Our Mission

Our mission is to teach kids how to try hard and be proud of themselves!

EDGE is a non-competitive recreational facility in Louisville, KY that uses gymnastics, cheer, ninja, and jiu jitsu to develop key functional physical skills and facilitate a love of movement. Kids need a place to run, jump, and flip!

We focus on age-appropriate activity based on the Long-Term Athletic Development Model:

• Ages 0-6: Physical Literacy - Basic functional movements, supported play, confidence, and imaginative skills
• Ages 6-9: FUNdamentals - Exposure to different types of movement, basic skill building, learning to learn athletic skills
• Ages 9-12: Learning to Train - Strength, technique, habit forming, and well-rounded practice

(Source: Balyi, 2002, as seen here)

EDGE is ideal for kids who:

• Thrive in a supportive, non-competitive environment
• Love gymnastics but not the travel associated with competitive gymnastics
• Are looking for a sport or activity that pushes them in new ways
• Need more moving time and less screen time
• Want to learn a supportive skill to advance in their primary sports (cross-training)

This framework guides our focus on fundamentals, fun, and effort!