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2026-05-01 – Class Schedule Updating June 1st

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:01:24 +0000

Class Schedule Updating June 1st

Friday, May 1st, 2026

Students and families,

We’re excited to share that an updated class schedule will begin Monday, June 1st, 2026. With our larger and updated space, we’re rolling out some new classes throughout the week. You will be able to find the new and revised schedule via Zenplanner. Some of the new classes are pending to be scheduled on our calendar (Mini Movers, yoga, flexibility, strength, and more).

As part of this change, our current program classes will be changing to fifty-five minutes. We’re also adjusting some start times and creating a schedule that helps us fit more training opportunities into the busy evenings.

Why the change?

shorter classes help students stay more focused and energized
more class options give families greater flexibility
adjusted start times let us serve more students during our busiest hours

Current students with reservations in the following will see an adjusted reservation:

Current 4:00pm classes to 4:30pm
Current 5:15pm classes to 5:30pm
Current 6:30pm classes will remain at 6:30pm
Current 7:45pm classes to 7:30pm

We’re confident this new schedule will create a better experience for both students and families. We’ll continue sharing updates over the next month to ensure all students and families are informed.

Enso Movement

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2026-05-08 – Tumbling Power Workshop with Dominique Lewis

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:21:43 +0000

Tumbling Power Workshop with Dominique Lewis

Friday, May 8th, 2026

06:30pm – 09:30pm

The workshop will be centered around how to build power through speed, momentum, flexibility, and proper body positioning. Dominique will cover a range of skills suitable for those who are just beginning all the way to those who are more advanced in their current skill set. We will work on concepts that involve better tumbling and tricking technique to build power and momentum, as well as specific tricks to help build power throughout a combo. Power is a very important key to acquiring skills deemed more difficult, and this workshop will be centered on how to acquire that power.

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information.

Schedule

Friday, May 8th, 2026 — 06:30pm – 09:30pm

Pricing

Dominique Lewis

Dominique is a professional tumbling and tricking athlete with 10+ years of coaching experience in tumbling, gymnastics, and tricking. Dom has been featured on some of the biggest media outlets: ESPN, Fox Sports, The LAD Bible, People are Awesome, Bleacher Report, Sportscenter, Barstool, NBC Sports, WorldstarHipHop and more. He has also had the opportunity to represent the United States as a judge at Red Bull Kick It in Seoul, South Korea. Aside from coaching, he has judged the top tricking and trampoline events throughout the world. Dom has also attended 40+ gatherings over the past few years making him a key athlete between different communities.

Instagram: @domitrick

Website: https://domitrick.com/

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2026-05-09 – Parkour Level 1-3 Testing

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:08:32 +0000

Parkour Level 1-3 Testing

10:30am – 12:30pm Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Ready for the next progression?

Level-ups at Enso Movement are a great opportunity for students and athletes to take their personal practices onto the next step. We examine whether the student has shown their ability to progress safely, demonstrate particular techniques / skill sets, hold enough experience, and embody a safe and strong mindset. With a higher ranking, students can join in on higher-level classes that will increase in the appropriate strength exercises, balance drills, cardio, and progressions. Advance in skills and technique through Parkour Level 1-3 Testing.

This event is for current and new parkour students that currently participate in Parkour 1-3 classes. Upon passing, students will receive their next band. Level 3 students passing receiving their Level 4 band (Orange) upon passing can begin participating in Level 4+ classes. Registrations are limited to twelve students. Registration is required.

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information or to register.

Details

All testing participants are expected to show up promptly on time. Please dress appropriately for exercise and movement. Individuals will be given time to warm up. Coaches will brief individuals on their tests and answer any questions before starting. Evaluations and marks may vary depending on the individuals’ body height, weight, and age.

Rough Schedule

Students can show up on time. Our coach allows for students to warm-up and prepare for their level test. Expectations are set before jumping into testing. Students are tested as a group when possible, otherwise it’ll be one-on-one for specific skills. Skills have a limited number of attempts to be marked as a success before being marked as a failure. For the Level 1 test, all skills must be passed to receive the Level 2 band.

Pricing

Members: $30
Non-Members: $40

Level 1 - White Band Test

LEVEL 1
WHITE BAND
Passing this test allows you access to Level 2+ Parkour classes.

FITNESS
5 Push-Ups
Negative Climbdown and 15s Hold
100ft Body-weight Lunges
10 Standing Squats for Form
5m Running

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Step Vaults
Front Supports
Turn Vaults
Cat Quadrupedals
Side Monkey Quadrupedals
Somersaults
Parkour Rolls
Drop Precisions
Rail Balance
Forward and Back Swing Releases
Wall Handstands
Cartwheels

See Coach for More Information

Level 2 - Pink Band Test

LEVEL 2
PINK BAND

FITNESS
3 Over Grip Climb-Ups
3 Pull-Ups
1 Elevated Pistol
Mid-Thigh Box Jump
5m Run with Interval Sprinting

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Turn Vaults to Support
Lazy and Thief Vaults
Macacos
Drop to Rolls
Precisions
Balance Walks at Some Heights
Tacs for Distance
Arm Jumps
Underbars
Coursing
Coach-led Breaking Jumps

See Coach for More Information

Level 1 - White Band Test

LEVEL 3
RED BAND
Passing this band allows you access to Level 4+ Parkour OR Freerunning classes.

FITNESS
5 Climb-Ups
10 Dead Hang Pull-ups
3 Rail Pistols
Hip-height Box Jump
5m Run with Some Coursing

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Catpasses
Dash Vaults
Front or Side Flips
Back Flips
Precisions
Rail Squats
Cat Backs
180 Bar Release and Re-grabs
Bar Dismounts
Coursing
Coach-led Breaking Jumps

See Coach for More Information

Register for Parkour Level 1-3 Testing

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2026-02-28 – Parkour Level 1-3 Testing

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:01:56 +0000

Parkour Level 1-3 Testing

10:30am – 12:30pm Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Ready for the next progression?

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information or to register.

Details

Rough Schedule

Pricing

Members: $30
Non-Members: $40

Level 1 - White Band Test

LEVEL 1
WHITE BAND
Passing this test allows you access to Level 2+ Parkour classes.

FITNESS
5 Push-Ups
Negative Climbdown and 15s Hold
100ft Body-weight Lunges
10 Standing Squats for Form
5m Running

See Coach for More Information

Level 2 - Pink Band Test

LEVEL 2
PINK BAND

FITNESS
3 Over Grip Climb-Ups
3 Pull-Ups
1 Elevated Pistol
Mid-Thigh Box Jump
5m Run with Interval Sprinting

See Coach for More Information

Level 1 - White Band Test

LEVEL 3
RED BAND
Passing this band allows you access to Level 4+ Parkour OR Freerunning classes.

FITNESS
5 Climb-Ups
10 Dead Hang Pull-ups
3 Rail Pistols
Hip-height Box Jump
5m Run with Some Coursing

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Catpasses
Dash Vaults
Front or Side Flips
Back Flips
Precisions
Rail Squats
Cat Backs
180 Bar Release and Re-grabs
Bar Dismounts
Coursing
Coach-led Breaking Jumps

See Coach for More Information

Register for Parkour Level 1-3 Testing

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2026 USPK Parkour Competition – Local Qualifier

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:55:09 +0000

2026 United States Parkour Association

Parkour Competition

Parkour Competition Event

Saturday, April 11th, 2026

01:30pm – 06:30pm (TBD)

Join us for an afternoon of competitive parkour! Athletes may choose to participate in any or all categories. This is a beginner-friendly competition and little to no experience is necessary.

How does it work? Much like Track & Field, athletes typically choose an event to compete in. For Track & Field, there are runners, jumpers, throwers, etc. Some T&F athletes practice multiple events. In parkour competitions, athletes choose to compete in speed, skill, and/or style.

Speed Event

This event focuses on completing an obstacle course as fast as possible, prioritizing efficiency and agility in movement to get from point A to point B quickly.

Skill Event

This event tests an athlete’s technical ability to execute complex maneuvers like vaults, jumps, and precision landings, often involving challenging obstacles that require precise control and body awareness.

Style Event

This category emphasizes the aesthetic quality of movements, where athletes are judged on the fluidity, creativity, and visual appeal of their tricks and transitions in an open setting.

Event Age Divisions

Youth: Ages 6-9
Pre-teens: Ages 10-13
Teens: Ages 14-17
Adults: 17+

Pricing

This is an event held by the United States Parkour Association and membership is required ($35).

General Registration

One Event – $35
Two Events – $60
Three Events – $75

Late Registration (Day-of) will add a $10 surcharge.

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information.

Saturday, April 11th, 2026 – Event Schedule

The following is an estimated event schedule and will be determined by number of registrations and athlete field.

01:30PM – 01:45PM – Athlete Check-in
01:45PM – 03:30PM – Speed Competition & Awards
03:30PM – 05:15PM – Skill Competition & Awards
05:15PM – 06:30PM – Style Competition & Awards

About the United States Parkour Association

The United States Parkour Association (USPK) is the National Governing Body for Parkour, Freerunning and L’Art du Deplacement in the USA. It is a non-profit organization formed by members of the parkour community, committed to growing and protecting the discipline of parkour through events, education, and outreach.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2018, USPK works to bring together all of those involved in our practice: practitioners, students, parents of students, professional athletes, business owners, community leaders,and general enthusiasts.

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2026-02 – Anticipated Relocation

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:38:03 +0000

ENSO MOVEMENT IS MOVING

We’re Moving!

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

We’re excited to announce that we’ve passed our final inspection. This gives us the clear to move operations and relocate to our new facilities at 5243 Capital Blvd.

Starting Monday, March 2nd, we’ll be operating all services (classes, camps, etc.) will be at our new facility.

Please bear with us as we settle in. There’s lots of heavy equipment to move, and logisitics to go through and review to allow our team to find a new foundation.

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the new space!

Important Update on Our Move

Sunday, February 1st, 2026

We want to share an unexpected update regarding our upcoming move. While we had passed all of our inspections and were given early confidence that our final building inspection would go smoothly, a last-minute change in inspectors brought new feedback—and unfortunately, we did not pass the final inspection.

This means we won’t be able to make the switch to our new location just yet. Starting next week, all classes and programs will remain at our current space until we’re cleared to move forward.

We know this is a sudden shift, especially after our announcement earlier this week, and we truly appreciate your flexibility and support. We’re already working closely with the city to address the new feedback and complete the process as soon as possible.

Thank you again for bearing with us. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way—and we can’t wait to welcome you into the new space once everything is officially ready.

We are moving!

Now anticipated February 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Enso Movement is preparing to move into a brand-new facility! We have been located at our current location (3200-115 Wellington Court) since 2013. Our business has grown with the amazing parkour and acrobatic community for the past thirteen years! This upgraded space will help us continue growing our programs, expanding our offerings, and delivering the best possible experience for our students and families. What can you expect?

5,500sqft → 7,400sqft facility
Dedicated spaces for our foundational programs
- Tumbling
- Parkour
- Handstand
Added fitness room
New equipment
More classes and services with an updated schedule

We’ll be sure to keep you informed every step of the way. Once we receive the green light, we’ll share our official move-in date and all the details you’ll need for a smooth transition. In the mean time, we greatly appreciate the flexibility as we make the big jump.

Thank you for being part of the Enso Movement community—we can’t wait to welcome you into the new space soon!

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2026-03-14 – Handstand Workshops with Ulrik Fossum

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:49:58 +0000

Handstand Weekend Workshops with Ulrik Fossum

Fundamental Handstand Workshop

Day 1 – March 14th, 2026; 12:00pm – 02:30pm

Day 2 – March 15th, 2026; 12:00pm – 02:30pm

Have you always wanted to do a handstand, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you can do a handstand but kick-ups are inconsistent or does your form have room for improvement? Ulrik is teaching a two day handstand workshop in which you will learn the beautiful art of standing on your hands!

The goal for this workshop is for every participant to understand exactly what they need to practice on their own in order to take their current handstand practice to the next level, or get into a practice in the first place.

Understanding the handstand practice
Mobility for proper alignment and efficiency
How to balance
How to kick into handstand
Handstand shapes
Relevant fundamental handstand drills & exercises
Individualized feedback & recommendations
Summary and Q&A

Who is This For?

This workshop is best suited for those who are inconsistent with a 10-20 seconds freestanding straight handstand, or want to improve form and understanding of the practice. It’s totally fine if you start at a very basic level. Everyone must start somewhere! It will also give value to those who can do a handstand, but are inconsistent with it or have room to improve their form. There are no hard pre-reqs, but you need to be curious and interested in learning handstands and it’s recommended to be able to do a 30 seconds handstand facing the wall.

Intermediate Handstand Workshop

Day 1 – March 14th, 2026; 03:30pm – 06:30pm

Day 2 – March 15th, 2026; 03:30pm – 06:30pm

The intermediate workshop will be a natural progression of the Fundamental Handstand Workshop. What comes after a consistent straight handstand? Well, moving your legs around into shapes that will challenge your shoulders, coordination and balance. Learning how to press into a handstand, and one beautiful day stand on one hand or repping out stalder presses?

We will adjust the topics based on the level of the participants, but the workshop should be a good fit for calisthenic athletes with high ambitions of a handstand mastery.

Joint preparation and mobility
Kick-up and balance
Shape coordination
Pike and pancake flexibility and compression
Press to handstand
Intro to OAHS
Individual training and feedback
How to apply this to your own practice
Summary and Q&A

Who is This For?

You will get the most out of this workshop if you already can balance in straight for 20+ seconds with some consistency. Bonus points if you are familiar with tuck and other fundamental shapes. If you are not there yet, you can still participate and get a better understanding of what your handstand future will bring, but accept that you won’t be able to do everything we will cover. Pre-requisites include a consistent entrance and 20 sec+ straight handstand

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information.

Pricing

Fundamental Handstand Workshops – $250
Intermediate Handstand Workshops – $280
Both Workshops – $450
EARLYBIRD – Save $20 per workshop if you register by February 21st

Ulrik Fossum

Ulrik is a 33 year old handbalancer from Norway. He started his handstand training when he was 21 and quickly developed a high level of skill and precision. He worked for 5 years as a personal trainer, but transitioned to coaching handstands exclusively with online coaching and workshops internationally. Ulrik got to the Semifinals of Norway’s Got Talent, and has performed and participated in photo shoots for Lamborghini. He runs an active online community and has provided a lot of experience and information to the Handbalancing Community at large.

Instagram: @ulrikonhands

Website: https://www.ulrikonhands.com/

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2025 December Holiday Camps

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:17:07 +0000

2025 December Holiday Camps

Need an escape during the winter holiday? Our December holiday camps are full of adventure, games, and more!

Day camps at Enso Movement are an adventurous experience combining physical education, games, and learning experiences. Our campers enjoy guided instruction on overcoming obstacles, fun games, and learning opportunities. Every day we’ll work together on parkour skills, exercises, and games to take our skills to the next level. Campers will learn to trust others, take steps toward success, and make independent decisions. Whether your child is skilled or brand new, our track out camps are remarkable, unforgettable experiences! Camps are designed for ages 6 and older.

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information.

Details and Pricing

We offer a full-day camp for four days. Single-day drop-ins are available; drop-ins must email info@ensomovement.com for registration.

$80 for single-day drop-ins.
$20 for extended care (AM+PM)

Weekly Schedule

Holiday Camp Hours: 09:00AM – 04:00PM
Extended Early Care: 08:00AM – 09:00AM
Extended After Care: 04:00PM – 05:00PM

*A minimum of four pre-registered kids is required to host the holiday camp

For additional camps, check out our track out camps and summer camps.

Holiday Camp Dates

Monday, December 22nd, 2025

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Friday, December 26th, 2025

Monday, December 29th, 2025

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Registration Links

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2025 Victory Road – Local Parkour Competition

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:33:12 +0000

2025 Victory Road Parkour Championship

Local Parkour Competition

Local Parkour Competition Event

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

01:30pm – 06:30pm (TBD)

Join us for an afternoon of competitive parkour! Athletes may choose to participate in any or all categories. This is a beginner-friendly competition and little to no experience is necessary.

Speed Event

This event focuses on completing an obstacle course as fast as possible, prioritizing efficiency and agility in movement to get from point A to point B quickly.

Skill Event

Style Event

This category emphasizes the aesthetic quality of movements, where athletes are judged on the fluidity, creativity, and visual appeal of their tricks and transitions in an open setting.

Event Age Divisions

Youth: Ages 7-10
Pre-teens: Ages 11-13
Teens: Ages 14-17
Adults: 18 & up

Pricing

Standard Registration (By November 1st, 2025)

Speed & Skill – $35/athlete
Freestyle – $35/athlete
Bundle – $55/athlete

Late Registration (After November 1st, 2025)

Speed & Skill – $50/athlete
Freestyle – $50/athlete
Bundle – $75/athlete

Our front desk is always happy to answer any questions. E-mail info@ensomovement.com for more information.

Saturday, November 15th, 2025 – Event Schedule

The following is an estimated event schedule and will be determined by number of registrations and athlete field.

01:30PM – 01:45PM – Athlete Check-in
01:45PM – 03:15PM – Speed Competition & Awards
03:15PM – 04:45PM – Skill Competition & Awards
04:45PM – 06:15PM – Style Competition & Awards

CarolinaFlipz

Pineville, North Carolina

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

Movement Therapy

Cleveland, Tennessee

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Enso Movement

Raleigh, North Carolina

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

CarolinaFlipz

Pineville, North Carolina

December 6th, 2025

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2025-08-14 – Parkour Curriculum Update

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:24:45 +0000

2025-08-14 – Parkour Curriculum Update

Parkour has grown immensely as an emerging sport. To remain fresh and evolve with it’s growth, we have updated our parkour curriculum. Our newly, well-design curriculum nurtures student’s skill- learning, retention, and progression. Every sports curriculum can greatly benefit from periodic curricular updates. We know it’s a bit messy.

After thorough review, we’re widening the foundational skillsets for both the beginner (Levels 1-3) and intermediate (Levels 4-6) parkour classes. These adjustments to the parkour curriculum make it more accessible for students working towards their next level and designed to give more opportunities to test up and succeed—while still keeping the challenge and progression that make parkour rewarding.

Class Changes

Starting early September:

Parkour Level 1+ will stay as Parkour Level 1+ classes (And will widen for students Level 1 – 3)
Parkour Level 2+ will become a Parkour Level 4+ class
Parkour Level 4+ will become a Parkour Level 7+ class

For the majority of students, your schedule will be unaffected! Most of our current Parkour L1+ and Parkour L2+ run parallel with two coaches.

Level Changes

Current Level 1 students will remain as Level 1 students
All current Level 2 or 3 students will default as new Level 4 students
All current Level 4, 5, or 6 students will default as new Level 7 students

During the week of August 24th, all parkour classes will run an abbreviated Parkour Level Test to place current member students on the new curriculum scale.

Level 1+ classes will run our new Level 1 and Level 2 test
Level 2+ classes run our new Level 5 and Level 6 test

We are expecting most current students will level up during the Parkour Level Testing Week. No additional charges to member accounts will take place.

For those that have been ready to test up into a new class:

If you are a current Level 1 student that would like to test into the new Level 4+ class, please register for the Saturday, August 23rd 10:30am Level 1 Test.
If you are a current Level 2 or 3 student that would like to test into the new Level 7+ class, please register for the Saturday, August 23rd 1:00pm Level 2-3 Test.

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