Nestled between Brooklyn’s iconic Cobble Hill and Park Slope neighborhoods, Movement Gowanus stands as the largest climbing gym in New York City. Our facility spans 36,000 square feet and features over 300 different top rope, lead climbing, and bouldering problems across three massive floors. Specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of fitness interests, our Gowanus location offers amenities such as yoga, acro, HIIT, Pilates, and more. Welcome to Movement Gowanus!
upcoming classes
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Meetup- Adaptive Climbing Group
Meet Ups
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Yin Flow
Gentle
Maggie B.
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Sunrise Yoga
Devlin S.
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Summer Program Ages 6-12
Camps
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Intermediate Technique: Slopers Pinches and Sequencing
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Climber Conditioning (Class Full)
Conditioning
Anthony C.
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Dynamic Vinyasa
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Sunrise Yoga
Devlin S.
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Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa
Sabrina A.
social connections
🫶 Climbing Etiquette Edition: “Right to Jail” (+ a new policy starting 8/15 at LIC and Gowanus)
1️⃣ Walking with climbing shoes in the bathroom? ➜ Jail (we all use the same holds, lets keep them clean👟)
2️⃣ Sprawling your gear all over the pads? ➜ Jail (our crash pads need room to catch falls, not water bottles & chalk 🛑)
3️⃣ Tossing trash in the towel bin? ➜ Jail (the towels are tired enough already 🥲)
4️⃣ Leaving your figure-8 knot in? ➜ Jail (new rule: it’s better for the ropes and helps our community build and maintain skills 🪢✨).
Don’t worry—this ‘sentence’ just means cleaner holds, tidier spaces, and everyone can enjoy 💕
🫶 Climbing Etiquette Edition: “Right to Jail” (+ a new policy starting 8/15 at LIC and Gowanus)
1️⃣ Walking with climbing shoes in the bathroom? ➜ Jail (we all use the same holds, lets keep them clean👟)
2️⃣ Sprawling your gear all over the pads? ➜ Jail (our crash pads need room to catch falls, not water bottles & chalk 🛑)
3️⃣ Tossing trash in the towel bin? ➜ Jail (the towels are tired enough already 🥲)
4️⃣ Leaving your figure-8 knot in? ➜ Jail (new rule: it’s better for the ropes and helps our community build and maintain skills 🪢✨).
Don’t worry—this ‘sentence’ just means cleaner holds, tidier spaces, and everyone can enjoy 💕
🚨New Drop — Cave Climbing Technique Series 💪
Ready to master overhung climbing indoors and out? Learn how to move with confidence in the cave in our 4-part program covering:
✨ Advanced climbing technique
✨ Efficient clipping
✨ Mental conditioning
✨ Targeted workouts for endurance and power
This class meets weekly at LIC on Sundays:
⏰August 24th - Sept 14th | 10AM - 12PM
Limited spots available, sign up in our bio link!
🚨New Drop — Cave Climbing Technique Series 💪
Ready to master overhung climbing indoors and out? Learn how to move with confidence in the cave in our 4-part program covering:
✨ Advanced climbing technique
✨ Efficient clipping
✨ Mental conditioning
✨ Targeted workouts for endurance and power
This class meets weekly at LIC on Sundays:
⏰August 24th - Sept 14th | 10AM - 12PM
Limited spots available, sign up in our bio link!
the rumors are true ⚡️ flash or trash is TWO WEEKS AWAY!
Join us August 21st for the flash bouldering comp of the summer at Movement Gowanus. See if you got what it takes to flash your way through our stacked lineup of climbs!
📆 Thursday, August 21 @ 7-10pm
💥 Free for members, discounted day pass for nonmembers
🫶 Community partners tabling including: @ratrockrepair @asianclimbingtribe @tinybeta
Visit the link in bio to sign up!
the rumors are true ⚡️ flash or trash is TWO WEEKS AWAY!
Join us August 21st for the flash bouldering comp of the summer at Movement Gowanus. See if you got what it takes to flash your way through our stacked lineup of climbs!
📆 Thursday, August 21 @ 7-10pm
💥 Free for members, discounted day pass for nonmembers
🫶 Community partners tabling including: @ratrockrepair @asianclimbingtribe @tinybeta
Visit the link in bio to sign up!
Everyone say hi to Justin 👋 our new Head Coach and Team Manager at Gowanus! He brings a ton of experience and some top-tier silliness to the team (just wait ‘til you scroll through) — we asked him a few questions so you can get to know him too 👇
1. How did you begin coaching?
“I began coaching in 2019 at New Jersey Rock Gym doing private lessons and party belays. In 2021, I joined Method Climbing & Fitness based out of Newark, NJ and helped build their programs there. I did everything from coaching youth athletes to adults, as Assistant Head Coach and even managed 16 athletes at competitions solo. Now, I’m psyched to be at Movement!”
2. Most memorable climbing experience?
“Sending New Pair of Glasses at the Gunks after a major ankle injury. After a grade 3 ankle sprain in 2020, I was nervous of any high ball bouldering, regardless of grade. New Pair was my test piece to getting over that fearful mindset and marked a turning point of me feeling comfortable & confident in my climbing ability again.”
3. Favorite crag snack?
“Albanese Gummy Bears. The variety of flavors exceeds anything Haribo has to offer.”
Everyone say hi to Justin 👋 our new Head Coach and Team Manager at Gowanus! He brings a ton of experience and some top-tier silliness to the team (just wait ‘til you scroll through) — we asked him a few questions so you can get to know him too 👇
1. How did you begin coaching?
“I began coaching in 2019 at New Jersey Rock Gym doing private lessons and party belays. In 2021, I joined Method Climbing & Fitness based out of Newark, NJ and helped build their programs there. I did everything from coaching youth athletes to adults, as Assistant Head Coach and even managed 16 athletes at competitions solo. Now, I’m psyched to be at Movement!”
2. Most memorable climbing experience?
“Sending New Pair of Glasses at the Gunks after a major ankle injury. After a grade 3 ankle sprain in 2020, I was nervous of any high ball bouldering, regardless of grade. New Pair was my test piece to getting over that fearful mindset and marked a turning point of me feeling comfortable & confident in my climbing ability again.”
3. Favorite crag snack?
“Albanese Gummy Bears. The variety of flavors exceeds anything Haribo has to offer.”
✨he was a fairy✨
feat. AJ serving part-time fairy,🧚♂️ full-time assistant gym director at gowanus
✨he was a fairy✨
feat. AJ serving part-time fairy,🧚♂️ full-time assistant gym director at gowanus
Already counting down to next year 🔥🧑🍳
Huge thank you to our setters, guest challenger Sebi, judges, and everyone who came out for the third annual Iron Setter at Movement Gowanus!
Our very own director of routesetting, Vini Campos, was named our 2025 champion, but maybe the real Iron Setter was the friends we made along the way 😌
Already counting down to next year 🔥🧑🍳
Huge thank you to our setters, guest challenger Sebi, judges, and everyone who came out for the third annual Iron Setter at Movement Gowanus!
Our very own director of routesetting, Vini Campos, was named our 2025 champion, but maybe the real Iron Setter was the friends we made along the way 😌
bring a friend without a guest pass on these days 👀⬇️
1. Harlem Community Night | every First Friday!
August 1st is Baby`s First Class! 🧘 New to yoga? Curious to explore what our Harlem instructors offer? Swing by from 7-9pm for a sampling of classes (15-30 min) led by the incredible @_yogawithsabrina and Diana Henriquez. Try out different styles, meet the instructors, and find your flow.
2. Gowanus Community Night | every First Friday!
On August 1st from 6-9pm we`re teaming up with @amigaswhoclimb for a night of community, climbing, and connection! All levels welcome—just bring your stoke. Local community partners including @beem.parkslope.ny will also be tabling.
3. LIC Member Night | every last Tuesday!
Come get to know our amazing community July 29 from 7-9pm! Join us, meet new climbing partners, and share beta. Not a member? If you sign up for a Monthly Membership during this event, we`ll waive the initiation fee!
bring a friend without a guest pass on these days 👀⬇️
1. Harlem Community Night | every First Friday!
August 1st is Baby`s First Class! 🧘 New to yoga? Curious to explore what our Harlem instructors offer? Swing by from 7-9pm for a sampling of classes (15-30 min) led by the incredible @_yogawithsabrina and Diana Henriquez. Try out different styles, meet the instructors, and find your flow.
2. Gowanus Community Night | every First Friday!
On August 1st from 6-9pm we`re teaming up with @amigaswhoclimb for a night of community, climbing, and connection! All levels welcome—just bring your stoke. Local community partners including @beem.parkslope.ny will also be tabling.
3. LIC Member Night | every last Tuesday!
Come get to know our amazing community July 29 from 7-9pm! Join us, meet new climbing partners, and share beta. Not a member? If you sign up for a Monthly Membership during this event, we`ll waive the initiation fee!
this one’s got us spiraling 🌀
a satisfying kneebar finish on this V5 at📍Movement Harlem
Our Directors
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Lulu
Rodriguez
Director
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AJ
Carter
Assistant Director
meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.