I first tried flying trapeze 25 years ago when I was about 40 years old. I loved it as a sport that challenged me physically and mentally. A few years later, I had a shoulder injury and arthroscopic surgery. I was encouraged not to fly any more. Recently, at age 68, I decided to try trapeze again and I'm delighted to have found SwingIt Trapeze. The owners, Nick and AJ, are concerned first with each participant's safety. I've always said that trapeze is a very safe sport because all students must wear safety lines that are controlled by an instructor. A student is only allowed to fly without lines after demonstrating the knowledge and ability to do so, and then only if she or he has performed a particular trick well enough to do it without lines. Lines or no lines, it's such a fun and exciting sport. Nick and AJ, and the others (like Jeff) who join them to help new and continuing students, are knowledgeable, helpful and always supportive. They have created an atmosphere of congeniality and acceptance, so no matter what level the student is, the instructors and the other students cheer everyone on. If you haven't flown before, I highly recommend trying it at SwingIt Trapeze. read more

They were so nice! I enjoyed their step-by-step learning system. Every week I'm so excited to go to the next class. The instructors are extremely safe and I highly recommend! If your looking for a safe fun environment to learn and try new things SwingIt is a good one to try. The kid activities like summer camp are fun and everyone I know that has gone to one has come back saying that they enjoyed it! Give this place a try! AJ and Nick are really nice and help us all reach our goals! read more

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We had our daughter's birthday here. The website is misleading as the photos are not what we walked into. It's in the backyard of their house and there were cats everywhere, smelled a bit like cat urine and it was quite dirty. I felt safe as far as the trapeze equipment goes and the girls had a fun time learning, but the instructors didn't seem overly interested or enthusiastic. Again, all of the girls in the party liked the actual trapeze flying, so that was fun, but the "facility" left a lot to be desired. They could easily make it so cute and clean back there, but it was pretty run down looking and quite dirty. read more

These people are the very best. Kindest environment you could ever ask for, and they really know a surplus circus techniques for everyone!! Give it a try!! read more

Housed in the owners back yard I wasn't sure we were at the right place when my Uber dropped me off, but step behind the gate and it's like you've been dropped into a circus magic land. My daughters and I did our first trapeze class and has so much fun we rearranged our schedule to return for a silks class by AJ on this trip and when we return to LA area again next month we will be back for both! We are traveling from Orlando area, so it's refreshing to have non Disney related experiences! read more

SwingIt Trapeze - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

Absolutely the best Trapeze school you will ever find. The instructors are so experienced, inspiring, knowledgeable, and incredibly encouraging! They really can teach anyone how to fly! It is a privilege to be taught by them, and their membership program is outstanding! I've even tried an Aerial Silks class and found a new love. You will not be disappointed with any class or group event you sign up for. I highly recommend this place!!!! read more

Such a fun experience! I thought we would only swing back and forth but they had us doing flips and tricks by the end! Amazing!

Truly a unique experience to give to a child. My daughter has attended 3 classes so far and has no intention of stopping. The instructors are friendly, supportive and helpful. Highly recommended! read more

SwingIt Trapeze - Ready to swing! - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place was awesome. Highly recommend. Best money I spent in a long time. People were great. Awesome way to spend your day. Definitely going back for more. read more

SwingIt Trapeze - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

Oh my god, this is too much fun. I highly recommend this business to absolutely anyone regardless of age, body type, or experience level. I'm making all my friends come with me at least once because everyone should try Trapeze! There's nothing more cathartic than getting off of work,flying in the sky, and learning a new trick! Especially if you're in the area, you have no idea what kinda gold you're sleeping on. Do it!! read more

SwingIt Trapeze - Practicing my set straddle! Close to catching it.... - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

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When I travel, I always make a point to visit other trapeze rigs. SwingIt Trapeze is among the most unique experiences I've ever had. The rig is in a residential area and is run by folks who obviously love circus arts. They put safety of their flyers first and really know how to help folks improve their skills. Cannot wait for the chance to visit again. I encourage you to do the same! read more

This had to have been the most fun experience I've had all year-- AJ and Nick are both incredible family people who will also make you feel like family! They're 100% there for you through all of your ups and downs throughout the experience and are very forgiving of mistakes but are thankfully very real and up-front about what you slip up on, and they'll tell you as it is. Make sure you don't eat too much beforehand as you'll be wearing a tight belt for roughly two hours that feels like it could be a waist-trimmer. Also note: the real address is on 900 Maple, not the one that Apple Maps tells you!! read more

There is so much to be said about SwingIt Trapeze! My friends and I decided to all go one night- our group made up 70% of the class- just for the fun of doing something new and unique. Every single one of us has continued to go weekly! It has become so much more than just a fun class, AJ, Nick and all of the regular students have become like another family we get to hang out with each week! They encourage family members to come and observe as well which provides extra support! Both the day and evening class are great for different reasons. Evening is nice since it's cooler and you don't have to deal with the sun shining in your face while the Day time is fun since it gives you a great adrenaline rush for the rest of the day! They will guide you every step of the way and make you feel so accomplished! Even our friend with a fear of heights decided to try it and loves it! Give it a try! read more

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What an AMAZING day! AJ and Nick were on time, welcoming and so friendly to be around the whole time. Nick helped us first timers go through safety and basics quickly and efficiently. AJ helped us on the starting platform and was so encouraging. It was so much fun and I can't wait to return. read more

SwingIt Trapeze - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

My daughter has participated in their summer camp the past 2 summers and loved it!

Great activity for the kids. the teaching was possitive, the equiment masive, not an experience you can enywhere else, my daughter loved it. we will be comming back with friends soon. read more

I found this class on ClassPass (http://class.ps/mAB5X) and it's something I've always wanted to try! My boyfriend and I came the first time but it was sprinkling (how unlucky, it almost never rains in LA!) so he gave us a code to come back another week. It's SO MUCH FUN! When I backflipped off the swing it was the coolest feeling. It looked great on video too! Tips: - Check weather. It's outdoors so you can't grasp the bar if it's wet - Work out your hands! Do pull ups! My hands were dying after an hour and I couldn't continue on. Had I prepped, I may have been able to go on a few more times! - Ask for an ice pack afterwards. It helps SO MUCH. - Spray bug repellent if you get bit easily like me. I got a few ant bites - Wear sunblock but only from elbow up. They will make you wash off the rest! read more

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This is hands down the most fun I've had as an adult! Don't stop at 1, 5, or 10 lessons. It's gets more fun the more you do it! Great outdoor healthy environment and super cool staff and team! read more

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Wow!!!!!!! I am hooked!!! What a thrilling time this was and a great way to break out of your comfort zone. Serious trust builder! I totally recommend everyone doing this you will feel so accomplished and ready to take on anything! Thank you also much for a great experience I will def be back! I'm just jealous I can't do this everyday! ‍ read more

We had an awesome time! Knowledge and patient instructors. Looking forward to taking bimonthly classes!

My favorite place! I was looking for something new to try one day and came across SwingIt Trapeze online. Im so happy I gave it a try it's now my new favorite skill :) Nick and AJ are so nice and helpful and you could tell they have a passion for trapeze. I even brought of my friends here and my boyfriend and they both loved it! It's an experience that everyone should try at least once (after that you'll most likely get hooked) im so excited to learn new tricks and keep getting better!! You'd be surprised at how fast you can learn new tricks read more

SwingIt Trapeze - My first catch! Only my 3rd time going and I was able to do this, so fun! - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

I absolutely love SwingIt Trapeze. The owners are amazing! They're extremely talented and knowledgeable, safety focused, welcoming, and very encouraging. They have created a space that is fun and inspiring to learn in. The other students and instructors are super friendly and welcoming as well. I have been taking aerial silk classes with AJ for 6 months now and I have just started taking aerial hoop classes with Amanda, both are amazing instructors! I look forward to my classes each week, I've learned so much and enjoy the time we spend learning, laughing, and building skills. This is truly the best place to go for all things aerial and circus! I came into this having not worked out for 10 years while working a demanding desk job, we started with conditioning tailored to my goals and on day 1 I was doing things I didn't think I would be able to do for months, 6 months later I am learning things that I never thought I'd have the strength to do. This has been the best experience for me and I highly recommend it! read more

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Nick and AJ are the best, as is trapeze! This is the best place (and one of the only ones left in the LA area now!) to fly. Do it! :)

Soooo much fun for all ages! My kids 7-11 years old had an absolute blast! We are all hooked and will be back! Especially for the kids circus camp!!! read more

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My 9 year old daughter did her first flying trapeze class this week and had a fantastic experience. She is an aerialist, so is probably a bit more inclined to hanging in the air than the average child; but I could tell that AJ is very adept at working with children. If you plan to bring a child, just know that they will have to climb scaffolding-type stairs up to the platform which looks about 3 stories high. The location is definitely "peculiar" (in the backyard of a residential home), but I felt like it added to the charm and the feeling that this is a company that really wants to share what they love. In addition to flying trapeze, they have just about every circus apparatus you can think of on site! As circus enthusiasts, we are so happy to have come across this place; we have already signed up for next weekend! read more

My daughter has been taking silks and trapeze lessons here for a while now and she absolutely loves it. Jesse has been a fantastic trainer and the owners, Nick and AJ, are awesome and very personable. We truly can't say enough wonderful things about our experience here and enjoy every class. read more

I joined my friend who wanted to celebrate her birthday by swinging from ungodly heights, so I obliged! The staff was great and very encouraging. I was shocked at the level everyone excelled to by the end of the 2 hour beginner's course. We used a groupon special, $69 for two people, but I believe it is normally $75 per person. If you want to get more time swingin', try and sign up for a class with the least amount of people. When we signed up, there were 2 others, and turned into a group of 8, and everyone got to swing about 5-6 times. They'll send you an email about attire and sunscreen, etc and I recommend wearing socks, just like another reviewer recommended. The stairway up the podium is metal and has grooves, so the extra padding is helpful. Also, I felt a little more secure at the top with socks on. I probably won't do this again, as it scared the bejesus out of me, but I'm glad I can say I did it! They taught us to swing, all the way to catching a coach's hands upside down. Fun experience! Bring a friend or two to take pictures/video and watch! They are allowed in the area. read more

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wow everyone is so friendly and patient it is so fun and in about to cancel my gym membership to come here more often lol

Everything you could want from a circus school. I got a groupon for 3 trapeze classes (thank you random sales!) My first class was awesome! I was swinging, doing double knee hangs, and catches at the end of the class. I got lucky. There weren't a lot of students that day. Val is very patient, she always made sure to ask if I had to rest or skip. Tips: Wear leggings (easier to grip the trapeze with your legs), socks are optional, but if you dont like walking around bare feet you might want them, workout gloves if you dont want to blisters (unless you have thick calluses). Warm up before you get there. It's more like a get up and go type of deal. Bring loads of water to hydrate you. if you're going with friends as an Im-doing-something-crazy-for-once-in-my-life-with-my-girls, you might want to bring cash to buy the pictures they take with their Dslr. They take cards too. They also offer silks and lyra classes. read more

SwingIt Trapeze - A picture of my first catch - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

I've been twice now, and both times were very positives experiences. First, the staff is absolutely amazing! I've worked with AJ, Nick, and Max so far. They're incredibly welcoming, supportive, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Any questions you have will be answered, and your safety is their first priority. They will walk and talk you through everything you need to know prior to jumping, and during your jump. Their passion for trapeze is clear, and they truly want to share the joy it brings them with anyone who comes, whether you're participating or watching. Not to mention--there are lots of friendly kitties roaming around that love to observe and be pet. I can't recommend this place enough for anyone who wants to try something a bit daring and different! read more

I must say that when my wife told me she wanted to go to trapeze lessons I didn't know how to react. So being a team player I agreed. Mind you sports does not run in my family at all . The staff has a very let's get right to it kind of attitude. And that helped out a lot because I didn't have to question what was going on next. I can tell you one thing about this experience is that I think that I was the only one there that had a spouse that participated. I do recommend couples or even groups to try this event out. It was thrilling and for someone who is afraid of heights I can scratch this off of my wife's bucket list!!!! read more

SwingIt Trapeze - My wife really caught on.. This was her first lesson!!!!!!! Thanks SwingIt!!!!! - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is amazing! The instructors are so patient , provide critiques to get better and create a comfortable environment for you to jump off high things! I keep coming back because it's so fun and the classes are kept small. Plenty of rest time in between flyers. Cats!!!! So many beautiful cats roaming around! Really excited to learn new tricks!!! Thank you SwingIt Trapeze for this amazing opportunity!! read more

I'm an avid Groupon-er that likes to try random classes for the heck of it. They had an amazing deal for two, so I decided to try it out with a friend many many months ago! (Sorry for the belated post) My friend and I had no gymastic background whatsoever and I most definitely do not lift, so if I can do this, anyone can. There were about 3 or 4 trapezers there that day, all of which were wonderful and patient to the trapeze-challenged. They allowed me to go at my own pace and shouted words of encouragement throughout my lesson. From afar the net seemed narrow, but it was more than wide enough to catch you when you release yourself. I remember being petrified my first swing, but "falling" is probably the most fun part! If I ever do start lifting and gain enough upper body strength, I'll be back! read more

SwingIt Trapeze - Specialty Schools Near Me - Anaheim, California

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! The instructors are not only friendly and supportive, but give clear and concise info on how to improve your skills safely! i would recommend this to anyone willing to jump off a ledge for fun :) read more

This was SUCH a fun and safe experience! My two friends and I did this for a birthday present and we loved the whole session. My two friends had no fear and found the whole experience a blast. I have nerves from heights and definitely was freaked out but the whole team was patient and support. We learned a lot and progressed in our skills during the class. Thank you so much AJ and the team!! We'll be back read more

Our trapeze experience there was great. The owners clearly knew what they were doing and did a great job of helping you feel comfortable. What really caught us off guard was that it was at a residential backyard. We almost didn't go in because it felt kind of sketchy, especially since their website is so well put together. But they were very welcoming once we got there. Also, the backyard it's held in smelled strongly of cat. Like I said, it was a good experience and we are glad we did it. But I do feel like they could do a bit more to clean the yard. read more

Took the class on a special because it was something I wanted to try and what better place to give it a go than just a few miles from Disney, right? Admittedly I have not been to many "circus" schools but this felt more like being let loose at a playground moreso than taking a class. Instruction was very brief (like, maybe two sentences) before I was sent off on a trapeze. I had initially planned to get my daughters into this but will probably be looking elsewhere for their instruction as I am not sure of this company's safety standards. Ok for adults I guess? read more

So much fun and i felt so safe. I also felt they were able to accommodate many different skill levels at once. for example i'm a beginner but there were some more advanced students there and there was no judgement from anyone. read more

This is an amazing trapeze experience. The staff is kind and encouraging. Fun for beginners and pros alike!

My family and friends had so much fun today learning how to trapeze. The instructors/staff were all down to earth and incredibly patient, which helped make our experience absolutely amazing. By the end of our session, my nine year old daughter was able to hang upside down on the bar and do backflips without hesitation. Thanks again for helping create such a wonderful memory for our family! read more