the teamest. amsterdam, 2015 — now also lisbon
Guides.not gurus.
Two people, one practice, a decade of testing it on real bodies. Thomas builds from Lisbon, Michael runs the floor in Amsterdam. The practice belongs to everyone — they just hold the door open.
thomas tukker — founder · lisbon
founderlisbon · building since 2015
Thomas Tukker.
“For a long time, I thought I was the broken piece.”
Back when his ADHD went unnoticed, Thomas felt constantly out of sync — and threw himself into movement practices and training systems hoping each would hold the missing spark. Eventually the realization landed: the problem wasn't him. Many methods simply weren't built on clear, essential principles. They felt fragmented, like something important was always left out.
So he started from the ground up: exploring how body and mind naturally connect, then building a practice that supports every other discipline — a root system any mover or athlete can draw from. The why behind each movement, genuine curiosity, and a space that celebrates the uniqueness of every participant.
Today he's based in Lisbon, sharing CMP's blend of biomechanics, mindfulness and play. The best part, he says, is watching students realize their body isn't a liability — it's their gateway to deeper awareness and freedom. If you've ever felt like you don't fit the standard fitness mold: this practice was built by someone who didn't either.
training log — 2015–202548 entries
lisbonthe lazy rabbit
In Lisbon, Thomas practices under his own flag: The Lazy Rabbit — private sessions, in-person events, movement retreats, and slower, deeper work for people who want more than a class.
In the works: a six-month movement expedition for a small, committed group — three sessions a week, with field trips and small retreats woven through the trajectory. By application, when it opens.
“The best facilitator is one whose practitioners eventually outgrow them.”
the cmp overview — on facilitation
head coachamsterdam · teaching daily since 2017
Michael Holleman.
“Movement to me isn't just physical — it is a way of being.”
Born in Leiden, Michael's path started with football and ran through Sport Studies in Amsterdam — team sports, martial arts, endurance training. Then he met Movement Culture, and threw himself into every opportunity to learn about the phenomenon that inspired him most.
He joined Crazy Monkey as an intern in 2017 and, together with Thomas, developed the Crazy Monkey Philosophy — everything they learned from years of training and experimenting, distilled into one practice. What started as an idea now reaches people in the studio and online.
For eight years he has taught daily classes and given workshops for companies like Nike and Jumbo — but mostly for people who want to deepen their practice. He commutes from Leiden to Amsterdam every day to run the floor. His goal is simple: make this practice available to more people, because it has something unique to offer.
training log — 2017–202517 entries
michael holleman — head coach · amsterdam
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Bios are nice. Moving together is better. Westerstraat 158, Amsterdam — open all day, whole week.
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