Source: American Parkour

Thanks to Sarah Skidmore for her insightful coverage of Parkour! She's written an article for Associated Press which is not sensationalist nor portrays parkour as a daredevil extreme sport.

Read and watch the video about it HERE . 

Check out the new addition to our Hot Spots section.

After having this spot on sight for quite a while I finally had the opportunity to check it out. Great possibilities and no issue with being there, or so it seemed. Pictures and location can be seen HERE. 

Source: American Parkour

  "Think you've got what it takes to be a Ninja? G4's American Ninja Challenge is back for a third round, and its going to be bigger and better than ever. We're giving you another chance to prove your mettle and earn the right to challenge the world's most difficult and diabolical obstacle course ever created."

More Info G4

We have been getting a lot of support from many communities and quite a few thousands hits on our vids along with an increasing number of subscribers in our youtube channel. We feel very honored and grateful for all of this so I am here to inform you that as a way of thanking each and everyone of you, we are going to have a contest for the month July.

Check it out guys 

Read all teh information about this exciting news HERE  

You can watch a chase sequence from the first film HERE

 Wish to comment on this articel? DO IT HERE

Source: American Parkour 

Sébastien has written a book about the art of Freerunning. "Freerunning: Find Your Way"

More Info HERE

After just three classes each and everyone of the Parkour Boot camp students are managing to very quickly gain great control over their body movements.
In yesterdays class, after a warm up that involved some balance drills, jumps and PK landings, Ozzi and Pete lead the group to vaulting introduction, having them all experiment with a variety of techniques to mount on to and over come simple obstacles that may be on their path. This is only their third class and they are progressing very rapidly. Watch out Oahu!!!! A new breed of super humans is being created, right here at crossfit.

Here are the pics from yesterdays class for you all to look at.

You can check the rest of the pics HERE

21, that is the number of people who showed up to our initial PK Training Camp class last night. We had to cap it at 15 but we had some very excited people already waiting for the next program to start.  We had people from all around the island and different backgrounds, Crossfit was also representing with the 2 Mikes, James, Bryan, Katie, Joey among others who were there to experience something different. If you think Crossfit prepared them for what they went through, think twice.

We had 6 girls in a discipline that is currently is in need for some more female support so HIpk and Crossfit are doing their part very well. After watching a video introduction about some of Parkour's origins and traceurs around the world, everyone started having some fun, dripping sweat and getting dirty while experiencing some of the Parkour related conditioning exercises, balance, coordination, endurance and strength that left everyone begging for a recharging meal and a long night of sleep.

You can see some footage HERE

If you wish to know the complete workout you can check it HERE

So finally it all has been set.

HIpk is holding Parkour classes at CrossFit.
Classes are held Thursdays 7pm to 9pm, and Saturday 12pm to 2pm

This is an 8 week program that will cover all of the parkour basics.
Some of you already know the instructors: Ozzi, Pete and Adam.
(Media Appearances )

Here is a little more information about the program itself.  CLICK ON READ MORE

Early and chilly Wednesday morning, in the middle of my sleep I get a text from Pete asking me if we were going to be meeting that morning. Half sleep I manage to text back, "stay tune I am waiting for a call". Back in my sweet beauty PK sleep, phone rings, I grunt a bit while out of a yawn I say "hello!?" Mike from the Honolulu Magazine is on the other line, apologetic about the very confusing photographer who kept canceling our meetings. He urges to say that he is contacting someone to try to meet us that morning. That he will be calling me back, we hang up and I think "great, that means I cant go back to bed"

We will be posting the GOM on the front page every ... month (duh).

The GOM will consist on a particular drill or exercise or drill to work progressively on in order to achieve the specify drill, add extra amount of reps to your existing number, or increase the difficulty of said exercise.
I.e.

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      Clapping Push Ups (CPU's)
      Its benefits;
      Clapping Push Ups, will help you increase your explosive power, which will allow you to perform certain parkour techniques with more ease and better form (higher kongs, monkey, climb ups etc)     
      therefor preserving energy and increasing your efficiency.

      Beg. Achieve CPU's (if you dont have it)
      InterM. Add an extra 5 reps (if you do have it)
      Adv. Achieve Double CPU front and back (if you already do over 15 CPU's).

      Once achieve, work on your form. once your form is clean and if you have still days left for the month try to go for max reps. Keep track and write how many you achieved by the end of the month.
     
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In this example we will be including progression video to help you achieve your goal. At the end of the month you can come back to this thread and share with us how many did you achieve or anything else you want to add. This is not to compare your self to others, this is not a competition against anyone but yourself.

All this GOM will be tried to be kept and design to specifically help you excel in your Parkour techniques to gain power, control, efficiency and speed.

 If you have any suggestions and or request you can always post them here (it'll make it easy for us as we wont have to think of one all the time  )

You can check June's GOM HERE

The plan for this months jam.

May's Jam Sunday the 25th
Location: Halawa District Park and the Industrial Area.
99-795 Iwaiwa St
Aiea HI. 96701
Meeting point: Halawa District Park
Time: 11am (up to suggestions)
What you need: Water, snacks and the ability to move.
Since well be moving from spot to spot, if you make it late, call me at 858 337 29 65 so we can tell you where we are.

Here you can see pics of the district park
http://hawaiipk.com/forum/index.php?topic=26.0

And here you can se ones of the spots at the industrial area, but trust me, there is plenty more, if you came to our last seminar you know what I am talking about.
http://hawaiipk.com/forum/index.php?topic=27.0

More Info HERE

Pete, Adam and Ozzi from Urban Current met with The Honolulu Magazine on April 30th for a photo shoot that is to be featuring on the outdoors activities section of the magazine, unfortunately Jason couldn't join due to a busy schedule. The magazine contacted Ozzi after the director from the Mikey D's commercial mentioned Urban Current's name. They specifically requested to meet with the guys from UCC for a photo shoot.

 It was a fun morning full or action and "modeling" by Ozzi whom due to his ankle injury just sat/stood around as the face of the clan while Pete and Adam worked their butts off.

The article will be featuring on the Jun edition of the magazine so make sure you subscribe to get it.

The guys from HIpk are constantly coming with new ideas to help you excel in your techniques. They come with ways to break down the Parkour techniques to help others while learning in a proper, safe and progressive manner.

You can check this tutorials HERE , if you have any requests you can always let us know. 

 Dont forget to also check out our CONDITIONING videos. After all, the more you condition, the easy they tecniques will become.

As some of you may know, April 29th is David Belle's birthday. And what more, a lot of traceurs dub this day Parkour Day!

So make sure to get out and train!

OK so here is the plan.

April's Jam Sunday the 27th

Location: Kaneohe
Meeting point: Corner of Paleka Rd and Kam Hwy
Time: 11am (up to suggestions)
What you need: Water, snacks and the ability to move.

Check here for more info and pics of the spots.

Kaos from PKNA will be hosting a weekly internet talk radio show where people can call in and talk about anything related to Parkour. The show is currently scheduled for every Sunday evening at 11PM Eastern, 8PM Pacific, 5pm Hawaii. The first show lasted 45 minutes and will be up to an hour in the future. Ideally the show will be driven by people calling in with their questions, comments, and news. Topics can span from jams to pk politics to pk video games and any thing else. Click on the address below to find a listing of upcoming shows. 200 people have listened to the first show thus far, and hopefully many more will in the future. You can get your comments read on the air by sending an AOL Instant Message to ParkourNA during the show or hit us up anytime on gmail at [email] to get an email read on the air. Spread the word!

Show Time: Sunday at 11:00-11:30 PM Eastern / 8:00-8:30 PM Pacific / 5:00-5:30 PM Hawaii
Listen here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pkna
Call-in number: (646) 595-4078
AIM the show at: ParkourNA
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is also a "Click to Talk" feature which allows any listener with a computer, connectivity and a microphone to call into a show from anywhere in the world using BlogTalkRadio's voIP technology at no charge. This feature only works with Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.x or higher.

Check out their Radio Archives

More Info HERE

Adam and I will be featuring in the local talk show Night Time with Andy Bumatai. The shooting will take place on Monday the 14th at 2pm. You can be part of the audience and cheer us on while we talk about our passion and the beautiful art of Parkour.

Being part of the audience is free. You can check out more info on how to be part of the audience, directions and other important stuff HERE
We would love to see you there.

Ozzi

Again the hard work from these unstoppable guys pays off.

Watch the news piece

Set your alarms, do what is needed to remember this date; April 14th, HIpk will be a guest on the local talk show NIGHT TIME with Andy Bumatai . Admission for the audience is free, so ANYONE is welcome to come cheer for the guys from HIpk. COME AND SHOW SOME SUPPORT, YOU MAY BE SEEN ON TV!!!!!

This is a great opportunity for HIpk and the Parkour community to talk about Parkour and get a foot in the door of recognition throughout the islands. This the tip of the iceberg for what is to come. This is only the beginning for bigger and better things.

HIpk is very proud and excited about the hard work put by the guys of Urban Current Clan. We thank you guys, HIpk would not be what it is today without your hard work, passion and dedication for our art. 

We also thank all the HIpk community for their constant support.

If you wish to comment on this news flash click HERE

Ozzi , Pete and Adam from Urban Current met with KHNL news yesterday for a short interview. It didnt go as good as expected but hopefully with the great work from the KHNL reporter Sthephen Florino they will show the important highlights of Parkour.

It will be showing tonight. They have four shows, one at 6pm and 10pm on channel 8, and 6:30pm and 9pm on channel 5.

As some of you already know, Ozzi and Pete met with the Honolulu Advertiser a couple of weeks ago. Today you can read that article and watch the small video HERE

Or you can also read it on the forum HERE

Bryant (CrossFit coach) and I have been talking about getting some classes started at CrossFit Oahu. This is in the process of being organized, but it is in the making and will happen. This will be the only place in the island where anyone would be able to participate in a program designed to teach and condition anyone who is ready to start a new journey with Parkour, for whatever goal they decide to achieve. I will keep you posted on when the classes will start.

 In the mean time, enjoy this training video of me in the CrossFit facilities.

 Ozzi

Watch the video HERE

March 30th, the guys from HIpk will be meeting at the Bank Of Hawaii spot for a jam and fun, from 11 until the body can take it. This is a great place for beginners and those who have some experience. Anyone and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. The main idea of this monthly jams is to;

- Emphasize the importance of conditioning to prolong and preserve the body for PK practices.
- Exchange new ideas or practice concepts for addition to ones existing training.
- Keep the PK community up to dated and active.
- Get photo session for the site in order to share with other traceurs around the nation.
- Gather with other traceur as a way of networking within the community to plan sessions around you area.
- Help new comers get started by learning all the bases.
- And mainly practice together as it is always helpful and the best way to help/push each other and try new techniques in order to excel.

HIpk and Urban Current are always in the look out for skillful and passionate Traceurs.

We will be planning this jams monthly so if you have any suggestions for location PLEASE let us know (you can submit ideas HERE ). It is our mission to bring PK knowledge all over the island so we will do our best to spread our selves throughout the island if needed to.

 REMEMBER TO BRING FLUIDS AND SNACKS.

Pete and Ozzi from The Urban Current Clan met with Mike Gordon from the Honolulu Advertiser regarding an story about the rise of Parkour in Hawaii. They meet today at a very nice set of railings at the Winward Community College for an interview and some footage that will be featuring in their site. After 3 hours of what seemed like just another practice day for these guys, they met with the photographer who also got some very nice shots of them vaulting and jumping over the rails. This article will be published on the Sunday paper on March 23rd and the same day the video will be placed on their site. Stay tuned as we will be placing a direct link to the video to share what these two guys were up to today.

KHNL is also interested in getting a story with some of the HIpk guys, we will keep you updated with more information regarding the news story.

Click HERE if you wish to comment on this article. 

HIpk's Urban Current Clan met this Sunday in town for a day of fun and pics. It was a great day, lots of fun, with tons of cool shots. We discussed future projects, upcoming demo, and what's going on in Oahu. We also found a great spot that we want to share with evey one.

Check out the action shots.

New hot spot.