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 ...

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.

October 10, 2008

New classes in Bellingham!

Starting next week, Rafe Kelley will be teaching new MovNat and Parkour classes at Jogo Crossfit in Bellingham. MovNat is Monday nights and Parkour is Tuesday nights, both from 7p to 8:30p. More info is in the calendar and the forums. As a side note, the Parkour classes at Mt. Baker Gymnastics are canceled.

September 25, 2008

October Gym Sessions

Gymnastics Express (Auburn): Saturday 10/11 and 10/25 from 5p to 8p, as usual.


NW Crossfit (Seattle): Classes as normal on Wednesday and Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons. Don't forget the free beginner classes every 2nd Saturday! (10/11 this month)


Mt Vernon Gymnastics (Burlington): Class as normal on Monday nights. See this post for details.


Pick the location nearest to you and get your training on!

September 9, 2008

Soiree des Traceuses at NW Crossfit

Janine Cundy (pax on the forums) has organized a special new Femme jam at NW Crossfit on Sept. 20th. The plan is to meet at 6pm on Saturday for some parkour workshop style training on the obstacles we've been using for the PNWPA weekly classes, rest and watch and cool videos, sleep at some point, and wake up early to train outdoors the next morning!


It's beginner focused and sounds like a ton of fun, more info in the forums -here-


"Our mission with this seminar is to show women that they can be strong enough for Parkour, to create a safe environment to fall back on as you train, and to show you how to teach yourselves as you progress with Parkour."

August 26, 2008

Free Monthly Beginner Classes @ NW Crossfit

Classes are already under way and are held every second Saturday of the month after the regular class, from 1:30p to 3:00p. Classes begin Sept. 13. Veteran traceurs are welcome to attend, but understand that the curriculum will focus on beginner material. It's a great chance to bring friends and get them started! Come to NW Crossfit to enjoy some basics to get you going!


466 NE 70th St
Seattle, WA 98115

206.526.5425
http://www.nwcrossfit.com/

August 13, 2008

Parkour classes at NW crossfit starting Saturday, 8/16



PNWPA representatives Rafe and Tyson will begin teaching regular Parkour classes at NW Crossfit in Seattle. The basics are below and more info is available our forum.


Download a Flyer with information about PNWPA and the Crossfit class schedule.


Parents: If you are sending your under-18 son or daughter to class for the first time without a parent (i.e., via carpool) please download and complete the NW Crossfit waiver and send it with your child to class. A waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian is required for each new participant.


Crossfit Northwest
466 NE 70th St
Seattle, WA 98115

206.526.5425
http://www.nwcrossfit.com/


Schedule:
Wed and Thursday 7:30-9:00PM
Saturday at noon to 1:30PM


Prices are for Parkour only:
First class is free
$20 drop-in (student discount available)


Or Monthly:
$70 one-time per week
$120 two time per week
$150 unlimited
*A percentage of the proceeds goes back into the community through the PNWPA's efforts.


For more information contact Rafe at rafe.kelley@gmail.com and or Tyson at parkour@tysoncecka.com

MOVNAT Clincs on Aug 23

Northwest MOVNAT clinic


August 23rd


Kids (Ages 6 to 12): 10:00-1:00


Teens and Adults (Ages 13 and up): 2:00-6:00


Location: 13466 Janicki Rd. Sedro Woolley WA, 98284
Kids Price: $25
Teens and Adult Price:$35
Instructor: Rafe Kelley


What is Movnat?


MOVNAT is an outdoor functional training method designed to develop, maintain or restore the full range of natural human movement capacities such as walking, running, jumping, climbing, moving on all fours, balancing, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, swimming and defending.
Through practice, fundamental physical qualities such as speed, strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility are developed. Training also necessitates and promotes the growth of essential mental and moral qualities like self-control, courage, will, focus, alertness, and respectfulness, solidarity, cooperation, and reciprocal altruism. Last, just as MOVNAT promotes the return of the body’s natural physical capacities, it also encourages respect and concern for nature. We train to be able to move naturally, we train in nature, and we train to connect ourselves with the natural world and to care for it.


Please bring athletic clothes & shoes, a snack, and a bottle of water.


Rafe Kelley is a founding member of Washington’s Parkour community, the Vice Chair of the Pacific Northwest Parkour Association, and a respected member of the national and international Parkour community. In addition to his Parkour experience, Rafe has eight years of gymnastics experience and ten years of martial arts training.


There are 25 total spaces in both kid and adult clinics available, please register ahead of time.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Rafe Kelley at 360-441-5092 or rafe.kelley@gmail.com.

July 28, 2008

August and September Gym Sessions

Due to scheduling conflicts, there will only be one Auburn session in August on 8/23. We will resume having 2 sessions in September, on 9/6 and 9/20. The forum thread for those jams is here No new special sessions have been announced for Burlington, but the weekly classes should still be going. Info for that is in this thread, and you can contact Rafe with more questions.

As always, there is more info and discussion about gym sessions in Jam Planning and you can check the calendar for updates.

July 2, 2008

July Gym Sessions

There will be 2 sessions again in July, on Saturday 7/12 and 7/26. We decided to keep the 4th of July weekend clear for any plans people might have. Check Jam Planning or the calendar for more details.

May 29, 2008

MOVNAT Clinics on June 14th and 15th

MOVNAT (MOUVEMENT NATUREL/MOVE NATURAL/MOVEMENT IN NATURE) is an outdoor functional training method designed to develop, maintain or restore the full range of the natural human movement capacities such as walking, running, jumping, climbing, moving on all fours, balancing, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, swimming and defending.


Pacific Northwest MOVNAT Clinic
June 14th & 15th


Location:
Kelley Family Property
13466 Janicki Rd. Sedro Woolley WA


Instructors: Erwan Le Corre and Rafe Kelley


Ages 6 to 12 (June 14th only)
Cost: $25
9a to 12p
Ages 13 and up (both days)
One Day Cost: $50
Two Day Cost: $75
12:30p to 6:30p

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