by Mark Toorock | Feb 8, 2018 | Articles, News
Parkour is growing up, and along the way we’ve certainly had our share of growing pains. What we all share is a passion for moving, improving, and becoming stronger so that we can be useful to others. American Parkour is proud to be among the founding groups of a new...
by Mark Toorock | Feb 1, 2018 | Articles, News
We recently attended the SHAPE American Eastern District conference in Vermont. For those unfamiliar, SHAPE America is the Society of Health and Physical Educators – its members include a wide variety of people from Health and Physical Education: teachers,...
by Mark Toorock | Jan 18, 2018 | Articles, News
Despite what a sampling of YouTube and “People are Awesome” videos might tell you, parkour is not just for ripped 18 year old boys doing double flips. In fact, while these spectacularly athletic and often courageous feats may get the spotlight, they are...
by Patrick Witbrod | Jan 11, 2018 | Articles, News
Recently, several groups from across the United States have come together to form an association that will represent organizations, leaders, & athletes from across the country by working together for the promotion, development, & growth of parkour. We are...
by Patrick Witbrod | Dec 6, 2017 | News
In 2005 we offered the first Precision Trainers. It took us 12 years to come up with a better design, and now you can own one yourself. These are the same precision trainers being used in DC public schools where thousands of children use them every year! ...
by Mark Toorock | Nov 30, 2017 | Articles, News
Last week, APK Ambassador Christina Caraballo went to Tennessee and had the privilege of speaking at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s HERe conference. The coolest part is that her presentation was centered around American Parkour! Christina shared how...