In the late 1700's, the first gymnastics school in Europe opened up to the public.  The school was started by
 Frederick John a German teacher.

   From recent studies scientists have found out that the ancient Egyptians liked building pyramids and doing acrobatic activies.

The Greeks were the first people to emphasize gymnastics.  In the Greek city of Athens, tournaments were held such as tumbling,rope climbing, and many more activities.Their love of the sport turned it into a Olympic sport. After the end of the Roman Empire, the wonderful sport disappeared for centuries.
 

The  first gymnastics club in the United States was opened in  1850, then many people in Europe started building their own clubs.
 
 
 

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