Traverse Fitness - Richmond, California

Janet R.

Super fun place for kids as well as athletic adults to test their abilities on an ever changing American Ninja Warrior course.

We have a monthly membership. My son comes here for a small group class weekly. I love that you don't have to commit to a particular day for class, just drop in when it's convenient for you.

They have open gym times if you want to come and play around in the equipment. During open gym coaches are walking around and more than happy to help and give advice.

For parents who are not participating, there is plenty of seating throughout the space (picnic tables and couches) and free wifi for those who want to get some work done.

Josh S.

Went with some friends on a Thursday where it wasn't too busy. We've never been before and Coach G was nice enough to give us all tips on all the obstacles we were trying. Very friendly, very supportive, definitely wants to make me come back.

C B.

Traverse has been wonderful for my kiddo.
The coaches have been super supportive. They’ve been great at keeping my son actively engaged and encouraging a positive/growth mindset in my son.
My son had started doing the open gym a little while ago - traverse is a great “ninja” (parkour-type) gym with lots of space for kids (and adults!) to drop in. Because of the great facility and the positive interactions with the helpful and encouraging coaches that supervise open gym, my son felt inspired to take classes at traverse. Not too long after starting classes, and with the encouragement of more great coaches, my son wanted to join the traverse team - and loves it!
The summer camps and school break camps have also been a really fun way for my kiddo to be active during school breaks.
Very happy that we found traverse - highly recommend!

Andrew S.

Awesome Ninja gym. Real professional obstacles like on the show. Great staff that are so nice and helpful. My kids had so much fun at a competition.

Jamie M.

I can't say enough positive things about Traverse and the people who work there. My 11 year old daughter has been going for almost a year and a half and loves it. I highly recommend this gym for any parent with an active girl. This is a gym where girls can thrive alongside boys as equals.

I agree with several other reviewers that the gym is clean, well run, has professional equipment which is expertly maintained. And that the owners are themselves Ninjas and can be found in TV episodes adds plenty of cred.

But what is really the very best thing about Traverse is the way Alex creates good culture and the way he manages the Team. When you move beyond classes and join the Team, it's like a whole world opens up. There is space for achievement and the 4 principles are a magnificent practice for kids: Positivity, Persistence, Professionalism and Passion. Clearly the coaches have put a lot of deep thought into those principles and I've seen many Zen master style teaching moments happen (without being cheesy or overbearing). Alex even mediates when the kids get into conflict with each other and brings them into a state of mutual respect.

If I could give 6 stars, I would.

Showtymes E.

If you're looking to feel like a real life America Ninja Warrior this is the place to go. A great facility with with actual ANW trainers from the television show!

Guy H.

Really just the best place to take your kids to your gonna run jam for an hour our kids love go in there at least once a week no friendly stuff great place and highly recommend it

Waliana D.

We signed up for the summer camp first. The kids had so much fun that we signed up for the after school classes. Coach Alex is AMAZING with the kids. Our kids aren’t the most physical kids and in just a month of classes our kids are doing things they’ve never done before. They are so excited as they see their own progress from class to class. Coach Alex is so positive and the kids love him.

We also had a birthday party and that went really well too. Several friends had so much fun they have also signed up for classes.

I highly recommend the classes with coach Alex for both the kids workout and the positive mindset he imparts the kid’s with.