Train Hard - Stay Humble

BApk Sunday basic training 5/24 - post massive jam tune-up

Event Details

Time: May 24, 2009 from 12pm to 4pm
Location: GWHS
Street: Anza @ 30th
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f…
Event Type: basic, parkour, beginners, training, bapk, bay area, san francisco
Organized By: SafeNSure
Latest Activity: May 24, 2009

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Event Description

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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 Philosofist on May 24, 2009 at 10:21am: Might come if I finish early, but it was totally not up to me. I'll be back next weekend.

Comment by orem on May 18, 2009 at 1:41pm: @Safe: yeah yeah :P well i was always gonna be around for the jam weekend, but... yes, chilling up here has been totally worth it. good call ;)

Comment by SafeNSure on May 18, 2009 at 12:16pm: LOL @orem!
You almost didn't remain in town!!! So what, now?...
Who was right?
:D

Comment by orem on May 18, 2009 at 4:10am: i'm just ridiculously excited for this weekend. i was doing spontaneous conditioning all over apartment because i was so excited.

Comment by Seng on May 18, 2009 at 2:48am: @Briana Are you looking for a place to stay overnight in SF or between rock climbing and this session? I'll be coming from Berkeley so if you need a ride, PM me.

Comment by Briana on May 18, 2009 at 1:56am: If I can find a place to stay, I will be there... I'll be at the CrossFit Marin slumber party, followed by the Massive Jam. On Sunday, I'm meeting with friends to rock climb at planet granite @ the Presidio, so... if I can stay in SF and not go home to Berkeley, I can do it!

Any ideas..?