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Davenant School

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:35:39 GMT

Today we begin running regular weekly sessions for Davenant Foundation School in Epping. This is one of three Epping Borough schools that have recently joined our hugely successful Parkour for Schools Programme that is now in its fifth year. We look forward to bringing the many benefits of the discipline to these new schools - if you would like more information about how your school can get involved, please click the above link or contact us directly.

New Video! Behind the Jump Vol. 8

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:50:17 GMT

After a relentless few months we are now able to get our training insights video series, Behind The Jump, back underway and have just now released Volume 8: Train Small, See Large on our dedicated YouTube channel. This episode takes a look at the concept of training small movements in confined spaces in order to make the 'larger' movements much, much easier. Click the link above to check it out. Once we hit ten episodes, we will be releasing them all, along with a whole load of bonus footage, on DVD - due to popular demand!

Outdoor Classes: February

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:16:12 GMT

The locations for February's Outdoor Classes on Wednesdays and Fridays have all been posted now, and can be seen HERE. These classes run no matter the weather, and need to be booked online at the link above to secure a place as we only take a limited number per class. Everyone is welcome at any class, but beginners are especially encouraged to attend the Friday sessions. Run by several members of the PKGen team, these classes are the best way to get to grips with parkour as it is best practiced in its natural, outdoor environment. Book fast!

Sport Relief Collaboration: March 21st

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:40:22 GMT

This year we are collaborating with fundraising charity Sport Relief to bring parkour into the hugely succesful annual charity event, the Sport Relief Mile. The event happens simultaneously across 16 UK cities on Sunday March 21st, and we will be coordinating parkour demonstrations and workshops across those cities with the help of the local parkour communities. All the money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the world�s poorest countries. Please donate to this great cause at the links above, and anyone wanting to get involved can email us by contacting Dan on dan(at)parkourgenerations.com. It's only a mile, so get those Kalenjis on and do some good!

Once is Never DVD

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:23:42 GMT

We are now very close to releasing the popular Once is Never training edits DVD on NTSC format to satisfy the increasing demand from our American cousins. The DVD can be ordered via our Online Store already in PAL format, and with over 2 hours of footage, including some great behind-the-scenes stuff, is well worth picking up.

Off The Wall

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:20:51 GMT

Yesterday's Off The Wall London jam was a cracker, with a veritable horde of practitioners moving on, over, under and around the Elephant and Castle estate for the entire day despite the chilly conditions. Great to see so many people out for the first jam of 2010, and a pleasure to have the Saiyans down to join the fun. Thanks to everyone who came down and trained, we had a blast! Next open jam will be Sunday Feb 28th, though don't forget the Women's Jam on Sunday Feb 14th - more details on that to follow soon... You can see the group shot in full size HERE.

Spiked Parkour Magazine: UPDATE

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:42:05 GMT

We are please to announce, the SPIKED Parkour Magazine is still on schedule for release in February. We have now set the print date of Feb 17th and the magazine will be due for distribution on the 24th Feb, fulfilling orders around the globe. Everything is going really well, we are in the midst of pre production and the articles are absolutely cracking, providing information on history, health, physical and psychological benefits, top locations around the globe and much more. The magazine aims to reflect the essence of the discipline and how it is helping communities in all corners of the world, and there has already been some incredible input from the global community and we are really excited about you all seeing it. Don't forget to order online HERE or via the SPIKED website. More updates coming shortly.

Sunday class : Elephant & Castle

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:44:53 GMT

Since this Sunday is the fifth one of the month, Andy and Blane will be running the regular outdoor class at the same location as the Off-the-Wall Jam. Elephant and Castle. We will be meeting outside the Shopping Center exit of the tube station (Northern / Bakerloo line) from 11am until 1pm where you can then join in the monthly Jam with Traceurs and Traceuses from around the country. Any inquiries about the class, please email either andyp@parkourgenerations.com or blane@parkourgenerations.com. Alternatively, you can visit the classes page HERE

London Jam Approaching - 31 Jan

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:49:56 GMT

A timely reminder that January's Off The Wall, the free London gatherings, will occur this month on the last Sunday as always - 31st January - and will be held at the Elephant and Castle training area. The jam kicks off outside Elephant and Castle tube station, meeting outside the Shopping Centre exit before heading down to the location. All are welcome, to train, hang out or share training tips and advice or simply to meet other like-minded practitioners. Some of the PKGen team are always on hand to lend a hand if required, and the jams are always fun, easy-going and good training. Come on down! For more information, email Brian on brian(at)parkourgenerations.com

Poledancers for Parkour..

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:55:18 GMT

Today saw us running an outdoor workshop for 30 poledance instructors interested in trying out parkour as a conclusion to their Annual General Meeting - the ladies all came from Polestars, which offers quality instruction in poledance and other dance disciplines, and we were very impressed by their level of enthusiasm, commitment and willingness to try anything. Congratulations to all the participants, and we look forward to seeing you in class soon!