Professional Gymnastics Enlightenment Program
Recreational Program Features
1. World-Class Coaching Team: Led by former U.S. National Team Coach and internationally recognized gymnastics educator with over 30 years of elite coaching experience. Many of his students have become national champions and U.S. National Team members.
2. Professional Pathway from Early Stage: Every class is designed with professional progressions, ensuring correct movement patterns, strength, coordination, and focus from the very beginning.
3. Structured Evaluation System: We use a multi-stage assessment system that tracks each child’s progress in flexibility, strength, technique, and focus. Parents receive clear, visual progress reports every term.
4. East–West Integrated Philosophy: Combining the discipline and precision of Eastern gymnastics with the creativity and encouragement of Western education, Liu’s Gymnastics nurtures both skill and character.
5. Pathway to Competitive Programs: Students showing readiness and interest can advance to Pre-Team and Team levels, entering the USAG competitive pathway under professional guidance.
The Recreational Program is a structured three-level system — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — designed for young athletes who aspire to join the Pre-Team and competitive Team programs.
Beginner Level For Children who are new to gymnastics.
Objective: Build coordination, confidence, and body control through fun, guided activities.
Focus Areas:
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Body awareness and movement coordination
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Basic positions and rolls (forward roll, bridge, balance)
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Confidence building and classroom discipline
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Balance beam walks and simple jumps
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Introduction to vault run-ups and safe landings
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Core and flexibility development
Intermediate Level For Students who have completed Beginner Level or have prior experience.
Objective: Strengthen the body, refine technique, and prepare for advanced movement patterns.
Focus Areas:
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Core strength, flexibility, and endurance
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Handstand progressions and back rolls
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Bridge kick-over and controlled landings
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Beam balance turns and step sequences
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Bar support swings and pull-up preparation
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Vault approach rhythm and leg power drills
Advanced Level For Experienced gymnasts preparing to transition to Pre-Team.
Objective: Develop advanced body control, power, and precision required for future competitive training.
Focus Areas:
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Advanced tumbling (handstand forward roll, front walkover, backbend kick-over)
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Beam jumps, mounts, and dismounts with rhythm and posture
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Bar kips, casts, and swing rhythm drills
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Vault sprint control, hurdle technique, and stable landing
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Specialized conditioning (core, upper body, flexibility)
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Team discipline and performance focus