David Belle and his views on parkour.
Click on the image to view the video.

After the "Ninja Warrior Marathon" playing on G4 a few days ago and Ozzi delighting himself with each and every episode of it, the HIPK Camp at Crossfit Oahu went mad yesterday when he decided to have a "Ninja Warrior - MovNat Challenge". A course inspired by, well, the already mentioned show and some of the elements of MovNat.

We covered;

Balance, throwing, catching, QM, jumping, climbing, lifting, jumping, landing, rolling, crawling, dragging, vaulting. All in one challenging and fun course.

Read more for a description of the course and pictures of the class.

The Outdoors Magazine is featuring a great article on Movnat they call it

Natural Fitness: Wild Workouts with the World’s Fittest Man

Also on the Men's Health

A wild Work Out For The Real World.

HIpk gives both a thumbs up and recommends anyone interested in parkour or natural fitness in general to read.

Source AMERICAN PARKOUR

APK is creating a nonprofit arm of operations led by Tribe member Tyson Cecka to house our charitable and outreach activities.

What started in Washington as the PNWPA thanks to Tyson and many others will now have national reach thanks to APK.

We NEED your donations to make this a reality, it won't happen without you! We need to raise $4,000 which will go entirely towards non-profit projects, and we need to do it quickly to have the support of one of the leading Non-profit organizations, Global Giving.

Please use this button to donate now and help us spread parkour to kids in need, we have less than two weeks to reach our goal!

 Read more to find out more about our specific projects and goals and the orgainzations that we'll begin our outreach efforts through.

It was a great time we had. We decided to hit this one spot we just found for some movnat training, the first of so many more to come. We tried to most of all the bases, we didint have any trees or much to balance or climb but the rest was well covered and we definitelly had a great time. We couldnt help do some flips and of course I had to get some sweet slowmo shoots in there.

For roxys fans, she did hike and jumped quite a bit but didnt remember to get her on video. She continues to join us and mess around with us. Next time she will be featured as well, promise.

Now go out there and train.
Watch video here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wwpu-2FP4

We missed you Adam!

Event: National Parkour Day.
Game plan. Natural PK, movnat.
Date: Tomorrow, saturday 6th.
Location: Makapuu point (the log)
MAP HERE
Time: 9am

 So the idea is to have some breakfast before we workout.
We are actually going to have a propane tank and a little stove.

Things you can bring.

Eggs
bacon
jam
shredded cheese
sausage
bread
fruit (bananas, apples, oranges)
veggies
meet
Bacon

We can try to make some tasty omelets.
We will be doing movnat and natural PK then head to the log and finish with some flips.

There is nothing around to buy stuff so make sure you at least help bringing some water for yourself and others. 

Hope to see you all there. 

Source: American Parkour

Pilou, a Primal Fitness and DC local who grew up in France has found, translated, then made available for us, Georges Herbert's "Methode Naturelle." He writes:

"For the past few months, I have been reading and experimenting with Georges Hébert's physical education guide from 1912 that I found digitized on Google Books. I think most traceurs have heard something about Georges Hébert, the "Natural Method" and how it somehow relates to Parkour. Thanks to that book, I was able to see for myself what it was all about, and I have to admit that I have been very impressed."

Read more for the rest of his introduction, and then download the PDF of Methode Naturelle, available only on APK in English for the first time!

Source: American Parkour

 A couple of the guys from the Tribe had the opportunity to work on the making of a trailer for the new coming video game Prototype. Read the whole story HERE

 QUICK UPDATE
 THE CLASSES WAS SCHADULLED TO START ON JUN 3RD, WE JUST REALIZED THAT IS A WEDNESDAY SO TO STICK TO SCHEDULE WE WILL START ON THURSDAY THE 4TH.

 SORRY FOR ANY ICONVENIENT THIS MIGHT HAVE CAUSED.

HIpk is holding Parkour classes at CrossFit.
Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm to 9pm.
This is an 8 week program that will cover all of the parkour basics.
Some of you already know the instructors: Ozzi and David.

 Parkour Training Camp

This classes are designed for those who need an extra push, those who are seeking for a different method of training, or those who want to take parkour to a whole new level making it part of their life style in training as well as in the daily life.

Particularly those who are seeking for a fun way to get in-tune with their body and achieving the physical condition who some never dreamed of.

Parkour Conditioning.

* Complete body conditioning and strength. (no body part is left behind)
* Flexibility.
* Balance and coordination.
* Explosive muscle power.
* Agility, speed and flow of body movements.
* Complete body awareness
* Awareness of surroundings.
* Proper landing methods and how to safety break a fall and distribute body mass to prevent injury.

Parkour Techniques.

* Parkour combines a series of natural body movements to quickly and effectively get over an obstacle.
* It can include running, jumping, climbing, balancing or even crawling, if that is the most suitable movement for the situation.
* Parkour is also about preservation of the body, although it will teach you how to use your body to overcome an obstacle for an emergency, parkour main priority is the preparation of the body to be ready when needed through constant conditioning and repetition of techniques.

Mental/psychological benefits

* Through the journey of most Traceur (parkour practitioner) it is very common to notice a shifting on the way one can canalize your fears. More body control and awareness, leads to more confidence and trust in one's body to react quickly when needed. By getting in tune more and more with one's body and being able to use fears as an ally rather than an enemy, a new mindset is introduced. Most traceurs dont see obstacles or walls, they see opportunities and possibilities for a particular situation. That is the traceurs mindset, which should be carried during training as well as in all aspect of our daily life's.

Start signing up now, for more information you can stop by crossfit and register or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Source: American Parkour

This is Parkour Italy's video about "Parkour for Children," an event for the children of the most important pediatric hospital in Rome.

Enjoy the video HERE

DATE: Saturday May 31st
TIME: 10am
LOCATION: UH

* meet at the large field on the corner of Dole St. and University. Try your best to arrive on time as we will be moving around.

WHAT TO BRING: water, snacks, and the ability to move.

More Info here

During the month of April we did what we called a Parkour Awareness Party. What that meant was that we would bring our equipment to certain beach parks that we knew were busy on the weekends. We did one day out of every weekend (sat, sun, sat. sun) We set up at key busy points, always near the ocean, was very welcoming and we did make sure to invite or at least have a little chat with whomever was an observant. Our main goal was to open the doors to any question or interest to join and participate, to enjoy a different beach day. We had a banner and flyers. Got several people joining and still coming. Lots of normal inquires based on curiosity rather than interest, so I am sure we also did our part educating the regular curios type, perhaps if they see parkour/freerunning again in the future/media/etc they will think of the day at the beach when a group of some crazy jumpy people expressed to them how "crazy" this journey really is.

Watch the vids below. 

Kapiolani and Waikiki Meet

Ala Moana and Kailua Meet.

By Gabriel Arnold

Kong Vault. Precision. Cat Leap. The essentials, the bread and butter, of most traceurs’ movement repertoire. There are certain movements that get the most practice, that get the most attention, and that get the most thought. This is understandable because they can be used in so many different situations without changing the basic technique all that much. But what about other situations, what about other movements? Surely there are other, lesser known ways of moving through the environment? Of course. And I’m going to highlight a few that I feel don’t get the respect they deserve.

Click to read about what I call speed QM, or the “Gorilla Gait.”

Last month we threw a bbq at at Magic Island, brought some toys and had some fun as a trying out for what we are having going on this month.. April, Parkour Awareness Month which is going great and will have a vid/write up of it when it is over this weekend.

So back to the bbq, check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqsZ24zGmZ8

Also, we recently just finished our III Pk Camp at crossfit. We decided to this time make a lil video documenting their experience. Hope you specially enjoy this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTvw0IshzQc

 The new camp is already scheduled to start on tuesday Jun 3rd or as soon as we get at least 10 people. We are taking registrations right now so make sure you dont miss out on our own ninja warrior training =)

This weekend, Sunday the 26th, the next Parkour Awareness Party meet will be in Kailua Beach Park. We will be arriving at 10 and set up to get ready for warm up.
If you are participating we advice you bring sun block, water and snacks for yourself as well as to share with the HIpk Commnunity.

You are welcome to bring anyone you want.
Help us promote this using myspace facebook or at your school.

We will see you there. 

We will be on the left as you pass the channel under the bridge.

Click on the image for map of the exact location.

 So our first Parkour Awareness Party meet at Kapiolani Park was a great hit. With a line that went as far as David and I could scream while going over the techniques and people from HIpk as well as others who just walked by and joined the fun (including a few homeless)

Everyone had a taste of what parkour was, JC, Ian and a few others, were active and alert to invited those who stood there and just observe. Quickly reacting and doing their best to explain what it was we were doing.

It was a great sunny day full of fun and PK, what else could we all ask for? Footage of the event will be all put together at the end of the month.

Next meet will be next Sunday the in Waikiki, we are still trying to figure out the best location and it will be posted as soon as we find it. 

Thanks to all who came and hope to see you ext week.

- Ozzi

As some of you know HIpk holds classes at Crossfit Oahu. Ozzi and David usually take the CF WOD before teaching the class.

CHECK OUT some pictures from Tuesday's WOD

  Josh

 21 Overhead Squats
 42 Pull ups
 15 OHS
 21 PU's
 9 OHS
 18 PU's

  With pain and tears Ozzi managed to finish.

The Event: Training BBQ

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Location: Magic Island
CEHCK OUT THE MAP HERE
Time: 10:00am - Training
           12:00pm - Cooking begins

What is still needed: Plates, napkins, forks etc., More meat, snacks, salad/ grill veggies, desert, drinks. Etc. Bring enough to share.

Just be creative, this is a BBQ bring what you think will be eaten with joy.

  We are also bringing some of the toys to play around and get everyone involved.

 1 wooden vaulting box box 43" "The Tank" a little high for beginner but great to increase challenge and to learn on.
 Pipe precision trainers. Plan on working on 3 set made from 2x4 for different difficult level.
 1 5x6 mat.
 1 mini trampoline about 2ft in diameter.

 If we have space, maybe even;

3 pairs of wooden boxes
 -  1 pair is 8" tall, about 1ft in diameter.
 -  1 pair of 12" tall, about 1ft in diameter .
    1 pair of 16" tall, about 1ft in diameter.

 1 trapezoid shaped soft vaulting box. Great for beginners. Perfect for very young kids and more mature adult. It consist in the pieces, quite soft, that can be use for other drills.
 1 pair of 4x4x8" with bases for balance and precisions.
 1 pair of 2x5 mats.

 It shouldbe a great day with all this toys I cant imagine anyone not playing. Come join us this sunday. Every one is welcome to participate.

American Parkour is proud to announce their next contest: The “Practical Parkour” Contest. This contest has two parts, each of which will run for approximately two weeks. All you have to do is make a 20 second video that demonstrates a practical application of parkour. During the second half of the contest, you get to see it up on the APK Youtube Channel and you have to try to get as many views as possible for your video! Read more for all the details, but check out these awesome prizes:

 For all the rest of the info visit the original post at APK

 Girls Training Parkour around the World

"This video is a compilation of dedicated ladies training Parkour around the world, of all abilities and stages in their training. I hope that if you are a lady thinking about starting Parkour this video shows you are not alone, and that its the limits you put on yourself that hinder your training, not your gender.

I would like to add that a lot of women think they are not as physically capable or as strong as men, it is the limitations women put on themselves that will determine how much they can achieve, not being willing is not the same as not being able.
 
The same goes for men, they should expect just as much from their female counterparts as they do from their male, they do their female friends no favours by having low expectations and easy praise."

Liv Rowlands  

This shows to prove that no matter the gender, power and control is achieved thru training.
NO EXCUSES!!!

In February, Hawaii Parkour had two jams. One of which they decided to make it a hike. Here are the highlights of what got on film. They didn't get any of the "going up" on film, but got some fun shoots of the way down.

Something to keep in mind about this terrain is the amount of rocks and mud there is, making it a challenge to run smoothly without braking an ankle. They managed to have a good time and preserve all of their limbs intact, always a good thing.

The hike is only a mile and a half to the falls. They stopped here and there for some basic Movnat and some random training. The falls as were definitely the most fun part of it. The time it took to get down was probably a record breaker.

 CHECK IT OUT

Source: AMERICAN PARKOUR

The yamakasi were feature in te music video. Pretty much the whole video has PK in it.

Check it out HERE

This has been waiting to be released for quite some time now, it is not the original idea but it is about time to get it out there for other to enjoy. So without much more to say, I am happy [to finally] bring to you the Urban Current Clan Demo Reel!!!

 WATCH IT HERE

Fantastic documentary from Northern Parkour. From the Youtube Description:

"Made by practitioners, we have tried our best to ensure that this short film gives the most accurate information possible about parkour and the methods and ideas behind it. It is a deliberate departure from the typical 'media parkour' you might see on TV and aims to provide reliable information to both newcomers and experienced practitioners alike."

Written by Dave Sedgley, Produced by Paul Maunder, CLICK HERE for links to the four parts of this great video.

In this interview, Stephan etalks about the history of parkour and his opinions on competition and training.

ENJOY IT!!!

Source: American Parkour

A new B13: Ultimatum Trailer has been released, and there's an updated website (now with more english!) with some sweet behind the scenes videos. 

CHECK IT OUT!!!