Train Hard - Stay Humble

Sunday basic training 5/3 (lower Presidio!) WEATHER UPDATE

Event Details

Time: May 3, 2009 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: Presidio YMCA parking lot
Street: Lincoln Blvd. @ Funston Ave.
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/m…
Event Type: bapk, basic, training, beginners
Organized By: SafeNSure
Latest Activity: May 3, 2009

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Event Description

THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD EVEN IN POURING RAIN
(thanks to the shelter offered by the GGbridge freeway ramp, we would be hosting a shorter sesh centered around Crissy Field Center -the spot in the video- and venturing off during breaks...)

We haven't been here in 5 months!!!

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

This location can be a little out of way if unfamiliar with the Presidio, so consider RIDES!
Easy parking at the Presidio YMCA Main Post gym, right there...

Warm up (and latecomers meeting) 50 yds away at this WW2 battery:

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...

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Comment by Deejay on May 3, 2009 at 9:39pm: I had an awesome time today -- and really surprised by the turnout. You guys are hard core!!

Comment by SafeNSure on May 3, 2009 at 7:25pm: ...I mean, seriously: how good was today?!
Considering the outlook by 11:30...

7+7 girls(!) and boys from the top of my head, including two of the best, and harder working beginners I have seen in a while...
(of course 'better/best" in PK doesn't matter, but -shit!- when you're teaching them it kinda does...lol!)

The whole thing made me happy...
:)

Comment by SafeNSure on May 3, 2009 at 10:19am: No worries about the rain: "we are gonna train in the Shade..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWdnldxQzA
}:)

Comment by Nick Romero on May 2, 2009 at 10:17pm: my attendance will be weather dependent as well

Comment by Koalapuff on May 2, 2009 at 7:45pm: I'll be there but may have to come a bit late. I'll look for you guys.

Comment by SafeNSure on May 2, 2009 at 4:26pm: THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD EVEN IN POURING RAIN
Thanks to the shelter offered by the GGbridge freeway ramp, we would be hosting a shorter sesh (maybe till 2:30) centered around Crissy Field Center -the spot in the video- and venturing off to the surrounding spots during breaks.
Done before, provides exciting and fulfilling training...
:)

Comment by orem on May 2, 2009 at 4:09pm: i'll be there if it's not raining

Comment by SafeNSure on May 2, 2009 at 10:13am: LOL!

Comment by Iliketovaultthings on May 2, 2009 at 9:33am: ooookay

Comment by monk on May 2, 2009 at 12:06am: maybe i could create the milady kong by crossing one leg behind the knee, but that seems kind of lame, sooo maybe it'll be the outside-handed thief vault (crossing leg)??