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Parkour Generations - 18-Mar-2014

We're unveiling a brand new monthly event - the PKGen Night Mission Challenge - on Friday April 4th. And it's an opportunity to test yourself like never before... The Night Mission Challenge begins at 9pm on the first Friday of every month and lasts all night until sunrise the next day. Each Night Mission is a group experience, not a race. Think of it as an insight into an element...

Access Parkour - 18-Mar-2014

Hedge and Gordon spent this morning working with WavLab (http://www.wavlab.co.uk/), an international film production company with a brand new toy. They use a flying drone to take aerial shots and wanted the help of Access Parkour to try it out on the stunning Edinburgh Landscape. How could we refuse? Be sure to check out the […]...

Headway Parkour - 17-Mar-2014

If you are reading this blog chances are you're a dreamer with a passion. Many of you think that you have found your true [...] ...

Parkour Generations - 14-Mar-2014

Tomorrow Saturday March 15th and Sunday March 16th the Chainstore Parkour Academy will be closed due to the first international ADAPT Conference . Last minute places can still be booked! For detailed info see below.   On Saturday March 15th the Chainstore will be closed for drop in visits from 09:00 to 17:00 while on Sunday March 16th the closure affects the Chainstore from 09:00 to 15:00 . Youth...

Parkour Generations - 14-Mar-2014

The week from March 17th – 23rd is the week of Sport Reflief . While Parkour Generations team members will offer free demonstrations we will also introduce two new weekly classes.   Every Tuesday 13:00 – 13:30 the legendary Forrest will lead the Outdoor Fitness Blast in the Canary Wharf area. A functional fitness class aimed towards anyone willing to invest 30 minutes of his...

Parkour Generations - 13-Mar-2014

Last weekend team member and coach Alex Pownall was invited to the Kotka Parkour Academy in Finland to teach at the “Rise of the Eagle” event or as one might also call it the Finnish Parkour Association annual general meeting.  The seminar name derived from the name of the location (Kotka: 130km distance to Helsinki) meaning "Eagle" and is one of many super motivational seminar names...

Parkour Generations - 12-Mar-2014

ADAPT sets the global standards for coaching parkour and freerunning as developed by the founders and pioneers of the discipline.  With upcoming level 1 and level 2 courses in the U.S. , Mexico , Singapore , Germany , Greece , Colombia and Denmark the ADAPT network is constantly expanding, providing the highest quality parkour and freerunning coaching education around the world. For an overview...

Access Parkour - 11-Mar-2014

Tuesday is one of our busier days, with Liberton High School classes all afternoon followed by our flagship Access Movement class in the evening. This evening we will be focusing on mobilising the trunk, stabilising the body through a wide range of motion getting outselves nice and limber and relaxed. To find out more about […]...

Parkour Generations - 11-Mar-2014

With only 5 days to go to the world´s first A.D.A.P.T. Conference places are filling up. Book now and secure yourself a place for this unique and ground breaking event hosted in the famous Chainstore Academy of Parkour and Freerunning .   The A.D.A.P.T. Conference - parkour / freerunning’s signature gathering of coaches and instructors - gives coaches, students, fitness enthusiasts,...

Art du Déplacement Chicago & Parkour Ways - 10-Mar-2014

Some of you are already aware, but I've been doing some stunt work here and there since late 2012. My most recent work was on NBC's Chicago PD and the episode aired last week. Catch me doubling Officer Halstead (played by Jesse Lee Soffer, the same actor I doubled in FOX's "The Mob Doctor") as he chases down a purse-snatcher (doubled by my friend Alex Hashioka)! Below is behind-the-scenes look at the...

Headway Parkour - 10-Mar-2014

We all know that training in solitude is good for your mind and body. However, when the time comes to film that slick flow you [...] ...

Parkour Generations - 10-Mar-2014

ve always worked closely with Sport Relief to support the charitable events of the week, bringing functional movement training activities into the mix for one of the best causes around.  This year we'll be focussing on the Canary Wharf area of London working with the Canary Wharf Group  during their amazing week of sporting activites, and will be providing open workshops and taster sessions...

Access Parkour - 10-Mar-2014

We’re 8 for 8 when it comes to wet weather classes for the King George V park. And today was no exception. We ended up doing some very intricate climbing challenges all afternoon but we’ve previously been focusing on some great hanging and spinning challenges. This class, while always quite small, has been very successful […]...

Parkour Generations - 08-Mar-2014

This months Women´s Jam will be meeting on Sunday 9th at Kilburn Park Station (Bakerloo line). Starting at 13:30 the Jam is open for all skill levels and free of charge.   The Women´s jams are free and relaxed training sessions, for women only but catering for all levels of experience and ability. They are a great opportunity to catch up with other traceuses, share training...

Parkour Generations - 07-Mar-2014

Recently action journalist Tobias Mews from The Telegraph visited the Chainstore to get a 1-on-1 beginner’s introduction to the discipline, coached by Parkour Generations co-founder and senior coach Forrest .  The session was filmed and an edit of the day can be seen on the Telegraph website featuring some great inside shots of the Chainstore. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/10669678/A-beginners-guide-to-parkour.html...

Access Parkour - 06-Mar-2014

The Ed-PK evening Wednesday Jam was intense yesterday. Hedge and Bharrat were let loose on a dry Bristo Square and nearly every jump they could see was smashed. For a few choice clips, check out our instagram: http://instagram.com/accessparkour Hedge spent most of this morning recovering and building a business plan. While Access Parkour runs as […]...

Parkour Generations - 06-Mar-2014

t get really serious until 2010-2011 PKG: What movements are you currently working on? AJB: Climb-ups, and precisions/striding over longer distances and to smaller targets PKG: What percentage of your training is conditioning? AJB: At least 30%, sometimes more. I enjoy the work of conditioning. PKG: Favourite strength and conditioning exercise? AJB: Quadrupédie and all its variations. It's very meditative...

Parkour Generations - 06-Mar-2014

From March 7th to 9th Parkour Generations Team Member and Senior Coach Andy Pearson (A.D.A.P.T. Level 3 Tutor) will be in Italy to examine course participants on their 3 days of A.D.A.P.T. Level 2 assessments. The course is delivered in conjunction with Italian sports authority UISP .   A.D.A.P.T. Level 2 presents the only opportunity of becoming a fully recognized and certified parkour...

Access Parkour - 05-Mar-2014

With no Classes today, all of the access coaches take this time to work on their own training. Hedge will have a day full of stretching, weightlifting and then technical training this evening, while the others will all be out jumping this evening. Access Coaches are striving to walk the walk as well as talk […]...


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