​SPF Parkour Academy is Arizona’s premier parkour, ninja warrior, trampoline, tumbling, boxing, and youth movement training facility. Founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2007, SPF helped pioneer the modern movement training industry in Arizona and became a leader in parkour, ninja warrior, and youth athletic development programs.

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When SPF opened in 2007, it was the only facility in Arizona offering dedicated parkour training and one of only a handful of gyms in the United States teaching parkour as an organized program. With fewer than three dedicated parkour facilities nationwide at the time, SPF ranks among the earliest and most influential parkour programs in the country.

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As the sport evolved, SPF became one of the first facilities in Arizona to offer Ninja Warrior-style obstacle training, helping introduce obstacle-based athletic development years before the sport gained national popularity. During this same period, SPF also created the Lil Ninjas program, a specialized movement and obstacle-training program designed specifically for preschool and kindergarten-aged children.

Together, these programs helped establish SPF as a pioneer in Arizona’s youth movement, parkour, and ninja warrior communities.

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In 2019, SPF expanded with the opening of its Mesa location, where it continues to serve children, teens, and adults throughout Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Tempe, Apache Junction, and the greater East Valley.

For nearly two decades, SPF Parkour Academy has helped thousands of students develop confidence, strength, coordination, discipline, resilience, and athletic ability through structured movement training. Our mission is to provide a safe, positive environment where students of all ages can learn, grow, and succeed while developing skills that extend far beyond the gym floor.

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Family-Owned. Family-Led. Family-Focused.

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SPF Parkour Academy remains proudly family-owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Sylvia and Heinz-Bruno Reichelt. Since founding the organization in 2007, they have dedicated their careers to helping children, teens, and adults build confidence through movement, fitness, and athletic development.

 

Today, that commitment continues through the next generation, with their children serving as directors of programs within the gym and helping oversee key areas of instruction, coaching, athlete development, and program growth. This family-centered approach helps create a welcoming environment where students are known by name, families feel connected, and every athlete is encouraged to reach their full potential.

 

Lil Ninjas & Kindergarten Programs

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One of SPF Parkour Academy’s most popular programs is Lil Ninjas for ages 4–6. Developed in 2007, the program introduces young children to movement, obstacle training, balance, coordination, focus, and physical literacy through fun, age-appropriate activities. It provides a strong foundation for future participation in parkour, ninja warrior training, tumbling, trampoline, boxing, and other athletic pursuits while helping children build confidence and healthy movement habits.

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Programs for Ages 4 Through Adult

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Today, our 16,000-square-foot Mesa facility offers:

• Lil Ninjas Classes (Ages 4–6)
• Parkour Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults
• Ninja Warrior Training
• Trampoline & Tumbling Classes
• Boxing Classes
• Homeschool Physical Education Programs
• Open Gym Sessions
• Birthday Parties
• Summer Camps & School Break Camps
• Competitions & Special Events

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Whether your goal is fitness, confidence, athletic development, competition, recreation, or simply having fun while staying active, SPF offers programs for every age and ability level.

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Serving Mesa, Gilbert & the East Valley

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Conveniently located in Mesa near Gilbert, SPF Parkour Academy welcomes families from across the East Valley. In addition to classes and training programs, we offer camps, homeschool PE, open gym sessions, birthday parties, and other active youth development opportunities.

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Our facility was designed by athletes for athletes, featuring continually evolving obstacles and training areas that challenge students while promoting creativity, problem-solving, confidence, and physical development.

 

Experienced Coaches. Proven Results.

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Our coaching staff includes experienced and certified instructors dedicated to safety, skill progression, and positive coaching. Whether a student is taking their first Lil Ninjas class, training for Ninja Warrior competitions, exploring parkour, improving athletic performance, or learning a new skill, our team is committed to helping every athlete succeed.

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From its beginnings as one of the first parkour facilities in the United States to its position today as one of Arizona’s most established movement training centers, SPF Parkour Academy remains committed to helping students discover their potential.

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Join the thousands of East Valley families who have trusted SPF Parkour Academy since 2007 to help their children and athletes build confidence, develop skills, stay active, and achieve their goals.

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If you are searching for movement-based classes, parkour and ninja warrior training, tumbling and trampoline instruction, boxing programs, homeschool PE, camps, open gym activities, or active birthday parties, SPF Parkour Academy is ready to help you get started.