Train Hard - Stay Humble

Basic Training 10/24

Event Details

Time: October 24, 2010 from 12pm to 3:30pm
Location: Mountain Lake Park
Street: Lake St. @ 9th Avenue
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: Oct 25, 2010

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Event Description

MEETING AT THE TREES!

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

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 Klim on October 25, 2010 at 9:52am: I got there at 12:23 and no one was there. I walked into the park a little bit but couldn't see anyone, so, ended up going to the gym that day. Ill need to get somebody's phone number next sunday, so that if you guys move ill be able to track you down.

Comment by Asa Moore Evans on October 23, 2010 at 5:23pm: hey thanks a LOT! i will do my best to be there and may i get someones number i will be taking to 28 buss from 19th ave but i might get a little lost at the park or something, plz just someone i can text orsomething that would b great, cyah there!

Comment by Bay Area Parkour on October 23, 2010 at 5:15pm: In (the very likely) case of rain, we will relocate to a covered spot about 2 miles away. Even if it won't provide us with a lot to play with, it will get us moving while keeping us dry.

Still meeting at the little parking lot at Lake St. and 9th Avenue.