We build fearless athletes who train with grit, move with purpose, and rise with confidence. Every athlete who walks through our doors learns strength through struggle, confidence through repetition, and joy through movement.
At Defy, we believe in progress over perfection and effort over ego. Every class, drill, and skill is designed to push limits while keeping the environment supportive, high-energy, and fun. Whether you’re throwing your first back handspring or perfecting your full, you’re surrounded by coaches and teammates who believe in you louder than your own doubt.
O u r T e a c h i n g
P h i l o s o p h y
We follow the Defy Teaching Theory, a proven approach that blends athletes of different levels in the same class. This model encourages every student to learn at their own pace while benefiting from the energy and example of others.
For beginners, watching advanced athletes perform new skills provides real-time inspiration and a vision of what’s possible. For advanced athletes, mixed-level classes prevent complacency and foster leadership, accountability, and continuous growth.
We also offer beginner-only and advanced-only classes for athletes who thrive in more focused settings, ensuring that every student feels supported, confident, and challenged in the right way.
O u r E n v i r o n m e n t
Defy classes are built for movement and engagement. Instead of waiting for turns, athletes stay active with skill-based drills that improve conditioning, flexibility, technique, and muscle memory. This approach keeps energy high, focus sharp, and progress consistent. Our small class sizes (no more than five athletes per instructor in mixed-level sessions) ensure every athlete receives personalized attention, quality instruction, and a clear path forward.
O u r C o m m i t m e n t
We’re passionate about creating an environment that builds not just better athletes, but stronger, more confident people. Every drill, every cheer, and every breakthrough moment is part of something bigger—a culture built on hard work, belief, and the joy of progress.
Randee Pingel
“I recommend Defy to everyone that wants to tumble! We tried other places and I felt like most of the class was spent waiting in line to get spotted. At Defy they are constantly working! We get more out of one hour at Defy than two hours or more at other places we have tried. I also love how we can work Defy into our schedule so easily. But more than just the logistics, the atmosphere is unmatched. The coaches are just as excited for someone to get their backbend as they are for someone landing an aerial. They know that every step is important and every kid’s journey matters. My daughter wishes she could go every single day!”
Jennifer Jones