PTKS Gymnastics Academy : Little Champs, Big Dreams.
Building Champions. Shaping Character. Inspiring Confidence.
Since its inception in 1998, PTKS has grown from 10 children to 350+ active gymnasts, building strong movement foundations in more than 1,000 athletes. With 400+ competitive trainees, 250+ district & state medallists, 25+ national champions and an international medallist, PTKS has established a high-performance culture grounded in scientific training and holistic development.
WHY PTKS STANDS OUT
A leading artistic gymnastics academy with a 25+ year track record.
Our Philosophy: Gymnastics for Life
At PTKS, we focus on creating a holistic environment where children grow not only as athletes, but as individuals.
We aim to develop:
- Strong, agile bodies
- Focused, resilient minds
- Confident, expressive performers
Whether a child stays in sport for three years or fifteen, they leave PTKS with skills that support them in academics, teamwork, and life.
Age-appropriate Gymnastics Training
Curriculum based on Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD).
Artistic Gymnastics Classes for All age groups (2.5 to 15 yrs) and Levels
From fun foundational sessions to structured competitive coaching.
Expert Gymnastics Coaching
Certified coaches trained through our in-house mentoring system.
Proven Results
1,000+ kids trained, 800+ medals, national & international representation.
Regular Assessments
We track progress across physical, technical and behavioural skills.
Annual Showcase for Every Child
All students perform at the RYP Gymnastics Invitational.
A Community Parents Trust
Parents describe PTKS as a "second home" - a place where children are safe, encouraged and inspired. Our academy stands for discipline, empathy and excellence, and we're proud to grow together with every family who joins our journey.
PROGRAMMES
Kidnastics (Ages 3+) - Strong foundations. Happy movers. Confident children.
Kidnastics is PTKS's foundational gymnastics programme for children aged 3 years and above.It introduces young learners to movement in a fun, structured and supportive environment - building the fundamentals required not just for gymnastics, but for every sport. Kidnastics builds:
Balance, flexibility & coordination
Confidence & discipline
Body awareness & basic gymnastics skills
Kidnastics lays the physical and emotional foundation for all future movement - be it advanced gymnastics, other sports, or daily physical activity. Children leave Kidnastics feeling stronger, happier and more confident.
Pronastics - Competitive Artistic Gymnastics Coaching
For emerging gymnasts who want to advance, perform and excel.It covers
Skill training on Floor, Beam, Bars, Vault, Pommel
Strength & conditioning
Competition preparation
Skill progressions with yearly plans
Mental skills and performance readiness
Assessments & Parent feedback
Every gymnast receives age-appropriate evaluations and personalised coaching notes to track progress in
Physical fitness
Technical skills
Motor coordination
Behaviour, focus & discipline
Emotional readiness
Parents receive:
Assessment summaries
One-on-one feedback sessions
Growth recommendations and home-based tips
This transparent approach ensures children feel supported, and parents stay empowered and informed.
RYP DEVELOPMENTAL INVITATIONAL
Every year, PTKS hosts the RYP Developmental Gymnastics Invitational, a unique platform where every gymnast - from beginners to advanced - gets to perform.
It's a confidence-building, non-competitive showcase that celebrates skill, courage and effort.
For many children, this is the first time they perform on a real stage and their smiles say it all.
ACHIEVEMENTS
800+ medals
25+ national medallists
Eshitaa Rewale : Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee and Khelo India Champion
Mann Kothari : Khelo India Medallist
Anoushka Patil : Khelo India Champion, National Champion and Artistic World Championship representation
These milestones reflect not just ability - but commitment, culture and consistency
COACHING TEAM
Experienced. Certified. Caring. Committed to every child's growth.
At PTKS, our coaching team is our greatest strength. Led by passionate and highly qualified professionals, our coaches are not just instructors - they are role models, motivators and movement educators.
Leadership & vision
Guided by a practitioner-leader - Neelam Babardesai, national-level gymnast turned founder and Head of Gymnastics Unit, has built PTKS around the belief "Gymnastics as the Mother of All Sports," emphasizing transfer skills, sport readiness and character development. Her background in curriculum design, coach education and program management informs everything we do.
Head Coach Vishal Katakdound (MPEd, PhD candidate), supported by Senior coaches Shailendra Lad (MPEd, Head Coach MAG) and Vishal Lokhande (BPEd, Senior Coach WAG), guides a robust team of full-time and part-time certified coaches who are trained continuously under an internal mentoring system.
Our coaches are not just instructors - they are role models, motivators and movement educators.
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