Fresh NewsNovember 16, 2011
Though we have cancelled classes, we wish to continue to inspire and teach. We are going to start this by adding tutorial videos to the WFP youtube channel. We hope that these may help new-comers and veterans alike. Look for the first one by the end of the week. Be sure to check it often and maybe subscribe. 
Oh… and we have other ideas. 
Be sure to visit us again to hear more.
Classes CanceledAugust 24, 2011
Sad news! Due to personal reasons, Wake Forest Parkour will no longer be able to offer classes until further notice. Stephen will still be out training in the area, so it won’t be the last time you see him.
NCPKJ16 PicsMay 25, 2011
New pictures from last month’s State Jam are up on facebook. Check them out here, and tag yourself!
May UpdatesMay 20, 2011
Stephen will be in Ohio for A.D.A.P.T. certification and American Rendezvous II for the next week and some! Woo. There will be no Sunday outdoor meetups or evening classes on the 22nd and 29th, and next Friday, the 27th, the Preteen and Teen Parkour classes will be held as an Open Gym time: work on whatever you want! Other classes will go as planned, but will have sub coaches. Stephen will be back on the 30th. Have a good week!
No Class WeekendApril 21, 2011
Classes will be canceled Friday, April 22nd, through Sunday, April 24th, due to the State Jam and Easter Holiday.
NCPKJ16 UpdatesApril 20, 2011
Updates about NC Parkour’s 16th Jam in Greensboro on April 23. We will be meeting at 340 N. Elm St in Greensboro at 9:30 am.
From NCParkour.com: “There will be an estimated thirty minute group warm-up leading to an one hour exploration of the loop split into small groups of five minute intervals. As soon as everyone completes the route, the jam will head over to the Greensboro Plaza in which people can jam or receive instructional coaching. Around 12PM, a break for lunch will be taken followed by jamming the rest of the afternoon.”
Denmark Parkour FilmApril 10, 2011
A documentary about Denmark traceurs called My Playground will be showing in Durham, NC on April 15th. My Playground is about a group of young traceurs in Denmark who make the most of their architectural surroundings and collaborate with architects on the future of parkour parks and the urban landscape.
The movie starts at 8:30pm, and lawn seating in Central Park (map) is free. See more about the film here, and more about Central Park and other events here.
American Rendezvous 2April 8, 2011
Coaches of Parkour Generations and the Yamakasi founders will be leading a three day seminar in Ohio on May 28-30. Parkour Horizons will be hosting this event so that practitioners from all over America can have this training experience. All levels of experience and fitness are welcome! Parkour Generations and the Yamakasi founders are excited to spread their knowledge to new and experienced practitioners alike.
Registration for the event will become available soon. See here for the seminar’s schedule.
NCPKJ16April 1, 2011
NC Parkour’s 16th Jam will be held in Greensboro, NC. This is a great time to meet traceurs from all over the state! Mark your calendars for April 23, 10:30am to 3:00pm, and let everyone know that you’ll be attending on the facebook event, here. Check back in here or at ncparkour.com for more details as it gets closer.
Photo © Regenia Spangler.
FacebookMarch 28, 2011
Seriously? You haven’t liked us on Facebook yet? Here are some reasons why you should do that right away!
1. You will stay updated. We post all updates/ideas/etc. so that you can get the info instantly.
2. You can ask questions. It’s even easier than email, and you should receive a quick reply.
3. You will show your support. When you “like” us, your friends will hear about us, too. :}
Three great reasons? What more do you need? Click here or on Facebook at the bottom of the site, and LIKE away!
No Class WeekMarch 27, 2011
There will be no classes from Monday, March 28, through Saturday, April 2.Classes on March 27, Sunday, are still a go, and everything will be back to the normal schedule on Sunday, April 3. Sunday night classes at the Raleigh School and the outdoor meetup won’t skip a beat. Everyone else, use the time to train on your own!
You can always check the calendar for the latest schedule updates.
WFP ShirtsMarch 26, 2011
The new T-shirts are here! Black and green, with the WFP logo on the back. $15 each.If you haven’t gotten one yet, Stephen will have them available at most classes. We have them in size Small, Medium, and Large. If you don’t live close, email us and we can mail you one!
PS: If you have a better pic of yourself wearing a shirt, post or email it so we can use it here! ;]
Chapel Hill Day TripMarch 16, 2011
The next day trip is this weekend, Mar. 19th at the UNC Chapel Hill campus. We will be meeting Duncan and Voyager Parkour at Rosemary (map) at 10am. Stephen will be arriving around 11:30am. Who knows, maybe we will even get to see Colin and some of the other guys from Fifth-Ape! The day trips are great way to engage with our Parkour community and to learn from each other.
Photo © Frank Wolff.
Magazine ArticleMarch 15, 2011
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine just came out with an article on Parkour in their March 2011 issue. While no info about Wake Forest Parkour was included, some pictures of Stephen (and Jo’s hands, haha) did make their way into the article!
The article brings up some of the debate over Parkour competitions, like the MTV challenge, and also gives some info about the new show, Jump Seattle. Check out the online version here.
Beginner Class VerdictMarch 11, 2011
The Beginner Class was amazing. 8 people participated and got introduced to Quadrupedal Movements, Vaults, Rolling, Jumping, and the Foam Pit! Though it seems everyone enjoyed the foam pit the most, the QM’s had a more “lasting” impact. Brian posted some pictures, and we added them to our page on facebook for everyone to see.
Thank you to everyone who came out! We are planning another Beginner class–perhaps sometime next month. We’ll let you know.
Dates to KnowMarch 9, 2011
March 13th – No Outdoor Session
The Sunday outdoor session at Miller Park is canceled. We will start up again on the 20th as scheduled.
March 18th – Friday Classes moved to Raleigh School
The Preteen Parkour and Teen Parkour classes on Friday night, the 18th, will be held at the Raleigh School of Gymnastics. This will be a modified class, with both ages together, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
March 19th – Day Trip to UNC Chapel Hill
As always, we will be training with Duncan and Voyager Parkour. You may want to go ahead and start figuring out riding arrangements.
March 28th to April 2nd – No Classes
There will be no classes from Monday the 28th to Saturday the 2nd. Sunday, March 27th and Sunday, April 3rd will have classes as scheduled.
You can always check the calendar for the latest schedule updates.
Greensboro FunMarch 1, 2011
The Greensboro Day Trip was a blast! Thanks to everyone for coming out and braving the longer drive. If anybody has videos or pictures, please feel free to email them to Stephen or add them to our facebook page so everyone can see!
Looking forward to the next trip!
Photo © Regenia Spangler.
Beginner ClassFebruary 22, 2011
Wake Forest Parkour will be providing a new parkour class made exclusively for beginners! If you have never practiced parkour, or do not even know what parkour is, this is a great opportunity to learn about the sport in a safe and friendly environment. The class will cover proper technique and training method which can be translated to your own personal environment. This class can be the gate way into your own parkour journey!
The first class will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 6:00-8:00pm, at the Raleigh School of Gymnastics. The class is for age 11 and up, and the price is $15 per person. If you have any questions, please email us.
New WebsiteFebruary 14, 2011
Welcome to our new website! We are extremely excited to have our revamped site up and running now! There are a lot of cosmetic changes, thanks to Sarah Carr, but we have also tried to make things easier on you. We designed the site to be easy-to-use and informative. Hopefully, we have placed enough information on here to answer some questions you may having concerning parkour and our classes. If not, then feel free to email Stephen your questions and concerns. Thanks again for being a part of our parkour community!
Greensboro Day TripFebruary 13, 2011
The next day trip is Feb. 26th at Greensboro. We will be meeting Duncan and his group at the Guildford County Courthouse (map) at 10am. Stephen will not be there until 12:30pm, but you are encouraged to go early, meet Duncan, and train with his group! The day trips are great way to engage with our Parkour community and to learn from Duncan Germain, lvl 2 ADAPT certified.
Photo © Dean Ayres.
NC State Day TripJanuary 28, 2011
Had a great time yesterday with Duncan and NCParkour. Looking forward to out next day trip!!
See a video here of the trip. Thanks Addison!
