Where to try Olympic sports around Winston-Salem

We’ve been watching Team USA rack up medals in Paris. Whether you’re ready to

go for gold in Los Angeles in 2028 or just feel inspired to try a new sport, we’ve rounded up five places you can train around the Twin City.

• Equestrian | Hidden K Stables in Pfafftown specializes in dressage, eventing and hunter/jumper riding. Start with private lessons to learn the basics of horsemanship.
• Sport Climbing | Learn to climb without ropes or harnesses at FirstHand Climbing . Start building your upper body strength in a Bouldering 101 class.
• Golf | Improve your game with a private lesson from PGA professional Brad “Smiley” Latimer at Smiley’s Golf and Learning Center .
• Taekwondo | Learn discipline and proper techniques to earn your black belt at Catha’s Taekwondo America — start with a free evaluation class.
• Weightlifting | Join decades of bodybuilding competitors at Jack King’s Gym . Get started with the four-session boot camp.