Purpose
Since 2004, Punk Rope has blended jump rope with play-based and traditional exercise. Our students range from age 8 to 88 and come in all shapes and sizes.
Our goal is to deliver the most enjoyable and effective fitness experience possible while building community in the process.
Punk Rope can help improve or at least maintain:
• bone mineral density
• balance
• coordination
• cardiovascular conditioning
• agility
• strength
• mobility
• quickness
Learning to jump rope can be daunting at first, but with good coaching and practice, we’re confident you’ll pick it up quickly. Our YouTube tutorials might help.
Jump with us every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the 14th St Y in New York City.
In addition to classes for the public, we offer:
• corporate classes
• private lessons
• a jump rope instructor certification
• double unders seminars for CrossFits
• workshops for PE teachers
• the annual Punk Rope Games
For more information, holler.
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This jump rope manual is our gift to you.
Punk Rope has collaborated with—and supported—numerous charitable organizations including the Afterschool Corporation, the American Cancer Society, City Harvest, DOVE, the Food Bank, HealthCorps, the Huairou Commission, the International Rescue Committee, lost n found, Morisania WIC, myFace, New Orleans Bulldog Rescue, and TEAL, among many others.
Jump Ropes
Rated 5 out of 5 stars by the American Council on Exercise and Jump Rope Veteran.
Punk Rope jump ropes feature a 5mm PVC cord and 5-inch smooth-turning handles.
The cord is hefty enough to provide good sensory feedback, but light enough for speed jumpers.
Our colorful ropes are available in 5 sizes to accommodate jumpers up to 6’ 4”, but can be easily shortened via the included snap lock. They’re appropriate for all skill levels.
Order 10 ropes or more and get 25% off with the code BULKDISCOUNT.
”Just received my ropes and I’m jumping better than before instantly. My wife is enjoying her rope too. We’re going to start jumping together. The sizing was super perfect. Your ropes turn like an out-of-control carousel....in other words GREAT!!!! Thank you so much for your great videos and great products.” —G. Rouse
Certification
The Jump Rope Instructor Certification is the ideal credential if you want to launch a jump rope class or offer private jump rope lessons.
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 15 of the most effective jump rope steps to improve fitness and health.
We offer a home study option ($129) and an in-person option ($199). The minimum number of participants for the in-person option varies by location.
Both options include CEUs from NASM (.9) and AFAA (9), as well as a free instructor’s listing.
There are no certification renewal requirements or maintenance fees.
The in-person option, led by Punk Rope creators, Tim Haft and Shana Brady, includes five hours of instruction plus a master class. Each participant receives a jump rope and a wrist trainer. Host staff and members receive a $50 discount. Attendees will leave with the knowledge necessary to launch their own Punk Rope class.
For information on hosting a certification, contact Tim Haft at 646-263-9128 or punkrope@gmail.com.
Our Team
Tim Haft
Tim is the founder and president 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. Since 1998, Tim has been offering one-on-one and group fitness training to clients of all ages and fitness levels.
Shana Brady
Punk Rope's director of training since 2005, Shana holds a BS degree in exercise physiology plus certifications from the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and Functional Movement Systems (FMS). She has extensive experience training active older adults well into their 80s.
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• Heather Wagner for graphic design
• Tom Egan for photography
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