BApk Sunday basic - special East Bay session

Training at UC Berkeley, starting location will be the seating area next to the Genetics and Plant Biology building (between Warren Hall and Mulford Hall on the linked map)

Let's do this!
LET'S JOIN OUR INCREDIBLY LOYAL EAST BAY MEMBERS ON THEIR TURF.
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...

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 November 1, 2009 at 9:10am

Access to meeting point from BART:

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Comment by SafeNSure on October 31, 2009 at 3:51pm

BART looks like a very likely necessity... here the latest updates:
http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2009/news20091027.aspx, and from there the schedule...

Civic Center: 11:11 am (Pittsburg/Bay PointBikes Allowed)
(timed transfer) 12th St. Oakland City Center: 11:29 am -- 11:29 am (RichmondBikes Allowed)
Downtown Berkeley: 11:37 am

Comment by Bay Area Parkour on October 31, 2009 at 9:03am

At 2 a.m. Sunday, turn your clock back one hour.
= "if you didn't and it's Sunday, and you woke up at 10:00, it's really only 9:00... woot!"
:)

Comment by Jennifer Hsu on October 30, 2009 at 11:26pm

Hey Ina, I would love to catch a ride if there are any spots left or take BART with everyone if the bridge is still closed. Let me know when's a good time to meet!

Comment by Seng on October 30, 2009 at 2:14pm

Real time location updates for Sunday (and upcoming sessions) http://twitter.com/eastbaypk

Comment by Bay Area Parkour on October 30, 2009 at 12:47pm

Click here for bigger picture (printable).
;)

Comment by SafeNSure on October 30, 2009 at 12:43pm

Real time updates at http://twitter.com/baybridgeinfo.
Crazy, uh?!?

Comment by Seng on October 29, 2009 at 10:58pm

Directions to the meeting spot from downtown Berkeley BART. If you are driving, I suggest parking on the north side of campus (Hearst and nearby residential areas). We'll be moving around a lot (ideally) so call me if you can't find us. 415.314.0370.

Comment by Iliketovaultthings on October 29, 2009 at 10:05pm

well seeing that the bridge is closed, i'm in for who ever wants to train in SF. We havent been down at oceanview park for a while.

Comment by Deejay on October 29, 2009 at 9:22am

I can provide a car (4 spots). Meet up at Civic Center?

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