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Category: Philosophy

Gender Binarism and the Willful Abjection of the Traceur
on 19 Jan 2009 by Andy Tran author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
Originally published with The International Experimental Cinema Exposition 2008's Cine Parkour II exposition and supplement. Publisher: TIE. Paonia, Colorado. Despite Parkour culture recognizing that Parkour itself is a means of locomotion for all able-bodied human beings, regardless of sex, there has been no attempt at deconstructing the dichotomies of gender within the sport. These binaries [read more]
The Three D's
on 06 May 2008 by serafino author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
The Three D’s is an acronym for “Dedication, Determination, and Discipline”. These constitute three aspects of progression. Most often traceurs will seek pure physical progression. There are aspects of progression that many people overlook that have more to do with the way you think than simply the way you move. Dedication is the motivation you have towards training. A new traceur [read more]
Parkour: Issues of Gender
on 01 Mar 2008 by An Tran author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
A feminist and cultural exposition on issues in Parkour surrounding gender and sex.
Introduction It is rather unfortunately true that Parkour, as of now, is a culture that is predominantly male in participation. While recent pushes toward equal sexual representation have been sought, including the advent of training days specifically geared toward women in Toronto, New York City, and others, as well as an increasing supply of literature (whether text-based or otherwise) to [read more]
Training for Peace
on 07 Jan 2008 by An Tran author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
A philosophical exposition on conflict management and Parkour training,
Parkour is, from a cultural perspective, new and radically different. Where laziness has festered like a plague, any exercise that is not within predefined boundaries will be looked at with multitudes of expressions. Some will look with awe and amazement, and congratulate traceurs on their mindset, their dedication, and their ability to react to crises. Some will be indifferent. Some, [read more]
Three principles of good practice
on 01 Dec 2007 by Rafe author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
Playful, Methodical, and Fundamental. I believe these three principles are the basis of an effective long term training practice whether it is for Methode Naturelle, Parkour, Martial arts, or really most any discipline of human movement. Why these three things? Well first let us say that play is the most natural human method of developing the body. Play is a [read more]
Run Without Rivals
on 13 Oct 2007 by Hebertiste & TK17 author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
This community supports PARKOUR, not COMPETITION - Run Without Rivals The members of this community stand firmly against the idea of organized parkour competition. Our reasons: 1. We don't believe in elites. We don't believe in any form of selection among practitioners. We don't believe in the necessity of any form of hierarchy of performance among practitioners. We believe to be "the best" doesn't mean [read more]
Parkour is Not Done in the Gym
on 10 Oct 2007 by Cliff (CAK010) author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
Parkour is Not Done in the Gym The basic physical aspect of Parkour is about traversing the environment to get from point A to point B. This is true for any environment be it urban or rural. The obstacles are those that we encounter in our surroundings and on our paths. These obstacles, both man-made and natural, are [read more]
Safety and Parkour
on 20 Sep 2007 by Rafe author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
Safety and Parkour One of the first questions someone asks about parkour is "but isn't that dangerous?". The question of safety is a good one, and the truth is that it depends on how you choose to practice. Parkour is potentially among the safest athletic activities possible, but when practiced recklessly or incorrectly it can have horrible effects on the body. There [read more]
Two Theories on Parkour Philosophy
on 07 Sep 2007 by An Tran author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
An attempt at establishing and laying the groundwork for philosophical discussion in Parkour.
I. Introduction It is in my belief that people, particularly Westerners, see the word "philosophy" and automatically associate it with "way of life." While this is true and quite appropriate, it only is true in certain contexts of the word. One would hardly call John Locke's Two Treatises on Government a work describing a way of life. No, [read more]
Dilution
on 25 Aug 2007 by Blane author list email the content item print the content item create pdf file of the content item
Dilution: a) The process of making weaker or less concentrated cool.gif A dilute or weakened condition. c) A diluted substance. I've not posted for a while as my mind has been busy and it's only now that I feel I want to share the outcome of my thoughts. This entry may offend you, it may seem like it's directed at you and maybe it [read more]
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