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« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2008, 11:03:10 PM » |
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No apology needed. I don't know your parents, so I don't know whether it would apply for this specific situation, but what I've found in dealing with parents is that they're interested in making sure their kids are safe, are safe, aren't getting into trouble, are safe, are gaining useful skills, are safe, are learning to be better people (vagueness intentional), and are safe. This is why Jump Westminster is a good documentary to show parents. It portrays parkour a positive activity that builds confidence and dedication, and it shows it being used in a manner that is accepted by authority figures.
Thanks My parents don't really mind me practicing parkour, but my mum does get worried so I will show my parents that documentary, it will probably give me tips as well! do you recommend any other documentaries that might help me and my friends to become better traceurs (we are attempting to form a group) In my opinion, starting a group when you're new to parkour is not the best idea. Training with others is almost, if not, a necessity. So instead of starting a group, and focusing on getting named, instead find someone near by you who has lots of experience already. Train with them, learn from them, you might even teach them something. But focus mostly on you, on your training and conditioning, and eventually the whole team thing will come on its own time.  Welcome to APK, and by all means don't be afraid to ask for help. (Do a forum search or check the FAQs to avoid repeated threads. People don't like repeats.) Well i live in Australia and i don't believe (correct me if im wrong) that parkour is very big over here and i doubt anybody would host parkour lessons in Newcastle. thanks for the advice about the team thing though thanks for the warm welcome and sorry about the repeat, ill use the search next time |
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« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2008, 11:30:01 PM » |
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Well i live in Australia and i don't believe (correct me if im wrong) that parkour is very big over here and i doubt anybody would host parkour lessons in Newcastle.
http://www.parkour.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=398Google is your friend. |
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2008, 01:21:34 AM » |
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Tom, in my opinion there is no certain age to become a traceur, if it is your wish to practice parkour, then by all means, do it, just go about it with patience and take your time. Think of all the prodigy guitarists that are playing jimi hendrix by their 7th birthday  just do what you need to do bro, we're all behind you. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2008, 02:31:42 AM » |
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oh man thanks so much Patrick! that site looks great, i'll look into it |
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« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2008, 02:33:43 AM » |
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Tom, in my opinion there is no certain age to become a traceur, if it is your wish to practice parkour, then by all means, do it, just go about it with patience and take your time. Think of all the prodigy guitarists that are playing jimi hendrix by their 7th birthday just do what you need to do bro, we're all behind you. sweet mate thanks a lot for those kind words  |
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« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2008, 05:57:58 AM » |
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As a dad and a budding traceur let me throw out one more idea for you. Try showing your parents, and maybe getting them to try a few things out. A playground has a lot of possibilities, the ground is usually safe, and your parents look like they're just playing with you (most adults need an excuse to play it seems, and being a good, involved parent is a pretty good one). Jumping into a cat on a set of narrow-gap safety rails is satisfyingly exotic, safe, and relatively easy. I don't know your parents, and the odds of them taking up parkour as a hobby might be low, but if you have an oppertunity some time, show them what you're doing, how safe it is, and what a good workout/confidence builder it is for you. Good luck, and good training!
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« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2008, 09:59:25 AM » |
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LoL.. It's HUGE in Australia! You guys have the Australian Parkour forums over there.. AND the Australian Parkour Association!
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« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2008, 10:50:08 AM » |
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Tom, in my opinion there is no certain age to become a traceur, if it is your wish to practice parkour, then by all means, do it, just go about it with patience and take your time. Think of all the prodigy guitarists that are playing jimi hendrix by their 7th birthday just do what you need to do bro, we're all behind you. sweet mate thanks a lot for those kind words No problem man, I wish the best of luck to you. |
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« Reply #23 on: August 07, 2008, 01:38:02 AM » |
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As a dad and a budding traceur let me throw out one more idea for you. Try showing your parents, and maybe getting them to try a few things out. A playground has a lot of possibilities, the ground is usually safe, and your parents look like they're just playing with you (most adults need an excuse to play it seems, and being a good, involved parent is a pretty good one). Jumping into a cat on a set of narrow-gap safety rails is satisfyingly exotic, safe, and relatively easy. I don't know your parents, and the odds of them taking up parkour as a hobby might be low, but if you have an oppertunity some time, show them what you're doing, how safe it is, and what a good workout/confidence builder it is for you. Good luck, and good training!
Thanks for taking the time to write all that Shadowcat, they are some great ideas! I'll give them a go my parents don't really mind me practicing parkour, they just tell me to be careful and i try to be. |
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« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2008, 01:39:33 AM » |
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LoL.. It's HUGE in Australia! You guys have the Australian Parkour forums over there.. AND the Australian Parkour Association!
Yea  i feel like such a dumbass for saying that iv been surfing the web and i discovered that PK is acually really big down here ha ha ha |
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