About
Welcome to Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy, where primary school children experience the joy of gymnastics in a safe and truly inspiring environment. Here in Kensington, gymnastics means everything. We are a registered company in England, United Kingdom (company number: 14181797) with our registered office located in the heart of Kensington at Niddry Lodge, 51 Holland Street, Kensington, London W8 7JB. The company was founded in 2022 by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov (London Gymnastics Champion with extensive academic knowledge on the health-related benefits of gymnastics).
- Experience small groups of only 8 students per class with highly-qualified gymnastics teachers, and the London’s best student-coach ratio of 4:1 for CHILDREN between 6 and 11 years of age, and for ADULTS.
- We are a club member of British Gymnastics (The National Governing Body for gymnastics in the UK).
- We are a club member of London Gymnastics.
- We are a CIMSPA employer partner (CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector).
- Listed on the Companies House register, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) register, and registered with HMRC.
MISSION STATEMENT
To help people recognise and experience the joy of doing gymnastics in order to sustain a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
LONG-TERM GOAL
To make the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy a recognisable symbol of excellence within the health and fitness industry, based on positive individualised practical experience for every client, backed up by solid scientific knowledge.
Our group classes take place at the beautiful St Philip’s Church, W8 6QH in Kensington, and at the magnificent More House School, SW1X 0AA on the border of Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea. Personal sessions are conducted at The Kensington Studio (W8 6JP) and in client’s homes within the Royal Borough.
Meet the Team
All of our team are DBS checked, safeguarding and protecting children qualified.
STEFAN
DIRECTOR & COACH
Dr Stefan Kolimechkov is the Director and Founder of the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy. Coach Stefan has 15 years experience coaching children at all levels, ages and abilities in Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. He holds a QTS, Level 3 UKCC in gymnastics, Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner status, Fellow status of the ECSS, and a PhD in Physical Education with his Doctoral thesis on the benefits of gymnastics at primary school age. Stefan is also 3 x London Gymnastics Champion on Rings.
VENIA
ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Venia joined the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy in November 2024 to bring elegance and style in our club. She holds a BSc degree in Physical Education and Sport Science and an MA degree in Dance Performance. As a professional dancer and a former track and field athlete, she has a deep passion for movement and a strong foundation in athletic performance. With extensive experience teaching gymnastics, she combines technical expertise with a dynamic and engaging coaching style. Venia also practices parkour, tricking, and climbing, bringing a versatile approach to training. Committed to helping athletes develop strength, flexibility, and confidence, she creates a supportive environment where gymnasts can reach their full potential.
MARY-ANNE
WELFARE OFFICER
Mary-Anne Gordon has been the Club Secretary / Manager and Deputy Welfare Officer at Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy since 2022, and our Club Welfare Officer since 2024. She helps uphold safeguarding standards of the club and ensures that the values of the club are embedded. She brings a wealth of experience to the club having worked with various age groups in London. Her qualifications include a Bachelor's of Education degree, QTS, and Designated Safeguard Lead Training.
KSENIIA
CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER
Kseniia has been our club’s photographer since 2022. She captured wonderful images at our Christmas, Easter, and Halloween sessions, as well as the Annual Performance at the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics. Bringing a blend of creativity and professionalism, Kseniia captures the real, spontaneous moments that make our gymnastics events so special. With years of experience and a background in photography, her style focuses on natural light and genuine emotion.
Our Locations
All our locations are within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.
Registered Office: Kensington Town Hall, Niddry Lodge, London W8 7JB
Group Classes: Kensington, St Philip’s Church, London W8 6QH
Group Classes: Knightsbridge, More House School, London SW1X 0AA
Personal Lessons: The Kensington Studio, London W8 6JP
Affiliations
We have established a number of affiliations within the gymnastics, sports science and health industries
BRITISH GYMNASTICS
We are a club member of the National Governing Body for gymnastics in the UK.
SINCE 2022
CIMSPA
We are an employer partner of the professional body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, CIMSPA.
SINCE 2022
LONDON GYMNASTICS
We are a club member of the Regional Governing Body for Gymnastics in London.
SINCE 2024
Our History
The Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy was founded by Dr Stefan Kolimechkov in June 2022 in England, United Kingdom under the name Chelsea Gymnastics Academy Ltd. The Academy is the successor of Stefan’s sole trade gymnastics coaching business, STK SPORT. In 2024, the name of the company changed to the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy Ltd to reflect our gymnastics services in Kensington and Chelsea.
The main objective of the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics is to bring bespoke gymnastics to the community in schools, studios, and homes in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.
- In August 2022, we became a member of the Kensington Society (an important society that works to preserve the architecture of buildings and parks in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea).
- In September 2022, we became a club member of British Gymnastics (the UK Government body for the sport of gymnastics), and we opened our first gymnastics classes at St Philip’s Church in Kensington W8.
- In December 2022, we signed an important partnership with CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity in the UK).
- In January 2023, Stefan represented the Academy at the 2023 Milton Keynes Adult Competition and won a gold medal on the Rings in his category for masters athletes (30+).
- In June 2023, we celebrated 1-year-anniversary during the 1st Annual Performance at St Philip’s Church, Kensington.
- In August 2023, Stefan represented the Academy at the 2023 Adult Gymnastics British Championships and won a bronze medal in his category for masters athletes (30+).
- In January 2024, we became a club member of London Gymnastics (the Regional Governing Body for Gymnastics in London).
- In April 2024, we opened gymnastics classes at More House School SW1X 0AA, serving Knightsbridge, Belgravia, and Chelsea.
- In June 2024, Stefan represented the Academy at the 2024 Masters Gymnastics World Cup in Cambridge, MA, USA, and took 12th place on the Rings. He was also part of the GB Master’s Gymnastics Team and perform on the Rings and Pommel Horse to help the GB team finishing in 4th place.
- In June 2024, we celebrated 2-year-anniversary during the 2nd Annual Performance at St Philip’s Church and More House School.
- In August 2024, Stefan represented the Academy at the 2024 Adult Gymnastics British Championships and won a gold medal in his category for masters athletes (30+).
- In August 2024, the name of the company changed from Chelsea Gymnastics Academy Ltd to Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy Ltd to reflect our gymnastics services in Kensington and Chelsea.
Although the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy is only 2-year-old club, the real spirit of its true purpose was born two decades ago. The Academy is the end product of Stefan’s vast practical and academic experience of 20 years in the sport of gymnastics. To learn more about our founder, click here.
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