Hear From Our Skating Family
Skating is more than just learning to balance. It is about the community we have built in Mumbai since 1989. See what parents and students are saying about their journey with us.
"Initially, I just put my son for the skating, but today he is one of the professional skaters." It's testimonials like this from parents that make us proud of the professional coaching our team provides.
"Finally found something for my son... one of the oldest skating institutes in Mumbai." We love hearing from parents who have been searching for the right academy and find their home with us.
"She does not want to miss a single class." This feedback from a happy mother is everything. Our goal is to instill a genuine love for the sport in every child.
It was an honor to have actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal roll with our students. His words of encouragement, calling our academy "above excellent," mean the world to us.
"This is one of the best institutions... they teach her confidence." Hearing from parents and students during our Christmas celebration reminds us of the impact we have beyond just teaching skating skills.
We are thrilled to be training Samaira Sharma, daughter of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. It's a privilege to coach the next generation of sporting families.
"I'm sure he's under great guidance and hoping to make the academy and sir proud one day." We value the trust parents place in us to train their children for competitive races.
We've had the pleasure of training Bollywood talents like Amyra Dastur. It's always exciting to help stars prepare for their roles or learn a new skill.
About Hear From Our Skating Family
You might be wondering if your child will actually take to skating, or if it is just a passing phase. Every parent who walks in with those doubts tells us the same thing after a few months: the confidence their child gains on the court translates to everything they do outside of it.
We have been a part of Mumbai's skating landscape for over three decades. When parents come to us at our venues like St. Mary’s in Mazgaon or the YMCA in Colaba, they are often looking for a safe space where their kids can be active. But what they stay for is the environment. We do not just teach footwork; we create a space where five-year-olds are excited to put on their gear and get on the rink. Whether it is a busy professional from South Mumbai or a student training for national championships, the feedback remains consistent: it is about the patience of our coaches and the joy of the process.
You will hear parents talk about the 'first fall' and the 'epic comeback.' That is exactly the point. Skating is hard. It requires falling down. But when a child learns that falling is part of the game and gets back up, they carry that lesson everywhere. We have trained national champions, but our favourite feedback comes from the parent who says their child finally found a sport they actually want to wake up early for on the weekend. We keep our group ratios tight, mix in games to keep the energy high, and ensure that whether you are in a beginner batch or advanced speed training, you feel part of the team. Skating is a craft, and we are here to help you or your child master it, one stride at a time.
Zia's Academy
I am Zia, and I have been teaching on wheels since 1989. My son Afzal and I treat every student like family because that is how we built this academy from the very first day.
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