Skill building, challenging classes that train the brain and body how to adapt and overcome real world obstacles.
Our sessions are primarily a blend of Parkour, Freerunning, Art Du Deplacement, Natural Movement Fitness (MovNat) and Yoga. We also have a lot of experience in other fields like Self Defense, Strength and Conditioning, Martial Arts, Circus Arts, and Meditation and Breathing. The more tools you have in your toolbox, the more situations you'll be prepared for.
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Our members are men, women and children from ages 6-50+. Beginners are welcome. Our method of teaching makes movement accessible to everyone. Students earn their movement at their own pace. There is no race. There is no rush. We don't even have a clock in the gym, but progress still takes time. Let us help you make your own path!
Teaching Is Our Passion
TEACHING IS OUR PASSION
We're determined to connect with every student. To find what makes them tick. To help them become their best.
Teaching Is Our Passion
TEACHING IS OUR PASSION
We're determined to connect with every student. To find what makes them tick. To help them become their best.
Why We Are
the best movement school in Houston
Urban Movement is an official Ambassador of the Yamakasi founder's ADD Academy based in Paris, France. ADD stands for "Art Du Deplacement" and is the source of Parkour and Freerunning. We are also an official MovNat Licensed Facility. Our staff is the largest known collective of experienced, professional coaches certified by the industry-leading qualifications offered by MovNat and A.D.A.P.T. MovNat is a complete system of Natural Movement Fitness. A.D.A.P.T. is the global standard for ADD, Parkour and Freerunning instruction. Our CEO, Cameron Pratto, is also on the MovNat team traveling the world teaching their workshops and certifications. Our COO, Wes Hamner, has a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and he is the Lead Playworker at the Parish School - a nationally accredited special needs school here in Houston. Our General Manager, Mike Buchanek, has a Masters of Education and he's an Instructional Specialist at Waltrip High School, also in Houston. With experience like that comes an earned knowledge base that says, "we know what we're doing".
Our classes are challenging but scalable, technical but fun, demanding but rewarding, and we leave no new student behind.
Read Our Testimonials
"URBAN MOVEMENT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE FITNESS AND SKILLS TO SAFELY, AND JOYFULLY, NAVIGATE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL OBSTACLES OF LIFE." - Trea Drake, Krav Maga Worldwide
Read Our Testimonials
"URBAN MOVEMENT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE FITNESS AND SKILLS TO SAFELY, AND JOYFULLY, NAVIGATE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL OBSTACLES OF LIFE." - Trea Drake, Krav Maga Worldwide
