Parkour at Paragym: progressive and safe
Parkour is the art of moving efficiently from point A to point B by getting over, under and around obstacles: jumping, landing, climbing and vaulting. At Paragym, at 5465 Rue de Bordeaux in Montreal, we teach parkour indoors, in a padded environment built for learning the right technique before pushing it further. Whether you are an adult discovering the discipline or a parent looking for a fun, challenging activity for your child, this page explains our options and helps you choose where to start.
Our philosophy is simple: well-defined progressions keep you safe and help you learn fast. Every movement is broken down into steps, from basic landings to more advanced vaults. You don’t skip steps: you build a solid base, then add height, speed and creativity.
Adult parkour classes in Montreal
Obstacles: Paragym’s version of parkour
Obstacles is our adult parkour class. It sequences floor-based movement such as quadrupedal patterns, jumping techniques, rolling landings, a wide range of jumps around obstacles, and flips involving obstacles and thick safety mats (with spotting). You will work on:
- precision jumps and rolling landings;
- vaults such as the kong, dash, kash, speed and reverse;
- a selection of flips with obstacles and wall movements;
- sometimes, depending on the day and the coach, an obstacle course circuit using padded equipment.
It is a physical, dynamic class that focuses on the lower body. It’s best not to have knee problems, and you should expect a good leg workout. To join, you should be above level 2 (Red) on the movement assessment, especially for jumping, and be able to jump and land without pain.
Acro-Obstacles: the next step
Acro-Obstacles is an advanced training environment for adults that integrates acrobatics into different obstacle setups. It is the next step for those who already have parkour basics and want to combine flips and vaults.
Complete beginner?
If you haven’t been active for a while, start with our Foundations class, the best starting point for learning the principles behind more complex movements. See our Levels & Curriculum page to understand our four levels (Orange, Red, Blue, Black) or take our online placement quiz.
Parkour for kids and teens
Our youth programs offer an introduction to parkour and acrobatics so kids can learn to perform safe, powerful jumps, soft landings and a wide selection of vaults and flips with good technique. Kids train on a fully padded foam playground with a large trampoline surface and foam obstacles.
- AcroKids (ages 7–11): mainly teaches parkour and acrobatics to kids who want to learn the movements safely.
- AcroAdos (ages 12–17): parkour and acrobatics for teenagers, with technical jumps (precision, strides, plyo) and obstacle vaults (kong and more).
Find all the details on the Kids and Teens page and the times on the Kids Class Schedule.
Why learn parkour indoors?
Training indoors means you can repeat a movement dozens of times on surfaces that forgive mistakes. Foam modules, thick mats and coach spotting let you try a new vault or a first flip without the stress of concrete. Once the technique is solid, it transfers much better outdoors.
Parkour also builds qualities you use every day: leg power, coordination, balance, reading your environment and self-confidence. At Paragym it is part of a broader movement approach that includes acrobatics, handstands and strength.
Schedule, pricing and registration
- Adult class schedule: Schedule
- Kids class schedule: Kids Class Schedule
- Pricing: À la carte pricing and Membership pricing. To try it out, the Discovery offer gives you 2 weeks of Orange-level classes with a personalized consultation.
- Open gym: once you have the basics, come practise during our open gym sessions.
Paragym is located at 5465 Rue de Bordeaux, Montreal. Questions? Call us at (438) 600-2605 or email info@paragym.com.
Ready to give it a try?
Check the schedule, pick your class and come move with us at 5465 Rue de Bordeaux.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be fit to start parkour?
No. If you are a beginner, start with Foundations or the Discovery offer. The Obstacles class requires being above level 2 (Red), especially for jumping, and being able to jump and land without pain.
What age can my child start parkour?
AcroKids welcomes children aged 7 to 11 and AcroAdos welcomes teens aged 12 to 17.
Is parkour dangerous?
At Paragym, parkour is taught on padded surfaces with well-defined progressions and spotting for more advanced movements such as flips.
How do I know my level?
Take our online placement quiz or book a personalized consultation with a coach.
Where are the classes?
At 5465 Rue de Bordeaux, Montreal.