Studio West Gymnastics in Torrance, California offers a wide variety of classes for children of all ages and levels. All gymnastics classes are taught by USA Gymnastics certified instructors that have passed their safety and background certifications. Our recreational gymnastics classes are structured around a progressive curriculum that will have your child understanding terminology and skills in a very short time, while also having fun.

The information below is a general of the classes and skills taught. Each class is slightly modified to fit the individual needs of your gymnast. Our goal is to create a supportive environment in which your child will learn new skills, increase self-confidence, and have fun!

Mommy & Me (18 months-3 years)

Mommy & Me recreational gymnastics classes focus on children from 18 months through 3 years old. The gymnastics classes are structured to give you time to work one-on-one with the coach as well as the freedom to explore some of the equipment on your own.

• Age: 18 Months – 3 Years Old (Boys and Girls)
• Length: 45 Minute Classes
• Goal: Fundamental Motor Coordination

Kindergym (Ages 3-6)

Help your little one burn off some energy! Our kindergym recreational gymnastics classes provide a strong foundation of locomotor skills, balance, flexibility and strength with an emphasis on spatial awareness and agility. Our instructors will keep your gymnast engaged, active, and eager to learn more! Through gymnastics your child will gain self -confidence and an “I can do it” attitude.

 

Girls Recreational Gymnastics Classes

These classes are progressive, each class builds upon the previous level. The gymnasts are continuously evaluated on their progress. Mobility through the levels is based not only on skill acquisition, but also on how precise elements are performed.

NOVICE – An introduction to gymnastics. Girls must be at least 6 years of age. Stretching, terminology and safety are the basics of this level. This level creates the foundation of basic gymnastics knowledge for your child. Gymnasts will learn new skills, build self confidence, increase strength and flexibility, and develop a basic knowledge of the rewarding sport of gymnastics.

• Age: 6+ Years Old (Girls)
• Length: 1 Hour Classes
• Goal: Fundamental Gymnastics Skills

BEGINNER- This level continues to build upon the foundation of skills your gymnast has developed. Students will continue perfecting skills learned at the novice level while improving upon strength, flexibility, knowledge, and confidence. All gymnasts will work on all four events (vault, bars, beam, and floor) as well as trampoline.

• Age: 6+ Years Old (Girls)
• Length: 1 Hour Classes
• Goal: Strength Building, Flexibility, Running, Posture, Comfort & Confidence

INTERMEDIATE -  Gymnasts must have successfully passed the previous levels on our skill evaluation. The intermediate gymnast has a strong foundation of skills and is ready to increase class time to an hour and a half. Your gymnast will learn more advanced elements (for example: back walkovers on floor) while continuing to increase coordination, balance, strenght, and flexibility. Gymnasts also learn basic routines and sequencing to further increase gymnastics development.

ADVANCED- Advanced gymnasts will begin to take the next step in their gymnastics development. After successfully completing the previous levels, these gymnasts are ready for more of a challenge. Your child will learn more advanced elements that will soon allow them to progress to our pre-team level. Coaches will expect the gymnasts to use proper technique, form, and amplitude on the basic gymnastics elements.

• Age: 6+ Years Old (Girls)
• Length: 1 1/2 Hour Classes
• Goal: Advanced Gymnastics Skills

Boys Recreational Gymnastics Classes

The boys recreational gymnastics classes will introduce the athlete to all six events in gymnastics. All of our boys gymnastics classes are focused on developing the elementary skills in gymnastics. Athletes will learn the basics for strength, coordination, flexibility and stamina. Gymnastics can also be a great foundation for other sports such as baseball, soccer, basketball and track and field.

BEGINNING BOYS – An introduction to mens’ gymnastics apparatus which includes still rings, high bar, vaulting, parallel bars, floor and pommel horse.

• Age: 6 – 10 Years Old
• Length: 1 Hour Classes
• Goal: Fundamental Gymnastics Skills

ADVANCED BOYS- Advanced gymnasts will begin to take the next step in their gymnastics development. After successfully completing the previous levels, these gymnasts are ready for more of a challenge. Your child will learn more advanced elements that will soon allow them to progress to our pre-team level. Coaches will expect the gymnasts to use proper technique, form, and amplitude on the basic gymnastics elements.

• Age: 6+ Years Old (Boys)
• Length: 1 Hour Classes
• Goal: Advanced Gymnastics Skills