What are the key considerations in designing, constructing, and sustaining inspiring gym spaces that foster exploration and play? Andy Taylor discusses the intricacies of designing and building a great parkour gym. Along the way, we talk about what makes a gym inspiring, the evolution of build standards that are safe Read more…
What motivates and shapes individual approaches to physical training, risk management, and personal growth? Elet Hall takes time out from a motorcycle engine rebuild to discuss his approach to training (and not training), challenge, risk, danger, consequences, and why he walked away from American Ninja Warrior. Along the way, we Read more…
What drives personal growth and resilience in the face of immense physical, emotional, and cultural challenges? Ĺ evo Saša is best-known as an amazing and creative mover, and the founder of the Skochypstiks clothing line. In this interview he shares the story of his Parkour beginnings after the collapse of Yugoslavia, Read more…
What motivates individuals to transform their lives and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and creativity? Matthew Poprocki does what he loves. Formally a visual artist, he is now a movement artist who likes to play and overcome obstacles. He discusses the challenges he’s faced and how he rediscovered his Read more…
What can we learn about personal growth, resilience, and community through extreme physical challenges? Chris Keighley helps me muscle up the strength to understand challenge. We discuss its rewards, hazards, and how it can be a powerful tool for personal growth from day one. He shares stories from behind the Read more…
What does it take to transform personal struggles and passions into a thriving community that fosters movement, connection, and belonging? Andrew Foster shares his fascinating journey from his home-schooled beginnings in Ohio, Arabic studies, and living in Jordan, (including meeting and training with Danny Ilabaca in Cairo) to facing the Read more…
What are the transformative possibilities of integrating Parkour into educational frameworks, and how can its values be preserved amidst sportification pressures? Finn Berggren shares his thoughts on Parkour, explaining why he brought Parkour to Gerlev Idrætshøjskole in Denmark to replace the traditional gymnastics curriculum. We also discuss the “sportification” of Read more…
What unique perspectives can be gained by exploring the interplay of movement disciplines like Capoeira, Parkour, and natural movement? Paul brings his extensive experience to bear to provide insight into Capoeira. We go on to talk about how movement itself can be a conversation, before we dig deep into the Read more…
What is the unique role of Parkour in fostering mindfulness, community, and personal growth? Max Henry shares his introduction and journey into parkour, and how he’s gotten to where he is. He unpacks his book, the Parkour Roadmap, explaining what it is, and why he wrote it, before delving into Read more…
What steps can be taken to normalize play and movement for adults in public spaces? Caitlin Pontrella discusses the Movement Creative, explaining its goals and vision beyond simply teaching parkour. She unpacks her thoughts on the concept of play, how it relates to parkour, and the benefits of both play Read more…
What insights can practices like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Parkour offer about balance, healing, and personal growth? Thomas Droge discusses balance and falling, as well as the physical and mental implications of each. He unpacks his thoughts on recovery, body work, injury and eastern and western medicine. Thomas also Read more…
What role do community, creativity, and challenge play in connecting personal passions with physical disciplines? Jonny Hart shares the role of parkour in his life, and how that fits in with his career as an artist. He explains the parkour and anatomy art classes that he helped develop, and discusses Read more…