SpartanMonks, Modern PE

Yoga & Tai Chi, Gymnastics & Calisthenics, Martial Arts & Dance, Breathwork & Focus Training, transformed into engaging hybrid classes that bring joy and excitement to girls and boys throughout Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, and surrounding communities.

Movement & Joy, Strength & Confidence Grow, Discipline & Fun!

  • Grow the Fundamental Branches of Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Coordination.
  • Cultivate Focus, Fire, and Flow through Unique Challenges, Creative Games, and Mindful Movements.
  • Plant the seeds of Permanent Peaceful Progress by Moving at Your Own Pace in a Safe, Supportive, Sociable environment.
  • Harvest the benefits of a Balanced Brain-Body connection in School, Sports, Character Development, Social Skills, and More!

We cultivate a secure environment where kids explore movement confidently and safely. Our coaches are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo rigorous background checks. We ensure life experience has marked them with wisdom, kindness, and passion for children.

We maintain low coach-to-child ratios to ensure not just your child's physical protection, but also their emotional well-being and social development. Our Coaches Listen and Speak Up!

We are Life Long Learners. Artists whose imagination flows into reality and spark curiosity. Engineers who harness fire to forge into the future. Explorers who venture into the wilderness, navigate any terrain, and lead others to new ground. We are here to learn and grow together.

Movement grows brain cells in the memory center of the brain. Over 1 million new neural connections are created every second during childhood. Imagine what SpartanMonks can do for your child.

Physical activity increases calming neurotransmitters (the body's chemical messengers) by up to 27% and strengthens the prefrontal cortex (planning, goal-setting, memory, and cognitive flexibility).

Group physical activities increase oxytocin (social bonding hormone) by 50% and develop emotional intelligence 3x faster than sitting activities (social media, video games, etc.).

Wisdom is free, but it costs everything. You can Google facts, read books, binge podcasts; but that's not Wisdom, it's knowing. Wisdom is becoming. The roots grow slow, through scraped knees and vivid questions. We're not offering wisdom, we're offering the tools to help it take root.

Eastern philosophies teach that movement is meditation, strength builds character, and balance creates inner peace. Confidence isn't given, it's earned through effort, awareness, and the quiet repetition of doing hard things with heart.

As the African proverb teaches: "A tree is bent while it is young." The movement patterns, discipline, and mindful awareness we cultivate in childhood become the foundation of lifelong strength, wisdom, and inner balance. Every stretch, every challenge, every moment of focused breathing shapes who your child will become.

Engaging group activities and Real team challenges. Children naturally learn unteachable life skills through overcoming obstacles: teamwork, communication, respect, and sportsmanship.

We emphasize perseverance through challenges, celebrating effort and encouraging peer support. Kids build self-confidence as they achieve milestones together, forming positive relationships in a structured, supportive setting.

Character & Confidence Building: Overcoming physical challenges releases endorphins while building growth mindset neural pathways. Studies show kids in quality movement programs develop 40% stronger resilience markers and demonstrate improved leadership qualities that transfer to classroom and home environments.

We offer both outdoor and indoor classes, giving us the flexibility to reschedule or relocate sessions based on Arizona's changing weather conditions. Our adaptive programming ensures your child receives consistent, high-quality instruction year-round.

Just 20 minutes in nature can boost concentration for up to 8 hours and increase oxygen flow to the brain by 20%. Green spaces don't just feel good — they regulate the brain's reward system, improve motivation, sharpen memory, and support focus, mood, motor skills, and impulse control.

This isn't just learning. Nature is where the brain was meant to develop movement, curiosity, and connection. Nature gives kids the clarity, calm, and cognitive edge they need to thrive.

Studies show children with strong physical literacy foundations perform 40% better in school sports and maintain higher academic engagement. SpartanMonks is not just about winning on the field.

Academic Performance: Children in quality PE programs show 15% higher test scores and improved classroom focus, with better math and reading comprehension scores.

Sports Excellence & Injury Prevention: Our multi-disciplinary approach builds cross-training benefits. Gymnastic balance improves soccer performance, martial arts coordination enhances basketball skills. Incorporating a broad range of physical arts lowers overuse injuries by 60% compared to single-sport specialization. They'll thank you when they're older.

SpartanMonks teaches "Muscle Intelligence", how to move Wisely, Naturally, and with Intention. Here we understand martial arts & dance are two sides of the same coin, fun & discipline are linked, and potential changes with mindset. Young minds who recognize and push their own potential are seen as dangerous in today's society. We offer a safe environment to push boundaries, build confidence, and help their fire grow.

In these formative years, we focus on nurturing the foundational seeds of confidence, coordination, and social awareness. Our Earth Level (1-3) introduces core movement skills, emotional literacy (like expressing feelings and understanding fairness), and the joy of collaborative play. We create a safe space for your child to explore their capabilities and begin to understand teamwork, all while having tremendous fun.

Focus: Foundational movement, coordination, teamwork through fun games.

Earth level sparks a love for movement through imaginative play and foundational activities.

  • Yoga & Tai Chi: Beginner stances, animal movements, and gentle stretching.
  • Gymnastics & Calisthenics: Forward rolls, inversions, and foundational technique.
  • Breathwork: Breath control, grounding, and self-awareness.
  • Hand-Eye-Body Coordination: Sensory exploration and basic proprioception.
  • Sports, Games, & Challenge: Team activities, turn-taking, creativity, and self-esteem building.

As children mature, their worlds vividly expand. Our Water Level (1-3) dives deeper, fostering peer awareness, cooperation, and the ability to navigate more complex physical horizons. We build upon physical skills with more intricate drills and team challenges, encouraging strategic thinking and communication. This stage is crucial for developing rivers of resilience, fluid creative flow, and still waters to grow.

Focus: Developing strength, agility, specific sports skills, and strategic thinking.

Water level builds upon foundations, refining coordination and introducing more complex sport-specific skills.

  • Yoga & Tai Chi: Flowing sequences, flexibility & balance poses, and mindful movement.
  • Gymnastics & Calisthenics: Basic tumbling skills, body balance, and conditioning.
  • Breathwork: Pacing, focus, movement intention and integration.
  • Hand-Eye-Body Coordination: Flow-state, dance, and intermediate proprioception.
  • Sports, Games, & Challenge: Cooperative challenges, friendly competition, and confidence building.

At this age, they're ready to harness their strengths and explore leadership. The Fire Level (1-3) challenges them with advanced skills, more strategic gameplay, and opportunities to mentor. We focus on building their internal fire, breath management, and burning away self-doubt. This is where they refine their abilities, build unshakable confidence, and emerge as a wise Phoenix.

Focus: Advanced skill refinement, enhancing performance, building leadership & resilience.

Fire level challenges older kids to refine abilities, focusing on performance, strategy, and personal growth.

  • Yoga & Tai Chi: Conditioning, meditation, and mind-body awareness.
  • Gymnastics & Calisthenics: Dynamic flow, tumbling fundamentals, and body positioning.
  • Breathwork: Circulation, energy & power management, and nervous system regulation.
  • Hand-Eye-Body Coordination: Instinct, dexterity, and spatial awareness.
  • Sports, Games, & Challenge: Leading & teaching, team and individual-based games, and personal goals.

Every child's journey is unique. We're here to guide and support their individual growth.

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Email: support@spartanmonks.com

Phone: (602) 644-1883 (Call or Text)

Location: Gilbert, AZ and surrounding areas

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