Third Space Jungle Gym

30-hour Teacher Training

WITH KATIE THACKER & BRANDON SHERBROOK

The first 30-hour Jungle Gym Teacher Training is taking place in November 2026, and is now open for registration. We will be accepting 8 trainees for this 30-hour training, which will take place over 3 days, plus some additional hours of practice teaching.

Benefits of taking this training

The Jungle Gym 30-hour Teacher Training is an immersive program designed to deepen your understanding of bodyweight movement, strength development and skill-based coaching. Through a progressive approach to gymnastics-inspired training, you will build confidence teaching foundational and intermediate calisthenics skills, including ring work, bar work, handstands, tumbling and bodyweight strength progressions.

This training goes beyond learning exercises, it will enhance your ability to assess movement, break down complex skills into accessible progressions and coach clients with clarity and confidence. You'll develop a strong understanding of the mobility, stability and strength required for calisthenics, while learning effective drills, spotting techniques and coaching cues that help students progress safely and successfully.

**Please note that this program is designed in a way that will allow you to teach beginners and intermediates in a gym style space with minimal equipment. We will not be doing advanced skills like one armed hand balancing, or advanced tumbling/bar work.

What topics will be covered in this training?

Each attendee will be provided with an extensive manual including information on all of the topics listed below: 

  • Coach Competency

  • Skill Progressions

    • Shapes & Foundations

    • Handstands

    • Locomotion

    • Leaps & Jumps

    • Ring & Bar Foundations

    • Cartwheels, Walkovers, Handsprings, and Tumbling

  • Spotting & Safety

  • Adult Psychology & Scaling

  • Observational Skills

  • Language and Cuing

  • Practice Teaching

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

KATIE THACKER

Katie Thacker owns and operates Third Space Movement. Katie has been working in the fitness industry for over a decade and has coached thousands of people in Victoria and throughout the west coast to find improvements in how their body, mind and spirit integrate and operate. She is a certified personal trainer, mobility specialist, kettlebell coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and more. As an ex-competitive gymnast, and through years of study,  Katie has a deep knowledge and understanding of spatial awareness and proprioception, which she works diligently to communicate and teach to those she works with. Katie is caring, intuitive, and loves to learn. Expect to nerd out and find a deeper connection to your truest self when working with her. Katie was a competitive gymnast for 15 years and has extensive experience coaching various levels of gymnastics. She is also a certified Acro Yoga instructor, which provides her additional knowledge of acrobatic and inversion training.

BRANDON SHERBROOK

Brandon Sherbrook owns and operates Third Space Movement. He is a certified mobility specialist, kettlebell coach, yoga teacher, trainer and more with over 10 years of experience in coaching groups and individuals to move with more intention and less pain. Brandon is a playful and youthful soul who truly cares about each person he connects with. Always willing to learn, grow and see things from a new perspective, Brandon is an adaptable and compassionate person. Expect to laugh, hear words of encouragement  and invite a sense of lightness in when working with Brandon. Brandon is a certified Acro Yoga instructor which provides him with extensive knowledge of acrobatics and inversions.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Attendees must have previously completed at least one Third Space Academy Teacher Training or a training with Katie (Kettlebell Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training, etc)

  • Attendance to a minimum of 5 Jungle Gym classes at Third Space or equivalent

  • Must attend all hours of the training and complete one practice class and take home exam to receive certification

DATES & TIMES: 

This training will take place over one 3 day module, plus attendees will be required to teach 1 practice teach class and complete a final exam. You must attend all hours of the training to become certified. 

  • Friday November 6th 8:15am -4:45pm

  • Saturday November 7th 8:15am-4:45pm

  • Sunday November 8th 8:15am-4:45pm

After the training, each attendee will teach one practice class at Third Space, as well as attend a minimum of 1 other practice teach. The dates for the practice teach will be determined during the training. We will spend 24 hours in the classroom together, and the remaining hours will be earned through practice teaching and final exam work.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Each day we will begin at 8:15 am and end at 4:45 pm. The following is a sample schedule of what each day will entail:

  • 8:15-8:30 am: Morning Grounding

  • 8:30-10:00 am: Movement Session

  • 10:00-10:15 am: Break

  • 10:15-12:00 pm: Lecture

  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch Break

  • 1:00-1:05 pm: Afternoon Grounding

  • 1:05- 3:00 pm: Lecture

  • 3:00-3:15 pm: Break

  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Practice Teaching & Closing

LOCATION:

This training will take place at Third Space located at 721 Kings Road, Victoria, BC. Amenities at the studio include:

  • All required props

  • Showers and towels

  • Lunchroom with fridge, microwave, toaster oven, instant hot water

  • Rooftop patio

INVESTMENT:

  • Earlybird price $750 + GST until Oct 1st 2026

  • Regular price $850 + GST after Oct 1st 2026

To reserve your spot in the training, we require a non-refundable $200 deposit. The remaining balance is due by October 15, 2026, unless you have a payment plan in place. Anyone looking to pay via credit card will be charged an additional 2.5% to cover transaction fees.

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