My son loves to parkour, just around city streets, so we planned his 13th birthday party at Apex so he could have fun, in a safe environment, doing parkour with this friends. It was an awesome time and the kids were all raving about it after. Alan was great - he guided them, but gave them enough space to do their thing. He seemed very intuitive with that the group wanted to do, while also keeping everyone safe. (When he was discussing his stints on American Ninja Warrior they were in awe!) My only complaint is that we wish this was closer to us in Oakland! We'll still make the drive to Concord for open gym. Thanks for a memorable 13th birthday for my son, Apex! read more

I just wanted to say that I had such a great experience in the Intro class. Thomas was awesome as an instructor, he was very patient and positive in his instruction. Your front desk staff was fabulous, always smiling and answered any questions I had. Instructors who weren't busy were very helpful during open gym and demonstrating during the intro class. The gym itself is awesome and I look forward to taking more classes in the future as well as recommending your gym to everyone I know who is looking for a new challenge. I'll be starting the Pole classes soon and definitely will take the Intro class again, it's just what I needed to fill in the gaps for OCR training. Loved being sore in muscles I forgot I had after EVERY class!!! read more

This is such a great place to go and be active and do something fun! We'd been doing the traditional gym grind of treadmills, stationary bikes and ellipticals and like many people, we dreaded trips to the gym. My wife started looking for something new and found Apex Movement had just opened nearby. We started with the Level 1 Parkour class and have been hooked ever since. We've progressed into Level 2 and we've started taking some of the other classes like Ukemi and Strength and Conditioning. For the first time in my life I actually look forward to going to the gym. The people here are all super friendly, especially the owner Alan. There are "traceurs" of all levels participating during Open Gym hours but no matter what your skill level, you never feel like you're intruding on some clique. Everyone has the attitude of helping each other progress to whatever level they're comfortable with. If you're looking for an alternative to the grind of regular gyms, look no further. I highly recommend Parkour at Apex Movement. read more

My friend and I are avid Yogi/fitness enthusiasts so when we saw a groupon for APEX and they offered SILKS aerial classes we were ecstatic to give it a try. GPS found the place just fine and parking was a breeze. We met a young guy in the lobby who gave perfect instructions on how to check ourselves in using the device on the counter. We asked to have a look around and were very impressed on the set-up and features of the facility. They have a nice small waiting room for clients that arrive early, like us. Our instructor showed up on time took us back to the area of the SILKS and we all introduced ourselves (9 of us) & said if we were first timers or have done this before. 5 of us were new to the class..took 5min - not sure why Cassidy had us do this as she didn't break us into groups according to our experience, waste of time. Cassidy, instructor whipped through what was supposed to be a warm-up for our muscles/joints- not so great. I would recommend advising participants to come pre-warmed up and ready to start class as this took 10min of our 1 hour class. There are ONLY 3 silks so we broke off into groups- we ended up with 4 in ours- I would recommend having the instructor announce to break off into groups of 3 because we are going to "take turns" doing the poses..., unfortunately Cassidy new a couple of the participants and they got the majority of the instruction and group of 2 on a silk. Cassidy showed how to do the pose, we'd take turns doing it once/person. Unfortunately I was the last one to do each pose so I didn't get much time to experience each one thoroughly- in fact the free fall drop pose I didn't get to do until the end as she was moving onto the next one. I would recommend limiting the number of participants to the number of silks available. To much down time, to easy to not recall the proper steps to get into the pose that was demonstrated, and to little time in the pose. We did a total of 4 poses and the total silk time per person couldn't have exceeded 15min. We both felt that the instruction should have been more professional. We did really enjoy when we were on the silks just felt it could be so much better if each participant had their own silk, including the instructor, so we could follow along as she was demonstrating the pose. We were grateful for the groupon pricing because we both agreed we'd be very disappointed if we spent more on such a short class...15min. If you're contemplating on trying it - highly recommend just know you won't be on the silks more than 10-15min for the 1 hour class. read more

If you're interested in trying the obstacles found in the American Ninja Warrior show, you should sign up for the three intro classes that APEX has to offer. I've done two of the three classes so far, and every class has been super fun and challenging. One of the classes, we worked on the warped wall and floating steps; and the other class, we worked on the rings and salmon ladder. Great learning experience and a great way to learn tips/techniques on certain obstacles. Both instructors (Alex and Brian) have competed in the Ninja Warrior. Pretty awesome to meet these guys who have actually ran the course for several seasons. This place is a ton of fun (and work)! read more

Perfect Party! We celebrated our son's 5th birthday and he had the BEST time. The instructors were really flexible and edited their structure based on what the kids were interested in doing. They LOVED jumping into the foam pit. Having the party room available was perfect to serve food. I liked the fact that we provided everything because of our food allergies and also being able to tailor the theme to our son's preferences. (Superheros...of course!) He and his sister have since started the TINY TRACEUR parkour program for kids and I have seen a dramatic increase in their safety skills, confidence and coordination. Plus, they sleep really well afterwards! read more

amazing gym! i got a sneak peek at the facility and my kids had so much fun! the instructors are very friendly and super talented. everything is brand NEW! I can't wait for the grand opening and to update my review! read more

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I've been looking for a place to learn some parkour and maybe even train in some Ninja Warrior obstacles, and I found Apex Movement NorCal! Great find and equally great gym! The instructors are great, knowledgeable, and friendly even to this older gentleman. Their knowledge and experience is invaluable and even though I just started there they make me feel very welcome. Great place! Check'em out! read more

Alan messaged me shortly after my initial review. Turns out he was the person that I spoke with over the phone. He didn't make excuses for his staff, instead he remedied the situation by speaking to his staff right away. My boys have been coming for over two months now and they absolutely love it here! The staff has been great and Alan has been more than accomodating. If you have high energy kids that are always launching themselves off of a couch or swinging on things, this is the perfect place for them to learn how to do it safely. read more

This gym is amazing. I haven't tried any other classes besides pole but the instructor Cassidy is so incredibly talented and really helpful and to top it all makes me feel comfortable! I couldn't suggest this place more! read more

I initially purchased the Groupon for 6 aerial classes with Cassidy. I've taken aerial conditioning, pole fitness, lyra and silks and am hooked. Cassidy is a wonderful instructor (and so are the other staff members) - her skill is ridiculous! Cassidy encourages her students to push and challenge themselves. I have increased both my strength and confidence in a short amount of time and am proud of what I have accomplished. I tell everyone about Apex. If you are on the fence about trying Apex I suggest trying them out. This is a no-judgement zone. I love this place! read more

Had a great night out at APEX. For a teacher treat, I took a group of 15 students for a night of obstacles and fun. Alan and staff were awesome with the children. We jumped right into games, warm up, and obstacle technique. Alan had the children's names down quickly and treated each one with respect. Each child was challenged by choice to participate in each obstacle. Following technique and safety, the children were able to explore the gym and try their hand at many obstacles including the quad step, rope swing, warped wall, balance beam, foam pit, and many others. Alan and staff were present and attentive to all who were participating. They spoke clearly and respectfully to all who were participating. The students and adult chaperones had a blast trying some of their favorite obstacles as seen on American Ninja Warrior . I'm already planning my next event for another teacher treat here soon. Thank you APEX for a great night. read more

Dropped off my grandson here for a birthday party. I didn't stay to watch. The guy behind the counter had me do an electronic waiver in case my grandson hurts himself. I think his name was Thomas. Good looking kid who looks to be in good physical shape. Respectful and polite, he came across as a nice kid. He said he would be leading the birthday group. When I picked up my grandson, he said he had a good time, and would want to go back someday. He also told me that the group leader had actually been on that TV show called American Ninja Warrior. read more

Very fun place to begin working out freely with open space! The building holds an obstacle course, a foam pit, and a giant mattress-like, trampoline-like area where you can practice doing crazy tricks and flips! It almost resembles the actual ground, but has a little jumpiness to it to cushion you and jump you back up when you fall on it! This is most definitely a place that somebody can build up their endurance, their cardio, strength training, and ninja skills! It is family-friendly, so you can undoubtedly bring along your kids with you to jump around and have fun OR train them to climb up walls and learn the life of parkour! If you're not afraid to fall on your butt, and desire to pursue a fit body with the addition of FUN, then I highly suggest that you come here! My brother has been going to Apex for years, and had finally brought me along, which I instantly fell in love with it! From then on, I constantly brought friends who were practically virgins to parkour, and immediately fell in love with the place as I did! Keep this place up and active, as there are nothing more than positivity and love that surrounds this company! ALSO, college students get a discount if he or she brings his or her college ID! read more

APEX Movement rocks...My son loves this gym. We joined in May and took a break for the summer. I just told him we were going back and he is super excited. The instructors are so nice and very good with children. I decided to enroll my son for the whole school year. Thanks APEX even though I have to drive 1/2 hour at rush hour lol...you are worth it. read more

This place is awesome! Great gym for the entire family. My kids love it! I would recommend to anyone looking for fitness and fun all in one place. Plenty of parking and the staff is incredible. read more

There's no place like it in the bay area. It's entire gym devoted to parkour. Our kids took the parkour camp there over the summer for 2 weeks and had a phenomenal time. They worked with Patrick, Alan and Rowan and all were excellent teachers. I wish they were closer (we live in Alameda), but they're definitely worth the 25 mile drive. Our 8 year old son has tried other parkour classes nearby and only wants to go to APEX. It's a safe space for kids to learn parkour skills (padding everywhere, parkour equipment, experienced teachers). They have American Ninja Warrior obstacles (warped wall, salmon ladder, ultimate cliffhanger) which was a treat as we're big American Ninja Warrior fans. We've seen Alan compete on the show so having him as a teacher was such a treat for our son. Highly recommended. read more

Love this gym. I came here for the first time about a year ago and it has evolved significantly since then. I attend the Sunday Ninja Warrior specific classes and there is always a great group of people there who are very supportive of each other, giving training tips to newbies. The owner, Alan, is a great guy and has been on American Ninja Warrior before. He and Brian, the NW class instructor and also a veteran of the show, genuinely want to see progress in their trainees. They have ~quarterly Ninja Warrior competitions where people who have been on the show come from all over California and even other states to attend. I drive up all the way from San Francisco on a regular basis! read more

For some one that admires American ninja warrior this is an awesome place to practice Even bottle water not that expensive at $1 2hrs for $10.00 But check schedule before coming read more

Great Group of Staff. I enjoy trying to be like a ninja on open gym.. No ones there so when I fall on my butt no ones to judge and see me fail. But their staff is there if needing in tips.. One day I'll be good as them.. Thank you read more

Apex hosted my sons 6th birthday party here and it went off without a hitch. Facility is clean, accommodated our large group, instructors were amazing with the kids, and it was a fun day for everyone. And most importantly, no injuries with the kids as the instructors are EXTREMELY safe and explain everything very well. Their Sunday kids class at 8:30am is also awesome. Very family friendly place and a great place to take kids (and adults) to learn agility skills and burn energy at the same time! read more

If I could give more stars, I would. I have 3 boys that have taken classes at Apex. The teachers are are fabulous and my boys have learned some great new skills. Open gyms are great for them to play around and practice things from class. All of my boys leave happily exhausted. We have also done a birthday party here and it was fun for all ages. I have a feeling this gym is just going to get better and better! Unfortunately my family is moving- we wish we could take Apex with us! read more

Went to the open gym with a group of 6 (ages ranging from 26-34). Had a great time and was very impressed with the helpfulness of the staff and others in attendance. I can't really judge it from a true parkour standpoint but I definitely felt I got my $10 worth. Special thanks to the staff for being accommodating when two of our group arrived near the end of the open gym session. read more

My son started going here a few months ago. He loves it and the teachers are fabulous. The price is reasonable too. It's basically like American Ninja Warrior for kids. The front desk people are really nice and helpful. Love it! read more

I bought my 7 and 10 year old a Groupon to try out the beginner parkour series of three classes. The gym was amazing and had more equipment of different sorts than I had ever seen elsewhere(beams, bars, warped wall, pits, spider wall, etc.). The instructors were knowledgeable and helpful guiding kids through the basics. The program Apex has implemented, along with the band system that determines the privileges participants may have is thorough and well thought out to ensure safety of all. This gym provides those individuals who are not interested in more recognized indiv./team sports a way to be active in another way that may better suit them. My kids loved these classes so much we set up to have my son's 10th bday (American Ninja Warrior) there which was an amazing venue and kept everyone captivated and leaving tired. I say everyone should check this place out, as there is something here for everyone from kids to adults. read more

We had such a fun birthday celebration for my husband's 30th! Alan was an awesome instructor, really breaking down each obstacle for us while respecting each level of ability in our group. He helped each of us focus on what we needed to think about or adjust for the next attempt. He compared the obstacles there to the real course, that he's personally competed on. He also took safety very seriously, reminding us about good form and teaching us maneuvers to prevent injury. My husband had a great time and wants to come back for classes! read more

My 10 year old has never liked team sports like baseball, soccer etc. So we were excited to support him when he wanted to try parkour. How great to have an alternative for kids that centers on challenging yourself and personal bests! The coaches are awesome role models for the kids. The amazing, spacious gym looks nothing like you've ever seen! It offers lots of spaces for coaches to divide the class up and work with small groups, rotating them through different skills. We started with the 3-class intro. package and then signed our son up for half day camp all summer long! We love how he is building strength, resilience and confidence! Our son doesn't watch American Ninja Warrior on TV but has watched lots of parkour videos on YouTube, so even if your kids aren't into the show, they might really enjoy this activity. I expect we'll be booking his birthday party here. What a neat place that has classes for both kids and adults plus has open gym times--glad to be spending lots of family time at APEX Movement Norcal! read more

Great place to get the kids energy out challenging for all age kids great birthday idea clean facility . very very well run

This place is awesome! The staff are nice, knowledgeable, professional and very supportive of all kids, including my son with some mild special needs. They went out of their way to accommodate him and help him feel comfortable. He loves going to Apex so much all of his issues seem to go away while he's there. Finally, an athletic activity he loves and can do at his own pace in a fun group setting. Thank you! read more

Nothing but great things to say about this place. A good activity for kids to share with active parents

My son came here for the first time in June for the summer camp, it was quite a change from his usual level of activity of sitting and playing video games all day. With each day he attended I could see his passion for Parkour growing. This is a boy who does not enjoy playing sports, trying new things or exercise of any kind and unfortunately as I result his health has been effected. Apex has been the BIGGEST blessing for us, FINALLY something my son enjoys that involves movement. He now goes to the open gym everyday and I'm pretty sure he would sleep there if he could. What makes this place so special are the people that work there, in particular, David. David is awesome! The people here have played a big part in lifting up my sons self esteem and I can see him slowly having more energy and feeling better about himself. You will experience an upbeat positive energy at Apex. My only regret is not trying it sooner. Oh and I can't forget to mention Willis, everybody loves Willis. read more

we love this place! if you are looking for place with accepting, positive instructors, who will help students at whatever level they are at, you will be happy here. Really a special place! read more

Apex is super cool and so is the owner/instructor Alan. He is truly living the dream with this place out in Concord, CA. I watched Alan instantly inject confidence and ability into a group of teens learning to vault last night. My son and his buddy, age 13, had THE BEST time, they thought Alan was über human and talked about going back to Apex ASAP. It's an easy drive from Oakland, the music in the gym is awesome, and if you are interested in parkour you need to check it out. read more

train for your next obstacle course run! i'm only a somewhat fit sort of a gal, but really want to compete in a couple obstacle course runs this summer - like Alpha Warrior and maybe a Tough Mudder...unfortunately, i knew there was no way i could do many of the obstacles on those runs (as i can't even do one pull-up yet)...i started going to the woman's parkour fundamentals class at Apexnorcal to train...at first i was actually dreading it a bit, knowing my fitness level and assuming that i wouldn't be able to really do anything...but during my very first class Rowan was able to get me up on the bars, moving my booty. i was so psyched and i had so much more fun than i expected. rowan is an amazing athlete, but she's also very humble and was very encouraging...so not only do i now have a goal of finishing an obstacle course, but i also have a way to train for it. very excited. read more

This place is great. I usually hate regular gyms because everyone is 1. miserable to be there and 2. in constant competition with you. This gym has none of that. Everyone has fun and people encourage you, even when you are new to the obstacles. We took the ninja warrior classes and they were great fun. This is a great fun place for adults, as well as kids. read more

Best birthday party ever!! We had our daughter's 10th birthday party here and at is was a huge success! All the kids with various levels of ability had a blast! The staff was fabulous genuinely sharing their enjoyment of the sport with the kids. Lots of fun tricks, laughs and group encouragement had by all. Highly recommend it -have a party at their place!! read more

I took my teenage son and 3 of his friends to Apex this past weekend for the Ninja Warrior Open Gym. We drove over an hour from Santa Rosa to Concord and were not disappointed at all! Everyone there was super nice and welcoming. Sometimes when you try out a new gym, especially a specialty gym like Apex, it can be very intimidating and the regulars and staff aren't always super accommodating to the out of towners. But at Apex the boys walked in, not sure what to do or how to start, and Alex, a staff member (and Ninja Warrior) immediately got them warming up and stretching, which was perfect! He also wandered around throughout the session giving them tips and encouragement. So awesome! The owner was very friendly and supportive. Even the regulars that were there were nice. Not one person made us feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. It was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone wanting to test their ninja skills! read more