Parkour Disciplines

What Parkour Disciplines does

Parkour Disciplines International B.V. operates a Dutch network of indoor and outdoor parkour and freerunning academies under the trade name Parkour Disciplines, headquartered in Zoetermeer. The company runs six wholly owned training locations across the Netherlands: Gymworld Freerun Academy and Roots Academy in Zoetermeer, Hero Academy in Alphen aan den Rijn, Play Freerun Academy in Leiden, Silver Academy in the Krimpenerwaard region, and an outdoor location in Nijmegen. Instruction is delivered to consumers across all age groups, from toddlers (2-6) and children through youth, adults, and a specialized 65+ program focused on fall prevention and balance; named adjacent programs include bootcamps via Body by Julie, Chase Tag via Chase Tag Academy, personal training with Kalisvaart Coaching, and dementia-care sessions with Tuingezel.

The service portfolio combines recurring weekly lessons, free trial (proefles) introductions, children's birthday parties (kinderfeestjes), customizable workshops and clinics, demonstrations, promotional video production, public-space design consultancy, and corporate team-building outings under the Urban Experience Services umbrella. A mobile app (iOS and Android, built on the gotgrib.nl scheduling platform) consolidates schedules and member login; the underlying technology stack is otherwise conventional, with no proprietary AI, platform, or data assets disclosed. Commercial infrastructure includes a retail Sportshop inside Gymworld Zoetermeer operated with SportEmotion.

The business model is primarily subscription-recurring via quarterly memberships (€78-€201 per quarter depending on location and lesson frequency, collected by SEPA direct debit), supplemented by pay-as-you-go strippenkaart punch cards and one-off services priced €150-€850. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across all ages with a community/word-of-mouth layer, augmented by B2B segments (MBO Rijnland educational partnership, corporate workshops, healthcare partnerships) and PR-driven earned media (NPO, AD Zoetermeer). The company is privately held and founder-owned by Reggy Laatsch with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Parkour Disciplines

Legal name

Parkour Disciplines International B.V.

Website

https://parkourdisciplines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parkour Disciplines is a Dutch sports academy operating six indoor and outdoor training locations across the Netherlands, providing parkour and freerunning instruction for all ages from toddlers to seniors, plus corporate workshops, children's birthday parties, and dementia-care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Fitness Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Fitness & Park Bootcamps (HSADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trampoline & Active Play Parks (Trampoline, Ninja/Obstacle, Indoor Active Parks) (THAJAEAJ), Adventure Parks & Aerial Courses (Zipline, Ropes, Canopy) (THAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Parkour training school
• Freerunning lessons
• Urban sports coaching
• Children's birthday parties
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Quarterly membership subscriptions providing access to regular lessons. Memberships range from 1 to 3 lessons per week, with options for unlimited lessons at some locations. Payment is via SEPA direct debit collected around the 25th of the month before each new quarter.
2. Strippenkaart (pay-per-session): Single session access purchased via a punch card system. One strip grants access to one free training session. Strip cards are personal and non-transferable.
3. Children's birthday parties: Group arrangements for children's parties (minimum 3 participants) with specific durations and pricing per location. Payment via iDEAL for birthday party bookings.
4. Workshops and clinics: Customizable workshops for groups including corporate team building. Pricing varies by duration (1 hour to 8 hours). Quoted pricing available upon request.
5. Urban Experience Services: Business services including outdoor/indoor park design, demonstrations, promotional videos, and corporate events. Custom quotes provided based on requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Parkour Disciplines operates a network of indoor and outdoor parkour and freerunning academies across the Netherlands, selling regular weekly lessons to individuals of all ages (children, youth, adults, and seniors 65+). Beyond recurring memberships, the company offers free trial lessons, children's birthday parties, group workshops and clinics, athlete demonstrations, promotional video shoots, public space/urban park design consultancy, and corporate team-building outings under its "Urban Experience Services" umbrella. Booking, scheduling, and member access are supported by a dedicated iOS/Android app and an online registration platform.

Product overview

Parkour Disciplines is a Dutch Parkour & Freerunning school offering a portfolio of services across six physical locations (Roots Academy, Gymworld Freerun Academy, Hero Academy, Play Freerun Academy, Silver Academy, and Locatie Nijmegen). The core offering consists of regular weekly lessons for all ages (children, youth, adults, 65+) plus trial lessons, children's birthday parties, and workshops. The company also provides business services under 'Urban Experience Services' including demonstrations, promo videos, public space design consultation, and corporate outings. A mobile app (iOS/Android) consolidates schedules and bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freerun Lessons (weekly parkour & freerunning classes) Recurring weekly parkour and freerunning lessons for children (incl. toddlers 2–6), kids (6–9), pre-teens (10–12), youth (13–17/16–21), adults, and seniors (65+) at all six academies. Lessons cover flips, parkour movement, conditioning, and creative expression, delivered by experienced coaches.
• Trial Lessons (Proefles) Free introductory one-time lessons for prospective members to experience parkour and freerunning basics under guidance of experienced coaches before committing to a membership.
• Children's Birthday Parties (Kinderfeestjes) Group freerunning birthday party experiences for children (minimum 3 participants) including warm-up, basic techniques, obstacle courses and free play; priced per location with set durations (e.g. 1.5 hours / 2 hours). Payment via iDEAL.
• Workshops Dynamic group workshops teaching freerunning under guidance of experienced freerunners. Available at all six academies and can be delivered at external venues. Pricing varies by duration (1 to 8 hours); quotes provided upon request.
• Urban Experience Services Business services bundle for corporate clients, including workshops, demonstrations, promotional video production, public-space/urban park design and consultancy, and corporate team outings. Custom quotes provided based on requirements.
• Demonstrations (Demo's) Professional athlete team booked for performances and demonstrations at events and shows, with the option to also rent obstacles for enhanced shows.
• Promo Videos Booking of talented freerunning athletes to produce promotional videos featuring extreme freerunning movements for brand campaigns and content.
• Public Space Design (Inrichting Openbare Ruimte) Consultancy service for designing and realizing Urban Sports Parks, from concept to completion, drawing on the team's expertise contributing to the Freerunpark in Naaldwijk with Yalp.
• Company Outings (Bedrijfsuitjes) Corporate team-building experiences delivered at indoor freerunning facilities, teaching the sport, its application in daily life, and alternative fitness approaches for groups of colleagues.
• Roots Academy Outdoor training location in Zoetermeer with a hybrid indoor backup for bad weather, offering authentic parkour and freerunning lessons, conditioning, and calisthenics classes.
• Gymworld Freerun Academy The largest indoor parkour and freerunning facility in Zoetermeer, offering extensive lessons, conditioning training, children's parties, additional training, workshops and clinics. Also houses the Sportshop operated with SportEmotion and hosts the 65+ program.
• Hero Academy Indoor parkour and freerunning academy in Alphen aan den Rijn offering weekly lessons, bootcamp training (with Body by Julie), ninja warrior training, children's parties, workshops, demonstrations, and meditation classes. Also hosts the 65+ program and Chase Tag Academy partnership.
• Play Freerun Academy Indoor parkour and freerunning academy near Leiden's city center with movable obstacles that regularly change the training layout, providing new challenges. Offers regular lessons, children's parties, and workshops.
• Silver Academy Academy in the Krimpenerwaard region offering both indoor and outdoor parkour and freerunning lessons across multiple venues (Bergambacht, Schoonhoven, Lekkerkerk), enabling year-round training regardless of weather.
• Locatie Nijmegen Outdoor training location in Nijmegen offering freerunning and parkour sessions (1x per week) in shopping center Dukenburg (Wednesday) and Ridderstraat (Saturday), in a city known for its rich history and street culture along the Waal river.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ participants demonstrate improved balance and mobility through specialized freerunning programs

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TuingezelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique collaboration between Tuingezel (day care for people with dementia) and Parkour Disciplines testing an 8-week pilot program where freerunning-inspired walks are used with dementia patients. Parkour Disciplines instructor Wessel Harm guides Tuingezel participants through obstacle-based walking exercises focusing on fall prevention, stability, balance, and enjoyment.
• MBO RijnlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkour Disciplines coaches provide regular annual lessons to MBO Rijnland sports and movement students, teaching them how to instruct freerunning. Participants must first learn and master the basic techniques themselves before teaching others.
• Body by JulieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBootcamp and personal training partner operating at Hero Academy. Julie brings expertise in functional training with programs customized for all fitness levels, focusing on strength, flexibility, and overall conditioning.
• Chase Tag AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing Chase Tag (tag-youre-it game combined with parkour agility and creativity) to Parkour Disciplines members, adding a competitive and playful dimension to training.
• Kalisvaart CoachingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPersonal training partner offering customized training programs aligned with individual fitness goals. Specializes in sustainable results and overall health improvement through personalized coaching.
• Xplore FreerunningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsterdam-based Parkour and Freerunning organization sharing Parkour Disciplines' mission to spread the sport safely and accessibly, particularly for children in Amsterdam and surrounding areas.
• SportEmotionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture to open a specialized sports shop inside Gymworld Zoetermeer, selling freerunning and gymnastics apparel, accessories, and injury prevention materials. Led by Reggy Laatsch.
• YalpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkour Disciplines team contributed expertise and consultation during the construction of the Freerunpark in Naaldwijk, providing input on park design and testing the facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CrossFit: Global fitness franchise operating owned and affiliate gyms with subscription-based group training. Comparable in the membership-driven training facility business model, but CrossFit serves a far broader fitness audience than parkour-specific instruction.
• Ninja Warrior Adventure Parks: Franchise operator of indoor obstacle, ninja, and active play parks that overlap with parkour-style movement training. Comparable in indoor obstacle programming and children's birthday party offerings, but operates as a play venue rather than skills academy.

Emerging players

• Storror: Freerunning collective known for viral YouTube content and competition circuits. Comparable in the urban sports/freerunning category but positioned as content creators and athletes rather than operating a training academy.

Others

• Yalp: Dutch-based provider of interactive urban sports equipment and play installations, partnered with Parkour Disciplines for the Freerunpark Naaldwijk. Not a direct competitor but a strategic supplier in the urban sports infrastructure value chain.

Direct peers

• Xplore Freerunning: Amsterdam-based parkour and freerunning organization explicitly named as a partner sharing the same mission of spreading the sport safely. Direct peer in geography-adjacent Dutch market with overlapping youth and adult programming.
• Parkour UK: UK national governing body for parkour that also supports instruction, instructor certification, and community building. Comparable in its focus on formalizing parkour as an organized sport with structured curriculum.
• Parkour Generations: UK-based parkour organization running multi-discipline coaching, workshops, and youth programs across multiple UK locations. Closest international peer in business model, demographic breadth, and operational scale.
• American Parkour: US-based parkour community and training organization offering instruction, events, and educational content for kids and adults. Comparable in mission and curriculum focus on safe, accessible parkour instruction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQZbMGBXbkXj0zKX9lS6c9g
• Facebookfacebook.com/parkourdisciplines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parkour-disciplines

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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