About Sokol NY

The mission of Sokol New York is to provide fitness and community for individuals and families. Sokol has been serving the Upper East side and Lennox Hill communities in its facility on 71st Street since 1896, by offering physical, educational, cultural and social activities for children and adults.

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Founded in 1867, Sokol New York is part of a nation-wide organization called American Sokol. Czechoslovakian immigrants brought this movement with them to America

and the organization continues to embrace the Sokol credo:

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“A sound mind in a sound body.”

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Sokol is the Czech word for falcon. The falcon symbol was chosen for its power, endurance and keen perception.

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Nazdar, which you may hear at the end of your Sokol class, translates to mean “on to success.”

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Sokol New York offers various programs for children and adults at its gymnasium on 71st Street including cultural programming and weekly classes in gymnastics, dance, team sports, ballet, aerials, and circus arts.