Testimonials

I started climbing with Jurassic Climbing Academy in January of 2014, I had never lead climbed before, I could only just climb a 5+ indoors and had never climbed outdoors. After a year of training and coaching I have just sent my first 6C lead indoors and have redpointed a 6B+ outdoors. The progress I’ve made in the time I’ve been climbing with the academy is unbelievable, I’ve been able to organise my training and coaching around my university studies and I’m looking forward to my first climbin… Read more
AndyBournemouth, Dorset
Pete bouldering at Bloc Climbing Centre, Bristol
I first met the guys from Jurassic Climbing Academy at Winspit Quarry where they were coaching a couple of climbers. I was very interested in what they were teaching the climbers to do. I noticed how they quickly improved and were able to climb routes they were struggling on just an hour before. I asked for some advice on the route that I was trying and they were kind enough to help out, resulting in me seeing the move and finishing the route. I have now been on one of their Dorset Performance C… Read more
PeteSwindon, Wilts
Sandra at the top of a route in the late evening light.
I have been with Paul for 6 months now and I am very pleased with my results. I started on his weekly general coaching sessions climbing 6a/V0 and after a couple of months of going back to basics I had progressed to being confident on 6b/V1. I decided that I wanted more and signed up for bi-weekly one to one coaching sessions. My climbing then really took off and after another 4 months I red-pointed my first 7a and had sent V4 problems. I am now continuing my one to one coaching sessions with Pa… Read more
SandraBournemouth, Dorset
Sam on an outdoor boulder problem
I’d been climbing for a couple of years and had hit a plateau in my climbing. With so much advice on training out there I tried improving by myself, constantly thinking am I doing the right thing, that I could manage my training effectively, but nothing worked. By chance I met Paul whilst climbing at a local wall and then again on Portland. After finding out that he was a coach at Jurassic Climbing Academy I signed up for an initial climbing assessment, then I signed up for my first Months co… Read more
SamYeovil, Somerset
Girl doing push ups at the gym
I started climbing with Paul about 6 months ago. I’d been climbing for about 3 months on my own and had hit a bit of a plateau, together with the fact that I’m terrified of falling meant that I was having a hard time! You can make so much more progress with even just one coaching session, although I have carried on with monthly sessions. We’ve worked on movement, technique, basic conditioning and the benefit is starting to show. Paul has been very encouraging and patient when coaching me, my co… Read more
ElisabethFinsbury Park, London
Richard leading a sports route at Winspit Quarry, Dorset.
I’m having a great time being coached by Paul, Head Coach at Jurassic Climbing Academy. I’m getting noticeable results with his guidance, climbing stronger and with better technique. He knows what to look for in your climbing to correct your weaknesses and gives you great encouragement. Much better than other coaching I’ve had in the past! Cheers Paul.
RichardBurnham Beeches, Bucks
Sally working a route climb.
Sally has been climbing with Paul’s Jurassic Climbing Academy since September, she really enjoys it and has progressed amazingly well. In September she was a complete beginner, four months later she is now climbing 6a+ on-site. She has thoroughly enjoyed the coaching sessions and is keen to continue. Paul is a great coach, very positive and encouraging and ensures Sally works to her full potential.
CatherineEastleigh, Hants