The journey from New Jersey to Asheville reveals how a Parkour athlete reshaped his movement training in the wilderness. Ryan Mallon is a parkour athlete, coach, rock climber, and general outdoorsman. His personal journey includes being an American Parkour sponsored athlete, and an APK ambassador. He’s coached state champion and Read more…
What role does problem-solving and creativity play in the intersection of programming, parkour, and personal growth? The discussion reveals how creativity and self-discipline shape one’s approach to challenges in life and movement. “Sometimes the right thing to do is to walk away from the problem or to recognize that it’s Read more…
How do personal exploration, creativity, and cultural influences shape movement practices and artistic endeavors? Christian Anderson is a parkour coach, athlete, teacher, martial artist, and movement artist. He created his own parkour teaching program, pursues weapons training, and is an artist in other mediums, including drawing, music, videos, and blade-smithing. Read more…
How does movement influence personal change and adaptability in life? Movement evolves from a tool for improvement to a means of adapting to life’s challenges. “I think that when I started doing Parkour, the movement was a kind of like— it was constant exploration. […] But as more time has Read more…
How is Parkour evolving as a practice and community in New York City and beyond? New York City’s architecture naturally creates countless Parkour challenges waiting to be discovered. “The way that these kids will surpass us one day is going to be amazing.” ~ Bryce Clarke (8:48) The conversation explores Read more…
How does practicing contortion influence mental calmness and overall life perspective? Contortion is not just about physical flexibility but a mental practice of finding calmness. “The only way to do it, was to be calm. You can’t— It’s physically impossible to do it anxious. There’s just no way. So you Read more…
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 Read more…
How can Olympic weightlifting enhance performance and longevity in Parkour practice? Technical movements in weightlifting unlock unexpected benefits for Parkour athletes. “A lot of people think like, Oh, I’m just gonna push as hard as I can and, you know, get this bar overhead and basically muscle it. And there’s Read more…
How can physical therapy integrate empathy, precision, and awareness to improve patient outcomes? Movement becomes a gateway to understanding the human experience in this exploration of therapy and wellness. “Curiosity, awareness, and precision are things I think about every single day in my life.” ~ Phil Lombardo (21:55) The conversation Read more…
What motivates and shapes the approaches and philosophies of movement practitioners in how they train, coach, and engage with spaces? Designing obstacles and spaces inspires exploration and unique physical expression. “It’s just a more, sort of complicated way of, hanging out with your friends and playing with blocks when you’re Read more…
What are the key insights into natural movement, breathing, and how they connect to overall well-being? MaryBeth Gangemi’s experience as a social worker has had a profound affect on how she approaches her movement practice and working with clients. She shares her own movement journey, from city to country side. Read more…
What inspires and informs the practice and teaching of movement, particularly focusing on softness and adaptability, in Parkour? Training barefoot and the choice of footwear reveal unexpected connections to movement fluidity. “I was always a very power hungry— Very, how far can I jump? How big of a movement can Read more…