The Passive Hang - Episode 08 - Keith Bearne: Breaking the Rules

Keith (@keithbearne) is a breakdancer and teacher from Melbourne. I found Keith several years ago when I came across his excellent resource @physicalpractice, whom he runs with his partner @rachel_locks - which give well structured, simple guides on complex movements. The internet can be a funny place, and when you see a guy doing 1 arm handstands and flips it can seem like they come from another world. I was really surprised to find out that Keith actually lives in Melbourne, and it was a pleasure having this conversation with him. 

Like a true dancer, Keith emphasises the importance of forging your own path, embracing individuality and finding your own style, and his teaching style is centred around guiding others to do the same. This makes me question the current culture of strength training, where there is a strong hierarchy developing on what are the best exercises, the best techniques, the best methods, where the aim is to copy exactly, rather than develop your own way. Keith isn’t afraid to challenge and I think this is an important attribute in the age where information is presented as prescriptive and teachers can become gurus and their word can become gospel. 

You can find him at @keithbearne or over at @physicalpractice.