Reviews of APEX Movement NorCal (Gym)

Jason Schwartz

APEX is A+ in everything. Alan and his team are both kid and parent-friendly in how pro they are in running the facility. The space itself is well-maintained and regulated in terms of safety first and foremost. There are also options in terms of waiting for parents, whether they need a quiet room to get work done or want a bird’s eye view of all the action. And that action... in a word, WOW! The skills these kids (and adults) learn is astounding. This is our family’s first and only experience of parkour and we can’t imagine going anywhere else. Lastly, if you want a rad birthday party experience, highly, highly recommend! Our twins just had one at APEX and they immediately wanted another. The team did a phenomenal job of integrating all the kids, so no one felt left out. Overall: APEX-cellent. Thank you!

Eduardo Fagundes

My 6 year old son love this place. All people are great, kids jump around. Good staff

Erik H

Cool parkour and Ninja Warrior gym with classes for everyone 6 and up. The teachers are patient and persistent. The obstacles are challenging and fun!

J_Cage

Really nice people they teach you every thing you need to know. They are always roaming around during "open gym" time in case you need help. They are really fun and nice to kids. They are about keeping you safe when doing parkour, but still let you do what you want.

Ryan Robinson

The best gym I've ever trained at, run by one of the best athletes in the field.

Kelly McCarthy

Great space. Aerial conditioning is done in a closed, quiet space with numerous silks, poles, and mats provided. I'm looking forward to trying more classes. Very affordable so far.

Shan Wolff

Sooo wish it was closer. Kids all had a blast. One of the best birthday parties we have attended. Staff was very engaged and knowledgeable. Plenty of parking. Win, win , win

Mike Bernardo FallRisk911

Top 3 anywhere ever.

bill bornman

My son went there for a birthday party and he said "it was awesome!" It's not easy to keep a bunch of eight year olds entertained for an hour so major props to Apex.

Assassin FX

The Apex movement is a really good and fun parkour studio and also all the coaches are tall and very friendly and help full

Genesis Mendoza

Great gym filled with great athletes. If you're trying to get better at this sport, this is where to do it.

Jennifer Gidwani

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!

Cliff Wright

Thank you Tony for the class. The space is great and the instructors know how to properly take you through the process of learning technique at any level.

Robert Dawson

So much fun!

Lily Dong

Both of my boys train her via their open gym. They especially love Friday nights! Amazingly large gym to experiment, experience and learning about parkour. The gym is always adding new features... A must visit!

Jay Ramos

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

Declan Shanaghy

Brilliant!

Josh Barreras

Since my life just turned out everything as a movie and video games so that's I've been modivated to parkour for a public training but just an open gym parkour to learn freerunning.

O I C

Incredible coaching!!!

Troy Helming

Great obstacles and great coaches.

Meg

Just wonna go there and meet Alan

Ryan Ford

Top notch facility and coaches!

judith long

Huge kudos to Apex! Our 7 year old twins went yesterday and loved it so much that we drove back today. However, there was a mistake on one of the pages on the website and we showed up at the wrong time... Instead of turning us away, the wonderful people at Apex offered us a class (along with the other family who saw the wrong time on the site) right there on-the-spot. Great class, happy kids, and we will happily return! Update, we've been coming here for a year now and find the coaches and facilities amazing. We are so so happy here!

Linnie the Chicken

dank high tier parkour palace 10/10

Doug Baker

As stated in a previous review the gym is adequate, it’s the staff and the system I have a problem with. The staff treated me as if I was a burden to them. The gym works in a skill set system to determine what level a participant is at and what activities they are allowed to participate in based on their current band standing. Well, my son, who is 6 and brand new to Parkour, was only being involved in very beginner skill set lessons (think summersaults), apparently these are not the skills needed to advance, as we were to find out. My son was motivated and talked about how he wanted to advance. I sent him off to each class simply encouraging him to continue working hard, following their instruction and trust that he would get there. Finally, after months of sending him off with this advice and no skill set advancement, I decided to ask the staff what was required to achieve the next level band, as he and I were frustrated that he had not yet advanced. They acted annoyed at having to inform me the beginner moves needed to advance; something called a box hang, 2 pull ups and some other skill (I don’t remember what it’s called). I asked if they were teaching him these skill sets and explained our frustration with this stagnant development. In a manner of arrogance, I was informed that it was up to him to learn these skills at home on his own. I don’t even have the capacity to help him learn these skills much less the understanding how to teach him. I thought that they must be teaching him some of these skills, but in watching his workouts, I didn’t see any of these activities included in his repetitive gym routine. My son is 6 years old, he needs help and coaching. I thought that was what I was paying for. Not arrogant replies leaving me feeling like an inadequate father. I don’t know Parkour, I played baseball, soccer, tennis and ice hockey. My son wanted this and so I was happy to sign him up and pay the cost for the sake of his development. I found that the cost wasn’t paying for him to do much more than summersaults! I am very frustrated and annoyed and wish that we had a better experience for the sake of my son.

Tristan Hoffmann

Only gym I have ever stuck with!

Rachel Cooke

Great ninja warrior gym with excellent coaching for the kids. Wish they had a location on the Oakland/Berkeley side of the tunnel!

Ben Tolley

They have a really great setup here but unfortunately there are a lot of little kids who don't understand proper safety precautions. For example if someone is about to make a jump don't walk in front of them.

Travis Brewer

This place has some of the best ninja training in all of America and yet it's kid friendly for any age birthday! The owner is an incredible athlete, teacher, and all around great guy. Worth checking out for all ages interested in movement!

G Noland

Want to be a ninja or act like one? I don't go everyday. My body doesn't like that. Lol. They have a constantly changing ninja and parkour course that's alot of fun to play on, I mean workout on.

Tom Barcelona

Great way to get the kids off of their phones and active. Friendliest staff ever!

Thomas Solomon

Tremendous! Excellent range of obstacles, and a very friendly and helpful environment. You nailed it Apex!

Brian Hannah

The owners of this place are ridiculously nice and really know their stuff! I have so much fun every time I train here I can't wait to leave! Get yourself in here ASAP! I can't wait for my son and I's birthdays to come around so I can have a birthday parties here :)

Mr Noel walker

Soo much fun !!!

Michael Orr

Great place for our kids

Leland Fried

Always enjoy going to Apex. Staff is awesome and the facility is top notch.

Alexander Krumland

Favorite place to play "The Floor is Lava"

Joshua Paulose

Love the classes, coaches are great and knowledgeable.

Michael Vaandering

The gym is adequate but I'm very unimpressed with some of the employees there. You get the feeling that you are more of an inconvenience to some of them (not all). Not a great business model.

Akilah Jones

Used the groupon, it was amazing and well worth the drive from Vallejo. We are signing up for sure.

Felix Chu

Ninnjjjaaaaaaa! Go for the training, stay for the friends.

Justin Conway

Awesome facility and staff. Nice mix of Parkour and Ninja Warrior.

The Rokito

So I just stopped in months ago to check this place out. Being a huge fan of Ninja warrior. The place looked awesome. The prices seemed very reasonable and once I find the time I'm going back to start on a few parkour courses. You are never too old to start!

chavese lobo

Great place for my son the burn some energy and strengthen himself, plus he loves to run climb and swing around on the ropes and poles.

riley olson

Such a fun place! Had a really great time.

Anthony Campanali

Love coming here. Look forward to it every week.

James Wogan

We love Alan Canili and the staff at Apex, Concord. The classes boost kids’ confidence, and parkour skills. Great place for beginners, or the next American Ninja Warrior.

Judah Hudson

Astounding service, Super friendly and helpful staff, And a legit workout space. Thanks Thomas for making it possible for a group of our teenagers to come and work out! Of all the things young people could be doing, I am thrilled that they Prefer to Be At APEX!! Judah Hudson, EMT

Ian Kelly

Awesome people teaching awesome parkour.

Alex Morgan Mc.

We scheduled a stop here on our way from SoCal to Oregon and it did not disappoint! Helpful, friendly staff and really supportive members. Great training area for Ninja Warrior. Excellent.

Brandon Samson-Payden

One of few parkour gyms around, Apex is a top notch spot to train at. Alongside many set Urban parkour style structures, they have an Air Trak, and more than a few Ninja Warrior obstacles set up for training (read: a lot). Staff and coaching is knowledgeable and I recommend them strongly just for having open workout times daily. You can always get more out out of training here!