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"My son LOOOOVESS Vortex! He just leveled up and is so excited to continue growing and learning. I am so excited he has somewhere to SAFELY learn how to jump off of stuff and funnel his crazy ‘boy’ energy into an actual sport that is challenging and creative"
- Carrie Walko
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"My son loves coming here and it has inspired him to be active on days when he can't come to class. We love it here!"
- M.W.
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"My now 5-year-old son has been taking classes at Vortex for over a year now and we have been SO impressed. Every coach there is patient and so good with kids. I feel like they’ve done so much to instill confidence in my son and help him try new/hard things. I would recommended Vortex to anyone!"
- Whitney Wilde.
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"I am beyond grateful for the good guidance and super happy with my progress!! In this short period of time I have already learned several kicks, tricks, jumps and flips! I almost have nailed down my backflip which has been a goal of mine for this year"
- Jorchual Gregory Vargas
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"Vortex offers a great facility and instructors! My 6 and 8 year olds were hooked after their first class and can’t wait for their weekly class to come."
- Josh Sackman
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Why Parkour?
Builds Confidence, Creativity, & Focus
Parkour encourages kids to face challenges head-on and overcome obstacles, both physical and mental. Building self-confidence and resilience, essential life skills for overcoming setbacks.
Enhanced Physical Fitness
Parkour is a full-body workout that improves upon strength, agility, and coordination. Kids are kept active and engaged while developing their motor skills in a fun and dynamic way.
Inclusive and Adaptable for All Skill Levels
Parkour is accessible to all skill levels! It can be adapted to each child's ability, promoting personal growth without the pressure of competition.
Why Choose Us?
Locally Owned and Operated
Personalized Attention & Smaller Classes
Vortex teaches our sessions in a industry leading 1:6 coach to student ratio. Our limited class sizes paired with skill tracking for each athlete prioritize a more personalized experience, ensuring individualized attention and tailored feedback to each child.
Industry Leading Coaches & Curriculum
Vortex is home to the best parkour coaches in our local community. Our highly qualified coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that kids receive top-notch instruction in a safe and supportive environment. Our locally respected in-house programming is tailored to different age groups and skill levels, keeping athletes engaged and motivated.
More Than Just a Weekly Session
Memberships at Vortex Freerunning are more than just a weekly session. Along with everything included, all memberships include opportunities to train multiple times throughout the week prioritizing consistent growth and fostering a love for movement!
our Industry Leading Coach to Student Ratio
Assuring all athletes get the attention they deserve and results promised.
1:6
Compared to Martial Arts Studios, Gymnastics Centers, & other parkour gyms
(1:10-15 on average)
Take on a challenging Curriculum...
The full on Parkour Experience!
Start your parkour journey at Level 1, building the ground work, then keep on progressing as you learn new skills, challenge yourself, and stay moving!
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Level 1 - The Apprentice
Your journey begins here, Athletes will start with learning the basics and fundamentals.
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Level 2 - The Novice - Yellow
There's no turning back now, athletes will now learn challenging new skills and implement previous skills in real world scenarios.
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Level 3 - The Experienced - Green
Time to get scary, here athletes take their training to the next level, taking on thrilling skills.
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Level 4 - The Advanced - Blue
What are your limits? At this level, athletes are introduced to Freerunning, learning adrenaline pumping flips and completing daring challenges.
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Level 5 - The Master - Red
Know no fear. Athletes will be introduced to the most difficult skills and challenges Vortex has to offer.
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Level 6 - The Prodigy - Black
Pro status. You are limitless. The best of all of us.
About our Founder
Dante Mantashev discovered parkour at age 10 after trying traditional sports that never clicked. By 17 in November 2020, he turned his passion into Vortex Freerunning, determined to share the sport that shaped his life with the next generation.
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Now, at 22 years old, Dante leads Vortex Freerunning, with two thriving gyms in North Hollywood and Thousand Oaks. With over 12 years of personal experience and years of coaching, he's seen first hand how parkour builds confidence, resilience, and strength in young athletes.
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What started as a dream has grown into a movement. Today, Dante works alongside a team of talented coaches who share the same mission: to inspire the next generation of young athletes and help them take the sport to new heights.