Jan Novotny
Birthdate: 18.02.1978
Residence: Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
Years Climbing: 25
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jany.novotny/
Jany is our founder and head coach. He is also a coach and guide for:
Sport Climbing Performance and Mental Coaching, Deep Water Solo Course, Bouldering Trips & Courses, Sport Climbing Road Trips, Multipitch Climbing Course
Specialization:
- Basic climbing techniques - proper footwork, correct balance, proper use of handholds, ...
- Advanced climbing techniques - sidestep, drop knee, flagging, heel/toe hooks, no hand rests, ...
- Mental coaching - reaching and overcoming individual limits
- Fear management
- Climbing safety - belay/lead belay, anchor set up, lead climbing, spotting, ...
- Onsight, flash & redpoint approach to climbing
- Outdoor climbing risks and their understandings
- Deepwater solo safety specifics, techniques, and tricks
Sports achievements:
- Botanic 8b+, Rodellar, Spain
- Spirit Rebel 8b, Rodellar, Spain
- Mal de Amores 8a+, Rodellar, Spain
- Montserrat 8a+, Rodellar, Spain
- Tirali valent 8a+, Sella, Spain
- La forqueta del diablo (Romocop) 8a+, Sella, Spain
- Les Ailes du Desir L1-L2 8a, Gorges du Tarn, France
- Teuchipa 7c, Ceuse, France
About Jany:
Despite my background in Social Politics and Social Work, the mountains and rocks have always called my name. That's why I decided to turn my passion into a career by creating Rockbusters and Snowbusters. My goal? To help you climb BETTER, HARDER & MORE while sharing my experiences and being part of your journey.
I've been a rock climbing coach and ski instructor for over two decades, starting when I was just 20. Countless climbers and skiers have crossed my path, and I'm proud to say they've all improved their skills. While my style might not be everyone's cup of tea, I've made some great friends along the way.
If you're up for a challenge, I'm here to help you push your limits – both physically and mentally. My mission is to find your boundaries and help you smash right through them. Sure, it might get a bit tough at times, but with my technical know-how and mental coaching skills, no goal is out of reach!
So, ready to take your climbing and skiing to new heights? Let's hit the rocks and slopes together!
Carmen Macgee: "I’m so grateful to Jan and the Rockbuster family for helping me see what I’m capable of, and for always reminding me to find joy in the process, even in the hard parts. Jan pushed me far beyond what I thought were my limits and made me fall even more in love with climbing and the adventure that comes with it. This trip was full of firsts for me: climbing all over Europe on different types of rocks and styles, driving and living in an RV, learning how to climb tufas with knee bars, sending my hardest grade (from 6C to 7C)…the list goes on. Along the way, I also met so many wonderful people from all over the world that I can now warmly call friends. After weeks of sweat, blood, tears, and so much laughter, this experience has meant more to me than I can put into words. These memories will stay with me for a long, long time. Thank you, Jan and the Rockbuster family - truly, with so much love and appreciation!"
