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11.04.09 - 3 Run and Livewire in the New Harry Potter Movie Print E-mail
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows -

3RUN's Sam, Cole, Mat, Shaun and Mike join Adam and Chase Armitage on set filming for the new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie playing the Snatchers in the fight for the evil Voldemort. Filming spans the next couple of months with some really exciting scenes set to be shot! Source: 3run.co.uk - Submitted by APK's US Correspondant Dale Freestylefox McNew

According to his Twitter, Tim Livewire Shieff will also be working on the film. - Source: Twitter - Submitted by APK's German Correspondant
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11.4.09 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands of Time Movie Trailer Released Print E-mail
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
The Trailer for Disney's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has been released on youtube and can be seen here . David Belle, founder of Parkour, stunt doubles for Jake Gyllenhaal who plays the lead. Not much Parkour action in the trailer, but definitely a couple of places you can spot David's signature style. Discuss the movie on APK forums.
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11.4.09 - Parkour Domain for Sale Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
The great Parkour Domain name parkour.me is for sale at Sedo . APK gets a small commision if we help find the buyer, so if you purchase it, please mention us. Thanks!
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11.2.09 Update On Naoki Print E-mail
Monday, 02 November 2009

"We are very pleased to be able to say that injured Japanese traceur Naoki Ishiyama is now out of hospital completely following his spinal operation" ...  Source: Parkour Generations (read more for the rest of the story)


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10.6.09 - Central Coast, CA - Growing Trend: Parkour Fans Take a Leap Print E-mail
Monday, 05 October 2009

Some might call you "crazy," but you're a traceur, a student of parkour

This article describes how parkour has been gaining recognition thourgh movies and t.v. as well as discussing the mental and physical aspects of it.  Also, two Californian traceurs, Mark Henry and Craig Gibbons, were interviewed about why they started parkour as well as the positive aspects that it brings!!

 
9.25.09 - Earth - Freerunners Jump into Climate Change Campaign Print E-mail
Friday, 25 September 2009

"We're asking world leaders to take one giant leap..."

 Tomorrow, in 100 cities around the world, Traceurs will take place in an attempt to influence UN climate talks in December into creating massive investments in clean, safe forms of electricity.  The One Giant Leap campaign will be about 10 times larger than any other previous attempt!

 
9.12.09 - Adelaide, AU - Extreme Sportsmen's Parkour Habit Grounded by Supreme Court Print E-mail
Saturday, 12 September 2009

The Supreme Court has ruled taking part in Parkour does not allow people to trespass on private property

 Two tracuers have been found guilty of "being on a commercial premises without a lawful excuse.  They were both fined $200 (AU) for being on the roof of a local Pharmacy.  For the full story go here: http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26049079-5006301,00.html

 
8.31.09 - Manhattan, NY - Manhattan Discovers the Power of Parkour Print E-mail
Monday, 31 August 2009

On September 12th the World Freerunning and Parkour Federation and Equinoxfitness trainers will host two WFPF Parkour workshops at Equinox Fitness club from 1:00 - 3:00pm at 10 Columbus Circle.  If you're in the area go check it out!!

For more information on the classes check out this url :http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009parkour/freerunning/prweb2810254.htm
 
8.20.09 - Sacramento, CA - Parkour Traces Sacramento Print E-mail
Thursday, 20 August 2009

Though we all live in our environment, traceurs live their environment.

The Sacramento Press featured a great article on Parkour.  They give great descriptions of the difference between Parkour and Freerunning as well as interviews with some members of SF Parkour.  It even mentions the Leave No Trace Campaign!

For the full story follow this link: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/12296/Parkour_traces_Sacramento

 
8.14.09 - Beaverton, Oregon - Grappling with Gravity Print E-mail
Friday, 14 August 2009

“I’ve been looking for my entire life for something to do, and this is it.”

 An article in the Beaverton Valley Times features Adam Dunlap, a local tracuer who runs Revolution Parkour.  The article gives a good definition of Parkour and talks about the Parkour training sessions that Adam teaches at ADAPT Training.

 
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