Author Archives: Charles

Today is That Day

As one progresses down the path of a traceur, you develop what we call “parkour vision.” This sense, if you will, is basically the ability to scan the environment and “see” all the paths, moves, and potential shapes in that … Continue reading

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Parkour Training for the Elderly (video)

I fear I’m becoming jaded. It seems no matter what I say or how hard I try, I cannot keep up with this widespread societal belief that parkour is extremist, requires superhuman physical strength, and is overwhelmingly dangerous. Talk is … Continue reading

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Meaningless Acceleration

We live in a society that accelerates toward red lights. I’m sure you’ve seen this, or done it yourself. It seems more and more I notice the cars next to me in traffic uselessly accelerating toward something that will inevitably … Continue reading

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Add-On with Rochester Parkour

Here at Rochester Parkour we do a lot of different things during our training. Some days we straight up condition, some days we kick back and focus on short and simple challenges, and some days we play games. Okay, okay…every … Continue reading

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The Concept of the Interim

Panic. It wasn’t your fault you woke up late; electronics can be so foolish. Regardless, all you know is that you need to hit every single green light to make it to your meeting on time. It’s happening. It’s working! … Continue reading

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