Learn Parkour, Acrobatics, and Fitness With Top-Rated Coaches in a World-Class Parkour Training Facility
Over 7000 Happy Clients
4.9/5 Review Rating with over 200 Reviews on Google + Facebook
Why Parkour is the Ultimate Sport for Kids and Adults:
Athleticism
Parkour and acrobatics offer a full-body development of strength, balance, and agility that translate to success in other areas of life.
Self-Worth
Conquering physical challenges and obstacles fostering a sense of accomplishment that strengthens their confidence and self-esteem, ultimately leading to enhanced mental focus and concentration.
Risk Assessment
Navigating obstacles and challenges safely promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. Furthermore, these activities encourage students to embrace calculated risks, fostering increased confidence, and resilience as they continuously challenge themselves and grow.
Find the Right Beginner Parkour Class
Pre-K (Ages 4-6)
Our Pre-K beginner classes use play-based activities to build balance, coordination, body awareness, and confidence. Coaches guide kids through obstacle challenges, movement games, jumping, climbing, and rolling in a fun class built for exploration.
Youth (Ages 7-12)
Youth beginner classes help students develop strength, balance, flexibility, and control while learning foundational parkour skills. Coaches guide students through safe challenges that build confidence, focus, and problem-solving.
Teen + Adult (Ages 13+)
Teen and adult beginner classes make fitness fun through running, jumping, climbing, hanging, swinging, and full-body movement. Students build athleticism and confidence in a welcoming community with experienced coaches.
What our clients say about us
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept kids as young as 4 years old. Each of our sessions are split up by both AGE and SKILL level.
We have weekly sessions for:
- 4-6 Kids
- 7-12 Kids
- 13+ Teens and Adults
Definitely! Our classes cater to all individuals, regardless of experience level. We adopt a gradual progression approach, ensuring you never feel overwhelmed. Our aim is to expand the reach of parkour, and our program is tailored to be inclusive and welcoming to beginners. We encourage everyone to attend our Trial Class, during which the instructor will guide you through the subsequent stages of your journey.
The facility is designed to prepare you for any environment and provide a controlled learning environment. As such, we teach our students to learn how to assess risk and you learn their limits, as we believe relying on padding does more harm than good (there’s no padding in the real world!). It is our job to teach you to keep yourself safe with proper movements and techniques.
Dress for movement and play. Athletic clothes like a T-shirt and shorts are great, and closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals or Crocs, and rubber sole shoes are preferred.
If it is hot or cold out, dress for the weather, as the gym space may be warm or cool depending on the outside temperature.
It’s a familiar scenario – some students don’t connect with traditional sports and end up feeling uninspired, turning to excessive screen time at home. At Swift, parkour feels like a real-life video game! Without the daunting rules and expectations of conventional sports, kids and adults alike explore new ways of using their bodies, thriving as they climb, swing, flip, and more. Witness the blossoming love for play and movement in our students as you read testimonials from students in our gym. Come and see for yourself!
While we don’t offer completely free trial classes, we do offer a heavily discounted first-time drop-in rate of over 50% off. This gives you full access to a scheduled class led by our professional coaches and a chance to see what Swift Movement is all about! We believe in the value of our first experience and know you’ll see the difference from the moment you walk in. Ready to try something new? Book your first session today!
Yes! We have dedicated seating areas just for parents and caregivers. We want you to see the magic firsthand—how our coaches teach more than just flips and vaults. You’ll witness lessons in discipline, confidence, fitness, and real personal growth. We believe parkour is a journey the whole family can be excited about.
Every class at Swift Movement follows a proven structure to maximize safety, progress, and fun:
Active warm-up and conditioning to prepare the body and prevent injuries.
Skill instruction based on our level system to meet each student where they are.
Games and coursing that let students apply their new skills in creative, playful ways.
Whether you’re brand new or more experienced, our classes are designed to build both confidence and capability.
We offer a unique training experience you will not find anywhere else in Cincinnati, with specialty programs, custom-built equipment, the only certified parkour coaches you will find in Cincinnati, and member events that make training more fun and more consistent.
To help you find the right fit, we offer 50% off your initial trial class.
Memberships start at $149 for 4 weeks, and we offer several membership options based on how many days a week you would like to attend and which classes best match your goals.
We also offer family discounts when more than one person from your household enrolls.
Need help making classes work for your budget? Learn more about our scholarship program.