"[I like the] high standards of teaching combined with the freedom to train as we wish!"
Welcome to our Challenge Event! Choose from a challenge sheet based on the routes and stations laid out. No challenges are ever repeated (except those requested by traceurs who have unfinished business).
Sometimes we combine this event with other activities like archery to keep you on your toes.
Set aside what you know about gymnastics, - parkour is about reacting to the challenges the environment presents rather than meeting the needs of a fixed model. In parkour, the adventure never ends and students are always breaking boundaries and setting new goals.
Instead of judge's opinion dictating the training, Parkour teaches that safety and care of the body and environment are paramount (and having the good old fashioned kind of fun that comes from proving to yourself you can do things that looked impossible).
Sessions are never repeated - there is always something new to learn.
We start with a joints warm up to get that synovial fluid moving and prepare the body for impact later on. It's also a chance to say hello and check for injuries.
Now the joints and muscle memory have been warmed up, it's time for the heart and nervous system to gear up. Using a rotating follow the leader format, each group follows one person's spontaneous route at a time.
Using the challenge sheets provided or the route markers laid out!
Otherwise known as free time! Participants need to be learning or developing a new movement, This can either be from a coach, an organised station, a peer or challenge sheet.
The cool down is a mix a of low level fluid movement and small exercises that allow the heart rate to drop smoothly, followed by a series of stretches., relevant to the focus of the session.
We recap what was covered in the session and quickly check for understanding and explore some areas further. Participants are reminded what it means to be a positive ambassador for parkour - being strong to be useful.
Ditch the energy drinks and the coffee and use the money to save up for a nice pair of Vivobarefoots. Or a trip to 4tLOM.
You don't need to shell out for special clothing to progress in parkour.
Etre Forts are heavenly but joggers from the market will do just fine.
Mostly we train in barefoot or minimalist shoes, for the same reason you don't play Minecraft or COD wearing oven gloves.
We just care about your feet!
"But my nice chunky heels!"
Have a read of our Code of Conduct before you get started. It's the good stuff behind our training community.
Basically, think of others before yourself and you'll get on great.
"Everyone was friendly, fun and games were very enjoyable and exercises got me sweating but really enjoyed the session!"
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