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"Turnen" Gymnastics
The Turners derive their name from the German word for gymnastics, turnen. Appropriate to our motto: “Sound Mind in a Sound Body,” the Turner’s School of Gymnastics has been a hallmark of the organization since its founding, and continues strong today. The Turners were influential in the establishment of physical education in public schools both in Wisconsin and nationwide.
George Brosius, the first salaried gymnastic instructor at Milwaukee Turners in the mid 1800s, introduced one or the earliest examples of physical education in public schools in Milwaukee old 6th Ward School. A student of Brosius later introduced his training methods to West Point, eventually influencing the physical fitness training for the Army itself.
Milwaukee Turners produced at least two Olympic Gymnasts. One Turners gymnast represented the US in the 1968 Mexico City games and another was unable to participate in the Moscow games because of the US boycott.
The Milwaukee Turners continue to operate a successful gymnastics school in the same location it has operated in for over 120 years! Even the same instructors continue to teach since our founding (just kidding!).
2006-2007 Gymnastics Schedule
Winter Dates :: 12 Weeks, Nov 27 - Feb 28
No classes Dec 24 - Jan 2
ATTENTION !!!!!
Birthday Parties, Fencing, Rock Climbing, Ladies Class
Rental & Tours of Historic Turner Hall – call 272-1733
414-272-1733
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