's video into concrete 30-second drills.
- **Ascent Certificates**: Dynamic SVG-to-PDF vector certificate generated locally in the browser upon level completion.
- **Arcade Climbing Mini-Games**: Mr. Boulder and Dyno Dash reinforce grip concepts, route finding, and rhythm.