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Offline Mii

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Re: Introductions
« Reply #380 on: March 19, 2011, 08:29:01 PM »
Haha I feel so welcomed now! Other girls who do parkour AND are the same height AND age??  :D
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #381 on: March 19, 2011, 08:39:35 PM »
Haha. I guess I a bit taller than you, I'm 5'5.5" and I'm 20. But I still feel young at heart. :) Again if you have any questions feel free to ask or shoot a PM.
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #382 on: March 26, 2011, 03:50:55 PM »
Hey! The name's Serenity, I'm 15 and living in the Sacramento area of CA. Theres not a whole lot of training areas around here, but I make do with what I've got. I've been practicing parkour for about 2 years now, but due to a multitude of joint injuries have been (mostly) out of commission about 2 months. Also, since I swim nationally, serious training doesn't happen often, since swim doesn't have an off season :P
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #383 on: March 26, 2011, 05:35:35 PM »
Hey Serenity! Welcome to APK!!!

I'm Ashley, an ambassador.

Well if you're a beginner, here are some places you can check out.

FAQ: http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,186.0.html
Welcome Thread (you can introduce yourself to the entire APK community): http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,184.0.html

If you can't find what you're looking for you can always use the search bar in the upper right hand of your page.

If you need a specific question answered about a movement you can always ask in the Movement thread: http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,2.0.html

And on the main APK webpage there is a tutorial section: http://www.americanparkour.com/content/category/4/60/459/

Also you can check out American Parkour on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/americanparkour

You can also check out the local boards too: http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,20.0.html

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask or send me a Personal Message by clicking that or the little IM button below my picture. You can also ask one of the other on the Forum Staff. :)

Glad to have you here. :)

Safe training!
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #384 on: April 21, 2011, 05:11:31 AM »
Quote from: Serenity M. on March 26, 2011, 03:50:55 PM
Hey! The name's Serenity, I'm 15 and living in the Sacramento area of CA. Theres not a whole lot of training areas around here, but I make do with what I've got. I've been practicing parkour for about 2 years now, but due to a multitude of joint injuries have been (mostly) out of commission about 2 months. Also, since I swim nationally, serious training doesn't happen often, since swim doesn't have an off season :P


Yikes! I was a competitive swimmer for 7 years or so. I had to bow out with a shoulder injury. I loved it, though! And you're sooo right, swim doesn't have an off season! ughughugh. always with the raccoon eyes in the summer. I'll most likely be traveling in CA this summer. Keep in touch! Take it easy and let yourself heal, especially if you're doing all the training for swimming. I know how tough it can be. smiles, Joy-Marie
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« Reply #385 on: May 27, 2011, 04:17:23 PM »
Hey guys! I'm Lauren and a serious newbie. I took a martial arts class this year, but that's the only background I've had. All I really know is rolls :-\ ...But I'd love to meet up with someone who's willing to teach!

I'm 15 and live in the Texas panhandle. Not many people I know who practice up here, nor many seemingly opportune places.
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #386 on: May 27, 2011, 06:19:44 PM »
Quote from: hikarou on May 27, 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Hey guys! I'm Lauren and a serious newbie. I took a martial arts class this year, but that's the only background I've had. All I really know is rolls :-\ ...But I'd love to meet up with someone who's willing to teach!

I'm 15 and live in the Texas panhandle. Not many people I know who practice up here, nor many seemingly opportune places.

Too bad Texas wasn't so freaking big! I would love to have another girl to train with, but I'm in the Dallas area. I'm fairly new myself, but if you ever want to send me a message feel free :D
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« Reply #387 on: May 27, 2011, 08:06:45 PM »
Awesome, thanks! I might go down to Dallas sometime this summer, but I'm not sure yet. If I do, I'll let you know. ;D
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #388 on: May 28, 2011, 11:40:06 AM »
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Quote from: hikarou on May 27, 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Hey guys! I'm Lauren and a serious newbie. I took a martial arts class this year, but that's the only background I've had. All I really know is rolls :-\ ...But I'd love to meet up with someone who's willing to teach!

I'm 15 and live in the Texas panhandle. Not many people I know who practice up here, nor many seemingly opportune places.
Welcome to APK, Lauren!
Feel free to PM me (or any other member, I'm sure) if you have any questions!  :)
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« Reply #389 on: May 28, 2011, 03:14:57 PM »
Hey Lauren! Welcome to APK. :)

I'm Ashley, an ambassador.

Well if you're a beginner, here are some places you can check out.

FAQ: http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,186.0.html
Welcome Thread (you can introduce yourself to the entire APK community): http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,184.0.html

If you can't find what you're looking for you can always use the search bar in the upper right hand of your page.

If you need a specific question answered about a movement you can always ask in the Movement thread: http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,2.0.html

And on the main APK webpage there is a tutorial section: http://www.americanparkour.com/content/category/4/60/459/

Also you can check out American Parkour on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/americanparkour

You can also check out the local boards too: http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,84.0.html

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask or send me a Personal Message by clicking that or the little IM button below my picture. You can also ask one of the other on the Forum Staff. :)

Glad to have you here. :)

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Re: Introductions
« Reply #390 on: August 22, 2011, 09:42:42 AM »
Hello! (super duper excited that the forum is finally working for me!)

I'm Derya (aka Rynn). I just turned 21 and live in the DFW area during the summer and in London, UK during the school year. I've known about parkour since 2005 but it seemed really out of reach for me since I am one of the most uncoordinated and clumsiest you will ever meet. I started training with PKGen in April and haven't face planted yet so all is well :)

KAHeuer, I was really hoping to contact you when I was in Dallas but only now (after my two month long visit) could I log on to the forum for the first time since I registered in April :o Makes me wonder how many other members are stuck in limbo...

I'm a beginner with slight background in ballet and gymnastics. I'm finally back in London and I'm returning to my consistent training schedule, both alone and with PKGen. It was nearly impossible to train hard outside in the 110 degree weather in Dallas without my skin melting off or getting sick with heat exhaustion :-\ I tried to get my Dallas friends to join and while many of them were interested, many were scared and asked me if I 'fell a lot.'

If any of you ever visit the DFW/London areas, feel free to give me a shout :)

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Re: Introductions
« Reply #391 on: August 22, 2011, 11:53:43 AM »
Welcome Derya!

That's awesome to hear that you'r training with PKGen. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask anyone. We will be more that happy to help. :)
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« Reply #392 on: August 23, 2011, 10:21:48 AM »
Hi All! I'm Linda and I'm way up north here in Vancouver, Canada. I've been taking classes through the local group PKBC since June, so that's only 3ish months. I LOVE it! There are a few gals in class with me, most of them over 30, which is cool and unexpected. Our instructors are excellent and progress us at a rate suited for our current abilities. I've been having a blast! I also took up kickboxing in January and I find it to be great cross training for parkour. I occasionally attend the open jam sessions we have on Sundays. I find that group is also very friendly and more the guys are more than helpful if you need some pointers. I'm one of your over 30 crowd...I turned 45 in June, that same month I started parkouring! :)
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« Reply #393 on: August 27, 2011, 05:53:42 PM »
Hi Linda!

It's great to know that you're training despite your age. The PKBC guys and girls seem like a awesome bunch of people. :)

I'm sure you found the Age 30+ board. :) If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. We'll gladly help you out. :)
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« Reply #394 on: August 27, 2011, 07:45:56 PM »
Glad to have you Linda! Ash already gave you the over 30 link & we're really glad you found the women's board.  You're so fortunate to have a group to train with!  A lot of us don't have that privilege.  If you have any questions about fitness or aches &  pains you should check out the gen fit board... theyve got GREAT mods (including my hubby) who have a lot of knowledge & know how.  It's a board I recommend to everyone.
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« Reply #395 on: August 28, 2011, 05:30:02 PM »
hey girls...im in phoenix AZ. just started about three months ago off and on as i could. but looking on fiding a good place to get serious. hit me up my name is meg or maverick.
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« Reply #396 on: August 29, 2011, 03:40:32 PM »
Hey Megan, welcome to APK.
You've already found the women's board, so here:
http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,12.0.html
is the Phoenix, AZ board, check there for local jams, other people to train with, or just people to hang out with.
Message anyone, I'm sure, if you have any questions.
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« Reply #397 on: August 29, 2011, 03:56:18 PM »
Looks like Andy (Andrea) beat me to welcoming you first and pointing you to the AZ board.

But welcome Megan! :)

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
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Re: Introductions
« Reply #398 on: November 01, 2011, 12:51:56 PM »
I'm 32, a mother of three, and train with Corpus Christi Parkour. I'm also into archery, gaming, horse riding/training, and martial arts--I teach Okinawan Kenpo. 

The people I have met through parkour have become some of my closest friends, and I'm always counting down to my next group training session. Girls, don't shy away from training with the guys. Just because they're dudes doesn't mean they're at a higher level than you, or jerks, or anything else, really, and you're not there to compete with them at any rate. You're there to help one another progress, cheer one another on, and to help each other train safely.

I love seeing so many women in parkour, and want to see us fully integrated and playing a major part in the larger parkour community.


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« Reply #399 on: November 04, 2011, 10:37:47 PM »
Hey Jennifer, would you consider moving to Dallas during the summers? Haha  :)
Sounds like you're living the life! Role model!
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