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SolidSmack: Parkour and SolidWorks: Aware of Your Suroundings

  • Devon T. Sowell · 1 year ago
    My 5 3/4 year old Daughter is in full Parkour mode 24/7. No wonder kids are in such good shape, they RUN everywhere, all the time. Only lazy Adults make them slow down. One time, she Parkour'd herself right into the door jamb at 90 mph plus. Whew! She was out like a light, Pops (that's me) Parkour'd himself in place for a few nano seconds before calling 911. She woke up staring at 3 firemen bent over her (there were right doen the street when I called). At the hospital, she was a hit, she made everyone laugh! No injuries at all, no bump on her head either! What happened? She fainted!
  • Bruce Buck · 1 year ago
    Ha! yeah, I must have done the Parkour thing in high school without knowing it, now what do I have to thank for it? Bad knee joints, a herniated disc, and dislocated shoulder that pops back out every once in awhile.

    LOL! That's hilarious Devon. My daughter did almost the same thing except into the corner of the entertainment center. No fainting, but a HUGE goose-egg on her forehead. Lately both her and my son have been trying to Parkour themselves across the 3 foot gap between the sofa chair and the couch. Not all attempts are succesful.

    Josh, you have GOT to post VIDEO of yourself in action. That would be hilarious! I'd pay to see that!
  • Josh · 1 year ago
    ha, man guys, that is so funny (and scary), you have some very resilient children there.

    Bruce, as soon as I can do some cool stuff I'll post a video. That might be a little while! This stuff is fun, but I'm still sore from Saturday!
  • Asmodeus · 1 year ago
    We used to do this stuff when I was a kid in my elementary and junior high schools. I'm nearly 40 now, but still somewhat limber. I'd really have to get myself back into fighting shape to even attempt anything like the video. Fun stuff though and brings back cool memories.
  • Zach · 1 year ago
    My 3, 4, and 6 year olds are all working on their skills. We have house rules about which door jambs the kids are allowed to climb. I'm planning on getting back into shape so I can keep up with them. Anybody in Tulsa know of some good practice areas, let us know.

    There was supposed to be a jam this past weekend (April 12), but it was postponed. Check the OK section of http://www.americanparkour.com/ for updates, training, and other good info.
  • TL · 1 year ago
    Bad knee joints? it takes years of building up before you should jump off buildings. A lot of newbies think they can get into big jumps because they have the ability, but it tears up your joints.
  • matt gleason · 1 year ago
    Hi, my name is Matt Gleason. I'm a feature writer for the Tulsa World. I'd love to do a feature on local Parkour lovers. Shoot me back an email.
  • Neisha · 1 year ago
    I know some one that does parkour in tulsa but he doesnt know any one else that does it he needs some one else to do it with him, just fo ideas and stuff
  • Kal · 1 year ago
    I've actually been wanting to get into Parkour for a few years now and didn't know if there were any people who did it (for freerunning either one) in the area or not. I need to get back into shape and this seems like a lot more fun than walking or running and demands the practice that I need to in order to stay enthused. Have you located any groups in the area yet? Shoot me an email if you have any ideas.