Welcome to Washington Parkour

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 ...

April 28, 2008

May Gym Sessions

There will be 2 sessions in May at Hart's Gymnastics in Auburn on Saturday 5/10 and 5/26. Details can be found here. Currently having a Burlington clinic is TBA, but there are also weekly Parkour classes at Mt Baker Gymnastics on Monday nights from 7p to 9p. Details on the class can be found here. All events are posted in the calendar, so please check there from time to time.

**UPDATE** There will be a gym jam in Burlington on Saturday, May 17th. Time is 5p to 8p. Further details and updates are here.

Posted by MeguMegu on April 28, 2008 | Permalink

April 23, 2008

Seattle's NWSource Article Features WAPK Members

Today's NWSource website brings a new article from Seattle's Anna Roth about our local Parkour scene. "The next time you're walking the dog and come across a group of people vaulting over walls, scaling fences and dropping from impossible heights, don't be alarmed," Anna writes, "they aren't in the middle of a police chase; they're just practicing Parkour."

Anna interviewed several members of WAPK and the PNWPA for her article targeted at newcomers to the concept and those looking for a place to get started, and quotes from Megumegu, Undaunted, and Raindog appear in the article. You can read the entire article here.

Posted by Raindog on April 23, 2008 | Permalink

March 31, 2008

April gym sessions & Parkour clinic

In Auburn there will be a gym session on Saturday 4/5 at the normal time and a clinic in Burlington on Saturday 4/19 from 3p to 8p.

The 2nd session in Auburn would normally be on 4/19, but in the interest of not double booking with the clinic in Burlington, we're trying to have it on 4/26. Waiting for the gym owner to get back to us. Look here or on the calendar for updates!

More information: download the Parkour clinic flyer (PDF)

UPDATE: The 2nd session in Auburn is officially scheduled for Saturday 4/26 from 5p to 8p.

Posted by MeguMegu on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

March 19, 2008

PNWPA leaders interviewed on Northwest Afternoon

Yesterday, our good friends at local Seattle TV station KOMO invited Tyson and Rafe (active WAPK members and leaders of our partner non-profit association, the PNWPA), to come on their afternoon talk show, Northwest Afternoon, to educate them about Parkour.

This clip features the studio interview and a live demo on the studio furniture. Nice work all around, especially by host Kent Phillips who attempted some vaults there at the end. Kent, we expect to see you at our regular jams now that the weather is turning nice.

Posted by Raindog on March 19, 2008 | Permalink

February 29, 2008

Another Parkour article from the Bellingham area

Thanks to Rafe for pointing out Klipsun's article!

Posted by MeguMegu on February 29, 2008 | Permalink

February 21, 2008

March Gym Jams

There will be sessions at Hart's Gymnastics on Saturday 3/1 and 3/15. Generally sessions there will be on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month unless posted beforehand. The next session in Burlington at Mt. Baker Gymnastics is on 3/22. More info in the calendar. Schedule changes will appear here, in the forums and on the calendar. Keep up the training, spring is around the corner and we can start getting outside more already! The weather's been beautiful!

Posted by MeguMegu on February 21, 2008 | Permalink

February 1, 2008

KOMO 4 coverage of Parkour

This spot aired on KOMO 4 News last night, 1/31/2008, and I think it was a really well put together piece. Thanks to Tyson and KOMO 4 for working together to create it!

Posted by MeguMegu on February 1, 2008 | Permalink

January 22, 2008

February Gym Jams

The next Gym Sessions for Auburn are scheduled! There will be sessions at Hart's Gymnastics on Saturday 2/2 and 2/16. Generally sessions there will be on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month unless posted beforehand. The next session in Burlington at Mt. Baker Gymnastics will be on Saturday 2/9. More info in the calendar. Schedule changes will appear here, in the forums and on the calendar.

Keep up the winter training and get ready for a great spring!

Posted by MeguMegu on January 22, 2008 | Permalink

January 14, 2008

The Western Front article

Thanks to Rafe for pointing this article out. It was put out last Friday, 1/11/2008 in The Western Front, a WWU publication. Short and sweet, and yet more coverage of our favorite physical activity in Washington state. Good luck to the WWU traceurs and traceuses!

Posted by MeguMegu on January 14, 2008 | Permalink

January 8, 2008

Training to start off the new year!

The next Gym Sessions are scheduled! There will be sessions in Auburn on Saturday 1/19 and and in Burlington on Sunday 1/20. More info in the calendar.

Posted by MeguMegu on January 8, 2008 | Permalink

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