Interview with Parkour Generations CEO and ADAPT qualification creator Dan Edwardes.

In this episode we discuss:

• Who is Dan Edwardes?
• How Parkour professionalism started
• Constraints-led approach for teaching children
• Coaching as a vocation
• Imposter syndrome and self-doubt
• Old methods and modern science
• Thoughts on Storror and high level practitioners
• What does success look like in Parkour?
• Peak experiences in Parkour
• The future of Parkour
• Social media and Parkour
• Flow states
• Qualification standards
• Recommended resources

Huge thanks to Dan for a boatload of insight, as expected. This one is worth your time listeners!

Dan

@dan_edwardes

Parkour Generations

@parkourgenerations

https://parkourgenerations.com/

ADAPT

@adaptqualifications

https://adaptqualifications.com/

Myself

@samcoppack

Interview with Parkour UK Development Manager, Chris Grant.

A special episode going into detail about how to become a qualified Parkour coach in the UK! What different levels are there? Where are the courses? Who do you need to contact? All this and more with the emphatic Chris Grant.

You can find Chris here:

@chrisgrantgla

Parkour UK

@parkouruk

https://parkour.uk/

And myself

@samcoppack

Interview with London coach and practitioner, Posy Brown.

Another uplifting voice in the women's scene. Posy has half a decade of training behind her and is now a Level 1 Qualified Parkour coach working in London. We discussed why women-only classes are beneficial, her love of the International Womens Parkour Weekend, and her recent joy in discovering Budokon yoga.

You can find Posy here:

@posykb

And myself

@samcoppack

Interview with Esprit Concrete coach and practitioner, Lou Wong.

After a fascinating previous talk with Kasturi Torchia (Lou's mentor), I've been keen to learn more about the Esprit Concrete method. Here Lou and I discuss how she got involved with this method, her thoughts on identity and how her passion for dance has integrated with her ADD practice.

You can find Lou here:

@louiseannewong

Esprit Concrete

@espritconcrete

https://www.facebook.com/espritconcrete

Myself

@samcoppack

An on-the-road interview with Grimsby coach, Jake Harris!

This one was hatched spontaneously after a sweat soaked 4 hour training session in the new Grimsby indoor Parkour Park. We talked about Jake's early involvement in Urbanfreeflow, the Northern scene and how this new gym was built. Many thanks Jake.

Jake

@jakecharris

Team Reality

@teamrealityltd

Me

@samcoppack

Interview with Markus Dell from Fifth Unit, a team based in Surrey, UK.

As there are so few Parkour podcasts, I want to reach out and connect with people like Markus, who helps run the Fifth Unit podcast on Spotify.

We hit a nice tone in this episode and went a bit deeper into North/South divides, localised inspiration and his 'Solo' video. Markus and the boys clearly have a love for the sport and I really respect their simple joy for moving and making content.

Find them here:

@fifthunitparkour

https://www.youtube.com/user/FifthUnit

And myself here:

@samcoppack

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nFYcW49HE1Xo6w5-3U1Hw

Interview with Sara Mudallal from California, USA.

I've been looking for more women to talk to in Parkour, and in Sara's case I was especially interested as she trains wearing a hijab, in alignment with her faith as a Muslim. I asked her about this and her experiences being coached by Tempest. Thank you Sara!

Go follow her here:

https://www.instagram.com/saramudallal/

And go follow me here:

@samcoppack

Interview with Robin Link from Mannheim, Germany.

This guy has put a LOT of time into his Instagram posts! His idea is to share the fundamentals of Parkour in a colorful and accessible way, and I think he's doing a good job.

Check out his work here:

https://www.instagram.com/robinthecoach/

We also cover his thoughts on the German community and getting more girls into the sport. Robin is currently available for coaching work, so if you're interested please contact him, or message me and I'll relay.

Follow me on Insta

@samcoppack

Interview with Train Hard director and qualified chiropractor, Scott Jackson.

I think everyone knows who Scotty J is by now. We had a great chat about his facility down in Poole, his coaching of the Motus lads and his involvement with Parkour UK. Always so friendly and a big inspiration of mine for many a year.

Instagram links:

Scott

@scottjacksondc

Train Hard Parkour

@trainhardparkour

https://www.facebook.com/THPKFR

Follow me on Insta

@samcoppack

Now available on Spotify!

Interview with Esprit Concrete coach, Kasturi Torchia. Wow, what a mind we have here! It was fascinating hearing how Kasturi and the Espirit collective are integrating therapy practices within their coaching and training of ADD and Parkour. How are the original teachings of the Yamakasi continuing? Is Parkour appealing for people with avoidant personalities? Are you a thinker, a feeler, or a behavioural doer? If you took something away from this talk please share!

Instagram links:

Kasturi

@ktorchia1

Espirit Concrete

@espiritconcrete

@samcoppack