Taylor Carpenter

Why parkour is for everyone

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When most people hear the word parkour, they often picture one of two things: daredevils leaping between rooftops—or that chaotic scene from The Office where everyone’s yelling “PARKOUR!” and launching themselves onto couches. But parkour is more than a viral video or extreme sport. At its core, parkour is a life skill that helps you … Read more

Tricking basics for parkour athletes

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After years of training and coaching gymnastics and cheer in Hawai’i, I started tricking in 2014. When I moved to Colorado in 2016, I began coaching at Apex Fort Collins––helping to build the acro/tricking program with my friend Sean Ingel. I spent the last year helping to build up the acro program at Apex Louisville, … Read more