About
I founded Punk Rope in 2004—oddly enough—while I was recovering from knee surgery. That may sound counterintuitive, but jumping rope was sanctioned by my physical therapist and I can’t overstate how much it improved my physical and mental wellbeing.
Punk Rope is about more than jumping rope. It’s about play, music, and building community. Our students—who range in age from 6 to 89—claim they’re having so much fun, they don’t realize how hard they’re working.
Punk Rope can happen anywhere. We’ve taught classes at countless JCCs, YMCAs, and CrossFits, as well as at the Park Church Coop in Greenpoint, the Ottobar in Baltimore, the Mammal Gallery in Atlanta, Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, Warped Tour in Camden, the Dreamland Roller Rink in Coney Island, NOLA Brewing in New Orleans, the Willow Valley retirement community in Lancaster, ArtsFest in Allentown, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
With good form, jumping rope is safer and gentler than running and boasts a wide array of fitness benefits including improved:
• Cardiovascular conditioning
• Bone density
• Lower body strength
• Coordination
• Agility
• Hand and foot speed
• Rhythm & timing
• Body composition
Some of the greatest athletes of all time—Serena Williams, Steph Curry, Saquon Barkley, Sue Bird, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Megan Rapinoe, and Cristiano Ronaldo—have incorporated jump rope into their training to get a leg up on their competition.
Join us for Punk Rope every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the 14th Street Y in New York City.
Consider becoming a certified jump rope instructor if you’d like to start your own jump rope class or coaching practice.
Although learning to jump rope can be intimidating at first, a good coach will set you at ease and put you on the path to success.
In addition to Punk Rope classes, we offer:
• a free PDF jump rope manual.
• a jump rope instructor certification
• 180+ YouTube video tutorials
• the annual Punk Rope Games
For more info, email or call 646-263-9128.
Jump Ropes
Our versatile 5mm PVC jump ropes are rated 5 out of 5 stars by the American Council on Exercise and Jump Rope Veteran.
The 5mm cord is hefty enough to provide good sensory feedback and stability, but light enough for you to generate some serious speed.
Our 5mm and 4mm freestyle ropes are available in 5 sizes to accommodate jumpers up to 6’ 4”, but can be easily shortened via the included snap lock. Beginners and those who prefer jumping outdoors, might enjoy our beaded rope.
In the early days of the pandemic lockdown, I happily purchased my first Punk Rope jump ropes. I learned how to jump using these ropes. The Punk Rope videos taught me the basic steps and, eventually, the double under. Jumping completely changed my body. I jumped for a few years and then thought I was so advanced that I needed professional grade ropes. I splurged and purchased a Crossrope set. I jumped for a year with these ropes and have the scars to prove it—on my knuckles, back, and legs. When I jumped with these expensive ropes, my hands hurt and I stopped doing crosses and double unders. Some of the early joy of jumping rope was gone and I stopped jumping every day. I recently decided to buy a Punk Rope jump rope again, this time in a bright color that screamed fun. My first session with that rope brought back the joy I had lost. Now I’m back to jumping on a daily basis and couldn’t be happier. — N. Cooper
Certification
Created in 2005 and completed by more than 1,300 grads in 26 countries, Punk Rope’s Jump Rope Instructor Certification is the ideal credential if you want to launch a jump rope class or coaching practice, and/or level up your own jump rope game.
Through the certification you’ll learn how to teach the basics of jump rope including proper grip, timing, turning mechanics, injury prevention, rope sizing and selection, plus how to perform 15 of the most effective jump rope steps for improving fitness.
We offer a self-paced home study option ($199), as well as a one day in-person option ($249). For information on hosting an in-person certification, contact Tim at 646-263-9128 or punkrope@gmail.com.
Both the home study and in-person options include .9 CEUs from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America. Successful candidates are entitled to a free listing on the coaches’ page of the Punk Rope website.
Once you’re certified, there are no renewal or maintenance fees.
Our Team
Tim Haft is the founder of Punk Rope. He’s certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise and holds additional certifications from Precision Nutrition, USA Track & Field, USAFIT, TRX, ISCA (kettlebells), and Resist-A-Ball. Tim started jumping rope in 1976 to improve his conditioning for soccer and basketball. Since 1998, Tim has been offering personal training and group fitness classes to a highly diverse clientele.
Shana Brady has been Punk Rope's director of training since 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology along with certifications from the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and Functional Movement Systems (FMS). Shana has extensive experience training active older adults well into their 80s.
Big thanks go to:
Heather Wagner • graphic design
Tom Egan • photography
The Source Unlimited • printing
Cheapest Buttons • buttons
Econo Graphics • t-shirts
