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Paris Sport Proximité: cardio boxing, fitness, stretching and women's self-defense at the Jean Dame gymnasium
Participate in a wide range of disciplines close to home, supervised by sports instructors from the City of Paris.
Gymnase Jean Dame (Paris 2nd)
About
Come and practice a sports activity close to home! Join us every Monday and Saturday to take part in sessions of cardio boxing, fitness, stretching and women's self-defense at the Jean Dame Gymnasium - 17 rue Léopold Bellan.
Day and activity schedule:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (cardio boxing, ages 16+)
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (fitness, ages 16+)
Saturday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (stretching, ages 16+)
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM / 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (women's self-defense, ages 16+)
Capacity is limited to a maximum of 12 people for cardio boxing, 15 people for stretching, and 20 people for self-defense.
Find out more about how to participate in Paris Sport Proximité Here
Our take on this event
Sometimes you just need to swap the city sidewalks for a real workout routine in the heart of the neighborhood. Whether you are looking to punch out some stress or stretch after a long week, these sessions have exactly what you need. Show up ready to move and let the group energy do the rest.
Paris Sport Proximité brings a variety of fitness activities to the Jean Dame gymnasium in the 2nd arrondissement. Running until July 4, 2027, these free sessions cover cardio boxing, fitness, stretching, and women's self-defense for anyone aged 16 and over. It is a fantastic opportunity to stay active in your local neighborhood through structured group training. The gymnasium is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can participate in these weekly workouts. Whether you are looking to boost your stamina or improve your flexibility, these sessions provide an inclusive environment for all fitness levels to enjoy throughout the season.
The Jean Dame gymnasium, located on Rue Léopold Bellan, serves as the local venue for the Paris Sport Proximité initiative. This ongoing program offers free access to specialized sports sessions for participants aged 16 and older until July 4, 2027. The facility is equipped to be wheelchair accessible, welcoming all members of the community.
Weekly scheduling is structured as follows: cardio boxing takes place every Monday from 16:00 to 17:00 (12-person limit). Saturdays are packed with fitness from 13:00 to 14:00 (15-person limit) and stretching from 14:00 to 15:00 (15-person limit). Additionally, two sessions of women's self-defense are held on Saturdays, running from 15:00 to 16:30 and 16:30 to 18:00 respectively, with a capacity of 20 people per slot.
