NIGHT MISSION: PARKOUR DE NUIT
Parkour De Nuit, or Night Parkour, is a tradition as old as parkour itself. Training at night has a unique feel all of its own, bringing a heightened sense of awareness and connection that’s very different from practising in the day. In the dead of night, when most are asleep behind closed doors, we feel as if the city belongs solely to us.
Moving through deserted city streets, exploring unseen places, overcoming movement challenges, undertaking tough physical tasks… at night all these activities take on new meaning. Your ears pick up the smallest of sounds in the quiet, your eyes become accustomed to low light and pick out sharp details, your hands feel surface variations even more; the experience is enhanced in every way.
Parkour De Nuit takes us back to those old ways of practising as we go off the beaten paths and move in new ways on old structures. For this one you’ll need to travel light, be ready for lots of movement, maintain an open mind toward whatever challenges confront you and, like the traceurs of old, find a way.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Night Missions are all-night guided training events in London in which you and your group will explore both the city and your own limits. The Night Missions begin at 9pm, starting from our London Parkour School in Canary Wharf, and end with the sunrise the next morning.
You’ll be challenged in ways you can’t predict and brought face to face with mental blocks, barriers and adversity of all kinds as you and your team work together to find solutions to the tasks our expert Night Mission Guides present.
You’ll come together and work as a team to complete each Mission, and you’ll need to bring every ounce of skill, grit and resourcefulness to pass each stage and emerge victorious. Be prepared to pit your body, mind and spirit against the trials of the unique PKGen Night Mission Experience, to see if you can pass the test and claim the legendary Night Mission Dog-Tags…
BEGINNERS TO VETERANS
The Night Mission Challenge is a unique group experience spanning the course of an entire night! Starting at 9pm and running until dawn the next day, one of our elite parkour guides will challenge, teach and inspire you to discover and surpass your limits. Teamwork is demanded on these all-night missions that can lead you anywhere in London, and you will see parts of the city that you never knew existed.
Each Night Mission is themed and involves movement training, physical and mental challenges, skill acquisition, exploration, discovery and fun – all in one night. We expect everyone to complete the night and see the sunrise with a new perspective on life. We show you that you can do far more than you thought possible – both as an individual and together, as a team.
It’ll be hard, and long, but we’ll get you through it and we promise that you will never see your city, or yourself, the same way again.
NIGHT MISSION: PARKOUR DE NUIT
Date: Coming soon
Time: Friday 9pm to Saturday 7am
Guides: Dan Edwardes, Andy Fisher
DETAILS
BOOKING
The Night Missions happen every 3 months in London. Booking is individual, completion is collective. We recommend signing up with a friend but you don’t have to. Either way, you will leave with a group of new friends for life, people whom you have inspired to go further and who have inspired you to work harder than ever before. The Night Missions are open to all levels of ability and experience, though we recommend you try a few of our regular Classes to get an understanding of the world you’re about to dive headlong into.
Please note ticket purchases are non-refundable and that no paper ticket is needed for the event, once you’ve paid then your name is added to the register behind the scenes. You will be on the list when you arrive in the evening, so all you need to do is show up and visit the reception desk.
WHAT TO BRING?
- Small backpack/rucksack
- Water: hydration bladder is a good idea
- Snacks: healthy bars, fruit, seeds, etc.
- Spare pair of socks
- Spare layers for warmth if needed
- Waterproof layer
- Compass, if possessed
- Torch or headlamp might be useful
- Emergency Taxi Fare
WHERE?
We start from our Headquarters in London, the London Parkour School. You will meet your parkour guide there, get to know your group and then head off into the night as a unit. You will stay with your team the duration of the Night Mission. Your team and your guide will be with you the entire time until you have completed the Mission and forged a better body and mind, emerging as a different person the next morning.
WHEN?
Date: Coming soon
Time: Friday 9pm to Saturday 7am
AGE LIMIT?
Anyone over 16 years of age. All abilities, from absolute beginner to seasoned veteran are welcome.
FINISHING
We start and finish together. We expect everyone to complete the night and see the sunrise with a new perspective on life. We show them what they can do and how far they can push themselves – together, as a team. It’ll be hard, and long, but we’ll do our best get you through it and we promise that you will never see your city the same way again.
WHO?
Anyone can join in. This isn’t a test of your ability or experience in parkour. All challenges will be scaled for everyone’s capabilities. However, you will need enough raw stamina to keep going for 8-9 hours. It’s a team effort, so we’ll get you through it if you have the will to complete.
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DISCLAIMER
The Night Mission Challenge is an unreasonable undertaking and you assume responsibility for all risk associated with it, to you and/or your possessions, even though you do not know what exactly is in store for you and your team.
Anything you choose to do or not do is voluntary on your part – we will not force you to do anything. However, if you choose to leave early, quit or outright refuse an aspect of the challenge then you will be deemed not to have completed the Night Mission.
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DETAILS
LOCATION
Chainstore Gym & Parkour Academy, 64 Orchard Place, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 0JY
DATES
Coming soon
TIME
21:00 – dawn
AGES
16+
FOR
All movers and levels of experience welcome
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