A classroom-tested approach to developing physical literacy through control-first parkour progressions What Physical Literacy Looks Like in Real Time A 7th-grader crouches on a vault box, eyes steady on a tac-ramp. He drives, lands softly, and holds for two seconds:...
A science-backed look at how parkour naturally creates focus, motivation, and lasting engagement in students. Vaulting: A Gateway to Flow In the APK Method, vaulting is one of the first high-engagement activities introduced. Students are challenged to move over...
In a recent video, the ever-creative and adventurous YouTuber, MrBeast, brought in World Chase Tag athletes for an exhilarating game of tag. If you thought tag was just a simple game from your childhood, think again. When played by professional athletes Kyle...
Kids love Parkour and World Chase Tag! The City of Newport News, Virginia has found the draw for kids at their events, adding parkour and chase tag to their Outdoor Enthusiast Festival and their Children’s Festival. American Parkour’s presence at both...
Middle Schoolers in Washington, DC are benefitting from a Summer Enrichment Program that includes rock climbing, swimming, and Parkour. The children will rotate through these three activities over a three-week period. APK Program Director Travis Graves is leading the...
