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Revolution Parkour --More

So I have recieved a bit more info on revolution Parkour in Beaverton. For one they(Adam Dunlap) never responded to my e-mail. I had simply asked for some info for our little group here in Track town. He never responded.
Secondly- Tyson Cecka has informed me that those cats have repeatedly refused to involve themselves in the local(NorthWest) PK scene. They hold no jams. Only charging for "outdoor training." They will not involve themselves with Oregon Pk. And will no donate no time for charities, or working with other groups.
I have gotten the impression that they fancy themselves a stuntman school, for elite Tracuers. Yet they don't even come out to jam... Lame- Imagine if Tim and I charged to meet up @ UofO? Yeah these don't sound like guys I want to affiliate EPK with.

Any thoughts?

Gym Jam Sucess!

The Gym Jam was amazingly successful. We all had a great time. I got to really be balls out for once and try things I never had the courage to try on pavement or even grass. It was one of the most intense training sessions (Physically and mentally) that I have ever experienced. We had great laughs and an all around amazing time. I want to thank the USGA for having us, and I hope we can make this a once a month trainning session. If any of the people who showed up want to comment with there experience there and what they loved, it would be awesome.

Revolution Parkour

A small gym in Beaverton,OR (p-town) is operating as a Parkour Gym. Teaching both adult and child classes. Further divided into both beginner and advanced. Indoor and outdoor. Pretty cool stuff.
The Beaver Valley Times Did a write up on parkour and the gym.It always interests me to see how others address the Parkour education process and the ways in which they choose to monetize it. I am by no means apposed to making money with pk, just the idea of charging for every interaction/jam seems pretty lame...

He offers one easy truth I appreciate deeply -In the end, Dunlap stresses the simple joys of the sport he loves and the independence of its movement. He also stresses that watching the elite athletes shouldn’t scare people off. Most people will never leap from such great heights.
“Just because you train,” he says, “doesn’t mean you can jump off a building.”

Revolution Parkour
Classes, at ADAPT Training 9923 S.W. Arctic Drive, are $15 for drop-in sessions or a $40 monthly fee.

As gyms go, this is low cost. As we all move forward; it might be an interesting idea to go get some training form other people in our region. Any thought s on that idea?

David Belle, Parkour: TRS, Barclaycard Highlights.

"David Belle - I Leap from Rooftop to Rooftop"
Barclaycard Freerunning World Championships 2009 Highlights

Gym Jam, Saturday the 22nd

We've been keeping up the practicing and training, but now its time for something new. the First Official Eugene Parkour Gym Jam. The Jam will be taking place at 4540 Commerce Street, Eugene OR USGA.

Its Right Next to the Wallmart on west 11th. We will be meeting in the wallmart parking lot at 11:00, the open gym time is 12:00 - 2:00 and its 5 dollars an hour. So Bring Ten Bucks, and your A game and lets get some good practice in on the mats. It will be really nice to be able to try flips or vaults that I have been to intimidated to attempt yet. There should also be gymnastics instructors who will be there to help us with any questions. So, Don't pass up this golden opportunity.

Fall Term Jam Times

So- at the least the Friday Jam will be changing soon. I have classes starting for fall term and will be busy @ the current time. It's looking like 12pm on Saturdays will be the new time for me.
The question is- What time would work for everyone else?
Perhaps- Tuesdays or Thursdays around 4pm?

Sound off and lets make sure we don't lose all the gains we made this summer! Fall training will be wonderful in less heat :)
Sound off and let me know what works for you!
-LongHardt