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From the archives: Adam McClellan
From Adam McClellan: Community, goal setting, and coaching… What lessons does the practice of Parkour teach about community, personal growth, and resilience? Adam McClellan discusses his work with Parkour Generations Americas, the parkour community in America, and his local community. He goes into his transition from martial arts to parkour, before delving into goal setting… more →
What Classes Can’t Teach
Stany Foucher keeps circling back to the same question: How do you transmit Art du Déplacement culture when it’s not about movement techniques? He identifies the problem clearly—”those elements of culture are kind of hard to pass on, only on a class or only through movements”—but the mechanism that makes culture stick remains elusive throughout… more →
The part we don’t talk about
When asked for three words to describe her practice, Julie Angel doesn’t hesitate: “Emotional, interesting, and joyful.” Then she immediately defends her first choice, pointing out that most movement talk centers on “muscles and tendons and range of motion” while her focus is elsewhere: “moving’s really emotional and it’s all connected.” This frames an entire… more →
When silliness is the point
“Perseverance, empowerment, and silliness.” Nina Ballantyne hesitates slightly when listing her three words. She acknowledges they don’t all fit neatly into the same grammatical category—”they’re not all quite neat”—but she lands on them anyway. Perseverance makes sense for a physical practice. Empowerment tracks with overcoming barriers and building capability. But silliness? That third word sits… more →
From the archives: Tyson Cecka
From Tyson Cecka: Obstacles, artistry, and depression… What drives the creation and refinement of spaces and objects for parkour, and how do personal and communal experiences influence this process? Tyson Cecka unpacks his design process, how he began to build parkour obstacles, and where he finds inspiration. He discusses his current plans and goals, and… more →
From the archives: Sean Hannah
From Sean Hannah: Designing curriculum, teaching seniors, and the mid-range… How can Parkour principles be adapted to improve the health, mobility, and confidence of seniors? Sean Hannah takes us deep into curriculum development; how he researches, the importance of games and fun, and developing with specific audiences in mind. He discusses his role in designing… more →
From the archives: Thea Rae
From Thea Rae: Programming, Stunts, and Cross training… How can diverse physical practices and creative disciplines inform and enhance each other to foster personal growth and adaptability? Any mind hell-bent on problem solving inevitably seeks challenge. Thea Rae discusses many things, including her movement background, coding, and stunt work. She unpacks the connections between her… more →
From the archives: Renae Dambly
From Renae Dambly: Self care, perception, and competition… How does an individual’s experience with movement and community influence their personal growth and perspective on life? Moving to a different country and starting over is a challenge that Renae Dambly embraced. She shares how parkour and movement fit into her life, and how she takes care… more →
From the archives: Teresa Vazquez-Dodero
From Teresa Vazquez-Dodero: Motherhood, stereotypes, and risk… What impact does practicing Parkour have on personal transformation and navigating the challenges of motherhood? Teresa Vazquez-Dodero describes the changes and sacrifices of motherhood, both in body and mind. She explains her initial experiences with parkour, how the community drew her in, and her views on defying stereotypes… more →
«Partage» with Stany Foucher
What new formats and practices best transmit Art du Déplacement’s culture—beyond technique—so practitioners can reflect, connect, and grow together? Art du Déplacement’s culture is deepened through «partage», reflective practice formats, and distinctive training like vision work and night missions. “Still, I had the fear, but I knew where I was, where I was going, [and]… more →
From the archives: Frank Mejia
From Chase with Frank Mejia… How has participation in World Chase Tag and related activities influenced the personal training practices, community dynamics, and professional development of its participants? World Chase Tag is transforming the perception of traditional playground games into a high-stakes global sport. It definitely feels like it feels like 3D Chess, but just… more →
From the archives: Andy Pearson
From Andy Pearson: Failure, inspiration, and injuries… How can a coach ensure their students surpass their own skills and preserve the essence of parkour over generations? Andy Pearson unpacks why he considers himself a failed coach, and dives into what he believes his job as a coach to be. He shares his insights on where… more →