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LEARN PARKOUR / FREE RUNNING AT OUR PARKOUR TRAINING ACADEMY, WASHINGTON DC

Discover this cool new extreme sport and become an urban Ninja! Learn parkour at the world's first parkour training facility, located in the US capital, Washington D.C. This course will take you through the basic skills of parkour (free running) allowing you to achieve what you thought was not possible. Parkour training in Washington will enable you to sight-see around the city while you catflip off walls and buildings with other parkour experts.

Duration: Flexible
Location: Primal Fitness parkour gym in Washington DC
Prior Experience: open to all ages and levels, no prior experience is required

Parkour is a world-wide phenomenon and can be attributed in part to free running’s founder Sébastien Foucan, who introduced the discipline into popular culture through his impressive appearance in Hollywood blockbuster Casino Royale, Madonna’s 2007 Jump video and throughout her Confessions tour.

Visually, the sport is spectacular as death defying leaps are juxtaposed with seamless moves as the traceur flies through the air, under rails and off building tops with flawless precision. Described as a sport, a discipline and an art, this unique movement has soured to popularity on world’s leading video site, YouTube, becoming two of the most searched topics in 2007/2008. Parkour (free running) is about using your environment as an obstacle course to train the body's ability to move efficiently and effectively through any and all areas. In the week-long course, students will get instruction in the basic building blocks of parkour movement including jumping, landing, rolling, vaulting, and climbing. The classes will also cover training elements such as how to construct a training routine and how to create drills for each skill learned. ’. Parkour or Free running is a discipline that is open to all abilities and levels, although becoming an expert in parkour takes a lot of training and dedication. If you want to learn Parkour (Free Running), out Parkour (free running) training academy will get you off to an excellent start. Alternatively if you are already practicing Parkour, you will be able to hone your skills improving technique under the guidance of the worlds leading parkour professionals.

 

The Parkour Training Course:
The first half of the instruction will take place inside the gym in a controlled environment allowing students to get comfortable with some of the movements. The second half will be outside in a different nearby parkour hotspot each day. The D.C. area boasts some of the best and most famous parkour training grounds in the US, all within easy access by public transportation. Toward the end of the week, the students will have the chance to join the gym's regular students in advanced training sessions.

Accommodations are provided in the form of a local hostel.

Parkour is a very physical activity and as such an intense training course requires built-in rest periods. These times allow for some exploration and tourism around the plentiful museums and historical landmarks that make up Washington D.C.

 

Parkour Training F.A.Q

What do I wear?

Wear loose-fitting clothes that are appropriate to work out in. Wear comfortable tennis shoes that can take some abuse and provide decent support and cushioning--we jump around a lot! When picking shoes, try to find a pair with flexible, all-rubber soles.  Running shoes with a piece of plastic across the center are NOT recommended as they create a slipping hazard.  If you have a water bottle, bring one, or you can buy one of our spiffy ones, too.

What should I bring?

A water bottle. Seriously, you'll get thirsty. As said above, we can sell you a fancy Primal Fitness bottle but for obvious sanitary reasons we discourage you to try and borrow one. There's a water cooler in the gym to fill up, though.


How do I prepare?

On your first day, plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the class. The workouts start right away, and you'll need extra time to familiarize yourself with the gym, get changed, and sign waivers. Other than that, be ready to be challenged.

How will I ever recover?

Your muscles will ache, but no pain no gain!  Light daily exercise and stretching, a healthy diet and rest will help keep up with the workout pace, and occasional cold showers do wonders.

Included in the Program:

· Dedicated expert Parkour Trainers

· 7 nights Accommodation in a hostel

· Access to all training equipment at the dedicated parkour gym

 

Not included

· Meals

· Flights

· Insurance

 

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