A Passion For

Gymnastics

Foundation

A•B•S is passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to discover their potential, stay healthy, and experience a part of gymnastics and circus arts.

About the ABS Training Program

Creating a life long healthy and creative athlete

The ABS training system is an elite program designed to bring together the athletic art forms of tumbling, circus and urban dance under one roof! Our program goals are to educate, build on strengths, inspire creativity, and form a supportive community of performers. We welcome all participants who are motivated and looking for exciting challenges to become well-rounded athletes and performers.

“Learn from a program based on fundamentals & mindful training”

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Classes

We have a wide array of classes

Our program is for all body types and fitness levels.  The core fundamentals we teach are of gymnastics based so that any sports, activity or movement style the student participates in will be enhanced.  Our secret ingredients are to tackle the fundamentals of movement and add the knowledge and awareness of “technique” balanced with the student’s current body awareness.  Over time, the student’s awareness is refined while simultaneously developing strength and flexibility all in the “correct ways” and just like magic, all kinds of skills that were believed to be impossible are now possible!

Strength & Conditioning

Condition your body in the right way while understanding that fundamentals are key.

Strength & Conditioning

This class focuses on building strength, speed, power and endurance required for performance based athletics, sports and overall fitness. Using only body weight for resistance training, endurance training and plyometrics, this program strengthens all major muscle groups and increases the coordination between them.
With the use of a wide variety of exercises, this class is beneficial to anyone from beginner to advanced level.

We all need more strength. The question now is what type of conditioning is the most beneficial based on our current fitness level and our goal. ABS's program has 8 levels for strength and conditioning for the absolute beginner to high level gymnast or calisthenic enthusiast.

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Tumbling

Learn to tumble through the air and mastering the art of flight with sophisticated techniques.  No more learning by trial and error!

Tumbling

Our tumbling classes have a strong focus on technique throughout every movement and are based on a progressive gymnastics method that leads to advanced skills. In addition to skill development, the training emphasizes flexibility, strength and spatial awareness specific to tumbling. “Basic skills” such as handstands, forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, etc. are a major focus in these classes. These skills are the building blocks of the most advanced tumbling performed by gymnasts and power tumblers. After being given the name “basic,” these skills very quickly become neglected and forgotten, taking a toll on tumbling improvement. ABS will refer to these skills as “fundamental” rather than “basic.” For more advanced tumblers, these fundamental movement patterns are applied to forward and backward tumbling, connecting positions, twisting techniques and take-off and landing drills.

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Acrobatics (Partner Balancing)

Learn how to trust your partner in dynamic acrobatic positions. We will take athletes through proper progressions on how to be a better base or a flyer.

Acrobatics
(Partner Balancing)

Acrobatics is a discipline that requires strength, balance and cooperative technique in order to be performed. Acrobatics is known to cheerleaders as “stunting,” which consists of lifts, tosses and balances between two or more individuals.<br>By learning both balance and dynamic elements, athletes develop partner and group acrobatic fundamentals, preparing them for more advanced skills. Balance skills consist of static elements, intricate pyramids and transitions between balances and air positions. Dynamic skills involve inverting, twisting and tossing with landings on the floor or catches by the base partner(s).

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Handstand Training

There is more to handstands then just being upside down.  We will learn about alignment, postures and hand positions in order to become comfortable being on the hands.

Handstand Training

We have dedicated an entire class to the most important body position in tumbling and acrobatics: the handstand. Although the handstand is the foundation of almost all skills, its development in athletes is often overlooked because of its simple visual appearance.
We see handstands as more than just going upside down and hoping to stay inverted for as long as possible in any position. Through training, athletes will gain an understanding of how to control inverted positions and learn the relationship between the handstand and other skills.
Surprisingly, the handstand takes years to master and is more difficult to learn than what most people consider to be advanced tumbling skills. Because of this, the focus in handstand classes will be on proper alignment and control in order to achieve balance. With an emphasis on upper body strength, athletes will also learn counterbalancing techniques, movement in handstand, head positioning and safe entrances and exits.

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Aerial Circus

Take Flight! Develop your aerial skills by learning the basics of climbs, foot locks, inversions, and tricks, and progress to more advanced moves as you grow stronger on the air.

Aerial Circus

In this class, athletes will explore creative expression through acrobatic movement on various aerial apparatus. While suspended, athletes will work on different types of climbs, locks and poses to build strength, flexibility and endurance. As they progress to more difficult transitions and sequences, they will work towards choreographing an aerial routine that can be performed to music.
Apparatus include silks, hoop, rope, hammock and static trapeze.

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Parkour and Tricking

Reaching new heights of creativity and fun with Parkour and tricking!

Parkour and Tricking

Parkour is an athletic discipline where people attempt to go from point A to point B in the fastest, fluid and most efficient way possible. This is done without any external help from any kind of assisting equipment by combining the motions of running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling, etc. to get around. This is depicted by the situation that is most studied for whatever is needed and requires a level of thinking on the spot to perform such tasks. It’s a sport and an art form that can be practiced alone or with others as a collective. Most commonly done in urban areas like cities, it involves seeing the environment in a new way by problem solving and envisioning the potential for navigating it by moving around, across, through, over and under certain features.

The discipline, developed in France beginning in the late 1980s, was popularized through Internet videos, television commercials, and documentary and feature films. Parkour has become a popular element in action sequences, with film directors hiring parkour practitioners as stunt performers. Parkour is not defined by a set of rules or guidelines, a feature which has proven particularly attractive to young people, allowing them to explore and engage in the activity on their own terms. It can be easily accepted by all cultures as a means of personal expression and recreation.

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Flexibility

It’s mind blowing what a trained flexible body can do.  Besides the obvious: splits, it improves the range of motion, reduces the risk of injury, increases circulation, improves posture, balance & coordination.  This class is a hidden gem!

Flexibility

Our flexibility classes emphasize three major areas of the body: the shoulders, back and hips/legs. The aim is to help achieve the range of motion desirable for skill execution, whether that be in cheerleading, circus arts, gymnastics, dance or another performance based athletics.
During both active and passive stretching, an emphasis is placed on proper form and alignment of joints to prevent incorrect technique in other skills. Athletes are also guided on how to safely increase their range of motion and body control in various positions.
To enable the athletes to stretch to their full potential, we will use walls, props, partners, and incorporate various types of stretching: static, dynamic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF stretching).
Training flexibility regularly will speed up workout recovery and help prevent injuries.

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Trampoline

It’s all fun a games, especially when you know where you are when flying through the air!

Trampoline

This class gives athletes the opportunity to develop basic trampoline skills in a fun and controlled environment while improving spatial awareness and body control. This is a progressive skill based program designed to build confidence, increase athletic ability and challenge athletes to execute proper technique.
Specific manoeuvres taught will include seat drops, stomach drops, back drops, tuck jumps, pike jumps and straddle jumps. Progressions up to more complex skills with rotations, including combinations of forward and backward saltos and twists are introduced to more advanced athletes.
Coaches will work with athletes to ensure that every class participant progresses at their own pace. Correct technique and body control must be demonstrated before moving on to the next degree of difficulty.​

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Breakdancing, Hip-hop, House

Rhythm, timing and musicality will be the framework.  Powermoves and freezes will come soon after.

Breakdancing

Breakin’ or known as breakdancing is the original dance of hip hop that you’ve seen all over the media and soon to see in the Olympics. We start right from the beginning and will be teaching everything you need to know about the style. It’s perfect for those that like acrobatic movements, martial arts and freestyle.

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Modern Arnis

It’s a great idea to learn to protect yourself.  We provide a fun and progressive self defense program in the art of Modern Arnis and empty hand.

Self Defense

Modern Arnis is a Filipino martial art developed by Grandmaster Remy Presas. It is a synthesis of traditional Filipino martial arts, modern self-defense techniques, and sports sparring. Modern Arnis focuses on the use of sticks, knives, and empty-hand techniques for self-defense. It also emphasizes the development of coordination, speed, and agility. Modern Arnis is a complete system of self-defense and a great way to stay fit and healthy.

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Program Benefits

  • Gain movement knowledge
  • Increase awareness
  • Injury prevention
  • Gain Strength
  • Gain Flexibility
  • Learn hundreds of tricks
  • Build Confidence
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How We Get Results

  • Structured programs
  • Student Accountability
  • Dicipline
  • Professional Coaches
  • Hard Work but Fun!
  • Students' best interest at heart

Our Facility

The ABS Training Centre boasts a remarkable facility that has been meticulously designed to foster movement development, drawing inspiration from gymnastics principles to cater to individuals of all skill levels, even those without prior gymnastic experience. The selection of equipment is nothing short of exceptional, with a primary focus on enhancing strength and spatial awareness. The inclusion of rings and parallel bars plays a pivotal role in building formidable strength, while the trampoline serves as an invaluable tool for honing spatial awareness skills. For those inclined towards tumbling and tricking, the air floors provide a perfect platform, ensuring safety and mastery. Aerial enthusiasts can explore their potential using various apparatuses, not only for thrilling tricks but also for conditioning. Moreover, an abundance of mats is readily available to facilitate safe landings during the pursuit of high-flying acrobatics or the essential art of falling correctly. At ABS Training Centre, the facility itself is a testament to the commitment to holistic movement development and safety.

Get Started

Getting started is simple.  We have drop in for those that have busy schedules, private lessons for those that really want to focus on an accelerated individual program and last but not least, our weekly evening classes that have proven time and time again to provide incredible improvements.  In some cases, a well balanced training program coordinated with proper rest and nutrition has turned some into super athletes!

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$96

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Have Questions?

Here are some common questions answered

Each class at ABS is 1 hour in length.  Open gym is 2 hours and private lessons can be booked for any length of time.

Our program is difficult but not too hard.  We determine a baseline for the individual and have exercises specific to that individual.  As the exercises become consistent, the next level of exercises are introduced.  We are able to start with someone with little to no experience and develop their skills to a high level acrobat or circus performer.

The classes we recommend depends on previous experience as well as what the final goal is.  Many dancers want to learn tumbling for their dance routines.  Many come wanting to take the tumbling class but after an assessment, we determine that the best classes to take are actually conditioning and handstand foundations.  In every situation we have seen, the dancer’s tumbling improves faster by taking conditioning and handstand foundations then taking tumbling skills.  This is because our conditioning and handstand training is tumbling specific.

 

 

We have multiple classes on most days.  You can take as many as you like.  We do recommend that the classes be spread out over the week to maximize retention of information.  It is also important to gradually increase the number of hours and allow the body to adapt rather than burn out or get injured.

The cancellation policy for private lessons is 24h before the lesson.

There are no makeup classes unless previously determined at the start of the registered session.  For sickness, a doctors note is required.

Absolutely!  We have taught many individuals all kinds of skills in shorter then usual time frames.  Learning or refining tumbling lines or specialty skills for auditions, competitions, performances are the most common situations.  In many cases, this type of training can work for the short term projects but isn’t ideal for long term development.

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817 Brock Rd. Unit 2
Pickering, ON, L1W3L9

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