Train Hard - Stay Humble

BApk Sunday basic training 11/23 (lower Presidio)

Event Details

Time: November 23, 2008 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: Lower Presidio of SF - meeting at Presidio YMCA Main Post gym (lot)
Street: Lincoln Blvd. @ Funston Ave.
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Event Type: BApk, basic, training, beginners
Organized By: SafeNSure
Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2008

Event Description

Basic/beginners training provided, but ALL LEVELS present and WELCOME!

This location can be a little out of way if unfamiliar with the Presidio, so consider RIDES!

Easy parking at the Presidio YMCA Main Post gym, right there...

Warm up (and latecomers meeting) 50 yds away at this WW2 battery:

Session description:
This training provides a healthy atmosphere for new practitioners to start parkour, and for everyone to advance in a safe way. This is achieved in several ways. Because safety is paramount, a positive example is set by the more experienced practitioners. This means you will always see warm ups, stretching, and slow progression of movement. It also means there will be no showing off, which leads to copy-cat behavior and subsequently injuries. Rather, people pass on knowledge humbly in a group effort to advance. While there may be several different skill levels represented at these sessions, everyone keeps a beginner mentality.

Another key aspect in this beginner atmosphere is the absence of media. There are no camera crews or reporters to get in the way or cause people to feel self-conscious. While individuals may bring cameras, they should politely ask before filming/shooting anyone other than themselves.

The perception that parkour practice is (and should be) fun, yet being "a discipline, not a game", is set from the beginning. While the atmosphere is relaxed and can be playful at times, horseplay is discouraged, and teasing, mocking, and cliquish behaviors are not tolerated...

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Comment by kingtheking on November 23, 2008 at 11:38pm: great day today...i like the new shirts...oh and im not grounded, obviously i got out of it, otherwise i wouldnt have come today

Comment by kingtheking on November 23, 2008 at 12:34am: i just got grounded for being out too late with mi amiga and now can't go tomorrow. I AM SO PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW >/body>

Comment by Iliketovaultthings on November 22, 2008 at 7:05pm: the bunkers are not bad, i may not be able to make it but dont be suprised if i do come

Comment by Fyrel on November 22, 2008 at 6:17pm: Don't be nervous; there's no reason to be. It'll be fun.

Comment by hillexallen on November 22, 2008 at 6:04pm: Great! I hope you enjoy it!

Comment by Anna Hoang on November 22, 2008 at 5:55pm: It will be my first time trying out parkour. I am nervous and excited at the same time.

Comment by hillexallen on November 22, 2008 at 3:26pm: Do the stuff right now then ;) lol

Comment by Kirill on November 22, 2008 at 3:18pm: I shall try. I have some stuff to do though :(

Comment by BrodyB on November 21, 2008 at 2:53pm: Been out of commission for 2 weeks, need to keep up. Can't do my usual one with the South Bay'ers, so I'll consider coming to the SF Jam for once.

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on November 21, 2008 at 12:57pm: going to try and make it over after checking out the bunkers. the bunkers suck.

so answer your phones guys. closeness. nice.