Keep the Kids Active With Gym Wizards’ Unique After School Tumbling and Parkour Classes

With school back in full swing, Gym Wizards is running another exciting series of after-school classes for kids in Cape Town with a fitness edge. Let the little ones build resilience, strength, and mindfulness through these fun and challenging workshops run by trained experts.

Sessions are hosted at their NG Kerk (Dutch Reformed Church) venue in Tamboerskloof or the flagship studio in Sunrise Park, Pinelands.

WHY GYM WIZARDS?

Gym Wizards® is a leader in physical development for kids in South Africa. The concept studio is founded by Springbok gymnast, coach, and entrepreneur, Tania Williams. Williams and her team pride themselves on giving kids the confidence for life by fostering a non-judgemental learning method that allows kids to learn at their own pace. Further benefits include boosting physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development every step of the way.

Their group of instructors is all certified professionals through Gymnastics South Africa. Gym wizards run their own bespoke progression-based curricula that include a social skill syllabus while business systems have worked for more than 20 years.

In addition, the team also offers kids a trial class where they can explore rolling, handstands, cartwheels, jumping, running, and games, with a special focus on fun and safety.

TUMBLING SESSIONS

The tumbling classes for kids in Cape Town are a great way for kids to develop strength, flexibility, and coordination. Two age-appropriate sessions can be booked.

Pre-schoolers (ages 4 to 6) are introduced to the FOUNDATIONS of the studio’s Curriculum in a safe and fun environment. These sessions help sharpen gross motor skills, rhythm, coordination, posture, flexibility, core strength, vestibular systems, and Movement ABCs for the little ones. Tumbling classes also serve as a strong foundation to learn more advanced skills as they progress to the School Age Curriculum.

For school age kids (ages 6 to 13), there’s an intro into basic Gymnastics that follows the Gym Wizards ® Scientific Six Step Curriculum from the Yellow level all the way to Gold Level. Here kids learn how to master handstands, cartwheels, safety rolling, trampoline movements, flips, twists, and somersaults. Children are graded twice a year and move up the colour levels as their skills develop.

Leading the class is their experienced Coach Ruwayda (a Mom and Grandmom- who sees all the children as her own!)

What to take along: A water bottle and comfortable clothing

When: 15 to 29 April. Pinelands – Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, see times here
Where: Gym Wizards, G8, Sunrise Park, Sunrise Cir, Ndabeni
Cost: R180pp. Advance booking via call or email is essential

PARKOUR CLASSES

Gym Wizards is hosting a fusion of Parkour, free running, tricking, obstacle course training, and gymnastics through guided workshops. Children learn progressions and terminology for skills used in Parkour training including rolling, vaulting, basic large gross motor skills, jumping, falling, swinging, climbing, and running on walls. The goal is to develop body coordination, awareness, and listening skills while having a fantastic time with their super-trained coaches.

Leading the class is a talented and dynamic Coach Toriq – who often spins a somersault himself, right in the middle of classes.

What to take along: A water bottle and comfortable clothing

When: 15 to 29 April. Pinelands – Monday, Thursday & Saturday, see times here. Tamboerskloof – Monday & Wednesday only, see times here
Where: NG Kerk Tamboerskloof (Corner of Kloofnek & Nicol St, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town) OR Pinelands (G8, Sunrise Park, Sunrise Cir, Ndabeni)
Cost: R180pp. Advance booking via call or email is essential