About
Founded by Tim Haft in 2004, Punk Rope focuses on jump rope, play, music, building community, and giving back. Students range in age from 6 to 89. These videos from Maxim, MSN, and NHK give you a sense of what Punk Rope is all about.
Punk Rope happens just about anywhere. We’ve taught classes at dozens of community centers and CrossFits, as well as at churches, bowling alleys, bars, breweries, galleries, roller rinks, and even the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Helping folks in need is part of our core mission. We’ve teamed up with the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, TEAL, the International Rescue Committee, myFace, the Color of Autism, and many others.
With good form, jumping rope is safer and gentler than running and leads to improved:
• Cardiovascular conditioning
• Bone density
• Lower body strength
• Coordination
• Agility
• Hand and foot speed
• Rhythm & timing
• Body composition
Some of the greatest athletes of our time—Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Saquon Barkley, Sue Bird, and Floyd Mayweather Jr—have incorporated jump rope into their training.
Join us for Punk Rope class Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm at the 14th Street Y in New York City. We provide the ropes. No RSVP is necessary, nor is a membership at the Y. Everyone is welcome.
Consider becoming a certified jump rope instructor if you’d like to start your own jump rope class or jump rope coaching practice.
In addition to Punk Rope classes, we offer:
• a jump rope instructor certification
• a free PDF jump rope manual
• a free PDF exercise in disguise manual
• 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 ropes are available in 5 sizes to accommodate jumpers up to 6’ 4”, but can be easily shortened via the included snap lock.
In the early days of the pandemic lockdown, I purchased my first Punk Rope jump 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. 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. 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, Punk Rope’s Jump Rope Instructor Certification is the ideal credential if you want to launch your own jump rope class or coaching practice. Just ask the more than 1,300 Punk Rope certified jump rope instructors in 26 countries who have done just that.
Through the certification you’ll learn how to teach the basics of jump rope including proper grip, timing, turning mechanics, injury prevention, and rope sizing, 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 a 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 certified, you’re certified for life. There are no certification 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 also holds 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 to:
Heather Wagner • graphic design
Tom Egan • photography
The Source Unlimited • printing
Cheapest Buttons • buttons
Econo Graphics • t-shirts