Train Hard - Stay Humble

BApk Training for Beginners 10/19

Event Details

Time: October 19, 2008 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: GWHS
Street: Anza @ 30th
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f…
Event Type: parkour, beginners, training
Organized By: SafeNSure
Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2008

Event Description

After the successful mission "down South", let's get back to basics...
Check here for 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...

Fall back location -for any events that forces us to leave the premises- remains West Sunset Community Center, a 5' drive away... but if you get there and can't see us, check the sport field and both of its sidestairs before making assumptions...

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

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Comment by Faye on October 18, 2008 at 7:44pm: I can't make it (again) this week. Training for a Tae Kwon Do tournament. Sunday was the only day I could get to train. Sorry I'm missing it yet again. Damnit. School is very, very good at sucking up free time.

Comment by Bio on October 17, 2008 at 11:57am: Anyone need a ride from the East Bay? I've got 3 seats free at the moment.

Comment by Just Steve on October 16, 2008 at 4:48am: Also, a back-pack is helpful. Bring water and a snack. (Cliff bar, Banana etc)

Comment by Seng on October 16, 2008 at 2:04am: no shirt, no shoes, no problem.

Really, though, special gear or apparel isn't necessary, just wear comfortable clothes which allow you to move, probably something you don't mind getting sweaty and maybe dirty. Athletic/trail shoes recommended.

Comment by Pyromatic on October 16, 2008 at 1:18am: I have never done parkour before. What does one wear?

Comment by Bonez415 on October 14, 2008 at 1:02am: damn ya'll i gotta work on sundays... see ya when i get a new job...

Comment by Bravebeans on October 13, 2008 at 8:36pm: i cant decide either

Comment by Frenchie on October 13, 2008 at 8:33pm: still debating whether to attend the training or the monthly

Comment by Sin on October 13, 2008 at 8:31am: I feel like its been forever since I came to a sunday jam. I need to get back to basics. This sounds like a good place and time. See ya sunday