When I began organizing this educational program and working out the logistics, I intended on doing a workshop that would be in person five days with two days of suspensions at the end. However the challenge of fitting so much information into such a short period of time could lead to retention issues, and the cost of doing a workshop like that was high. Between airfare, location rental, and hotels, the workshop would quickly become unaffordable for many people, and those that could afford it might not be able to take a week off of from work, school, or family responsibilities.

Then the pandemic hit, and the idea of an in-person workshop became completely unrealistic. The pandemic taught us that more education is possible online than ever imagined, but sometimes the education quality isn’t quite as good. Thankfully, I’m pretty good with a camera, and I believe I can turn a live-streamed, interactive lecture into an experience on par or even superior to some in person learning.

Although the restrictions have been lifted in many places, I now feel that this is a much more practical approach, that is much more affordable and accessible. So from the comfort of our own homes, we can learn everything about suspension, and meet up for the part where we actually suspend. The risk is practically zero before skin is pierced and feet leave the ground. So with after thorough preparation and with careful supervision at the graduation retreat, we will ensure no injuries occur and everyone has a transformative experience while gaining confidence in their skills.

There is no one perfect system. In the beginning suspension was performed using sharpened bones, and without any kind of sterilization. Somehow people survived to tell the tale. That being said, techniques and processes evolve over time and we must never stop expanding our understanding of this practice.

I've been involved in over a thousand suspensions, and learned from some of the most experienced practitioners. Many of whom have systems that work perfectly in a studio setting, but wouldn't work at all at the top of a mountain. On the other hand, I've also seen an unnecessary number of compromises made to perform a suspension at the top of that mountain. We can always do better.

I've spent the past seven years documenting my process and using video of all types of suspensions to find a universal system that works for facilitating all suspensions. Everyone has different aspirations in suspension and those aspirations will require different equipment and techniques. This is the foundation that students can build upon, without needing to replace any part of it.

This system is deliberately simple, and does not change with different types of suspension or the environment where the suspension takes place. There is an emphasis on using an almost completely disposable setup, therefor reducing the chance of contamination.

The class schedule is still tentative, but the plan is to meet once a week for interactive virtual classes lasting three hours. Homework will be assigned each week, so you should expect to spend additional 3 hours a week preparing for the following class.

There are three one-on-one sessions with your professor.

1. An orientation meeting to establish equipment needs, and work out any logistical or technical issues.

2. A midterm meeting to evaluate progress and ensure all educational needs are being met.

3. A one-on-one virtual final where students will facilitate a mock suspension while answering questions in an oral exam.

The graduation will be for a long Friday-Sunday retreat in Las Vegas, NV, USA. This is planned for outdoors, but the actual location is still to be established. In future classes I hope to hold graduation retreats all over the world to accommodate international attendees.

As much as I think it would be great, there is no realistic chance of this ever being an accredited university that can give out degrees, but you will receive a number of benefits:

• You will be listed as an alumnus on the BSU website directory where people in your area searching for a guide can find you.

• You'll receive a full supplier list for all the tools and supplies used in this course.

• You will receive lifelong access to the ever growing database of tutorials and demonstration videos.

• You will have the opportunity to attend the annual alumni suscon that will be held in different cities and exotic locations every year.

• You'll receive early access to all new suspension products and special discounts.

• The completion of this program is not the conclusion of your training, but rather the beginning. You will have the foundational skills to begin adding to the system as needed to suit your application. It is critical to continue your education. Only through working with other practitioners can we find the flaws in our technique, as well as share our individual innovations to the process.

• Professional photography will be taken at the graduation retreat.