KCGA knowledge library · Created in London
Free gymnastics resources for parents, families & educators
Explore practical parent guides, in-depth magazine issues, podcast episodes, newsletters and videos that make gymnastics, movement and children’s development easier to understand.
Most resources are free to read, watch, listen to or download. Paid professional sports software is grouped separately and clearly labelled.
Parent-friendly · Evidence made clear · Child-centred · Useful beyond the gym
- Mostly freePaid tools clearly marked
- ReadGuides and articles
- DownloadComplete magazine PDFs
- Listen & watchPodcast and video updates
- Keep learningA growing public archive
Start with what you need
Choose the easiest way to begin
The library is organised by the way families actually use information—not by internal KCGA departments.
The free knowledge library
Read, listen and learn at your own pace
These public resources are free to open. Choose one useful question today, or return whenever your child’s gymnastics journey raises something new.
Flagship publication
Kensington Gymnastics Magazine
Go beyond quick tips with independent, child-centred and science-led features about movement, health, learning, coaching and the realities of family life in London.
- Best forDeeper explanations and thoughtful family reading
- FormatOnline chapters and preserved issue PDFs
- Publishing rhythmSix issues each year
Practical answers
KCGA Academy
Find accessible guidance about confidence, coordination, posture, strength, safe home support and choosing an appropriate gymnastics route.
- Best forOne question and a clear next step
- FormatParent guides, research summaries and presentations
Answers on the go
Kensington Gymnastics Podcast
Listen to calm, focused episodes built around one real parent question, with key takeaways, full transcripts and related resources on each episode page.
- Best forBusy parents who prefer listening or watching
- FormatAudio, video, written takeaways and transcripts
Follow the life of the Academy
News, progress and founder-led updates
Use the written archive for a quieter read, or the video archive for a direct monthly view of KCGA across its London venues.
Read what is happening
KCGA Newsletter
Stories, milestones and community highlights that preserve the Academy’s journey and celebrate children’s progress over time.
Browse the newsletter archive
Watch what is happening
Monthly Video Updates
A calm founder-led look at academy life, children’s progress, professional standards and the practical reminders that matter to families.
Watch the updates archiveThe clearly marked paid area
Professional sports software
The free family library sits separately from KCGA’s paid software. These specialist tools are intended for coaches, physical-education teachers and researchers who assess or monitor aerobic fitness.
TOOLS
For professional practice
Beep-test and sport assessment software
Explore KCGA’s software for administering fitness assessments in schools, sport and research settings, including BeepShuttle Junior and the Karate Aerobic Test software.
Important: unlike the family knowledge library above, these products are paid. Review the product page for current availability, requirements and pricing before purchasing.
Why KCGA publishes beyond the gym
Helping families understand the journey—not only attend a class
KCGA’s goal is to help children build confidence, develop outstanding gymnastics skills and discover a lifelong love of movement. Families are better able to support that journey when reliable knowledge is clear and accessible.
“KCGA exists not only to teach gymnastics, but to help families understand it.”
Children and families first
Resources begin with useful questions about safety, development, enjoyment, confidence and opportunity.
Evidence made clear
Research, professional interpretation and practical coaching experience are explained in accessible language.
Useful in real life
Guidance is shaped around the decisions families make at home, in class and across everyday London life.
Built to remain useful
Issues, episodes and updates form a growing public archive that families can revisit over time.
Keep independent education accessible
Help high-quality resources stay free for families
Researching, writing, recording, designing and preserving this library takes time. KCGA selectively welcomes sponsorship and partnership conversations with organisations that share its commitment to children’s wellbeing, education and safe, evidence-informed physical activity.
Editorial independence stays non-negotiable. Appropriate support is identified transparently and does not determine topics, evidence, conclusions or recommendations.
Resource library questions
Using KCGA’s resources
Are all KCGA resources free?
Most family-facing resources on this page are free to read, watch, listen to or download. KCGA’s professional sports software is paid and is kept in a separate, clearly labelled section so visitors can distinguish the public knowledge library from products.
Where should a parent begin?
Start with the KCGA Academy when you have one practical question. Choose Kensington Gymnastics Magazine for a deeper explanation, the Podcast when you prefer audio or video, and the Newsletter or Monthly Video Updates when you want to follow academy life.
Who creates the KCGA resources?
The library is founder-led by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov and draws on KCGA’s coaching practice, sport-science work and specialist contributions where relevant. Individual articles, issues and episodes identify their own authorship or editorial context.
Can I share or download a resource?
You are welcome to share links to public KCGA pages and use the download options KCGA provides. For reproduction, republishing, commercial use or organisational distribution, please follow the site terms or contact KCGA for permission.
Do these resources replace coaching or medical advice?
No. KCGA’s resources provide general educational information. They do not replace qualified gymnastics coaching, individual medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or appropriate supervision.
Can an organisation sponsor the resource library?
KCGA selectively welcomes conversations with suitable organisations that share its educational and child-wellbeing values. Visit Support KCGA to see the available partnership routes and begin an appropriate conversation.
One useful place to start
Choose the format that fits your day
Read one practical answer, download a complete issue, or listen to a focused parent question. Every route brings you back to the same goal: understanding children’s gymnastics more clearly.