Turun Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu

Turun Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu – Circus and acrobatics school in Turku, Finland

Located in Turku, in southwestern Finland, Turun Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu is a school specializing in teaching parkour , acrobatics and circus disciplines .

It belongs to the Finnish Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu network, which offers physical and artistic activities in many cities across the country.

The establishment welcomes children , teenagers , adults and families . Its teaching is based on the discovery of movement, the development of physical abilities and individual progress in a safe environment.

A school that combines parkour and circus arts

Parkour Akatemia develops a pedagogical approach based on movement and the exploration of bodily capabilities .

Parkour is an important part of his activity. It consists of learning to overcome obstacles, climb, jump and move efficiently in different environments.

Circus arts complement this teaching with disciplines such as ground acrobatics, hand balancing, duo acrobatics and aerial acrobatics.

The goal is to enable participants to develop their coordination , strength , mobility , and creativity .

Teachers adapt the exercises to the students' abilities so that everyone can progress at their own pace.

Parent-child activities for children aged 2 and up

The establishment offers several family groups for children aged 2 to 12 years accompanied by an adult.

Taaperoparkour sessions are for children aged 2 to 4 who can already walk.

They allow you to discover fundamental movements: climbing, jumping, rolling, maintaining balance and moving over different obstacles.

Perhetemppuilu classes, or fun family acrobatics, offer motor skills and acrobatics exercises adapted for children.

Participants move around on mats and obstacle courses set up in the room.

The presence of a parent allows the activity to be shared and accompanies the first bodily discoveries.

Awakening to movement for 4 to 6 year olds

The Pikkuapinat groups, literally "little monkeys", welcome children aged 4 to 6.

These sessions allow children to discover fundamental movements through games and exercises adapted to their age.

Children learn to climb, jump, turn and maintain their balance.

The activities develop coordination and body control while encouraging experimentation.

No prior experience is necessary.

The classes take place indoors, on the school premises in Turku.

Parkour and acrobatics for 7 to 10 year olds

Children aged 7 to 10 can join several parkour and acrobatics groups.

Parkour classes teach you how to overcome different obstacles, control your jumps and achieve controlled landings.

The students also discover exercises in balance, climbing and movement.

A specific group, Parkour ja temput , combines parkour with learning acrobatic moves.

Children can practice rolls, cartwheels, hand balances and exercises to prepare for somersaults.

This approach allows the basics of acrobatics to be developed in a playful environment.

Parkour and acrobatic moves for 10-13 year olds

For children aged 10 to 13, the school offers courses combining parkour techniques and acrobatic figures.

Students learn to perform different crossings, to use obstacles and to build sequences of movements.

The program also includes preparatory exercises for somersaults and other acrobatic movements.

The sessions are organized progressively in order to adapt the difficulties to the level of the participants.

Warm-up, muscle strengthening and mobility are part of the training.

No prior experience is necessary for introductory groups.

Parkour groups for teenagers

Teenagers aged 13 to 16 have groups adapted to their age.

The sessions allow for a deeper understanding of fundamental techniques and the development of responsible practice.

Students learn to control their movements, to cross obstacles, and to use different obstacles.

The school also offers active groups for young people aged 11 to 18 who already have the basics of parkour.

These groups place greater emphasis on autonomy, physical preparation, and understanding the principles of the discipline.

Aerial acrobatics for children

The establishment offers aerial acrobatics courses for school-aged children.

Students discover the techniques of suspension, climbing and controlled descent on the apparatus.

The disciplines taught include aerial silks and vertical rope.

The sessions combine warm-up, technical learning and muscle strengthening exercises.

Participants gradually work on different figures adapted to their level.

The school emphasizes safety , particularly during descents and exercises at height.

The courses are accessible to beginners.

Aerial acrobatics classes for adults

Adults can also discover aerial disciplines.

The classes allow students to work on individual figures and sequences on different apparatus.

The sessions include physical preparation designed to develop the strength and mobility necessary for the activity.

The exercises are adapted to the abilities of the participants.

Beginners can join the courses without prior experience, while more experienced people can deepen their technique.

Floor acrobatics for adults

Turun Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu offers several ground acrobatics courses for adults.

The introductory sessions allow participants to discover cartwheels, rolls and hand balances.

Other groups focus on somersaults and preparatory exercises for more complex movements.

Learning is based on a progression adapted to each individual's level.

The classes also include a warm-up, muscle strengthening, and mobility exercises.

They are accessible to people wishing to discover acrobatics as well as to practitioners wishing to perfect their techniques.

Acrobatics in pairs and groups

The school offers duo acrobatics classes called Pariakrobatia .

This discipline involves performing lifts, balances and various figures with a partner or a small group.

Participants learn to coordinate their movements and develop mutual trust.

The sessions include physical preparation, mobility and body control work.

It is generally possible to participate alone or with a partner, depending on the group's arrangements.

Acrobatics in pairs is a particularly interesting practice for developing the collective skills specific to circus arts.

Handstands

Specific courses are dedicated to handstands.

Beginners learn to climb in balance, control their position and descend safely.

The exercises help to develop shoulder strength, coordination and stability.

For more experienced practitioners, the school offers an advanced level dedicated to variations of positions and more demanding balances.

This group also allows for preparatory exercises for one-handed balance.

Access to the advanced level requires knowing how to safely exit a balance and being able to hold a handstand for approximately five seconds .

Flexibility and physical preparation

The establishment offers additional courses in acrobatic mobility and flexibility.

Participants work on bridges, splits, and movements requiring a large range of motion.

The exercises are prepared progressively in order to develop mobility without neglecting muscle strengthening.

Physical preparation courses also help to improve strength, balance and body control.

These activities are a useful complement to ground acrobatics, aerial disciplines and parkour.

A room equipped for several disciplines

The school is located at Helsinginkatu 21, 20100 Turku .

It has several training areas identified on its website: Takomo , Kutomo , Akro and a room dedicated to small groups and muscle strengthening.

This organization makes it possible to offer different activities within the same establishment.

The spaces are designed to accommodate parkour, acrobatics and physical conditioning exercises.

Participants can thus discover several disciplines while benefiting from a suitable environment.

Internships for children

The institution organizes internships during school holidays.

These activities allow children to discover or deepen their understanding of the subjects taught in weekly classes.

The training courses combine parkour, acrobatics and movement exercises.

They provide an opportunity to practice more intensively over several days and to meet other participants.

Workshops for schools

Parkour Akatemia also offers programs for schools and groups.

Teachers can organize introductory sessions to parkour, circus arts, or acrobatics.

The activities are adapted to the age, experience and abilities of the participants.

The workshops can take place on the premises of the establishment or in the facilities of the host structure, when conditions permit.

These interventions allow participants to discover the disciplines within a collective framework.

Birthdays and events

The establishment organizes birthday parties and private events.

Participants can explore the facilities and perform various exercises under the supervision of the instructors.

The Parkour Akatemia network also offers services for events and businesses.

These activities may include workshops, demonstrations or entertainment tailored to the audience.

Independent practice for adults

Turun Parkour Akatemia offers self-directed training slots.

Adults with a suitable membership can use the facilities outside of weekly classes, when rooms are available.

These sessions allow for individual practice of techniques already learned.

They should not be confused with supervised courses.

The establishment also offers a booking system for certain courses and activities intended for adults.

A pedagogy based on creativity and progression

Parkour Akatemia's teaching is based on the idea that each participant can develop their own way of moving.

The exercises are adapted to each person's abilities, in order to offer achievable and progressive challenges.

Teachers encourage mutual support, respect, and cooperation.

Safety plays an important role in learning, especially for jumps, acrobatic figures and aerial disciplines.

This approach allows beginners to be welcomed while offering opportunities for improvement to more experienced practitioners.

A multidisciplinary school open to all

Turun Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu is distinguished by the combination of several complementary disciplines.

Young children learn basic movements, older children can practice parkour and acrobatics, while teenagers and adults have access to specialized courses.

Aerial acrobatics, duo acrobatics and hand balancing are disciplines directly related to circus arts.

The institution also develops internships, workshops and independent activities.

Turun Parkour Akatemia & Sirkuskoulu is a movement and acrobatics school in Turku that offers genuine circus training in an environment combining parkour, aerial disciplines, physical preparation and movement pedagogy.