Train Hard - Stay Humble

Basic Training 6/12

Event Details

Time: June 12, 2011 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: GGNRA WW2 Bunkers
Street: Langdon Court
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: Jun 12, 2011

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Event Description

(This is NOT the lower Presidio training!

And we are changing the route from the last times there...)

- parking/meeting/starting at Langdon Court
- warm up run through coast path to Battery Cosby (South)
- back to main bunker (Battery Godfrey) for skill training
- more skill training at the Northern batteries (closer to GGbridge)

-THERE IS NO WATER AT THIS LOCATION! PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE AND BRING YOUR OWN, 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 Dan Fey on June 12, 2011 at 9:34pm: I really enjoyed my first PK session. A lot of fun, great workout, and great people.

Comment by Bay Area Parkour on June 12, 2011 at 6:25pm: ...indeed!

When we were all younger (and a lot less lazy) we would pay tribute to our fellow practitioners with a mention on this thread: http://baparkour.ning.com/forum/topics/traceurs-progression

Maybe we can bring this back, at least for a while?
;)

Comment by Troy Angrignon on June 12, 2011 at 3:38pm: Thanks. Fun day. Incredible spot. See you all again soon. Highlights of the day were probably Ben's near slide down the hole and Brian walking up the wall like he was defying gravity and George getting the wall on his 4th try.

Comment by Klim on June 12, 2011 at 11:39am: Will be 1h late:((

Comment by Ryan Fulmer on June 11, 2011 at 10:32am: Be careful huge parts of the cement have been falling apart/off.

Huge wall run to 360 on the next level is busted through!

Don't let the meanest spot in the city eat you, But still don't wear gloves.