About Us
Vortex Freerunning is a youth-focused parkour gym serving both North Hollywood, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding neighborhoods. Our mission is simple: to be the best place for kids to discover, train, and grow through parkour. With expert coaching, safe facilities, and an inspiring community, we help young athletes build confidence, strength, and creativity. Skills they’ll apply both on and off the walls.
While youth development is at the heart of what we do, we also offer dynamic programs for adults who want to challenge themselves, stay fit, and experience the freedom of movement.
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Our Expertly Designed Curriculum and Skill Progress Tracking system provide a one-of-a-kind training experience that nurtures not just athletic skills but also important life skills. We pride ourselves on offering programs that cater to every child's unique abilities and learning styles, ensuring they feel motivated and excited to reach new milestones.
What Makes Us Different?
Personalized Attention:
With our smaller class sizes, your child will receive focused, hands-on guidance in every class.
Expertly Designed Curriculum:
Youth focused programming, adaptable to all skill levels, ages, and leaning styles that is unique to us and can be only be found at Vortex Freerunning.
Skill-Based Progression Tracking:
Our coaches track student progress with every session, celebrating achievements and providing guidance and direction to leveling up. Our own in house skill tracking software eliminates the pressure and inconvenience of monthly skill testing and solidifies our focus on personalized attention and individual goal setting.
Safety & Support:
Our sessions are taught by experienced pro parkour coaches who prioritize safe, fun training environments where kids feel supported and encouraged every step of the way.
Membership Value & Benefits:
Your membership is more than just a weekly session. Along with everything included above, all memberships include opportunities to train multiple times throughout the week prioritizing consistent growth and fostering a love for movement!
We hope you’ll join us and watch your child jump, flip, and soar to new heights in both their athletic journey and personal growth!




Why Parkour?
Builds Confidence, Creativity, & Focus
Parkour encourages kids to face challenges head-on and overcome obstacles, both physical and mental. Building self-confidence and resilience, essential life skills for overcoming setbacks.
Enhanced Physical Fitness
Parkour is a full-body workout that improves upon strength, agility, and coordination. Kids are kept active and engaged while developing their motor skills in a fun and dynamic way.
Inclusive and Adaptable for All Skill Levels
Parkour is accessible to all skill levels! It can be adapted to each child's ability, promoting personal growth without the pressure of competition.
Why Choose Us?
Locally Owned and Operated
Personalized Attention & Smaller Classes
Vortex teaches our sessions in a industry leading 1:6 coach to student ratio. Our limited class sizes paired with skill tracking for each athlete prioritize a more personalized experience, ensuring individualized attention and tailored feedback to each child.
Industry Leading Coaches & Curriculum
Vortex is home to the best parkour coaches in our local community. Our highly qualified coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that kids receive top-notch instruction in a safe and supportive environment. Our locally respected in-house programming is tailored to different age groups and skill levels, keeping athletes engaged and motivated.
More Than Just a Weekly Session
Memberships at Vortex Freerunning are more than just a weekly session. Along with everything included, all memberships include opportunities to train multiple times throughout the week prioritizing consistent growth and fostering a love for movement!