Flipside Academy of Movement

7918 W 26th St, North Riverside, IL 60546, USA

Address:	7918 W 26th St, North Riverside, IL 60546, USA
Phone:	+1 708-853-7166
Site:	flipsideacademy.net
Rating:	5
Working:	5:15–6:15AM 4–7PM 5:15–6:15AM 4–7PM 4–5PM 8–9:30AM Closed

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Heather

One of my kids has been in occupational therapy for years to resolve issues with gross motor skills and balance. We enrolled him in Parkour over a year ago because it looked similar to what hed been doing in private therapy. When he started, he had a hard time walking on the (low) balance beam and hated climbing up on high platforms. Paul and Emily worked with us to get him into an appropriate class, and within weeks, he was jumping from a three-foot-high platform onto a balance beam on the floor (sideways) without wobbling! His sister saw how much fun he was having and quit ballet to join him in class, and now they both go every week and REFUSE to quit. Flipside also has birthday parties, and that is terrific if you want to wear out a bunch of kids really quick! The one and only drawback is that the size of the location and staff are so small that there is no real flexibility in the schedule. Once you get a day, you need to stick with it because there are so few open spots.

Corinna Lema

Both my kids (son and daughter) have been doing Parkour at Flipside for the past 2.5 years. Prior to that I had them in a traditional gymnastics class that just wasnt holding their interest. Flipside builds confidence and core strength for my kids. They are wiped out every week after class, but they absolutely look forward to it. Theyve gone to other Parkour places for birthday parties and the staff at other places are always so impressed with the level my kids are at, credit to Flipside coaches. Thank You Flipside for giving my kids an outlet where they can let their inner Ninjas shine.

Misty Olson

My seven year old son has been taking Parkour classes here for the past year. It is, by far, his favorite class to attend. As you know with kids this age (or maybe just mine) they often complain and argue about going to practices but mine has never uttered a negative word. He wakes up excited on Mondays because he knows he has class and begs me to take him to open gym whenever possible. Thanks for providing such a wonderful outlet for kids to MOVE!

Michael Fry

Flipside Academy has brought my sons dreams of learning real parkour to life. He wakes up every Saturday and the first thing out of his mouth is....Ive got parkour today, right? And I sit and observe the sessions finding the instructors and instruction to be top notch. But be prepared...this is not a light approach and demands and nurtures athleticism, process and safety. In short...its a real practice and workout.

Scott Sampson

My son has been participating in classes and Open Gym at Flipside for the past 6 months and he loves it. I watch a lot of the classes and have talked with the instructors and they do a great job with the kids. Hes very happy and so am I with the whole experience; Id encourage others who want to get their children involved in parkour activities to go there.

Kara Short

My family and have have been working out and/or taking Parkour classes at Flipside for almost two years. I have never been stronger because of the adult work out classes, and my kids (13 and 10) love the Parkour classes. The owner is really running a great, family-oriented gym. I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Kirsten Straughan

My family and I have worked out with Paul for over 6 years and have had a great experience. My daughter began Parkour a year ago, and loves it! The staff are helpful (Emily!) and the Parkour instructors are "super fun" in my daughters words! We are lucky to have a fantastic Parkour location to close to home!

Elizabeth Crewe

My 3 kids have been here for classes and events over the past few years, one has enjoyed it so much, he is there 4 times a week now. We have done classes, open gyms and summer camps. Paul and his carefully selected staff do an excellent job of promoting fitness and fun in a safe and friendly environment.

Jenny Barbahen

Love it! My son and daughter have been attending parkour classes for well over a year here and have so much fun. The instructors are awesome and great with motivating kids while encouraging them to push themselves. I highly recommend Flipside and the parkour classes!

Diane Silva

My son has been taking classes for 6 months and I am amazed by how confidence and strength (both mental and physical) grow each week. The staff is fantastic at encouraging kids to work hard and achieve amazing things. Flipside is great.

Meredith S.

My son loves his Parkour lessons here. He has always been very fond of his instructors, and the classes have encouraged him to become more physically active and to realize how strong he really is. I highly recommend this place.

Megan Finkelman

Weve had a great experience here. With Flipside, weve found a place where my non-athletically inclined daughter can get some meaningful exercise and have fun at the same time.

Carissa Jankowski

My children have taken Parkour classes here for over a year and love it. The instructor pushes them and allows them to gain confidence in their abilities.

Bill Pantazopoulos

Paul and his staff are great. We have been part of the LivFit/Flipside family for years and will continue to do so in the future. Keep up the good work.

Holly Barnes

My boys have been doing parkour here for several months and they love it. They are getting stronger and more confident, and it shows!

Kris Reichmann

Ive worked out with Flipside for nearly a decade. Paul is a fabulous trainer - he and his staff are terrific with kids.

Ryan Desch

My kids loved this for the birthday party they attended. Wanted to have their own birthday here but it was booked up.

Sarah Carey

Fabulous gym. My son loves it and I love watching his confidence grow as he continues to be challenged.

Bill and Sharon Lyons

Excellent instruction. Positive atmosphere. Challenging workout. Safe environment. Kid pleaser.

Margot Toppen

My son loves Parkour and looks forward to going every week.