Looking for a certified Punk Rope jump rope instructor?

Browse our directory below to find instructors offering jump rope classes, workshops, and private training.

United States

Arizona

Kai O’Neill • Fountain Hills
I've been a certified fitness professional since 2002 and became a jump rope enthusiast when I met Tim and Shana at my first Punk Rope Certification in 2007. I've held my primary fitness certification through the American Council on Exercise since 2003 and have earned a variety of other certifications such as ZUMBA, Drums Alive! & POUND®. I've incorporated jumping rope into almost every format I teach and use it with almost every client I train.
ekklesiafit@gmail.com
480-334-0803
ekklesiafit.com
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California

Candy Velasco • Dublin
I'm an occupational therapist and adaptive clothing designer. My jump rope journey started in elementary school on the playground with double dutch. I didn't really jump again until my sister asked me to do a Spartan Race with her in 2021. I knew I needed to start training but didn’t want to run since I don't like running. So I thought I'd jump rope to build my endurance. I started with 1000 jumps every day, and gradually added on. So far, my personal best is about 13,500 jumps in an hour. My goal is to incorporate jump rope and "explosive" rope flow together, and maybe double dutch again one day.
candy.s.velasco@gmail.com

Gina Currie • Oxnard
I’m a registered nurse with 20+ years experience in fitness and healthcare focusing on middle-aged and older adults who want to remain independent. I teach private and small group virtual classes and use a trauma-informed approach to my health and wellness coaching. I enjoy using my nursing assessment skills to gain a better understanding of my clients and the various health conditions that they present.

CERTIFICATIONS
ACE Personal Training
Nursing Case Management
Healing Touch for Nurses
Strong Women
Prenatal Exercise Instruction

curefitrn.com
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Raymond Veron • San Francisco
I’m a former professional wrestler. I started my fitness journey with a jump rope. I would spend 20 minutes after a workout teaching myself to skip rope because I had terrible footwork. I would mostly blast heavy metal and punk rock music during these workout sessions. Lo and behold, I found a Punk Rope class at my local YMCA in Boston, MA and clearly, I WAS ALL IN! I signed up for classes right away and set my sights on becoming a personal trainer. I’ve been with the YMCA for 10 years (currently with the Richmond District YMCA in San Francisco) as a personal trainer focusing on strength and conditioning, functional movement, and high intensity interval training.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Onnit Foundations Trainer
TRX Suspension Trainer
Box ‘n’ Burn Level 1 trainer

Rveron@ymcasf.org • Instagram

Sandy Fong • San Ramon
I’ve been a full-time piano teacher for decades and am a proud mom. My love for jumping rope began in 3rd grade with Jump Rope for Heart and I rediscovered it in exercise classes as an adult. After seeing someone doing Rope Flow at the gym, I was inspired to start classes myself and now dream of building routines that combine jumping rope and Rope Flow. A Spartan Race incident in 2022 led to a major knee injury and a 2-year break from jumping. Thanks to physical therapy, I’m ready to jump again. I also co-founded EQL Threads, an adaptive clothing line, with my sister. We’re excited to bring innovative, accessible clothing to the world.
sandysfong324@gmail.com

Stacey Krywaruczenko • Santa Rosa
I began my jump rope journey in August of 2020. When the pandemic started I felt very lost with fitness because my gym closed. I was able to find a boxing gym that was offering small classes and it was there that I was introduced to jump rope. I decided to start elevating my skills and in March 2022 began documenting my progress on Instagram. I love jump rope because it’s a great workout and it challenges me every day. I believe in functional training and enjoy creating well-rounded workouts for my clients that include cardio, strength training, flexibility, and fun. I want my clients to feel empowered to take control of their own fitness journey. Training is about becoming strong, healthy, and the best version of ourselves.

CERTIFICATIONS
NASM certified personal trainer

staceykrywaruczenko@gmail.com
trainwithstacey.net

Colorado

Ashley Andrien • Denver
I originally hail from Canton, Connecticut and moved to Colorado in 2013. Having struggled with poor body image and disordered eating as a teen, finding a passion for fitness became therapeutic and led me down a path to wellness. My personal motto became: “It’s not about what your body looks like, but rather about what it can do.” I love teaching people that you don’t need a bunch of fancy equipment to get a great workout. All you need is a jump rope. Having completely transformed my mind, body, and soul through movement and intuitive eating, I am passionate about helping others do the same.

CERTIFICATIONS
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
NCSF Sport Nutrition Specialist
BOX/ology Instructor
ashleycandrien@gmail.com
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Florida

Natalia Cesar • Port St Lucie
I’m a wife, mom of 3, and jump rope coach. I began my jump rope journey in July 2021 after restarting my fitness ventures post baby #2 and fell in love! Exercise was no longer something I had to push myself to do. It was no longer about punishing my body, but challenging it to be better, stronger, and faster every day! I’m a huge advocate for health at every size and it’s my mission to change the narrative for mid & plus size bodies! I want to see more people, especially women, celebrating what their bodies can do instead of focusing on what they have not yet accomplished. Fitness isn’t a look; it isn’t a size; fitness is your own optimal health and overall wellbeing. In my classes every student is welcomed with the same level of respect and pushed to succeed no matter where they are in their fitness journey.
Nataliacesar@outlook.com
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Maryland

Brisjé Graves • Bowie
Brisjé is the founder of DMV Jump Club, a community-based jump rope movement in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She began her jump rope journey in 2023 and launched DMV Jump Club in 2024, where she now teaches weekly classes focused on foundational skills, endurance, and freestyle jumping. With a background in sports and strength training. Brisjé is passionate about making jump rope empowering, accessible, and fun for all levels.
brisje@dmvjumpclub.com
DMV Jump Club
Instagram (Brisjé)
Instagram (DMV Jump Club)

Alex Howe • Laurel
While I’ve always been active, in 2014, at the age of 57, I started on a more focused personal fitness journey. I joined a gym, hired a trainer, and started taking care of my neglected body. Next, I completed my NASM certification and started training for a triathlon and ended up completing several. Also, during this time, I completed a jump rope certification with Buddy Lee and then came across Punk Rope. I liked the playful aspect of Punk Rope so I completed that certification as well. Since then, I’ve competed in the Punk Rope Games twice and really enjoyed the experience. Next on my fitness journey was an introduction to the sport of powerlifting. I was hooked right away and have had a fair bit of success. I’ve now competed at the state, regional, national, and world levels. While powerlifting at the gym, you will frequently find me jumping rope between sets to keep my heart rate up and my blood flowing. I carry my ropes with me in my car and gym bag so I’m always ready to break a rope out and start skipping. My goal is to focus on training others in powerlifting, general exercise, jump rope, and clean living and to make sure that they have fun in the process.

CERTIFICATIONS
USAPL Club Powerlifting Coach
Buddy Lee Level II Jump Rope

amhtraining2023@gmail.com
301-717-9717

New Hampshire

Shalana Muir • Croydon
In 2020 I picked up a jump rope for the first time in many years, determined to become healthier mentally, physically and spiritually. Jump rope is my therapy. This year I plan on starting a jump rope class at a local gym with a fun pre and post work out experience. I’m in the process of completing my NASM group fitness instructor certification. I think it’s super important to have fun doing what you love! And if you can help others improve their mental and physical health in the process then that’s a huge bonus. I can’t wait to share with you my passion for fitness and health.
jumpnshaefit@yahoo.com

New Mexico

Leslie Fisher • Las Cruces
I started participating in jump rope challenges in 2017 while living in Perth, Australia. I could only do 3 skips at that time. I had been hit by a car while crossing the street two years prior and, although I had healed, my coordination was shot. The challenges were perfect for me since I was in a foreign country with no friends and here were people from all over the world skipping and sharing videos and photos and supporting each other. With each new challenge I noticed I was getting stronger and more coordinated. I cleaned up my diet and started gaining muscle in new places! Then after I built up my strength and stamina, I started learning tricks. Months prior to the start of the pandemic, I got certified through Punk Rope and started virtual jump rope workouts with my friends to help keep us fit and sane. Since 2020, I’ve continued virtual training. One of the highlights has been teaching a class with a group of young girls. Currently I teach a jump rope class at Downtown Desert Yoga on Fridays at 4:30pm and at 310 Fitness on Mondays at 4:30pm.

CERTIFICATIONS
Optavia Health Coach

lesfish41@gmail.com
L2 Diversity Consulting
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New York

Aaron Lanou • Brooklyn
I started jump roping as a way to continue my training for the NYC Marathon after a knee injury forced me to cut my mileage. After continuing to run for a few years, I returned to jump rope as my go-to for fitness in 2018 and I love it: landing my first couple double unders made me feel like I was flying, and I told everyone I knew about my first 360. I bring a spare rope in my backpack for times I need five minutes of jumping on my lunch break to clear my head. I came across the fabulous Punk Rope community in 2021. I don’t typically do fitness coaching, but in my day job coaching teachers I know to celebrate where you’re at and to build intentionally and steadily from that point. I’m available for coaching for anyone interested in learning to jump rope who's all in for the mix of fun and frustration—but mostly fun!
aaronlanou@yahoo.com • Instagram

Heather Wagner • Brooklyn
I'm a drummer, energy medicine practitioner, and fitness enthusiast. I've played sports (soccer, basketball, softball) since I was a little kid and have always been fascinated by the profound ways that staying active positively affects mental outlook and general well-being. I've also had a lifelong interest in alternative, natural forms of healing and health and began studying energy medicine in 2013. I love finding crossovers among my passions and will often give drum students jump rope lessons and jump rope students some energy medicine exercises. Punk Rope is a great way to combine my love for music and drumming with my love for fitness. I enjoy working with children and adults of all experience levels and have a laid-back "meet you where you're at" approach that is relaxed and not intimidating.

CERTIFICATIONS
ACE personal trainer certification
Beastanetics instructor
Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner

heather.wagner@gmail.com
Whole Body Energy

David Richards • Manhattan
I have a background in public health and education. I recently completed the jump rope instructor certification which aligns with my goals of staying healthy and active.
davidrichards0217@yahoo.com
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Sam Man Chun Siu • Manhattan
I’m a former National Jump Rope Freestyle Champion from Hong Kong, and I’ve coached at numerous schools, teaching jump rope to both children and adults. For me, jump rope isn’t just a sport—it’s a way to boost both physical fitness and mental wellbeing while having fun. I absolutely love jump rope, and my goal is to share that joy with you! Whether you’re picking up a rope for the first time or looking to take your skills to the next level, I’ll help you reach your goals while keeping things fun, energetic, and encouraging. Let’s jump together!
samsiu3205@gmail.com

Shana Brady • Manhattan
Since 2006, I've been Punk Rope’s director of training and have been providing fitness coaching and teaching rope jumping to people of all ages and backgrounds in a wide range of settings from corporate fitness centers to private homes to the playground. Teaching rope jumping as a skill to master as part of a total fitness program has helped to add an incentive to progress for many of my clients. The result of diligent practice is not only improved fitness but also a new fun physical activity to have readily available almost anywhere and anytime. Just throw a rope in your travel bag and you can always get in a workout. My goal is to guide people of all fitness levels to discover that they can take charge of their health and learn the scope of physical activity they have the capability of enjoying.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS
BS, Exercise Science, Queens College
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Exercise Physiologist, ACSM
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM
FMS Level 2

shanahoney@gmail.com

Tim Haft • Manhattan
I've been jumping rope since 1976 and founded Punk Rope in 2004. In 1998, I completed my personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise. I also hold certifications from USA Track & Field, Z-Health, Resist-A-Ball, ISCA (kettlebells), Precision Nutrition, TRX, and USA FIT along with a BA in history and an MA in sociology. My clients run the gamut age-wise and ability-wise. I'm told I have a calm and patient demeanor which seems to put most folks at ease. I'm available for in-person individual or small group training sessions, with or without the rope.
punkrope@gmail.com
646-263-9128
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Susan McMillan • Pittsford
I’m a certified personal trainer working at the Greater Rochester YMCA. Previously I was employed as an educator. Aside from training many adults, my years of classroom teaching combined with being a mother of five have afforded me plenty of practice getting kids moving, too! Exercise is work, but it should be enjoyable. That’s why I love the jump rope! I’m eager to bring jump roping to the forefront as a fun way to get stronger and efficiently take care of the cardio component of fitness that so many people dislike! I aim to change this through jump roping!

CERTIFICATIONS
ACE-certified personal trainer

susanmcmillan43@gmail.com

Keisha Walker • Queens
I started jumping rope when COVID hit. As a working mom of three traveling athletes, I began to neglect myself and gained weight. Despite time constraints, I could never make an excuse for jumping rope since it was easy to carry and could be done anywhere. When my children were at tournaments or practice, I’d find a room or corner and begin to jump rope. Recently, I decided to become certified by Punk Rope so I can use my passion to help others. Since November 2024, I’ve been offering Zoom/remote jump rope lessons including jump rope HIIT lessons.
warriorwithgoals@gmail.com
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North Carolina

Alheli Arrañaga Rivas • Morrisville
I love sports and exercise and when I saw everything that jumping rope can give us, I wanted to learn more. I earned my Punk Rope certification so I could help convey to others the importance and fun of exercise and show them that with perseverance and effort and discipline we can go as far as we desire. I want to help working women, housewives, and mothers who find it difficult to exercise by giving them the tools they need to get fit at home and achieve their goals. In addition, I am a native Spanish speaker.
alhelika@hotmail.com
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Oregon

Whitney Hooker • The Dalles
Whitney (OTR/L, CLT, RYT) has a passion for movement that she shares with others as an Occupational Therapist and yoga teacher. She is thrilled to find a new passion in jumping rope. Whitney believes in making exuberance through movement available to all persons and enjoys blending her experience as a yoga teacher into jump rope instruction. She is available for group fitness or private lessons.

CREDENTIALS
Registered Yoga Teacher
Occupational Therapist, registered and licensed in OR and WA
Certified Lymphedema Therapist

whitney.hooker@me.com

Pennsylvania

Kimmy Addison • Pittsburgh
Kimmy is a very energetic, creative, outgoing, determined, and motivating NFPT Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and ACE Senior Fitness Specialist. She is very passionate about fitness and takes pride in knowing that she is motivating and enabling others to get into shape, stay in shape, and live healthier and happier lives. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, sizes, shapes, and fitness levels and will customize programs based on their personal fitness needs and goals. Kimmy is available for one-on-one personal training sessions, partner training sessions, online training, and private or small group fitness classes. Kimmy has had success training clients with Parkinson's Disease, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, COPD, Spinal Fusion, and Charcot Foot..
kimmyaddison@yahoo.com

Natalie Smith • Upper Black Eddy
I am your premium, faith-based, family-friendly trainer, available in person at locations agreed on by you and me or available for distance learning through formats preferred by you. I was certified by Punk Rope in 2009 and since then have been teaching personal and group Punk Rope classes at public school events, business events, gyms, and in private homes to groups, families, and individuals of all fitness abilities aged two to 72. I am honest, straightforward and patient. My job is to instruct you on your most efficient ways to your personal health goals, with you in control of your program at all times. There is always another way; therefore, I encourage questions and comments at all times…breathe and enjoy.

CERTIFICATIONS
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Health Coach
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Fitness Nutrition
ACE Orthopedic Exercise
ACE Weight Management
ACE Youth Fitness

naps2bfit@frontiernet.net
610-294-8296
naps2bfit.com

Tennessee

Leanne Jolly • Nashville
In 2017, I ran my last half marathon. The knee pain and plantar fasciitis was excruciating and I realized I needed a change. So, I went searching for another form of cardio that provided the same level of intensity with less wear and tear. This is when I discovered jumping rope! It was “love at first jump”! All my aches and pains from 20 plus years of running disappeared and have never returned. I also found jumping rope had similar emotional and mental benefits that I gained as a gymnast when I was younger. I was hooked and as I continued to grow my jumping skills, I knew I wanted to share this joy with others. I discovered Punk Rope in 2020 and thought it was a great next step to get certified as a coach. I work at a local elementary school and will be the school’s coach for their very first jump rope team. I’m excited to be sharing my love for jumping with the next generation and can’t wait to see my kids grow their skills and joy for jumping rope!
leejolly@comcast.net

Virginia

Jude Coe • Alexandria
I have been jumping rope since April 2018. I began jumping rope during an intermittent fasting program I was following after I discovered that I needed to get healthier, lose weight, lower my triglycerides, and raise my HDL cholesterol. Intermittent fasting and exercising with a jump rope helped me drastically improve my lipid profile and lose nearly 40 pounds by the end of 2018, progress that I have been able to maintain. I deliver jump rope, health, nutrition, fitness, and self-development content through Jump Rope Veteran, my YouTube channel, that I started in December 2018. My approach is to be honest, be authentic, keep it simple, stress the basics, and to have compassion for others. Through that approach, I believe that anyone can achieve what I call “Jump Rope to Freedom.”

CERTIFICATIONS
Buddy Lee Level II Instructor

jumpropevet@gmail.com
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Steve Smith • Richmond
Steve is a competitive triathlete and first-degree black belt in Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do. He is also a Punk Rope certified jump rope instructor.

FITNESS CREDENTIALS
1st Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do
Brown Belt, Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate

rocketwerks@cityatomic.com

Hany Hosny • Roanoake
My first encounter with jump rope came when my mother hesitantly threw a leather rope into our shopping cart at a store when I was nine or ten. I don’t think she believed I would use it. But within a week, she, my father and I had nightly contests in our basement to see who could jump the most. Little did I know, I’d be returning to jump rope again in my 40s when I got a gym membership because I quickly discovered that I didn’t care for the subcultures in the gym. I taught myself several jump rope skills and jumped to music for many months before letting go of my gym membership. Here again in my mid 50s, I have circled back to jump rope. Except now it’s been sustained for a little over three years and I know my way around a rope far better than I did previously. In the last three years, I have coached / led jump rope circles with (1) my local Parks and Rec, (2) with college students, and (3) with coworkers at my place of employment. Everyone’s jump rope journey is one worth celebrating. It starts with one jump and if you’ve done that, you are on your way! As one looks around, they will discover just how big the jump rope landscape is and it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison—which can really rob you of your joy. Want a good person with whom to compare yourself? Look in the mirror. Promise yourself that your skills will grow and document that growth with videos. Shape your jump rope experience to be and feel true to you. Look at your personality, your level of fitness, and a vision of your future self. Then show up. A lot.
hanyiam@fastmail.fm
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International

Bulgaria

Dre Babic
Listen, I’ve been where you’ve been. I’ve struggled to find that perfect thing that will keep me consistent. You know you need to be active and do your body good but you’ve tried everything. Nothing sticks. You did the running, you did the yoga, you did the calisthenics. You get bored, you lose motivation and you fall off the track, again. I feel you. I was the same. Stuck in a dilemma. For me? I knew I needed to maintain an active lifestyle because it saves my mental health but I couldn’t find that one thing for me that keeps me motivated, pushing forward even on cold, hard days! Until I found jump rope. I lead with empathy and understanding for whatever your version of life looks like. You’re busy? Tired? Your schedule is all over the place? Working out? When? How? I’ve got you. Together, we find ways to make fitness fit into your life. Not the other way around. Don’t get me wrong, you’ll have to work hard and push yourself. I won’t let you off that easy, haha! But I’ve got you, I will motivate you, I will hold your hand when you think you can’t go any further. Because I know that you can. I believe in the grit and power each of us has in us. Grab the rope, let me show you!
Jump With Dre
jumpwithdre@gmail.com

Cambodia

Camilo Sanchez • Pnomh Penh
Recently, I transitioned to the field of personal training. My goal is to help everyone overcome their challenges and realize their potential. Since 2016 I've been running in Spartan Races and Ultramarathons all over the world and helping others along the way in achieving their goals. I was fortunate enough to come across Punk Rope in the middle of 2020 and loved it! Blending my love of jump rope with obstacle course racing is the focus of what I offer to clients so they can accomplish anything they desire. Working with new and novice jumpers, I help them learn the basics, avoid injury, and have fun. When you're having fun, you're playing and learning. This is my approach in all areas of training and to make an enjoyable environment for anyone who wants to come along.

CERTIFICATIONS
Spartan SGX L1
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CPR-AED Standard Certification
MobilityWOD Movement & Mobility 101

camilo.sanchez0@gmail.com

Canada

Harsimar Preet Kaur • Brampton
On May 22, 2022, I started my journey with jump rope. It all began with a 30-day challenge to lose weight. Ropes have accompanied me everywhere I go, ever since I discovered the thrilling world of skipping. My enthusiasm for this exciting activity has only increased since that day. My partner "Ishwinder" is a big part of the reason I'm pursuing my passion to new heights. His encouragement and faith in me have given me the confidence to take the next step, and I now want to impart my knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn, whether it be for talent improvement or weight loss. I'm available for both in-person and online instruction. Fitness doesn't require expensive tools; all you need is a rope to change your body and elevate your attitude.
harsimarpreet98@gmail.com
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Jana Hamilton • Leduc
Jana’s background is teaching dance and fitness. She holds a BFA in dance and has been certified in AFLCA. She added jump rope in 2010, primarily focusing on jump rope programs for youth in both the recreational and competitive aspects of the sport. Jana is the owner and director of the Connectivity Skippers in Leduc, Alberta, Canada. Jana was drawn to the energy of jump rope and became involved in the sport in both the Provincial and National levels in Canada. Jana is a Judging Clinician with the International Jump Rope Union. In wanting to further her connection to the jump rope community she became certified by Punk Rope. She has broadened her classes to include adults and instills health, wellness, and personal growth in her students.

CERTIFICATIONS
Rope Skipping Canada Coach
IJRU Judges Clinician

director@conectivitydance.com

Swati Gaur • Winnipeg

I’m originally from India and moved to Canada to pursue my studies in higher education. I’ve loved sports since childhood and discovered skipping during the pandemic. I’ve been skipping since 2021 and always keep my jump ropes with me. I’m available to teach basic jump rope skills to beginners, both online and in person. My goal is to make learning fun. I enjoy teaching children and hope to share with them that playing sports can nurture you as a person and have a positive impact on your life. After completing my jump rope instructor certification, I started teaching group jump rope classes at the University of Winnipeg. The students really enjoyed learning different jump rope skills and footwork. I am seeking more teaching opportunities, both online and offline, so I can spread the joy of skipping throughout the world.

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Yoga Instructor (200 hours)

swatigaur82@gmail.com
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France

Maïté Zhair • Fréjus
Hey!!! I’m Maïté, a police officer living in sunny Fréjus, in the south of France. I’ve been serving for 12 years and jumping rope for over 10. What started as a childhood game became a true athletic passion and, eventually, a form of therapy as I faced the daily pressures of my job. Over time, I developed both skill and emotional connection, moving in sync with the rope and the music. Today, sharing this passion feels like a natural next step and a way to pass on the energy, freedom, and transformation that jump rope has brought into my life.
maite.zhair@gmail.com

Greece

Lefteris Krit • Athens
I’ve worked in tech for many years as a consultant, but have always been active in extreme and solo sports. I won’t lie, the gym is not for me; I get bored so easily. I also jump rope and find it so creative, so fun, and beneficial in so many ways.
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Italy

Roberto Rambaldi • Bologna
Jump rope has become one of the pillars of my fitness and conditioning coaching sessions in a variety of ways. With my judo team, most commonly, I’ll combine jump rope with bodyweight exercises (a la Punk Rope) as a warmup before judo training. I also incorporate jump rope into judo-focused circuit training that also includes free weights and resistance bands. In the offseason, I propose jump rope as an alternative to running. The sessions vary widely and target different energy systems. And then again sometimes it’s just nice to just jump rope and have fun.

CERTIFICATIONS
FIJLKAM Judo Teacher Level 1
Fitness & Bodybuilding Instructor Level 1
Fitness & Fat Loss

roberto.rambaldi@gmail.com
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Arianna Iacucci • Fano Marche
I discovered Jump Rope in 2024 and immediately became passionate about it. I love the sport. I believe it is the salvation of the human being! I started practicing constantly. I took the rope everywhere and as soon as I found a corner I started jumping, losing track of time. In a short while I realized the positive benefits that jump rope can give both physically and mentally, so I decided to obtain the PunkRope instructor certification so I can teach and transmit this great passion to others. If you want to participate in an individual or group session contact me! I am also available to teach in gyms with structured workouts. We will have so much fun!
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Alessandra Raffaella Aureli • Rome
From competitive waterskiing and amateur windsurfing in my younger years, to my new athletic calling at 56, jump rope ignited an unexpected and intense passion! With guidance from Tim and Shana from Punk Rope, I quickly achieved my jump rope instructor certification and can't wait to share my love for the sport.
alessandraraffaella@hotmail.it

Valerio Centi • Rome
At first I jumped rope by myself, but in an attempt to to perfect my technique and learn some new tricks, I took up boxing. Today, jump rope is a fundamental part of my training. Jumping has definitely helped me to improve my performance in tennis and padel. Let's jump!
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Nigeria

Eziafakaku (Ziffy) Nwokolo • Lagos
I was introduced to the Crossrope jump rope community in 2017 by a friend who heard I wanted something else to add to my fitness routine. Suffice it to say that I got hooked. By mid-2018, I had learned more than the basic jumps. I was teaching others in my immediate community to skip as we call it in Nigeria. Following this realization, I decided to add “jump rope coach” to my credentials. I got certified through Punk Rope and started outdoor sessions with friends. Following the lockdown, I started virtual zoom sessions with friends and some clients from different parts of the country and the world. I also included one-on-one training sessions to seniors and those who didn’t want to be in the public eye. I am also an avid walker, cyclist, fitness coach, and a retired squash player. I enjoy helping individuals meet their fitness and health goals. It doesn’t matter what level you are at, I will work with you and at your pace to get to where you want to be. Age is a number and how you feel. I’m over 50 but still going strong and take none of it for granted. I work with all age groups and levels. I have colleagues who I collaborate with to add flavor and diversity to the training sessions. We do yoga, bodyweight, cardio, and much more. We constantly create new routines to keep the sessions fun.

CERTIFICATIONS
Level 2 Gym and Fitness Instructor
Level 4 Strength and Conditioning

eziafakaku@yahoo.com
234 803 535 1637
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Norway

Kristiane M. Tambo-Østvoll • Bergen
Hi! I'm Kristiane. As a young lady I was pretty active. I used to play basketball and was dancing on a regular basis. It all stopped in college as I started working as a bartender. I worked long hours and didn't move a lot so my weight slowly snuck up on me. In 2017 I gave birth to my second child and the baby weight from him followed me all the way to my third pregnancy. I noticed that I wasn't comfortable in my own skin. I was avoiding taking photos and I wanted to do better, not just for myself but for my children. I wanted them to see that mommy is taking care of herself and making her health a priority. I started experimenting with different types of cardio and also did weight training and it worked. The weight came off but I wasn't happy. I wasn't enjoying it. It wasn't fun for me. I came across jump rope randomly while scrolling on Instagram and it changed everything. I LOVE Jumping rope. As a busy mom, it's great to be able to take that rope with me everywhere and jump at any time. It's the best tool for a busy mom's life. I jump rope daily and it's practically the only workout I do. I use a range of different weighted ropes for the extra strength training. It's my passion and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's the best health and fitness investment I've ever made. I work as an occupational therapist and have had the opportunity to introduce this great sport to my patients. I've taught my children and their friends who are now jumping regularly. My focus is joyful movement and that it's okay to make your health a priority. It's never too late to start! My wish is to get more people to jump rope and know the many benefits and joy of jumping rope. I want children and adults to know that jump rope is for all ages and skill levels. I'm available for one on one sessions and group classes (both in-person and online).
kristiane.skips@gmail.com
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Panama

Cristina Montenegro • Panama City
I am an elementary school teacher in Panama, where I was a member of the national team in water polo between 2015 and 2020. As an elementary school teacher, I see firsthand the need for children to be physically activity as that also helps them to succeed academically. In my classroom I combine music and movement, including jump rope, and create routines that are fun for the children. The results have been impressive. I can see the improvement in concentration along with the benefit to their basic health. I'm available for virtual classes for kids and adults via Google meet; also available for individual and group classes for beginners and intermediates.

cristinamonegro1@gmail.com
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Stefanía Menéndez • Panama City
I love dancing, exercise and everything related to physical activity. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation and work as a personal trainer, fitness dance instructor, and elementary school PE teacher. And now I join this beautiful and fun world of rope jumping, which I find to be a great way to keep moving to be healthy and have fun at any age.

CERTIFICATIONS
Institute of Human Performance
Functional Nutrition
Combat Training
Personal Trainer (level 3)
Exercise Specialist (level 2)
Fitness Instructor (level 1)

stefitmenendez@gmail.com
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Romania

Ana Maria Duță • Bucharest
I’m Ana, a former ballerina and proud mother. I discovered rope jumping not long ago as a way to break free from the daily routine—and it quickly became much more than exercise. Rope jumping has given me a new way to stay active, challenge myself, and find joy in movement. With consistency and curiosity, I’ve developed skills I never imagined possible. What I love most is that every session brings something new to learn. My journey is a reminder that it’s never too late to embrace something fresh, keep moving, and keep discovering. I look forward to sharing with you the secrets of skipping with grace.
jumpittrainer@gmail.com
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Tunisia

Camilla Pante • Tunis
Always drawn to movement, Camilla is a blackbelt in karate, a former martial arts instructor, and now a full-fledged jump rope addict. Her love for rope started through boxing, but what started as conditioning quickly became something more. To her, it’s not just a workout — it’s a return to play, it’s joy, it’s meditation with a beat. She teaches to share that feeling, to share that movement doesn’t have to feel like punishment — it can feel like freedom. No gym needed, no gear necessary — just a rope, a rhythm, and a little room to move.
camillapante@yahoo.com
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Venezuela

Vanessa Henriquez • Paraguana
With discipline, consistency and perseverance your dreams will come true. Over four years, with daily dedication of 45 minutes to 1 hour of jumping rope combined with a balanced diet, I went from 201 pounds to my current weight of 148 pounds which is appropriate for my height. My self-esteem has improved along with my health and I always keep a smile on my face while loving life day in and day out. I’ve remained focused and consistent with my various exercise routines and view them as essential components of my life. I have learned that there are no limits to achieving what you want in life. Jumping rope is a jump from feeling good to feeling great. In addition to being a certified jump rope instructor I am a Certified XtremeBike instructor.
vhjumprope@gmail.com
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