Train Hard - Stay Humble

Basic Training 6/21

Event Details

Time: June 21, 2015 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: CCSF
Street: Ocean Ave. @ Phelan Ave. - Balboa Park BART
City/Town: SF
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?h…
Event Type: basic, parkour, beginners, training, bapk, bay area, san francisco
Organized By: Bay Area Parkour
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2015

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Event Description

MEETING POINT: behind Main Quad (map here!)

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

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 Bay Area Parkour on June 20, 2015 at 9:59pm: The map is very accurate: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.725647,-122.450679,103m/data=!3m1!1...

Comment by De'Andre Crenshaw on June 20, 2015 at 9:56pm: Im so new to the area. ive only been here for a week, but im pretty sure it'll be easy to navigate.

Comment by Bay Area Parkour on June 20, 2015 at 8:58pm: @Chris: that's great, just make sure to politely ask before filming others. Thanks!

Comment by Chris on June 20, 2015 at 7:02pm: I'll be there, maybe bring my GoPro :)

Comment by Michelle Barrios on June 20, 2015 at 3:48am: Hi Aggie! Well, there is no time like the present to start, and this is a very good place to start too! :) These sessions are very beginner friendly, and you learn through safe and slow progression. This means that everything is broken down into steps, and you learn and build up to things through exercises, drills, and repetition. Also, you warm up and stretch before you really do anything, and you get to do cool-down stretches afterwards too. Don't be be shy, and don't be afraid to ask questions or for help if you need to. We are there to help each other out. Welcome! :)