What lessons can be drawn from navigating challenges and fostering perseverance in life, community, and personal growth? Travis Tetting joins Craig for a heartfelt discussion of his coaching journey, community, and building things from the ground up. Along the way he describes his love for his community and the rewards Read more…
What is the role of exploration in achieving personal growth and self-mastery? Sebastien Foucan joins Craig for the first of a three part interview. Sebastien is best described – in his own words – as an explorer. Craig and Sebastien talk about what he means by explorer and how his Read more…
What motivates and sustains a practice that evolves personal fulfillment and builds community? Dylan Johanson is the owner and founder of Innate Movement Parkour in Kingston, New York. A practitioner for many years, Dylan talks about his origin story and the challenges surrounding building and then re-building his gym. Then Read more…
What principles can we learn from integrating movement, play, and systems thinking to foster personal growth and collaborative learning? Jesse Danger takes time out from teaching parkour to share thoughtful insights on topics such as systems thinking through game design, the role of novelty, and how to work with a Read more…
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…