Train Hard - Stay Humble

Basic Training 3/27

Event Details

Time: March 27, 2011 from 12pm to 3:30pm
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: Bay Area Parkour
Latest Activity: Mar 27, 2011

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Event Description

Let's celebrate spring break training at the most classic Sunday session location ("est.d 2007").

UNLESS THE GATE IS OPEN, we'll gather outside of it, thanks!

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. =)

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

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Comment by Bay Area Parkour on March 27, 2011 at 7:19pm: We didn't use them, but all suggestions are welcome.
We don't want to be too rigid and always say no to the kids, do we?
:)

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on March 27, 2011 at 6:52pm: Fear is always a part of what we do. Acclimation to it should begin day one.

I wouldn't risk mixing outdoor training with gym mentalities too often. Go to a gym if you want that, otherwise you should stick with working through safer progressions while building your mental focus for real outdoor training.

Pads are never an excuse for skipping (even mental) progressions in this discipline.

Comment by Jennifer Hsu on March 27, 2011 at 11:50am: Argh, felled by a couple of raw oysters.

Comment by Benforcer on March 27, 2011 at 10:26am: My friend Chris will have one in his car

Comment by Bay Area Parkour on March 27, 2011 at 10:15am: Even if it's better not using pads, it can help beginners fighting the initial "fear of falling". If it's not too much of a hassle we might as well try it, why don't you bring it?

Comment by Benforcer on March 27, 2011 at 10:11am: You Guys wanna use a crashpad today??

Comment by Benforcer on March 27, 2011 at 10:10am: Hahah Will is happy to be off the hook...

Comment by SafeNSure on March 27, 2011 at 9:59am: LOL!

:)

Comment by NoHero on March 27, 2011 at 9:43am: Good news everyone, Safensure is leading today.

Comment by NoHero on March 27, 2011 at 12:01am: If Giorgio is unable to make this event, I'm willing to step up and act as leader for the session (as was requested of me by the same, no sudden ego trip honest). This is a great place with so many areas, it shouldn't be too hard to do!

Since there are at least 4 newcomers, we will definitely drill basic techniques.

ALSO:

Here's hoping for clear skies! If not we'll fall back on our usual rain location.

text me at 619 985 7659 if I've left anything out or if you have questions you want answered in text format several minutes later.

-Will