Train Hard - Stay Humble

BApk Sunday Basic Training 1/25

Event Details

Time: January 25, 2009 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: Minnie Lovie Ward recreation center
Street: 150 Montana Street
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Event Type: BApk, Sunday, Basic, Training, parkour, beginners, starting, beginning
Organized By: SafeNSure
Latest Activity: Jul 8, 2010

Event Description

BApk t-shirts available at session!

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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...

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

Minors and Newcomers pls. check this frequently asked questions about liability. =)

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Comment by Frenchie on January 25, 2009 at 11:50am: maybe next week

Comment by Fyrel on January 25, 2009 at 11:24am: This was the spot of the very first jam I attended......can't wait to get back.

Comment by Philosofist on January 22, 2009 at 5:20pm: I remember this place. I miss this place. thanks for the picturs, they're very nice. Even though I've been there it's a nice reminder.