Line Building: Unleashing Your Creative Flow

Ever come upon a training spot and see nothing but a personal parkour playground? Or maybe you hit a wall (metaphorically, of course) when it comes to stringing together a line? Fear not, this workshop is your one-stop shop for developing lines. 

We'll also explore how to incorporate other disciplines like breakdancing, martial arts, acrobatics, and more into your parkour lines, adding layers of expression.

This workshop is for traceurs of all levels, from parkour newbies to seasoned veterans. Whether you're looking to add a few new tricks to your bag or completely reinvent your flow, you'll walk away with a fresh perspective and a toolbox full of ideas.

Emily Tung

Emily Tung has a variety of movement experience and knowledge that makes her a powerhouse in the stunts world. Having experience with martial arts, break dancing, competitive pole and parkour, Emily continues to utilize all her movement skills for camera and different characters.  

Based in NY and LA 

Recess: Rediscover the Joy of Movement 

Whether you're a complete beginner, haven't moved much in a while, or are feeling creatively stuck, this is your chance to let loose and explore the joy of movement. 

Recess invites beginners, deconditioned individuals, and creatively-blocked movers to explore natural movement fundamentals through playful skill practice and connection-building activities. This workshop aims to reignite the joy of movement and foster connection with oneself, others, and the environment. All levels welcome!

Who is this for? 

Beginners: No prior experience necessary! This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to start moving their body in a fun and supportive environment. 

Deconditioned folks: We all get busy sometimes, and it's easy to let our fitness slide. This workshop is a gentle way to get back into moving without feeling overwhelmed. 

Creative block? Feeling stuck in a rut? This workshop will provide you with prompts and exercises to help you rediscover your creative spark. 

Coaches: Looking for a new way to engage your beginner students? This workshop provides a perfect balance of structure and play, making it a fun and effective way to teach fundamental movement skills. 

What will we do? 

Explore natural movement basics: We'll learn how to move our bodies in the way they were meant to move, through activities like crawling, climbing, rolling, and jumping. 

Connect with ourselves, each other, and our environment: Through movement games and exercises, we'll explore how our bodies interact with the world around us and build connections with ourselves and others. 

Have fun! This is the most important part. 

Shelby Copeland

Shelby Copeland began competing in Ninja Warrior in 2019 as a way to develop strength after having her daughter. Though training hard physically, she was crushed by a season of chronic pain and in 2020, was diagnosed with a chronic illness. As she continued on her movement journey, she found MovNat and appreciated how it helped her heal and address strength and mobility gaps. She is hopeful and encouraged by the resilience of the human body and mind.

In September 2023, Shelby is the 8th woman to achieve MovNat L3 certification. She feels all her greatest athletic accomplishments have been on the other side of injury, diagnosis, and postpartum setbacks. 

Having taught Ninja Warrior for some time, she now teaches around town in conjunction with numerous community partners, hosts pop up play-based classes monthly called “Adult Recess,” and runs parkour classes for 50+ folks. She is most interested in working with postpartum people, people who want to age adventurously, folks who are trying to get out of pain, and children. 

Shelby is based in Madison, Wisconsin 

Introduction to Parkour

Are you brand new to parkour, or need a refresher on some beginner-friendly skills? This introductory hour will teach you a parkour moves that can be done on nearly any object around you and that you can continue to practice and utilize throughout your time in the event!

Skills are taught with safety in mind, so you can move and explore with confidence at your own pace, comfort and preferred level of challenge.

Caitlin Sutherland

Caitlin Sutherland was inspired to learn parkour through the Assassin’s Creed video game series, and was able to find her local community when attending Texas Winter Jam 10. Having gone through a recent fitness journey and only having gym-fitness experience, parkour was a new adventure no longer confined to video games!

Caitlin became an ADAPT Certified Parkour Coach in 2019 and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer in 2021. She’s had the opportunity to help organize Texas Winter Jam since 2021 and coaching parkour classes with Parkour Generations at their Boston headquarters and now in San Antonio. 

Caitlin continues to work on improving her parkour coaching skills while also building her personal training business to help more people reach their personal fitness goals. She loves working with weight loss clients, and especially gamers who are inspired to be strong and confident like Assassin’s Creed inspired her. 

Filming Parkour Lines

During this workshop you will learn how to film a parkour line, how to compose the frame, and how to strategically build flow through the lens.

Fidelia Lam

Fidelia is an Assistant Professor of Critical Computational Media at OCAD University, and engages an expended multimedia practice to think deeply about how we understand compositions of bodies, movement, and urban sites. She has a variety of movement experience and knowledge, and has trained parkour for years.

Fidelia is based in Toronto, Canada.

Post Training Recovery Techniques 

Learn “cool down” techniques that will aid in restoring balance in your body. Using modified  techniques from the Postural Restoration Institute, participants will learn how to restore their body to a more neutral state so they give their body the best chance at recovery and are able to push themselves on a consistent basis.

Ann Hoang

Ann Hoang is a movement and parkour coach who is passionate about helping people feel safe and confident in their bodies so they are ready for their next adventure. Ann uses breathing, strength training, movement coaching, and parkour to teach clients and students about their bodies and teach strategies to achieve freedom of movement.

Ann is based in Los Angeles, CA. 

Breaking Myths and Embracing Movement in Parkour 

Do you ever feel limited by self-doubt or harmful stereotypes about parkour? Join us as we explore and dismantle common myths holding you back from experiencing the joy and empowerment of this unique practice. 

Forget "too old," "not built for it," or "I’m a parent now" This workshop goes beyond physical limitations and dives deep into identifying and overcoming internalized beliefs that restrict participation. 

It's about self-discovery, community building, and challenging the status quo through engaging action and playful experiments. 

Here's what you can expect: 

Introspective exercises: Reflect on and identify personal biases and limiting beliefs surrounding parkour and movement. 

Myth-busting discussions: Explore and dismantle common misconceptions about age, gender, and body type in movement practices. 

Interactive challenges: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt-style activity, engaging with diverse individuals in public spaces. 

Open dialogue: Share your experiences and engage in meaningful conversations about overcoming personal hurdles and promoting inclusivity in parkour. 

This workshop is more than just learning parkour moves. It's about breaking free from self-imposed restrictions, embracing your potential, and becoming an ambassador for movement in your community.

Emily Fleet

Emily has trained parkour for twelve years, and has embraced change throughout the process. She owns a nonprofit that centers around nature education and movement literacy through parkour. She is also a mom of three. loves to explore movement in new ways, and consider the self-imposed limits we face daily.