Parkour - Teen (Level 1)

In our Teen classes, students ages 13-17 will be taught how to adapt to their environments and learn how to traverse through them safely and creatively using techniques such as jumping, striding, landing, climbing, swinging, vaulting, and flipping.

Whether your teen is looking to excel in parkour, or they are wanting to improve their adaptability for other sports this is a great way to accomplish either of those goals. These classes are a great way to start your teen's athletic journey or a great way to supplement or improve their athletic journey. With a focus on sustainability, our curriculum is taught through progressions so everyone is challenged and everyone is safe.

If you have a Spartan teen, these classes are a great way to train for the races. They'll learn a lot of the practical skills they need to get over any obstacle!

Students start with the On-Ramp program and then will move into Level 1 and will continue to build a strong movement foundation with the fundamentals.

​Classes are a safe, challenging, and fun workout. Each class begins with a warm up, a skills focus using natural movements, and ends with a proper cool down.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in with the front desk. (You must have a parent signature if you're under 18!)

Preparations:

• Wear anything you feel comfortable moving in! Preferred wear is athletic shorts/pants and shirt and closed toed athletic shoes. It is recommended to remove loose jewelry and tie long hair back to prevent it from getting in your face. 
• Shoes with minimal tread and sticky rubber on the bottom are best. Also try for a flexible and light shoe. Most people prefer some padding on their shoes, especially as they are learning, but avoid shoes that have more than a finger width of foam. You want to have a good feel of the obstacle underneath you, and ideally be able to curl your toes around edges and rails. We also recommend zero-drop, or minimalist footwear because they promote stronger, healthier feet.

FAQ:

Q: I've done Gymnastics or some other movement art before and I think Level 1 classes will be too easy for me. Can I go straight to the upper level classes?

A: We strongly recommend that everyone starts out in Level 1. Even if you are athletic or already have some skills, you may lack certain skills or fitness that will be expected of you in the upper classes. If you feel like you have the skills to advance a coach will evaluate you.