Pacific Reign Gymnastics — Local services in Woodinville

I'm posting this review for other adults who want to try adult gymnastics. It just wasn't for me, so I'm posting here in case you're like me. Imagine if you had never been in a pool before, arrived at an adult swim class, and were asked to swim on the first day. Then when you start to feel insecure about yourself and become afraid of drowning, the instructor comes over to you and asks you why you're not swimming, and tells you that you should ask for help. This was my experience trying adult gymnastics.

If you're like me, and err on the shy side, you'd probably become really upset and confused. I had no gymnastics experience whatsoever, and made that clear before I even booked the class. I also wrote on my intake form that I had an injury. I was informed that there was "no experience necessary."

I arrived about 25 minutes early and I expected a front desk worker to be present so I could ask questions, maybe welcome me, show me where things are, or tell me what to expect. The front desk was empty most of the time. Eventually someone came around, but the interaction was super brief as she was rushing by; she told me where to leave my stuff and where to wait. When the class started, the instructor asked my name, but I had to ask their name. It was another rushed interaction. By now I'm feeling uneasy and like a foreigner. With gymnastics, there's a certain element of trust that needs to be built between a student and instructor. The class was pretty large; for the price I would expect some clearer guidance upfront on how to perform certain things. (For context, I'm a former swim instructor and yoga instructor, and I've taken just about every fitness class you could imagine.) I expected a more personalized approach (for example the instructor at least being aware of my injuries.)

The two instructors stood on the side and gave out commands on what to do, but it wasn't so much a class. You're expected to know what terms are, like the names of drills or skills; if you don't, you copy your neighbor. You're given tasks to do and shown how to do them once. If you don't know ballet terms, good luck with that. If you have a hard time remembering multiple things in your head (assigned skills) you might have difficulty doing the tasks with correct form. Many of these tasks require fundamental skills like a handstand that a new person wouldn't necessarily have. If you don't know what you're doing, you'll slow down the entire class, making the situation even more humiliating. There are virtually no verbal cues (e.g. press through your shoulders, squeeze your glutes, etc.) so you're just chucking something based on what it looks like and hoping for the best. This probably works for kids, but adults don't want to hurt themselves. The instructors also lacked a certain element of professionalism. They were gossiping about students they had earlier in the day. A staff member who was taking the class at one point told the instructor to "shut up." All of this made me uncomfortable x10000. Eventually the instructors sensed I was uncomfortable, the female instructor helped by giving me simpler tasks to do. The male instructor however just couldn't seem to comprehend that I did not have the experience they have. Neither instructor could learn my name even though I was the only new person.

If you're on the shyer side, I wouldn't recommend this class. For the price, the class lacks structure, and the instructors lack patience, professionalism, and empathy. When I asked to cancel my package, they did call to ask for feedback, but I declined because I had already given this gym too much time and energy. After taking some time, I wanted to share this in case you're someone like me.

Update: I have updated my review for clarity on certain events. I find it very alarming that the response to this is to invalidate my experience. In other reviews, the gym is threatening legal action, so it's not surprising that these are all positive reviews. My review will remain because it is factual to my subjective lived experience. The...

I've been going to the adult gymnastics classes since October 2022, shortly after they started it, and it's been nothing short of life changing! I hadn't competed in nearly 30 years and hadn't gone to a proper adult class in 20 years, so it was a little scary to give this a try again, but it's been awesome at every step. I didn't know Pacific Reign even existed (it's nowhere near where I live) until someone posted about the class on an Facebook group for adult gymnasts. Gena was the first person I encountered when I called to ask about a thousand annoying questions about the registration options, what the class was like, how many people were in it, what skills they work on, etc, etc. and she answered all of them cheerily. She also helped me figure out what to do when I got there (there's a check-in screen and lockers to put your stuff). I should add here it’s also the cleanest most well-equipped gym I’ve ever seen.

Coach Colby led the warm up and Coach Kendall arrived with a very impressive multiple page lesson plan. People drop in on different days or sometimes to both (Mondays and Thursdays) so the level and experience of the folks there each day varies, but there's always options whether you're learning cartwheels or working on back handsprings. Colby brings the energy, jokes, conditioning, and spotting if you need it. Kendall comes up with brilliant drills and progressions, and delivers really astute corrections that have helped me overcome fear and get my skills back faster than I ever thought I would (at 47!) She's also attentive to any restrictions like my hypermobile knees and limited hip mobility and encourages safe practices for adult bodies.

The other folks who come to the class are super supportive, with experienced gymnasts helping the newer folks (or helping me to remember what to do at each station). The class has really rekindled my love for the sport and now I'm looking forward to competing and attending their summer camp. If you're thinking about trying it out, you should. Just bring a good attitude, be curious and observe others if a skill/drill is new (as they often are to me even though I used to compete as a kid), expect yourself to fall repeatedly (trying and failing are part of the process), and be sure to ask lots of questions of the coaches and other gymnasts because we're all pretty happy to help each other out. [Note: If this isn't your frame of mind and you're expecting step-by-step, one-on-one instruction and attention, this class, or any class, might not be for you...I think that most people would find this class to be a...

As a lifelong gymnastics coach, self-proclaimed fangirl of the sport, and former club owner, I AM PROUD TO SEND MY KIDS TO PACIFIC REIGN GYMNASTICS in Woodinville. Rarely have I seen so much high-quality instruction, genuine love, and ambitious vision all under the same roof. I have total confidence in sending my kids to classes here. Fearlessly talented staff, world class facility, and exceptional overall value!

From the moment you walk in, you will see the commitment for a best-in-class experience made to every customer, and every young athlete. I see safety first in their gymnastics and ninja classes, and loads of FUN with energetic coaches who show up excited, and professional. The programs here range from infants/play time, to preschool & recreational, as well as special needs classes, ninja, and an extraordinary developmental and competitive team.

Registration policies are clear and fair. The parent portal makes it easy to register for classes, change days according to my preferred schedule, make recurring payments, and sign up for new programs. My children are even starting their summer camps next week - Mommy can’t wait!! (EDIT: After completing day one, my girls begged to sign up for the rest of the summer! This kind of fun is making them gymnastics lovers for life and even helping them see that the hard work is worth the excitement of learning the best gymnastics.)

Pacific Reign has quickly risen to the top of gymnastics clubs in the area, and I won’t be surprised when they become of our nation’s greatest in this new & improved era of...