A founder-led gymnastics academy where confidence and skill grow together
Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy helps children and adults develop outstanding gymnastics skills, confidence in movement and a lasting relationship with physical activity.
Gymnastics should help people grow—not simply collect skills
KCGA was created to make high-quality gymnastics meaningful beyond the lesson itself. Technical development matters, but so do confidence, resilience, enjoyment and the desire to remain active.
Helping children build confidence, develop outstanding gymnastics skills and discover a lifelong love of movement.
Confidence built through genuine progress
Gymnasts learn to approach unfamiliar movement with patience, courage and a growing belief in what they can do.
Outstanding foundations and skills
Clear progressions develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, control and increasingly capable gymnastics.
A lifelong love of movement
Positive experiences help children and adults see physical activity as something rewarding, meaningful and worth continuing.
Character within a community
Listening, perseverance, respect and encouragement are part of learning alongside physical skills.
A lifetime in gymnastics translated into an academy for London families
Dr Stefan Kolimechkov founded KCGA and remains actively involved in its coaching, programme design, coach mentoring, parent communication and long-term direction.
His work brings together lifelong participation in gymnastics, extensive coaching experience, a PhD in Physical Education and research concerning children’s physical fitness and health. Through KCGA’s Academy, scientific publications, magazine, podcast and family resources, that knowledge also reaches beyond weekly lessons.
- Founder and Programme Lead
- Doctoral researcher
- Active gymnast and coach
- Author and educator
“KCGA exists to help every gymnast feel capable, supported and proud of meaningful progress.”
One thoughtful standard across the academy
KCGA’s identity comes from the way coaching decisions are made and how gymnasts experience them—not from exclusivity, fashionable claims or pressure to progress quickly.
Founder-led programme
Teaching priorities, progressions and coach mentoring remain connected to one academy-wide approach.
Two qualified coaches
Every children’s group class is supported by two qualified coaches, allowing observation, guidance and responsive teaching.
The whole gymnast
Technique, confidence, enjoyment, resilience and long-term participation are considered together.
Evidence made practical
Research and professional learning inform clear, useful coaching choices without turning lessons into a laboratory.
Different routes into meaningful gymnastics
KCGA supports young beginners, developing gymnasts, adults and families seeking more individualised coaching.
Children’s group classes
Progressive weekly gymnastics for children, designed to develop confident movement, strong foundations and increasingly capable skills.
Explore children’s classes →Private coaching
Individual and paired lessons shaped around the gymnast’s experience, confidence, goals and preferred learning pace.
Explore private coaching →Adult gymnastics
A welcoming route for adults to develop strength, mobility, body control and real gymnastics skills at an appropriate level.
Explore adult gymnastics →One academy across four connected London areas
Kensington is KCGA’s flagship hub, supported by established local programmes in Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Chelsea.
Kensington
KCGA’s principal programme base at St Philip’s Church, serving families across Kensington and neighbouring West London communities.
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Knightsbridge
Midweek children’s gymnastics at More House School for families in Knightsbridge, Belgravia and central London.
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South Kensington
Monday children’s gymnastics at Queen’s Gate School, using the Queensberry Mews West parent entrance.
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Chelsea
Children’s gymnastics near King’s Road at Park Walk School, connecting KCGA with families across Chelsea and Fulham.
Explore Chelsea →Different strengths. One shared standard.
The KCGA team brings coaching, education, movement expertise, welfare oversight and thoughtful communication together around each gymnast.
- Founder-led programme and coach mentoring
- Two qualified coaches in children’s group sessions
- Dedicated Club Welfare Officer
- Support for children, adults and private coaching
Professional standing and milestones that reflect the work
This growing record brings together external recognition, professional membership and verified academy achievements. Open each item for context.
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26Two consecutive Business Awards finalist selections
British Gymnastics Member Club
CIMSPA Employer Partner
11Medals in the current Competition Honours record
See the journeys, occasions and values behind the claims
KCGA’s strongest evidence comes from real gymnasts, real families and documented moments across academy life.
KCGA Stories
Individual journeys shared with family consent, showing what progress can mean in different lives.
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Gallery and events
Classes, performances, competitions and celebrations documented across the academy.
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Honours & Recognition
Explore Gymnast of the Year, Coach of the Year, Competition Honours and the Junior Ambassador programme.
Explore the complete record →★★★★★“My children trained with Stefan for two years and progressed significantly. He is an excellent coach with a natural way with children.”
Connie Reyes · Parent
★★★★★“My daughter is a beginner and loves her sessions—she learns so much with each class and really looks forward to coming.”
Kate Wogan · Parent
A growing gymnastics knowledge hub for families
KCGA translates coaching experience, professional learning and research into useful formats for parents, gymnasts and the wider community.
Useful questions from families
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