Have a kid who loves “Floor is Lava” or who is always bouncing off the walls? Time to try out some gymnastics! Look for the best gymnastics classes for kids in Hong Kong. With so many options, you’re bound to find one near you!
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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Trybe — Beginner and competitive-level gymnastics for kids and teens
Was your child super inspired by the Olympics? If gymnastics is their sport, head to Trybe – a premier facility that teaches kids (9 years and up) gymnastics. It offers separate programmes for girls and boys and emphasises foundational gymnastics shapes to ensure safety and strength. The facility includes a custom built sprung floor and specialised equipment that will get your kids inspired to love movement and gain confidence in overcoming challenges. There are two terms in a year with enrolments opening in December and July. If your child is interested in competitions, Trybe also has a competitive programme which has auditions to select children in July and August for its recreational team. Sign up for a seasonal camp available during the school holidays to see if your child is our next Shek Wai Hung!
Gymnastics classes for ages: 9 years and up
Trybe, G/F, Nam Hung Mansion, 5H Belchers Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 5400 7710, Facebook: @trybehongkong, www.trybehk.com
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My Gym Children’s Fitness Center — Baby gym for young kids in Hong Kong
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.
Gymnastics classes for 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
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The Little Gym — Recreational gymnastics and baby gym classes in Kowloon
The Little Gym is an internationally renowned establishment that focuses on fun physical development for young kids. It also offers accompanied movement classes for kids from 4 months to 3 years, while its gymnastics classes start at 3 years. 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.
Gymnastics classes for ages: 3 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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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 kids’ gymnastics in Hong Kong. It focuses on fun and development with Kidsgym classes (1 to 4.5 years) and Synergym classes for recreational and competitive streams for kids above 5 years. Kidnetic also offers classes for children with special learning needs and private gymnastics coaching.
Gymnastics classes for 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. There is also a Gymnast Development Programme by invitation only for those who are looking at competitive gymnastics.
Gymnastics classes for ages: 4 to 15 years
ESF Explore, various locations across Hong Kong, 2711 1280, www.esfexplore.org.hk
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YWCA — Toddler to advanced gymnastics in Central
YWCA offers gymnastics classes taught by expert teams. You can choose rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics or even trampoline skills.
Gymnastics classes for ages: From when kids are walking and up
YWCA Gmnastics, 3/F, 1 MacDonnell Road, Central, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 6367 0304, www.clle.ywca.org.hk
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Sportscene — Baby gym, recreational and advanced levels of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics classes across Hong Kong
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.
Gymnastics classes for ages: 1.5 years and up
SportScene, various locations across Hong Kong, 2757 4324, www.sportscene.com.hk
My Kiddy Gym – Baby gym classes for kids under 5 years
Gymnastics classes start early at this conveniently located gym in Causeway Bay. Starting with the “Crawlers” category and going up to “Builders”, these classes will aid the gross motor development of babies and toddlers.
Gymnastics classes for ages: 6 months to 5 years
My Kiddy Gym, Room 1515, 15/F, Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2759 8811, www.mykiddygym.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.
Gymnastics classes for 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
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 in international schools and private member clubs in Hong Kong.
Gymnastics classes for ages: 1 year and up
Proactiv Sports, various locations across Hong Kong, 2914 8759, www.hk.proactivsports.com
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iGym — Gymnastics classes in Discovery Bay
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.
Gymnastics classes for 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!
Gymnastics classes for 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
- JoyStars HK – Rhythmic gymnastics classes in Lai Chi Kok. www.facebook.com/HKJSSRG
- KidsGarden – Baby gym (6 months to 3 years) and Mum and Baby yoga classes suitable for 6 weeks to crawling in Causeway Bay, Kowloon Bay and Tseun Wan. www.kidsgardenhk.com
- Kosandra Sports – Rhythmic gymnastics classes for kids as young as 3 years old all over Hong Kong. www.kosandrasports.com
- RG Pro Rhythmic Gymnastics HK – Specialising in competitive rhythmic gymnastics with classes in Kwun Tong and North Point. www.rgpro.com.hk
- Sasuke Ninja Park – Specialised “ninja” obstacle course gym in Quarry Bay 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 2024 by Anita Balagopalan. Thanks to Belinda Austin for her contribution.
Main image courtesy of Brett Wharton via Unsplash, image 1 courtesy of Trybe, image 2 courtesy of My Gym via Facebook, image 3 courtesy of The Little Gym, image 4 courtesy of ESF Explore, image 5 courtesy of YWCA, image 6 courtesy of Sportscene via Facebook, image 6 courtesy of Flipping Kids via Facebook, image 7 courtesy of iGym via Instagram, image 8 courtesy of Meryl Cusinato via Pexels