Gymnastic classes for kids cover multiple bases in kids’ learning. Got a kid who loves “Floor is Lava” or who is always bouncing off the walls? Time to try out some gymnastics!
Gymnastics is a fantastic sport for kids incorporating strength, flexibility, balance and coordination along with mental capacities like discipline, patience and self-confidence. All of these help to create lifelong skills and habits that carry on into adulthood. Who knows, maybe your child is a gold medal gymnast in the making! From toddlers taking baby gym classes and gaining awareness of their body’s capabilities to teens wanting to up their tumbling or parkour skills, Hong Kong has plenty of places where kids of all ages and abilities can explore gymnastics. Get your kids ready in their gymnastics uniforms and let them get ready for some “flipping” fun!
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My Gym Children’s Fitness Center — Baby gym for young kids
More than one Sassy Mama has enjoyed taking their kids along to My Gym, an established English-based gymnastics playgroup for kids. My Gym helps kids develop and improve their physical skills while having a lot of fun in the process. Baby gym classes for tots under 2.5 years include social circle time, infant songs, dance, gross motor exercises and stations.
Ages: 6 months to 6 years
My Gym, 1/F, Hecny Tower, 9 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2334 8334
My Gym, 6/F, Marina 8, 8 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 2577 3322, WhatsApp: 9279 8968, www.mygymhk.com
The Little Gym — Recreational gymnastics and baby gym classes
The Little Gym is an internationally renowned establishment that focuses on fun physical development for young kids. It has centres all over the world and uses basic gymnastic equipment to encourage kids to make the most of their energetic bodies and movement capabilities.
Ages: 4 months to 12 years
The Little Gym, Units 1027-8, 10/F, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2368 8777, www.thelittlegym.com
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Trybe — Gymnastics, acrobatics and parkour
Trybe is a premier facility for kids, teens and adults that offers gymnastics, acrobatics, strength, tumbling and even parkour classes. Kids will discover their enjoyment of physical activity while independently navigating different obstacles and learning new motor skills. Boasting a trybe (see what we did there!) of reputable coaches who instil discipline and confidence while also ensuring the experience is fun and full of laughter.
Ages: 3 years and up
Trybe, Shop 10B, G/F, Nam Hung Mansion, 5H Belchers Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 2796 1112, WhatsApp: 5400 7710, www.trybehk.com
Kidnetic Sports — Baby gym, cheerleading, recreational and competitive gymnastics classes
With a 7,000 sq. ft. facility, professional coaching and equipment, Kidnetic is a popular choice for kid’s gymnastics in Hong Kong. It focuses on fun and development, with both recreational and competitive streams for kids of all ages. Kidnetic also offers classes for children with special learning needs and private coaching, helping kids to reach their full potential.
Ages: 1 year and up
Kidnetic, Unit 4, Level 7, MegaBox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2153 1033, www.kidnetic-sports.com
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ESF Explore — Competitive and recreational gymnastics and cheerleading classes
ESF Explore offers training for gymnasts of various age groups, taught by coaches from all over the globe (with a variety of backgrounds). Gymnastics classes are broken down by age and then further by ability with opportunities for competition. Classes are kept small and are hosted across all ESF school locations — and you do not need to be an ESF student to attend.
Ages: 4 to 15 years
ESF Explore, various locations across Hong Kong, 2711 1280, www.esfexplore.org.hk
Multi-Sport — Toddler to advanced gymnastics across Hong Kong
Consisting of physical education teachers and sports specialists, Multi-Sport has been specialising in coaching gymnastics since 1983. Starting with kids as young as three in their Gym for Joy programme, all the way to advanced levels of gymnastics, and with a variety of classes, time slots and locations, Multi-Sport makes it easy to get your child involved in gymnastics.
Ages: 3 years and up
Multi-Sport, various locations across Hong Kong, 2540 1257, www.multi-sport.com.hk
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Sportscene — Baby gym, recreational and advanced levels of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics
Sportscene has been helping kids progress and succeed in gymnastics since 1993. It offers year-round programmes in both artistic and rhythmic gymnastics for kids of all ages. Both recreational and competitive streams are available to students, as well as a Badges Award Scheme covering all ages and abilities.
Ages: 1.5 years and up
SportScene, various locations across Hong Kong, 2757 4324, www.sportscene.com.hk
Proactiv Sports — Qualified gymnastics coaches teaching all over Hong Kong
Founded in 2011 in Hong Kong, Proactiv Sports encourages kids of all ages to embrace a physical and active lifestyle. Its qualified coaches teach kids from beginner to advanced level gymnastics, while also offering rhythmic and acrobatic-based gymnastics classes.
Ages: 3 years and up
Proactiv Sports, various locations across Hong Kong, 2914 8759, www.hk.proactivsports.com
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Flipping Kids — Artistic gymnastics, tumbling and parkour classes
If your kid loves to set up obstacle courses, Flipping Kids could be the gymnastics programme for them. The specially designed parkour obstacle course includes monkey bars, climbing walls, ramps, a foam pit, sliding poles and much more to challenge your child both physically and mentally. Gymnastic competition levels are by invitation only, however, all ages and abilities can enjoy the baby gym and recreational classes.
Ages: 18 months and up (5 years for Parkour classes)
Flipping Kids, Shop 101, Savannah Place, 3 Chi Shin Street, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong, 3563 7264, WhatsApp: 9485 2043, www.flippingkids.com
iGym — Discovery Bay single and mixed-gender gymnastics classes
iGym is a unique company offering a dedicated, qualified male coach for boys-only gymnastics classes. There are also girls-only and mixed gymnastics classes with development programs progressing through to the competition level. Classes start at 3 years and are offered at Epicland and DBIS in Discovery Bay.
Ages: 3 to 16 years
iGym, Discovery Bay International School, Epicland Discovery Bay, Hong Kong, 6077 2758, www.igym.com
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YMCA — Baby gym, recreational and competitive gymnastics classes
YMCA offers general and artistic gymnastic programs for children as young as 13 months (adult accompanied of course) progressing through to competition level. Trampoline programs are also available with classes designed around the kids’ ability levels and interests. Sessions are conducted in Cantonese with English supplemented so these classes are an opportunity to level up your child’s Cantonese skills!
Ages: 13 months and up
YMCA, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2268 7000, www.ymcahk.org.hk
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More Baby Gym And Gymnastics Classes In Hong Kong
- Asphodel Fitness – Kennedy Town cross-fit classes for toddlers through to teens. www.asphodel.fit
- JoyStars – Recreational and competitive rhythmic gymnastics classes for ages 3 to 20 years in Lai Chi Kok. www.joystars.business.site
- KidsGarden – Causeway Bay located baby gym (6 months to 3 years) and Mum and Baby yoga classes suitable for 6 weeks to crawling. www.kidsgardenhk.com
- Kosandra Sports – Gymnastics and rollerblading classes in Central, Whampoa, Kennedy Town and Victoria Park. www.kosandrasports.com
- My Kiddy Gym – Focusing on those under 5 years old for baby gym classes conveniently located in Causeway Bay. www.mykiddygym.com
- Sasuke Ninja Park – Specialised “ninja” obstacle course gym for kids from 4 years. www.sasukeninjapark.com
- SCAA – Range of timetabled gymnastics and trampoline classes for 1.5 to 12 years. www.scaa.org
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Editor’s Note: “Hong Kong Gymnastics: Baby Gym, Recreational And Competitive Gymnastics Classes For Kids” was most recently updated in October 2023 by Belinda Austin.
Main image courtesy of Budgeron Bach via Pexels, image 2 courtesy of My Gym, image 3 courtesy of The Little Gym, image 4 courtesy of ESF Explore, image 5 courtesy of Sportscene, image 6 courtesy of proactivsportshk via Instagram, image 7 courtesy of cottonbro studio via Pexels.