Craig Constantine
From the archives: Frank Mejia
Frank Mejia discusses transforming parkour passion into a coaching career, exploring PK Move, Urban Evolution, and World Chase Tag. He reflects on becoming a coach, the game’s intricacies, travel’s role in his journey, and competition. Teaching, he notes, is a privilege—bringing people up and showing them what they didn’t think they could do. more →
Lie flat
Many people can’t actually lie flat on the floor because their bodies have adapted to sitting—tight hips and rounded upper backs. These postural changes aren’t permanent but aren’t immediately adjustable, like semi-permanent hair coloring requiring regular washings. After iterative changes toward firmer sleeping surfaces, including a tatami mat with futon, flat hard surfaces combined with… more →
Quadrupédie in L’Art du Déplacement
To engage with « quadrupédie » is to engage with the heart of the practice. We craft our spiritual strength through physical exercise, and our physical hardiness through mental practice (mens sana in corpore sano—sound mind in a strong body.) ~ Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle Is the Way p139 Stany Foucher recently wrote a book, Art du more →
Curiosity with David Wilson
How can older adults reclaim movement as a joyful, empowering part of life despite pervasive cultural narratives about aging? Letting go of perfectionism opens the door to playfulness and self-compassion. “If I can be more compassionate toward myself, I can let go of this addiction to competence and just let myself try, and suck. So more →
Language itself can be motivating
Changing your words changes how you think. One training group banned saying “can’t”—saying it cost five pushups. Instead of “I can’t do that wall run,” practitioners had to dig deeper: “I need stronger tendons” or “I need to practice that technique.” This shift from negativity to specificity reveals exactly what to work on. Changing language… more →
Empowering with Nina Ballantyne
What makes parkour jam spaces unique, and how do they shape the experience of movement, community, and accessibility? A church, a jam space, and a parkour gym—what do they have in common, and why does it matter? “The empowerment, and the kind of liberation to not care what other people think, does have a limit more →
Insight with Cristina Latici
What makes a great movement coach, and how do they balance structure, intuition, and individual learning styles to help students progress? Teaching movement is as much about reading people as it is about teaching physical skills. “You have to wait— you just have to wait and see. It’s not always the right time to give more →
MiST with Iron Gump
How can mindfulness and meditation be integrated into physical training to enhance strength, mobility, and self-awareness? Iron Gump joins Craig Constantine to share how meditative strength training bridges the gap between physical exertion and mindful awareness. “This is what you were talking about earlier. The meditative aspect. What I call it is meditative strength training more →
Freerunning with George McGowan
What motivates and shapes the mindset behind an individual’s pursuit of excellence in parkour, both in terms of personal practice and contributions to the broader movement community? George McGowan discusses his journey through Parkour and his philosophical approach to movement, sharing insights on achieving perfection through relentless practice and creativity. “I think that carried over more →
Perspective with Jamie Holmes
What strategies can individuals use to manage administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining their creativity and productivity in other pursuits? Jamie Holmes joins Craig to discuss life’s admin tasks, her journey through holistic healing from melanoma, and insights into the world of circus arts and personal fitness showcasing her multifaceted life and philosophies. “I think it more →
Perspective with Giles D’Souza
What is the interplay between embracing personal challenges and letting go of unnecessary burdens in shaping a fulfilling life and practice? Giles D’Souza shares his journey from navigating the bustling streets of Mumbai to finding tranquility in movement, as he and Craig Constantine unravel the essence of living fully in the moment amidst the chaos more →
Awareness with Anna Bezuglova
What role does sacred practice play in daily life and how can it transform mundane activities into meaningful experiences? Anna Bezuglova transforms the mundane into sacred practice, challenging our perceptions of daily life and movement with insights from her unique journey and teaching philosophy. “The dialogue of sacredness of deep meaning is something that is more →