The coaches here are so great at explaining how to use proper body mechanics to complete moves. They even go over what can happen if done wrong. Coach Allen, Coach Tony, and Coach Travis are all very encouraging and supportive with all their students read more

Awesome place with GREAT instructors who teach and make sure every kid is safe!! It's my child's favorite day of the week!!

It doesn't even matter how old you are, because this is where you come to play! After completing several beginner courses in Ninja Warrior and Parkour, I try to come back to many of the special events hosted by Sqvadron, the resident pro-team, even if I can't come to the regular classes at the moment. I can't say enough good things about being a part of this community! Some cool events I attended recently were, 'Gathering of the Amazons (all-women jam day)', 'Parkour Reps' w/Darryl Stingley, and 'Storm x Sqvadron Jam'. On the day of attending the 'Gathering of the Amazons' event at Apex Norcal, Mel Riveria from Sqvdron and Lynn Jung from Storm, lead a women-only jam session outside at UC Berkeley campus. I don't know the last time I had so much fun at a school campus before! After the outdoor jam session, being back to the gym was a perfect complement to the day. It was a well-thought-out learning day of bringing parkour outside and learning the different types of environments for various lines for newbies like me. Having a day dedicated to jamming, watching, and learning from other women who are super talented was so empowering. It helped alleviate some anxiety about trying out the sport mainly taken over by boys/men and not feel so intimidated during jam sessions or open gym. With that said, I can appreciate anyone who can jump off buildings no matter what gender you are. It takes lots of courage and skill to do that and I can binge-watch that on Instagram. So props to all Ninja Warriors and Parkour athletes everywhere. And even though I wouldn't ever see myself jumping off a building, one can feel comfortable by practicing inside a gym like Apex Norcal if they ever need to use that skill! To all the staff and coaches that I know, you are the best! read more

MVMNTM - Gyms Near Me - Concord, California

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My son (11) comes here for a weekly class and open gym and he has a blast every time, even though he's not a fan of exercise in general. We also had his last birthday party here too and that was even more fun. Great staff that is friendly and supportive. read more

Have you always wanted to learn parkour, but are afraid to practice outdoors on the hard concrete? You are in luck! The newest branch of the world-famous APEX Movement (and only one thus far outside of their home state of Colorado) has now opened its doors in Concord. Founded in 2006 by the renowned Ryan Ford, one of the preeminent parkour practitioners/coaches in the US, APEX has been helping promote the activity in a safe and responsible manner across the United States and beyond. Unlike the plethora of fly by night indoor facilities sprouting up around the Bay with the sole intent of capitalizing on what's hot to make a quick buck, the guys at APEX actually have the acumen and experience to back everything up. Plus, it is clearly obvious that they have a heartfelt passion for what they are doing. I recently attended a weekend-long parkour coaching certification course, and had the opportunity to test out the majority of the equipment, from the walls and ledges, jungle gym bars, vaulting boxes, to even a re-creation of the famous "warped wall" from Ninja Warrior, and best of all... a foam pit! Obviously, any indoor facility will not be able to emulate the majority of obstacles one might run into on city streets, but with enough practice here, the transition to the concrete jungle should be seamless and pain-free. Before long, it will be you guys who are the young, up and coming whippersnappers in the parkour community showing us old farts how it's done! Make sure to check out the amazing YouTube tutorials from the guys who run APEX, Ryan and Amos: Demon Drills - http://www.youtube.com/DemonDrills Parkour Ukemi - http://www.youtube.com/FreerunParkourUkemi Also, check out my YouTube channel as well! http://www.youtube.com/freeterstar read more

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Amazing gym!! I purchased a groupon for Apex NorCal and decided to go through their entire parkour level 1 training which was amazing. All of the staff are super knowledgable and are able to make modifications to moves that you may be struggling with. I learned a lot during my parkour training and it really brought me back to my gymnastics days. If this place weren't so far, I'd definitely be a regular here. Drop in gym sessions are $20 and be sure to check their schedule as there are different times. They also have an American Ninja Warrior course which includes a salmon ladder, the peg wall, wall ramp and more. I paid about $80 for the remaining sessions after the first 6 that groupon gives you. Highly recommend as this is very different from a normal gym. Super fun and a great alternative to just lifting weights all day. Parking is limited and open gym can get pretty busy. I'll be back, hopefully soon! read more

We had my sons birthday party here and it was ok. Due to liability two of the children weren't able to participate due to their age. I understand that there are liabilities and waivers that need to be followed but still I think that if they are going to be accompanied by an adult it should be fine. Especially if the parent is signing a waiver saying that they won't hold Apex responsible. For the children who did participate we felt that the instruction and review of rules at the start of the event was too much for any child to remember and wasted 5 mins of the hour. The list of rules reviewed was so extensive that none of the adults present could remember everything the instructor shared. We signed up for the deluxe party option and in there it should have included an APEX certified instructor to supervise, lead and assist with setup and cleaning. We only saw the instructor when leading the class. After that no one was seen or offered to help us set up or clean up. This was disappointing since we did upgrade to the deluxe for one of these reasons. Finally, it felt awkward 20 mins prior to the end with the next party standing waiting for our party to finish. I would definitely recommend leaving a small gap between parties to allow those enjoying the experience to complete their party without feeling rushed. The children did have a good time. The facilities were clean however the service and instructors did not meet our expectations which was set based on the information given on the website. read more

Our kids joined APEX in February after trying it out on a Groupon and doing a winter camp. They had a blast and love watching Ninja Warrior so how cool is it that the owner/coach was on the show? Awesome! Here's a tidbit if you're an ANW fan, some on the top athletes like Jessie Graff often visit to train once in awhile and my kids and I both got to meet her. Your best deal is pre paying for 1 year for a discount . Staff is so friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. My kids do class once a week and open gym once a week and love it. My daughter just celebrated her 10th Birthday here and Alan was amazing! The kids had a blast & learned how to conquer the warped wall, jump in the foam pit, and try all the obstacles in the gym. If you're looking for a great place to train where the kids (and adults) will have fun while learning some great skills, this is your place. For a kids party, this is a great choice too. Hands down my daughter thought this was the best birthday ever & she and I couldn't be any happier. Highly recommend Apex. Facility is top notch which is why Jessie comes to visit and gets some training in here too. She told me that when I met her. They usually have Groupons so there's no excuse to not give this place a try. You won't regret it! read more

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My name is Nathan, and I'm 12 years old. I have been coming to Apex Movement for 4-5 months, and so far it is my favorite place in the world. they have an amazing American Ninja Warrior area, and parkour area. Also, all the instructors are really nice, and will help you with tricks during open gym. read more

I'm a relatively new fan of ANW - started in the beginning of this year (2016). And having always been a fan of obstacles course I wanted to search for something more entertaining than the usual gym I go to. Disappointed that there were no gyms like these in SF, I found Apex through Groupon and bought their $20 for 3 ANW session (1hr each). This gym is owned by ANW competitor Alan Connealy, where Brian Kretsch and Alex Krumlan (also ANW competitors) teach the ninja classes. Brian & Alex are excellent coaches! They were very helpful in instructing us on how we can improve and are super patient. In addition, everyone that attends the classes are very supportive during the session, so don't be afraid to sign up eventhough you may be a beginner/just started to work out but really want to try some obstacles out! I workout 4-5days/week mostly weight and some cardio. I used to do heavy lower body weight-lifting in college, but after graduation I've been more into training upper body - and the ninja course works out everything - including muscles you normally won't at a normal gym. (forearms, fingers/grip strength). AND IT'S SO MUCH FUN. I probably spend a whole day there if I could. The programs goes something like this: Sess#1: Warp Wall + Stepping Stones(?) Sess#2: Balance + Trampoline Sess#3: Bar Work + Salmon Ladder + Rings They also have open gym right from 3-430pm for $10 if you want to try other obstacles or practice more. The staff is there to help and coach you too during that time (more 1 on 1 time!) You can sign up for these classes in any order. We went to the Sundays 2-3pm session. We originally planned on attending 3 consecutive classes, but ended up rescheduling multiple through email and their staff was super accommodating! :) Wish Apex were closer, I would definietely get a gym membership. read more

Highly recommend Apex for birthday parties! My 9 year-old daughter wants to be an American Ninja warrior (and Veterinarian) when she grows up. We hosted her 10th birthday party there last night. Amazing! Thank you Alan! First, Alan is wonderful: kind, courteous, organized and helpful in arranging the party. He even walked me through the online registration on the phone and checked in several times by email to make sure waivers were signed. Second, Alan is remarkable with kids: From the moment the children stepped into the reception area, Alan greeted them, made them feel at home and unlike most bday party hosts at other parties, stayed engaged with them the whole time. He coached them, encouraged them, cheered for them and knew them all by name in the first 5 minutes. With three kids 10, 12 and 14, I've held many a bday party where the "hosts" are checking their phone or staring at the ceiling at the dodge ball pit while kids play. Alan puts them all to shame. Alan focuses on the kids (including safety) because making sure they have a good time comes first. During the 30 minute free play time Alan remained engaged and watchful to ensure the kids were having fun. Lastly, we didn't realize Alan is an American ninja warrior which sent the kids over the moon when they found out half way through the session. Kids were buzzing about it and said it was the "best party ever". Good for kids age 9-14 in our group girls and boys. read more

Have you ever watched American Ninja Warrior and dreamed of being on the tv show or at least trying the obstacles for funsies? Now you can!! Haha I sound like an infomercial, but seriously this place is awesome. My boyfriend and I signed up for Intro to Ninja Warrior, a 3 class curriculum to learn fundamental techniques for Ninja Warrior inspired obstacles. Class 1 is warped wall and quintuple steps, class 2 is lacheying and bar work, and class 3 is balance. Each class is 1 hour long. Classes are held on Sundays 2:30-3:30pm. Make sure you sign up ahead of time. TIP: Sometimes it might be easier to reach them by email (info@apexmovementnorcal.com) than by phone because the staff are usually out back instructing. Each class was super fun and challenging. I weight lift 3-4 times a week, but these classes left me feeling super sore, because it's a full body work out! After the first class, I struggled with taking my shirt off, haha! Alan Connealy, Alex Krumland, and Brian Kretsch are the instructors and yes they all have been on the show! They are all extremely kind, helpful, and encouraging. Don't feel discouraged if you're not able to do an obstacle. Everyone starts somewhere and with practice, you'll get there. Afterwards, you can stay for Ninja Warrior Open Gym is from 3:00-4:30pm. If you're not taking the class, you can come to open gym or $10 a visit. Concord is a bit far from where I live, but if it were closer, I'd come a lot more often and probably become the next American Ninja Warrior ;) read more

Our children love American Ninja Warrior and when I learned there was a local gym where they could take classes and play on the equipment, we signed them up immediately. They love it! We've tried various team sports, and they haven't been fans, so far, but I'm to get them running, jumping, and having fun. The teachers are patient, too. We'll be back for more classes and open gyms. read more

My son just celebrated his 9th birthday last night with 20 of his friends and Allen leading the pack. When I say pack, I mean a rabid pack of wolves. No problem for Allen. He was calm, in control and a great instructor. They all had a blast challenging themselves, each other and cheering each other on. Allen led them through the obstacles together so that they were comfortable and then let them have some free gym time. We rented the party room for after the gym time. They don't help with that part so make sure you have a couple of adults to save you through that process if you have a large party. Amazing experience. So fun. So easy. Awesome price! read more

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Came with a pretty large group and the guys were super accommodating there. They definitely make the most of the space they have and there is plenty to keep everyone moving. read more

Came here to be a ninja. Left having failed to become a ninja. But it was FUN! Went for adult open gym on a saturday and the place was not too packed but also not lonely feeling, juuust right. I stuck to the the ninja warrior gym in my efforts to become ninja, but the pancakes I ate shortly before seemed determined to stop me. So I felt a little bloated but I had a great time trying out all the obstacles. The space isn't large but densely packed with many of the typical ninja obstacles -- salmon ladder, rolling log, ledge climbing, warped wall, lots of swingy and slidy things. Only thing I really wished they had was the jumping spider. YES, these things are harder than they look on TV. Everyone there was super friendly though, and I got some pointers to improve my technique which greatly helped. I feel like a lot of the obstacles can be overcome with technique and not just brute force, and I would gladly come again to perfect my ninja skills. read more

They advertise they're for 6 - 12 year olds, but this place is a disorganized madhouse unsafe for younger kids. They grouped my 6 year old with the 8 and 9 year olds because she's tall for her age. And, of course, her coordination was far less than theirs and she promptly fell off the balance beam onto her ribs. All this happens after I specifically explained to the guy at the entry desk that she wasn't as old as she looked and could we please make sure to keep her with an age-appropriate group. It's impossible for any parents to be down in the pit with the kids and I literally had to push my way through another class to go get her when she was hurt and crying down there and the "teacher" was too busy barking orders at the crowd of kids to notice. And then they actually acted annoyed with me because I went down there to get her while they were ignoring her. Amazing. This might be fine for the older crowd, but it's no place for as young as they advertise for. And their teachers might be fine gymnasts but what the heck kind of "teaching" training they have I have no idea. Protect your little ones from these people, they're clearly advertising to age groups they're not qualified to teach and keep safe. read more

Huge kudos to Apex! Our 7 year old twins went yesterday and loved it so much that we drove back today. However, there was a mistake on one of the pages on the website and we showed up at the wrong time... Instead of turning us away, the wonderful people at Apex offered us a class (along with the other family who saw the wrong time on the site) right there on-the-spot. Great class, happy kids, and we will happily return! Update, we've been coming here for a year now and find the coaches and facilities amazing. We are so so happy here! read more

Wow I really like what they do here. My kids are not super athletic, and neither are their parents (LOL), so as far as organized sports go, it hasn't been successful. My son struggles a little with fine motor skills, but you wouldn't even know it coming to Apex! It has boosted his confidence immensely. The instructors are friendly but firm, and they are HUGE on technic and safety. It gets the kids moving and off their devices during the winter. We did the intro package (check Groupon) for both our 7 yo & 10 yo and they loved every class. My 10 yo goes outside and tries to do flips on the trampoline now. We're signing up for the monthly membership and are happy to know they offer military discounts ~ so nice! read more

These guys are awesome! My son has been coming here for a year now and loves it. The staff are very courteous and professional. They definitely have the patience and enthusiasm for the kids especially from my son's age group. (7-9yrs old) I highly recommend Apex to anyone! read more

My son attends the little ninjas class at apex. This gym is amazing. My son is special needs, with developmental delays and sensory issues that make bilateral movement and keeping his attention on the class very difficult. Apex has been extremely accommodating in working with what my son is capable of developmentally vs. what his age would otherwise suggest. This is a place of acceptance for my son who has great difficulty in school. I am incredibly thankful we found apex when we did. It has given my son an outlet where before there was only frustration. When he needs to stimulate his nervous system, he is starting to be able to do so with purpose instead of in a way that is dysfunctional and dangerous. (I.e. instead of just running away into a busy street, he asks for my help working on his moves together.) He has found something positive to focus on, now I just have to keep up! My daughter is considering joining the youth class we are so happy! read more

Be the best person you can be. Unless you can be a ninja, then be that. Here's your chance to be a ninja without the painful backstory where you watch your hamster brutally murdered by the Yakuza while you cower under the bed. Our journey started last summer when I enrolled my over (not hyper) active son in their summer camp. He LOVED it. He couldn't get enough and we started making the weekly trek from Hercules. This sounds like a pretty normal thing for a 7 (now 8) year old, but my son is extraordinary. Previous to Apex, we'd been asked not to return to tap dancing, gratefully refunded for not returning by karate and I'm pretty sure the gymnastics place has a strict policy to lock the doors if they see us coming. We found a place that doesn't just tolerate him bouncing off the walls but encourages it. Even better than that, I have had many people who have turned out pretty awesome come to me and say "I used to be just like that when I was a kid." They love and accept him as he is. Any mother of a son like mine will appreciate how precious that is. We had his eighth birthday at Apex over the summer and everybody had a great time (adults included). They set up an obstacle course and walked the kids through it, it was just like American Ninja Warrior. Very reasonable price and we were able to bring our own food in. Costco is just down the street so we just ordered pizza from them. Our instructor was amazing with the kids and able to adapt to all the age ranges we had participating, anywhere from 4-12 year olds. A couple of little ones were there too and kept trying to get under foot, they handled that with aplomb as well. I had been curious to try parkour as well, but the class times didn't line up with my stay-at-home mom schedule...until three weeks ago when they added a class on Tuesday mornings. I signed up and have been enjoying it even more than I thought I would. Their name is Apex Movement for a reason, it's not so much a parkour gym but a movement gym. The lessons are changing the way I see and move through the world. Playgrounds look like fun again and my everyday movement is more catlike and fluid. No more stomping around for me. I will warn the ladies that after you learn to move like this, high heels will be a thing of the past. There's a reason ninjas don't wear stilettos despite how great they'd look. I had back surgery less than two years ago and have some mental hangups on jumping. My body can do it, I'm just really afraid to. My instructors have been very good at respecting my perceived limitations but helping me work through them. They have a beginner package that includes the whole fundamentals curriculum plus 10 open gyms to practice my new skills and one of each of their additional classes, yoga, strength training, ukemi (how to fall). I'f you've ever wanted to feel like a ninja, here's your chance. I know that was a long review but I had a lot to say about this place. A great community, really nice people and a new way to have fun exercising. Get in and check it out. read more

I've been following APEX Movement for about a year and when I heard that there was going to be a gym opening up near my home I almost did flips! Which is pretty incredible because I can't, but hey now I can learn! I've been religiously going to Apex Movement Norcal since January, pretty much the date they opened. I signed up for their Level 1 class, basically the fundamentals class which gives a very excellent knowledge base before attempting harder moves. All of my trainers are awesome and patient. They won't force you to do something if you are not comfortable. "you know your body." was what I was told. I took it to heart. Now as a not-so-"fresh" traceur, I raised the bar on myself and with my trainers. Each one helps me grow in a different way from finding what works, how I can overcome the obstacles both in the physical world and in my mind. Getting to meet new people during the open gym hours, trying new things, seeing people do new things and the camaraderie of succeeding together is what makes this gym home. Every person has a story, a different talent, a different knowledge base but we are all learning and growing with each other. Every day new people from different parts of the Bay arrive with one goal in mind: to play! I have some major hurdles to face for my own personal training but the self confidence that I have gained and knowledge of myself is extraordinary! So when people ask me what am I grateful for, I tell them I'm grateful to be able to move and hopefully to never stop! read more

The waiver is scary for a parent who has a child with asthma. You'll have to sign off on this: "i agree to expressly assume all risks of injury or death ........furthermore, to the fullest extent allowed by law, i agree never to sue and to release from liability apex movement norcal, ........... and their owners, employees, agents, landowners, sponsors, and affiliated companies regardless of cause, including injuries which may result not only from my own actions, inactions, or negligence, but also from actions, inactions, or negligence of others,............" Wish there's some sort of an exemption. Otherwise, for a healthy kid, this is awesome. read more

I bought a Groupon for a 6 class pass to Apex. The Groupon was specifically for Aerial classes. Options are: Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoops (Lyra), and Aerial Conditioning. I've tried all 3 classes with Cassidy instructing. She is amazing!! These classes have been so challenging, but I'm so glad I've done them. Silks was my favorite. It was hard, but I felt progress from the beginning to the end of class. The hoop was REALLY difficult, but I'm told each class you'll do better than the last. Aerial conditioning was my first class here, and I didn't really know what to expect. There was some pole work, and you used silks as well. I feel like I get a great workout in these classes, especially in my upper body. Thank you Cassidy, for pushing me outside my comfort zone!! read more

MVMNTM - Aerial silks with cassidy - Gyms Near Me - Concord, California

We just had our son's 8th birthday party here with about 12 kids. They all had a great time. Though the facility is better geared to 7-8 year-olds, the few 5 and 6 year-olds in our group had a great time and tried all the same things as their old siblings. Everyone had a wonderful time and the price is more reasonable then most of the other typical birthday venues. We highly recommend this place to everyone. read more

Our whole family enjoys Parkour and loves our weekly (or more) visits to Apex. We've been regulars at Apex for 6+ months. The staff is very professional and highly skilled. Safety is as important as play. I've been so impressed by the kids who have continued with Parkour. My own kids have been doing parkour for almost 2 years. Parkour has given them confidence in their movement, helped them make better choices in their own environment and given greater dimension to their play. I don't worry about them climbing, jumping or doing tricks because they are trained and have become athletes in their own right. As for me, I have rediscovered play and movement. My husband and I take a strength and conditioning class from Patrick who is a thorough and methodical coach. He understands very well which exercises best support Parkour and overall mobility. We love this gym and this community. It's worth the drive for us from downtown SF to spend spend time at Apex. If we lived nearer to Concord, Apex would be our second home! read more

Such a great gym! I signed up for the women's parkour class. Everyone is so down to earth who works there. Rowan who was the instructor for this class today was very patient and willingly answered questions about the different moves she gave us to practice. I am looking forward to attending next week's class. I think it is great how being new to parkour I did not feel intimidated by being at the gym among people who obviously have been doing parkour for a very long time. read more

We can't say enough great things about all the staff at Apex Movement Nor Cal. We have held two birthday parties there and both have been awesome. The kids are fully engaged from start to finish and love it. We fully recommend booking birthday parties here for the Tweens and older kids! read more

MVMNTM - End of party warped wall shot - Gyms Near Me - Concord, California

This is such an awesome place where one can have a great time training with such an amazingly talented, friendly and helpful staff. I first heard about Apex Movement Norcal through my younger brother who asked me if I would be interested in parkour. That was in May 2013. Never heard of parkour before, but have heard of free running due largely to some action movies like Borune Identity, James Bond and Jackie Chan. Anyway my two brothers, three nephews, one niece, and myself decided to check out the gym one Saturday afternoon. I think we were all a little intimidated, not having a clue what it's all about but the lady in the front desk, Rowan Turner, was so helpful, checking us in and explaining to us what the gym was about. We all signed a waiver that day and Patrick Barnes gave us a tour of the facilities, demonstrating some of the things they do at the gym. The following week, my niece and I decided to enroll in the 10-week Level 1 Parkour Class. My brothers and nephews couldn't join due to scheduling conflict. This was in the summer and I was so thankful the class was small, only about six to eight students; it felt a little less intimidating and I have a sense each of the students would get very personal attention from the instructors, Alan Connealy, a veteran American Ninja Warrior and owner of the gym, and Rowan Turner. I wasn't disappointed. From the very first class, I had so much fun and so inspired to learn more and more about parkour. If there is anything I am not clear about the class, both Alan and Rowan are ready to repeat the instructions until you understand the concepts and the movements. And if I get stuck at home as I review in my head what we learned in class, the staff is merely a Facebook Private Message away. And I always get an FB PM response within 24 hours. Alan is so dedicated in what he does and you can genuinely sense he wants you to succeed. He inspires me so much that I decided to do a fast track approach by doing one-on-one parkour sessions with him. He is so amazing and so easy to relate to that I can ask him questions with no worry of being ridiculed for asking "dumb questions." He explains everything clearly to make sure you understand. He can match your learning curve, going slow or fast, depending on how you assimilate the information. He is very supportive of your goals and in what you want to accomplish. The gym setup was superb with it's clientele's safety in mind. Even the people who go this gym are very friendly and helpful. Unlike other gyms where you might encounter some of the more advanced people "sporting some attitude and almost condescending views on the newbies"... there is none of that in this gym. The strengthening and conditioning class with Patrick Barnes is so much fun and so helpful in building the foundations to be better at parkour. The people in the class are cool and supportive. Even when I attended one class on American Ninja Warrior with Brian Kretsch, something so way out of my league at this time, the instructor and fellow students were encouraging me to try. They made me feel, "Yeah, I can do this", instead of "What the heck was I thinking?" So anyone interested in parkour, this place is simply the best we have in the bay area. read more

Willis is an amazing trainer! He really cares about the art of Parkour and is passionate to share his knowledge. I brought my nephews and sister here and he made the experience amazing! It is a 1.5 hour journey each way to get there from Redwood City and totally worth it becuse of the staff! They love what they do and it shows!! read more

MVMNTM - Foam pit - Gyms Near Me - Concord, California

I just went to APEX for the first time for a Ninja Warrior training session, and I was blown away by how well everything was set up. I got to try so many obstacles, and the coaches were all very friendly and helpful. I was originally nervous because I've never done this before and am not in the best shape, but everyone was encouraging and I was able to do so much more than I thought I would! read more

MVMNTM - So much fun flying through the air! - Gyms Near Me - Concord, California

My son attended the winter break camp and also had his birthday party there. He and his friends had a great time!!!

My 10 year old son has been looking for a real ninja gym that kids could try for a few years. This place is great! Unfortunately, APEX is 90 minutes away, but it was worth the trip. He just had the best birthday party here! Our son and his friends got to try real obstacles and get tips from a real American ninja warrior (and gym owner). The time went by fast but all the kids were smiling and having a blast doing the warped wall, spinning log, quintuple steps, and more! Thank you, Alan, for making our day and providing a great party service. read more

MVMNTM - Gyms Near Me - Concord, California

Dan is amazing! The American Ninja Warrior class is confidence and stregnth building for anyone at any level. Take the chance, make the drive & conquer the warp wall. read more

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Had my son's 9th birthday party here and the boys enjoyed themselves immensely! Alan was amazing with them. He taught them all about the gym and the obstacles while keeping them safe. Alan provided my son with the experience of a lifetime and we'll definitely be back. read more

I couldn't wait to come home and write a review for this- heads up, this review is specifically for the instructor Kat (Cat? I don't know/care). I came with a group to try the aerial silks class as a beginner. It started off just fine, with some basic conditioning and upper body strength stuff. I struggled as expected, but was enjoying the challenge until the end. Kat showed us some fancy climb/drop thing (no idea what it's called) and I was having trouble figuring it out. I also just don't have the strength to do all this crazy stuff yet, but wanted help going through the different steps to try my best. Kat repeatedly ignored me in favor of helping the people who were 'getting it', and finally gave up by telling me, "No offense, but you're a little short for this". Mind you, there were two people present in our group shorter than me. She could have been honest and said you need to train more or become stronger before trying this, or she could have spent the extra minute helping me try again, but instead she decided to cop out and blame it on a factor that not only can I not change, but that clearly isn't true of the sport. For the record, I'm 5'1", I'm not a total midget. I also think she was overwhelmed by our group size of about 6 people and couldn't help everyone. That said, don't take on a class (or people's money) if you don't think you can give enough attention to all the students! Take on smaller groups, or have two instructors. Don't half-ass it when people come to learn from you, that's a terrible way to run a business. Apex, please consider what message your instructors are sending to people who come in wanting to try something new. I was interested before in trying some of the other classes, but now I'm not keen on coming back considering I just paid someone to lie instead of being honest and constructive with me. read more

Both my kids started attending their beginner level and they love coming here!!! The instructors are engaging and fun, and they teach awesome skills on how to jump and tumble safely, which is a wonderful thing to learn. They've earned their white bands and can now attend the open gym with me! I'm so excited to learn Alongside them! read more

Brought my boys here last week for their first class. THEY LOVED IT!! Both kept commenting on how their abs were engaged in the exercises and that they can feel it growing... hmm. Because of course it just takes one day for it to. But I'm not going to argue with them. LOL!! I definitely recommend this place! read more

My son loves to parkour, just around city streets, so we planned his 13th birthday party at Apex so he could have fun, in a safe environment, doing parkour with this friends. It was an awesome time and the kids were all raving about it after. Alan was great - he guided them, but gave them enough space to do their thing. He seemed very intuitive with that the group wanted to do, while also keeping everyone safe. (When he was discussing his stints on American Ninja Warrior they were in awe!) My only complaint is that we wish this was closer to us in Oakland! We'll still make the drive to Concord for open gym. Thanks for a memorable 13th birthday for my son, Apex! read more