PARKOUR TEK: Running Jumps
A Master Your Movement Workshop
This intensive workshop will cover the art of the running jump, an absolutely central movement pattern within parkour and one that leads to the unlocking of true athletic potential.
The Parkour Tek sessions focus on individual techniques and movement patterns within parkour. You will learn to improve your movement through understanding the biomechanics, key elements and vital components of each technique under the guidance of our world-class coaches.
The workshops caters for all levels of ability, from beginners to experienced practitioners looking to progress their technique to the next level.
You will learn:
🔹 Fundamental biomechanics of the running jump
🔹 Two key take-off methods
🔹 Fundamental landing mechanics
🔹 How to manage speed and harness momentum
🔹 Precision landings
🔹 Power and strength development for jumping and absorbing impact
DETAILS
3 PART WORKSHOP SERIES
Parkour Tek sessions provide the chance to delve deeper into a particular technique and have time to get focused tuition and feedback. If you’ve been struggling with a type of movement pattern and want to dedicate time to honing it under the tutelage of our most experienced coaches, then this session will fit the bill.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Dan is a founding member and CEO of Parkour Generations, and has studied practical movement and physical fitness his entire life, with an elite background in fighting arts before he discovered parkour in 2002. Dan also created the A.D.A.P.T® parkour coaching certifications which are now the globally recognised coach education for parkour delivered in over 25 countries, as well as the groundbreaking Parkour For Schools® and Parkour Fitness Certifications®, now the recognised certifications for fitness professionals to access parkour movement and fitness knowledge.
Following degrees in history and Japanese at Cambridge University, Dan embarked on a lifelong journey into practical skills, applicable philosophies, fighting arts and movement training, and has delivered courses, workshops and presentations to tens of thousands of people around the world. A believer in the incredible potential of the human body and mind, Dan regularly presents on topics as diverse but interconnected as health and fitness, mindfulness, holistic health, urbanisation, the science of fear and more.
WHAT TO BRING & WEAR
We suggest that you wear loose, comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit sweaty in, and a good pair of trainers. Bringing water is also a good idea! It is advisable to bring food and snacks with you to the workshop, although there are shops nearby and in the Republic complex where you can purchase refreshments.
WHERE?
The course take place at our HQ, Parkour Generations at Republic. Our nearest transport links are East India and Blackwall DLR stops, each of which can be access from Canning Town (Jubilee Line) and Bank (Northern Line). Please ensure you arrive 5-10 mins before the event start time, for registration.
DETAILS
LOCATION
Republic, London
DATE
24th June 2023
TIME
14:00 – 16:00
AGES
16+
FOR
All Welcome
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