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Post by UKPKA Administrator on Jan 18, 2006 17:10:12 GMT
This has been brought to our attention: stalbansgymclub.bravehost.com/index.html"WE ARE BEGINNING PARKOUR / FREE RUNNING CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES SO JUST KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE AS WE SHOULD BE OPENING DURING 2006 EMAIL US (DETAILS FROM OUR CONTACTS PAGE) TO LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME DOWN TO BE INVITED TO OPENING SESSION. ALL 1st INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS ARE FREE" Please note that officially British Gymnastics does not support the provision of 'parkour classes' at BG registered gyms. Any classes offered shoudl be based on the standard gymnastics syllabus. Anyone following this up - go in with your eyes open. Failure of a club to adhere to BG guidlines could potentially invalidate your insurance cover.
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Post by bluey1610 on Jan 23, 2006 20:44:04 GMT
Elements that are taught outside of BG guidlines are covered by a different insurer which gives total cover to the participant. This means that we can offer these classes in a safe, padded, progressive environment rather than kids testing their own limits unsupervised in an urban setting when they are not ready for such a challenge. Surely someone should introduce safety standards for Parkour beginners rather than ill advised experimentation.
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Post by Ronin-ukpka admin on Jun 24, 2006 17:54:52 GMT
i know this post is old but w/e we can offer these classes in a safe, padded, progressive environment rather than kids testing their own limits unsupervised in an urban setting when they are not ready for such a challenge. Surely someone should introduce safety standards for Parkour beginners rather than ill advised experimentation. er....No, the ill advised experimentation you speak of is what parkour training should be, although its not ill advised. training in a gym is all well and good as an add-on to your regular training, but you cannot possibly train the mental aspects of parkour when you know you have padding all around you and no real risk involved. the mental obstacles are as important if not more so than the physical ones. also, when i watch a video i can usually tell wether the traceurs train in a gym or on the street, the way your body interacts with concrete, metal and brickwork is completely different to the way it works with foam and sprung floors.
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Post by jamie moor on Jul 6, 2006 18:44:44 GMT
hi this is jamie moor i would like if u could email me where in scotland the classes will be,possibly the ones near or about aberdeen.I seen the program jump britain which made me want to free run.My email address is minimoor(at)hotmail.co.uk thanks.
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Post by mike oconnor on Sept 25, 2006 19:40:31 GMT
:-Xhi this is mike oconnor and jamie madine could u email me(mike) 2 tell me where lessons for parkour would be in bristol or brislington or any whrer around there
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Post by Sapphire on Sept 28, 2006 20:32:46 GMT
Who are the other insurers? Most think BAGA (British Gymnastics) are rip off merchants! Have you a name or web link?
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Post by benyboy231 on Dec 12, 2006 7:53:09 GMT
plz will you tell me if there is eny parkour lessions in swansea ;D
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Post by sarah1337 on Jan 6, 2007 15:47:57 GMT
oo sounds good any lessons around manchester/macclesfield??
email me at sarah1337(at)hotmail.co.uk
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Post by mangafairy on May 19, 2007 9:47:35 GMT
What days are the parkour lessons on? Is it the Friday Teen Session?
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Post by mangafairy on May 19, 2007 11:18:08 GMT
Oh darn, it is a little far away from me, but if you could let me know for anything near Watford. thanx
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Post by kierankerslake on Nov 2, 2007 19:01:09 GMT
i know this post is old but w/e we can offer these classes in a safe, padded, progressive environment rather than kids testing their own limits unsupervised in an urban setting when they are not ready for such a challenge. Surely someone should introduce safety standards for Parkour beginners rather than ill advised experimentation. er....No, the ill advised experimentation you speak of is what parkour training should be, although its not ill advised. training in a gym is all well and good as an add-on to your regular training, but you cannot possibly train the mental aspects of parkour when you know you have padding all around you and no real risk involved. the mental obstacles are as important if not more so than the physical ones. also, when i watch a video i can usually tell wether the traceurs train in a gym or on the street, the way your body interacts with concrete, metal and brickwork is completely different to the way it works with foam and sprung floors. hi my name is kieran kerslake i would like to go to classes for parkore around edinburgh any even glasgow email me at kierankerslake(at)hotmail.com thanks
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Post by Anonymous on Dec 21, 2007 13:15:17 GMT
Where can I find cheap parkour lessons in Bexley?
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Post by Ben Greaves on Jan 16, 2008 15:56:52 GMT
Hi, me and my 2 friends would like to start up. St albansi think is the closest one. We are all 13 on going 14, ( in the next few months ) Can you email me what class we should take, and is the 14 + open gym session a ' do-what-you-want .. or do we learn stuff from a coach ... Email is omg_its_ben(at)hotmail.com _ is underscore and (at) is (at) Thanks
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Post by craig stevens on Feb 19, 2008 20:22:04 GMT
HI'
Are their any classes for 14+ year olds in lincolnshire area?
Thanks, Craig
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Post by craig stevens on Feb 19, 2008 20:23:29 GMT
Hi'
Sorry my email is nutterdude(at)yahoo.com
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