W A P K

A Place for Traceurs in Washington State to Connect ...

The essence of parkour can be stated simply: it is the art of overcoming obstacles as swiftly and efficiently as possible using only your body. The fundamentals include running, jumping, and climbing and we build on these fundamentals to improve our ability to pass over, under, around and through obstacles with more complex movements. We are a community of traceurs (parkour practitioners) who connect online and in person to train, discuss and share knowledge about the world of parkour. We practice in the urban and natural environments and encourage creativity, safety, self-discipline, and respect for the community in the practice of parkour. We welcome anyone regardless of experience.
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What's New ...

July 1, 2009

Class Schedule updates

Possible Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn) class for July! Tentative date, Saturday the 18th. Forum topic is here. Please respond there if you can come.


Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma):
**NEW SCHEDULE**

Monday: 5p to 6p
Tuesday: 6p to 7p
Thursday: 5p to 6p

Forum thread here.

June 11, 2009

Support parkour for at-risk youth & help our non-profit succeed

Parkour Visions (formerly the Pacific Northwest Parkour Association, or PNWPA) is asking for your help before 6/30/09 in the biggest fundraising opportunity in our history.

Parkour Visions needs your help! This year, through parkour, 500 at-risk youth will improve their self-esteem and fitness by learning to run, jump, climb, crawl, and vault over obstacles, transforming their everyday world into an epic playscape.

Parkour Visions has partnered with several public agencies / organizations to make this happen: a public after school program in Tacoma where 70% of the kids are on reduced or free lunch; four of the lowest-income apartment complexes in King County through New Futures; and our first Teen Crisis Center in Capitol Hill.

If we can raise $4000 through 50 or more unique donors by the end of June, we will not only substantially fund the project, but also guarantee a permanent spot on GlobalGiving.org, the most prestigious non-profit fundraising website on the web. Click the button above and make your donation today!

More information and forum discussion here. Thanks for your help!

April 2, 2009

PNWPA Announces Classes in Bellevue, WA

The Pacific Northwest Parkour Association (PNWPA) is happy to announce new classes in Belleve at Northwest Crossfit's new Bellevue location. Due to the overwhelming response we received from the Bellevue free beginner clinic we are now starting regular classes there every Wednesday and Friday from 7:30pm-9:00pm.

The new location is very large with high ceilings and new obstacles. And as always the first time to to one our classes is free so come check it out! More info at www.pnwpa.com/classes or by emailing classes@pnwpa.com.

March 23, 2009

April 2009 Parkour classes

NEW! Parkour Class in Bellevue
NW Crossfit, Bellevue (12121 Northup Way Suite #110, Bellevue WA 98005):


New classes starting this month!


Adults & Kids:
Wednesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Friday: 7:30PM-9:00PM


Discussion thread here.


Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn): Saturday 4/18 from 5p to 7p. $17 drop in fee. Forum thread here.


NW Crossfit (Seattle):


Adults:
Tuesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Thursday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Saturday: 1:00PM-2:30PM


Kids:
Wednesday: 4:15PM-5:15PM
Friday: 4:15PM-5:15PM


Special free beginner clinic every second Saturday of every month
3:00-4:30PM

Forum thread here.


Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma):
**NEW SCHEDULE**

Tue, 6p to 7p
Wed, 3:30p to 4:30p
Fri, 2p to 2:45p


The new monthly fee will be $75 a month. Drop in fee remains $10. You can still try out the class once for free. Let's get geared up for the Spring and Summer! Forum thread here.

March 12, 2009

Crossfit Tacoma classes expanding in April 2009

Starting in April the Crossfit Tacoma Parkour class schedule will be as follows:


Tue, 6p to 7p
Wed, 3:30p to 4:30p
Fri, 2p to 2:45p


The new monthly fee will be $75 a month. Drop in fee remains $10. You can still try out the class once for free. Let's get geared up for the Spring and Summer!

February 25, 2009

March 2009 Parkour classes

NEW! Free Parkour Class in Bellevue
NW Crossfit, Bellevue (12121 Northup Way Suite #110, Bellevue WA 98005): Sunday 3/15 from 3p to 5p. FREE! Visit www.pnwpa.com for details, RSVP on Facebook, or discuss on the WAPK forum.


Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn): Saturday 3/7 and 3/21 from 5p to 7p. $17 drop in fee. Forum thread here.


NW Crossfit (Seattle):


Adults:
Tuesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Thursday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Saturday: 1:00PM-2:30PM


Kids:
Wednesday: 4:15PM-5:15PM
Friday: 4:15PM-5:15PM


Special free beginner clinic every second Saturday of every month
3:00-4:30PM

Forum thread here.


Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma): Parkour Tuesday nights from 6p to 7p. Forum thread here. Classes are $30/month and drop-ins are $10.

We hope to see you all there!

February 2, 2009

February 2009 Parkour classes

Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn): Saturday 2/7 and 2/21 from 5p to 7p. $17 drop in fee. Forum thread here.


NW Crossfit (Seattle):


Adults:
Tuesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Thursday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Saturday: 1:00PM-2:30PM


Kids:
Wednesday: 4:15PM-5:15PM
Friday: 4:15PM-5:15PM


Special free beginner clinic every second Saturday of every month
3:00-4:30PM

Forum thread here.


Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma): Parkour Tuesday nights from 6p to 7p. Forum thread here. Classes are $30/month and drop-ins are $10.

We hope to see you all there!

January 6, 2009

January 2009 Parkour Classes

Happy New Year all! Let's all resolve to keep up that training regimen. Get out there and learn and play!


Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn): Please note the January dates have been updated to Sat 1/17 and 1/31. As of this month, we'll be trying out a new time (5p to 7p) and price ($17). Forum thread here.


NW Crossfit (Seattle): Class times have been updated in the first post of this thread, and posted here for your convenience.


Adults:
Tuesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Thursday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
Saturday: 1:00PM-2:30PM


Kids:
Wednesday: 4:15PM-5:15PM
Friday: 4:15PM-5:15PM


Special free beginner clinic every second Saturday of every month
3:00-4:30PM


Jogo Crossfit (Bellingham): These classes are no longer running. Join Rafe regularly at the Seattle classes at NW Crossfit!


Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma): Parkour Tuesday nights from 6p to 7p. Forum thread here. Classes are now $30/month and drop-ins are $10.

We hope to see you all there!

December 3, 2008

December Parkour Classes

Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn): On hiatus for December. Classes will be back in January, with a new time (5p to 7p) and price ($17). Forum thread here.


NW Crossfit (Seattle): Classes as normal on Wednesday and Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons. As per Rafe in this post, the Saturday class has been moved to 1p to 2:30p. See the link for details.


Jogo Crossfit (Bellingham): MovNat Monday nights and Parkour Tuesday nights, both from 7p to 8:30p. Forum thread here.


Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma): Parkour Tuesday nights from 6p to 7p. Forum thread here. Starting in January classes will be $30/month and drop-ins are $10. Enjoy free classes till the end of the year!

November 3, 2008

November classes

Hart's Gymnastics (Auburn): Saturday 11/8 and 11/22, 5p to 8p. Forum thread here.


NW Crossfit (Seattle): Classes as normal on Wednesday and Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons. As per Tyson in this post, the monthly free class every 2nd Saturday has been merged w/ the Saturday class for a free 3 hour community clinic. See the link for details. Also, there are new Kids' Classes offered on Wednesday and Friday nights from 4:30p to 5:30p.


Jogo Crossfit (Bellingham): MovNat Monday nights and Parkour Tuesday nights, both from 7p to 8:30p. Forum thread here.


**NEW** Crossfit Tacoma (Tacoma): Parkour Tuesday nights from 6p to 7p. Forum thread here.