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Offline MiniRunner

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No-one knows!
« on: May 09, 2008, 12:55:13 PM »
Why is it that when my friends say what are you doing when im running around.
I answer them and say "Parkour" and they are like whats that? Has it allways been
like this or has Parkour got less known?
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2008, 04:12:48 PM »
Parkour is increasing in popularity but the main thing about parkour is that it is relatively unknown, I'm tempted to say that now is the best time to do parkour because when it is a household name I'll imagine there will be certain laws and No Parkour signs. We will all talk about back when Parkour was free.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2008, 02:04:30 PM »
Yes unfortunately. so i guess we've got to make the best of it while we can.
i'm going to hate it when that day comes ; if it comes because you cant ell for sure.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2008, 09:50:39 AM »
Thats the good thing about now because we are really the first generation Traceurs (meaning after David Belle and the group created it, were really the first people in the world to see it and live it)
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2008, 05:35:19 PM »
Yes, it is still gaining in popularity (every month it feels more and more pronounced and it feels great), and yes we are indeed the first generation of traceurs (after Mr. Belle and the traceurs of his day. Well, before us anyway). Thus, you have to be VERY GOOD at explaining what parkour is. It'll take a few sentences and some demonstrations, but it's best explained by saying "here, watch this video" and sticking your iPod or PSP or whatever in their face and showing them just what it means to be a traceur/traceus.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2008, 03:35:06 AM »
Quote from: brewer.kyle on May 09, 2008, 04:12:48 PM
Parkour is increasing in popularity but the main thing about parkour is that it is relatively unknown, I'm tempted to say that now is the best time to do parkour because when it is a household name I'll imagine there will be certain laws and No Parkour signs. We will all talk about back when Parkour was free.


I HOPE THIS NEVER HAPPENS. i really do because parkour is about using everything as your stepping stone and once you have to start breaking the law to do that i dont think itl be the same.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2008, 08:14:40 PM »
If that day comes... protest it!
Ask them, why are they banning movement? that will tie their tongue and make them think about how stupid it was for them to ban it.
This country is so f*cking anal.
There really is no freedom anymore, it's all about control.
the moms don't want their children doing this so they say ban it, but that them getting involved in anothers life and banning their lifestyle.
They need to ban alcoholism and gangs, f*cking stuck ups.
I'm getting angry, it's time a stop typing.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2008, 09:52:42 AM »
If that day comes parkour will probably get the rap of a bunch of kids messing around and probably doing drugs and stuff like that, kind of what skateboarding has become and is. The government and public won't see us as athletes comitted to our art.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2008, 11:04:02 AM »
yeah. Its already happening to. right know its in the stage right before everyone starts trying it. The stage where its in all the action movies. Im so sad im hoping im wrong i really am.
« Last Edit: June 16, 2008, 11:19:04 AM by AirGear »
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2008, 11:00:32 AM »
if that ever happens i say we all go to a place with a no parkour sign and pk for hours(i can just see it 100 or so guys just jumping ever where,anhd the cops are like wtf)
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2008, 06:37:35 PM »
They will never be able to ban parkour. That would be like banning running. The whole banning skateboarding thing is dumb too but when skateboarding started it was about rebelling pretty much. Which parkour isn't. If skateboarding has thrived for this long then parkour will for many years to come. Also we have the internet these days and are better able to make a community and try to help parkour get and keep a good rep.
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2008, 09:19:45 AM »
yeah but then they'll put up signs no jumping over rails, no getting on roof,or some kid we'll get killed trying to jump off a roof and then parkour will have a bad name. and i agree with airgear its already happening.and they have the right to tell or ask you to leave cause your destruction of property.Or they'll have so many signs or something,that they'll kill the true meaning of parkour.(i am in no way for this,but thats what happens)(I HOPE I'M WRONG)
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2008, 01:30:22 PM »
im with thomas k. in my mind but in hopes and body im with charlie. Ya know that when i first saw that sponsored by k-swiss thing i mean i was happy for apk but parkour in general i got really sad cause i dont know pk bein sponsored? i just dont like but hey thats just me. also i hate ta be the downer all the time but im seein it happen and if some kid does kill himself bein stupid (cause he dont get the basics of pk, ya know the guy doesnt understand about training and practice) then he'l be the scapegoat for the whole ruin of pk. But again i hope im wrong
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2008, 07:48:48 PM »
every sport that carries inherent risks is put through tests of bad PR.  some states banned MMA for a time due to its alleged "brutality" and now it is overtaking boxing and other combat disciplines by storm.  many extreme sports got bad raps from angry parents and politicians but the Xgames can now be seen on major TV networks.  this is an inevitable event that will put us all to the test as traceurs.

besides, how would they enforce a ban on parkour?  do you think the police can catch people who specifically train to run away?  :P
(i do not endorse fleeing from police, please dont do it)
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2008, 08:44:11 PM »
I have a few points to make. First of all, I find that "free running" is a more recognizable term than "parkour." The meaning is easier to grasp to people who are uninformed. I also don't feel like its becoming less known. Many people have seen the movements, but don't know what to call it.

Paul makes a really great point. PR is going to really test us. I agree that we SHOULD train and condition as much as possible because of our freedom to do so. We should also focus on educating ourselves. We should know our rights, the current laws, and how people in our communities respond to our training. We have to expose our good works now. A little community service doesn't hurt either. We're supposed to be useful, eh?
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2008, 10:16:16 PM »
Quote from: misstanyamae on June 17, 2008, 08:44:11 PM
We have to expose our good works now. A little community service doesn't hurt either. We're supposed to be useful, eh?

Yay
http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php?topic=9059.0
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2008, 10:39:45 AM »
That's one of the things I was thinking of. :)
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2008, 02:51:42 PM »
not to be rude UR all misin the point the point is parkour shouldent lose all its integrity like alot of others urban things have (skateboarding)
if were lucky because parkour is so hard itl end up like graffiti alot of people know about it but less do it. but hey i dont knw
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Re: No-one knows!
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2008, 03:01:49 PM »
Quote from: Charlie" Frontflip" Chase on June 16, 2008, 06:37:35 PM
They will never be able to ban parkour. That would be like banning running. The whole banning skateboarding thing is dumb too but when skateboarding started it was about rebelling pretty much. Which parkour isn't. If skateboarding has thrived for this long then parkour will for many years to come. Also we have the internet these days and are better able to make a community and try to help parkour get and keep a good rep.

Skateboarding was started by surfers who were rebelling against low tide LOL.
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« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2008, 04:22:49 PM »
lol then what are we rebelling against? the ground :P
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