Comments on: Parkour Snobbery and Judging People Online

By: pH

pH — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:12:34 +0000

Honestly, before i even read this, Ive gotten into the habit of referring to the entire lifestyle as Parkour Freerunning, taking the lifestyle and philosophy of Parkour, but tossing in stuff here and there just because it looks cool, or its fun to do, but may not be necessary.
As for the music scene, I think its going the same way it did in the 50s and 60s when rock & roll was brand new, and the elders said “Whats wrong with jazz?” The answer isnt that something is wrong with the past, just that the youth strive towards the future. I promote that viewpoint, but only when the past is learned, understood, and respected as “he who came before”.

By: JonBoner

JonBoner — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:38:25 +0000

I think that being a positive person and treating people well should go without saying. Everyone should be treating the world and its occupants with respect.

It seems silly to speak negatively about a community, but it should be noted that the more philosophical and meditative aspects of parkour are seemingly not present in the freerunning movement. Being extreme and wanting viewership is childish and immature.

I greatly desire a parkour community where discipline resonates in the way people speak to and about one another, where high-mindedness and intelligence are sought after, where liberal and altruistic philosophy reign supreme, and a greater plane of existence is found.

freerunners are saved, tracers are enlightened.

it should be obvious that is not a statement of value, but certainly a statement of difference

also, I think all this techno and metal needs to stop. Why can’t members of this scene be into decent music? what is wrong with a nice, rhythmic beat?

By: ceejay665

ceejay665 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:34:52 +0000

thx for reminding me what’s it all REALLY about..

By: Samson

Samson — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:27:41 +0000

Great simply, great.
Important message!
And a great opening!
Ironic that I thougt what a jackass reading the quote in the beging.
greetings from germany,
samson

By: T.M.Riddle

T.M.Riddle — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:55:43 +0000

Hello. I`m South Korean traceur….

I`m very surprising…. Actually, Parkour and free running are not diffrrent each other….. thank you for new imformation… (^_^)

P.S. In korea, E.S.P team(Free running team) sponsered by K-Swiss ~~~

By: ef1

ef1 — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:53:42 +0000

Really good article, i have thought the same thing for a long time and found your article very positive and insightfull.

By: Cane Armitage

Cane Armitage — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:55:58 +0000

Its seems you have seen the light lol. A very good article some one posted this up on our website and we agree with you 100% . Keep up to good work

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:29:50 +0000

It’s so hard for people to say they’re wrong, and you’ve just done it so beautifully. Way to go, Tyson!!

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:12:49 +0000

I linked this blog to the norwegian parkour forums.

Well written!

By: ir_baboon

ir_baboon — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:22:19 +0000

Before, i didn’t have that much respect for the yamakasi, everytime i heard or saw them, in my mind, it kept screaming sell out. Now i live in asia so i can’t say that i’ve met them, but their recent documentaries, it showed me that maybe they believe in something slightly different, but you have to admit that their level of training and dedication is still miles above my own. Great Post tyson!