PARKOUR

Purpose of this Presentation

Inform Public Safety on the topics of: What is, and isn't, Parkour? How do we train Parkour? Why do we train Parkour? Who trains Parkour? Dangers of Parkour

How we minimize these dangers Influential Quotes More Information

What is, and isn't, Parkour?

What is Parkour? A French Art of Movement or physical discipline Moving quickly and efficiently Total control of one's body Traceur

practitioner of Parkour What isn't Parkour?

Flips and tricks Flashy stunts

History of Parkour

Raymond Belle David Belle and the Yamakasi Lisses, France Jump Britain District B13 Casino Royale

How do we train?

How do we train? Traceurs vs Skateboarders

Safety a primary concern Go Big or Go Home attitude Respect for environment

Heavy emphasis on slow progression Learning, studying, and teaching others Discussing the Philosophy

Why do we train?

Physical Reasons Demands, and provides, high degree of physical fitness Trains entire body to work together Has a purpose Ability to escape dangerous situations Builds useful, real life skill set

Mental Reasons Builds self confidence Teaches focus, control, awareness of ability Unique outlook on the obstacles

Both physical and mental/emotional

Who trains Parkour?

Primary demographic: young adult males Open to every demographic Men in their 50s Women from their teens to their 50s

Primal Fitness Military Police Firefighters Civilians

Dangers of Parkour

No more dangerous than any other sport Less so, in fact.

Impact injuries Knees and other joints Broken bones

Repetitive Stress Injuries Damage to structures, environment

How we minimize these dangers

If we get hurt, we cannot train. Without our environment, nothing to train on Heavy emphasis on safety and knowledge

Progress slowly Landings and drops: Start small Spotting

Friendly community based on spreading Parkour Everyone teaches, and learns from, everyone else

Additional learning encouraged How the skeletal and muscular systems work Nutrition

Influential Quotes

Be Strong to be Useful - George Hbert

"The fundamental idea is a man who runs, and whom nothing stops." - David Belle

A bad traceur will train a technique until they get it right. A good traceur will train a technique until they cannot get it wrong. -Unknown

More Information

http://www.americanparkour.com Leading website on Parkour in America

Discussion forums Articles News

http://www.Primal-Fitness.com Parkour Gym in Washington, DC.

http://www.zaccohn.com My Parkour Blog

Stories about my experiences Essays I have written Upcoming events and plans