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History


THE ORIGINAL 1,2,3 JUMP

1,2,3 Jump was first originated in 2004 to teach jump rope skills to adults in an effort to improve their cardiovascular endurance and overall fitness levels.  This one-hour clinic was held in conjunction with “Learn How to Box” and “The Next Level of Fitness” instructed by Wilmenia Gripper, Mike Dixon, and Phillip Henderson at Peak Fitness in Concord, NC.

1,2,3 Jump was then offered as a thirty-minute aerobics class during the summer months at Peak Fitness.  It would not be until two years later that 1,2,3 Jump reemerged, this time with children in mind and a concept redesigned to get more children jumpin'!

 
1,2,3 JUMP at KIS


The first 1,2,3 JUMP program launched as a six week pilot program at the Kannapolis Intermediate School on

February 25, 2006. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The program served as after school enrichment for thirty students and it focused on jumping rope and engaging students and families within the community.


 

 

 

The program was a huge success and on

October 3, 2006, 1,2,3 JUMP was founded as a nonprofit corporation.  1,2,3 JUMP would continue to host programs within Kannapolis City Schools and partner with local business to expand their mission within the community.

 

 

Kannapolis Cares

 

 

 

 

Kannapolis Parade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NASCAR SpeedPark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By partnering with organizations such as Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation, LiveWELL! Carolinas, and local churches, to date 1,2,3 JUMP has impacted the lives of over one thousand youth and hundreds of adults through their programs, camps, classes, and outreach!