Train Hard - Stay Humble

Basic Training 1/23

Event Details

Time: January 23, 2011 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: Christopher PG and Glen Canyon
Street: 5210 Diamond Heights Blvd.
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Event Type: basic, parkour, beginners, training, bapk, bay area, san francisco
Organized By: Bay Area Parkour
Latest Activity: Jan 23, 2011

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Event Description

We'll be meeting at Noon - warm-up/stretch - at 12:30pm we'll move to the Canyon for some nature techniques in addition to climbing and precision work on the nearby rock formation - 1:30/45pm back for skills and technique training (thus, if you are late and don't see us, just come to the rocks, or warm up and wait for us ). Absolute beginners/newcomers shouldn't be late!
:)

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

RIDES!

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...

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

Ha! And it's free, in case you were wondering...

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Comment by Garrett Smith on January 23, 2011 at 6:21pm: Yeah, was great. Thanks to all who helped me address my kong problems. Arm swings and "jump down" drill seem helpful.

I was the only one I know that climbed up the lower rock from below. It was possibly a fatal climb. Will Turner helped with advice on foot placement to get over the first overhang.

Nico's kong to the playground was inspiring.

Great day.

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on January 23, 2011 at 5:11pm: awesome session today. good to see all the new and gone-now-returning faces.

SLOAT next week??

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on January 22, 2011 at 4:01pm: Im just saying that there is a drastic gap between progress-able levels at this location. Intermediate guys often end up at a plateau between progressions here.

but i forgot we are ALL beginners.

Comment by Seng on January 22, 2011 at 1:14pm: I've got a shoot until 1pm, may swing by after. Sorry to miss the canyon, that's my favorite part of this location.

There's a bunch of stuff that can be learned here, but it can certainly be "advanced" if you only look to make larger variations on high-commit movements.

Comment by SafeNSure on January 22, 2011 at 12:29pm: ...tardiness seems to be a difficult obstacle to overcome, but we are all trying hard to get better.
:)

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on January 22, 2011 at 1:30am: the only problem with starting at the canyon is late comers dont always know how to get there.

Comment by Mikalo on January 21, 2011 at 6:55pm: I feel by starting with the canyon and rocks the beginners will have an easier time with the playground/courtyard. Even if they simply climb the rocks, it should force them to keep their focus. As long the more experienced traceurs lead by example and provide safe, progressive techniques, the beginners should have no problem. =)

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on January 21, 2011 at 2:16pm: This place makes you work to progress.

What was the last thing you were able to progress here?

cat to crane opposite walls? kong to cat the doublewall by the stairs? Pop vault the lower staircase wall?

Its easy to get lost in the hanging out here. A pretty advanced spot if you ask me.