The Lessons

Juggling is an amazing skill that when practiced on a regular basis will improve brain function. Dan teaches juggling and related brain enhancing skills in his workshops. See some sample lessons below to view some of the skills being taught. Simple stretching, yoga, balance board work and martial arts are also incorporated into lessons.

Benefits of Juggling on a Regular Basis:

  • Improved Concentration
  • Stimulates the reading center of the brain improving the ability to read
  • Can reduce the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • Improved balance, coordination, and timing
  • Improves writing skills
  • Speeds up your brain processing capabilities by growing new brain cells
  • Good form of exercise
  • Increases test scores
  • Increases attention span
  • Has a calming effect
  • Builds self-esteem
  • Clears your mind (You can’t think of a lot of other things while juggling)
  • Causes giggles and laughs

Live In Person Training
Lessons are custom designed for each student. However, they will start the same and progress with each individual. Dan will work with one or two students at a time. A single student may have a Lesson that is either 30 minutes or 45 minutes long. Two students together must have 45 minute lessons. Lessons will also progress at the same rate for multiple student groups based on the student who has the greatest need. A new lesson is taught every week during the regular school year. We begin in September and end in May. The lessons take place in Dan’s home: 115 1st Street, Menasha, WI 54952. Contact Dan at 920-722-1881 for additional information. The FEE: $75 per 45 minute session. $60 per 30 minute session.

Prerecorded Virtual Training
Save BIG $$$ and train with online video lessons. Check out more information about the video series right here: Home School Brain Games: Physical Education for the Body & Brain

Buy Your Own Training Tools
Get the tools and equipment you’ll need for at home practice right here: Brain Training Tools For Success

SAMPLE LESSON 1:

  • Frustration Talk
  • The Importance of Water
  • Body Lock Ups
  • Cross Knee Touches
  • Posture Checks & Balances
  • Feather Balancing
  • Feather Balancing Options

SAMPLE LESSON 8:

  • Drink Water
  • Body Lock Ups
  • Warm Up Exercises
  • Airplane Balance
  • Cross Knee Touches
  • Stand in Good Posture
  • Eye Activation Exercise
  • Double Draw
  • Review: Yard Stick Balance
  • Two Ball Stuff
  • Three Ball Work

SAMPLE LESSON 17:

  • Drink Water
  • Body Lock Ups
  • Warm Up Exercises
  • Airplane Balance
  • Cross Knee Touches
  • Double Draw
  • Reveiw: Scarf Juggling, INDO Board Balance on cushion and roller, KENDAMA

SAMPLE LESSON 24:

  • Drink Water
  • Body Lock Ups
  • Warm Up Exercises

OPEN SESSION:
What would you like to do? Choose your favorites from:

  • Feather Balancing
  • Yard Stick Balancing
  • Scarf Juggling
  • Ball Juggling
  • INDO Board Balances
  • Partner Juggling
  • CUP Stacking
  • Kendama
  • Ball Toss
  • Double Draw
  • Plate Spinning