Skateboard course

first push program

Your first steps to confident skateboarding

Help complete beginners progress from assisted support to independent riding with confidence, safety, and board control

FROM FEAR TO CONFIDENT

VOn support progression Method

It was created to prioritise emotional safety because a student who feels secure learns faster and stays motivated.

01 // BOTH HAND SUPPORT

We start by building a "safety net." Coach will holds the student's hands firmly from the front with both hands to provide complete stability.

03 // ONE HAND SUPPORT

Once the student feels the rhythm of the board, we transition to a one-hand grip. Encouraging the student to begin balancing themselves.

03 // ONE FINGER SUPPORT

As confidence grows, physical support is reduced to a single-finger touch. Allowing the student to realise they are doing 99% of the work themselves.

04 // INDEPENDENT

The ultimate goal! The student skates independently with zero physical contact. The coach remains positioned nearby with hands ready to assist if needed.

Three Levels

From first push to park-ready skater

VON the Fox guides you through BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED levels with clear modules and timeframes.

BEGINNER – Foundation

No experience? Perfect. We start from absolute zero – standing, balancing, falling safely.

  • Getting to know your skateboard & safety gear
  • Proper stance and pushing
  • Balancing on one foot
  • Turning and stopping safely
  • First 3 beginner tricks (e.g., hippy jump, kick turn)

Duration: 8 sessions (2 months)

INTERMEDIATE – Building Confidence

You can roll and stop. Now let's add speed, ramps, and basic park skills.

  • Pumping on ramps
  • Riding off small curbs
  • Ollie preparation (foot placement & pop)
  • Basic ramp kick turns
  • Introduction to skatepark flow

Duration: 10 sessions (2.5 months)

ADVANCED – Park Ready

Comfortable on most terrains? Time to master park obstacles and your first real tricks.

  • Ollie while moving
  • Drop in on small ramps
  • Board slides on low rails
  • Kickflip basics
  • Skatepark etiquette & line runs

Duration: 12 sessions (3 months)

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KIDS 5-10 & TEENS

Small Group Size

Learn the fundamentals of street skating in a high-energy, supportive crew. Perfect for building confidence, mastering the basics, and making noise on the concrete alongside peers who push you to go harder.

Extra Guidance

PRIVATE COACHING

Fast-track your progression with dedicated 1-on-1 instruction. Whether you're dropping in for the absolute first time or perfecting a difficult technical trick, our pro coaches tailor every minute to your exact skill level.

30 years old & above

Adult Class

Evening sessions built exclusively for the older crowd. Hit the park after hours, learn at your own pace without the pressure, and connect with a community that proves it's never too late to start pushing.

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Not sure which level is right for you?

Our coaches will watch how you stand, roll, and fall in the very first free session, then place you into Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced so you feel challenged but never overwhelmed.

Not sure which level? Our coaches will evaluate you in the first free session.

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