ing at Kent State University, is a Los Angeles-based APK-sponsored athlete and conducts workshops. Travis Graves, head trainer for


APK Academies, which trains teach- ers, says, “One of the first priorities for beginners is instilling a respect for the forces and impact of landings, so we work on rolling, balance and footwork.” He also emphasizes the importance of thorough warm-up and cool-down periods, as well as overall safety guidelines. “Some women might feel intimi- dated, as most of what they see on You Tube are teenagers or young men doing their thing,” comments Graves. “But anyone can experiment and develop his or her own parkour style at their own comfort level.” Lisa Peterson, of McLean, Vir-


ginia, was first attracted to parkour’s creative movements, which repre- sented a personal next step after years as a teacher and performer in ballet, ballroom and Argentine tango dancing. “As a victim of child abuse, I am always looking for ways to strengthen my confidence and self- esteem,” she says. “Parkour has done that for me.”


APK regularly holds community gathering “jams” around the country. We encourage everyone to follow our guidelines, notes Toorock, although we can’t say that other methods are wrong.


“Everyone has a sphere of capa-


bilities. We help individuals expand safely and in proper progression,” he explains. “Some beginners may wear protective gear like gloves or shin guards but almost always relinquish them because they don’t want to rely on them, but take full responsibility for themselves and gain full freedom of movement. “The world is a playground,” he


concludes. “Parkour just makes more use of more of it.” a


Learn more at AmericanParkour.com and DavidBelle.com.


Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.


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