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Post by brookie121 on Apr 1, 2011 17:47:57 GMT
Hey my name is Daniel. I'm 19 and from near Leicester. I've followed Parkour for years but never really had someone to train with and now I do. But only once a week so far for around 1 month now.
I've been learning how to roll, lazy vault, start of a kong roll and cat leap but would love to be training a lot more so is there anyone out there from Leicster that trains and lot and would love to teach?
And how would I get in contact with you Lol. Many thanks
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Post by Barbecue Chicken Wingers McGee on Apr 1, 2011 18:06:24 GMT
You're in the right place for contact!
We all train lots, usually both saturday and sunday, then there's sometimes a night time session on wednesdays and of course the indoor classes on fridays!
When you say 'near leicester', where exactly are you? Just because there might be somebody here who lives in your town...
the 'Training sessions' section of this forum is used to arrange meet-ups.
In fact - this sunday there's a big community session going down. It's basically a big jam, often people come from nearby places (nottingham etc.) and there's a group warm-up. It's good.
I won't be around for this one, but there's details up on the forum.
That's probably gone on for far too long, hope it's useful.
(also, welcome!)
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 1, 2011 18:20:02 GMT
I'm from Mountsorrel mate  I looked on there but there's not like a little group I could train with so I could settle in and move on the the bigger groups and sessions. It is a tricky one. |
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Post by Barbecue Chicken Wingers McGee on Apr 1, 2011 18:50:14 GMT
ah just get stuck in! It's a really relaxed atmosphere and there's no pressure on anybody to do anything. Lots of newcomers will be there as well as more experienced people to help you along if you want it. There's nothing formal about it, and tbh I think if it was my first time I'd feel more comfortable in a big group where i could blend in than a smaller session. But it's up to you man |
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 1, 2011 19:23:59 GMT
The community sessions are great places to start taking first steps to learning parkour. Anyone around will help you Also LPA run "LPA academy" on Fridays at NewCollege, which is again great for learning parkour. As Tom said, Come along to the Sunday session, it will be fun. And after that you can come train with the regulars on Wednesday or Weekends... or go to the academy on Friday Welcome to the forum too |
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Post by Abstergo on Apr 1, 2011 19:41:06 GMT
I recommend coming to the classes to hone your skills and meet a lot of the Leicester scene, the vibe in the classes is really cool, you'll get lots of support from everyone  |
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 2, 2011 13:54:50 GMT
The only problem is I work a lot, I am free Wednesdays and Saturdays I should think, how would I go about joining in of them days?
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Post by Barbecue Chicken Wingers McGee on Apr 2, 2011 15:18:15 GMT
there's often late night wednesday sessions (we meet at like 6ish usually - it changes every time)
And there's almost always somebody training saturday, the details will get posted on here. It's a case of somebody going "Let's do this!" and everybody else going "okay, that sounds good!" so it's a fairly organic thing.
also, do you reckon you could manage 7-9 on fridays? I imagine if you've been working all week you'd be shattered, but it's an idea...
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 2, 2011 18:53:10 GMT
Only problem is I don't drive so that could be a big problem depending on where the sessions are held. I can get to leicester no sweat though.
How many people normally train on a Wednesday night?
Also even though I'm 19 I'm actually really nervous, I know a few bits but I guess everyone else would be awesome at it.
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 2, 2011 20:04:52 GMT
If you can get to town you wont have a problem
On wednesday, its usually; Tom, me, Jim and Tim that train.
I normally go earlier on wednesday's though at about 4/5, Tom comes out at that time sometimes and even Jim.
Wheres other times, its Tim, Tom and Jim who are out from 6 till late...
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 3, 2011 17:33:09 GMT
Could I meet you this Wednesday?
Do you just train outdoors then?
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 3, 2011 19:30:36 GMT
Yeh we train at IDIOT!  (the old one) and DMU. outdoors and its usually quiet good sessions unless it rains  |
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Post by Joe Rogan on Apr 3, 2011 20:02:00 GMT
If you're new to Parkour your best bet is to get along to the classes on Friday night. You will learn all the fundamental movements and skills, get fitter and make friends - there's a great atmosphere! |
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 3, 2011 20:13:02 GMT
Well I know a few things, I train once a week with someone from the flowflys if you herd of them?
Would it be possible to meet any of you guys where ever on Wednesday this week? Chance is i'll be working Wednesday.
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 3, 2011 20:58:10 GMT
If you want to come along, i think me, Tim or Jim should be out. We'll probably put it up in the "Training sessions" thread so keep an eye for that
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 3, 2011 23:20:43 GMT
Sorry I meant I will more than likely be working most Fridays, would you say most people who train Wednesdays nights are pros and is it just a few of you who train?
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 4, 2011 6:01:01 GMT
LOL aha nahh, trust me i aint no pro. i've been doing parkour for about a year so im not that great. Tom is really good and im sure he can show you some stuff that would help you.
It is normally a few of us on Wednesday though. You should come out during the weekends as there are lots of more advanced people training who can help you or the community sessions or if you can make it, the Friday sessions
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Post by Abstergo on Apr 4, 2011 11:56:45 GMT
I assume you've been training with Floyd then? Gatherings during the week are usually pretty informal so you won't get much in the way of specific tuition, Fridays and weekends are the main days if you can make them. |
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 4, 2011 13:45:57 GMT
Nooo not trained with Floyd as of yet because I can't make weekends but I train with one of the guys during the week because I can only normally do early week which may be a problem.
I would love to come out with you this Wednesday if that would be cool with you guys? It's pretty much only 1 of a few days I could actually train?
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 4, 2011 18:27:55 GMT
Yeh sure, keep an eye out on the training sessions thread |
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Post by Tim on Apr 4, 2011 21:31:28 GMT
Why don't you make a thread on the training sessions board Ronil? I'm afraid I'm not out this Wednesday but I hope you guys have a good session! |
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Post by ron hill io on Apr 5, 2011 5:50:05 GMT
Because im not 100% sure im out this week  |
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Post by brookie121 on Apr 5, 2011 17:36:02 GMT
I'll keep an eye out in the trainings and jam thread |
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(the old one) and DMU. outdoors and its usually quiet good sessions unless it rains 
