News & Blog
- 2/26/2022 – PK Move is headed to Wisconsin! On April 29th and 30th, Madison Area Technical College will host our next PK Silver Coaching Workshop – two days of parkour history, conditioning practices, locomotive skill-building, and falls prevention. Oh, and of course – obstacles courses!! Qualified fitness professionals looking to add a whole new bag of tricks to their arsenal can learn more at www.pkmove.org/workshops-licensing
- 10/3/2022 – PK Silver Online is now Mondays at 10am EST and Tuesdays at 10am EST!
- 9/22/2022 – Our next online PK Silver Coaching Specialist Workshop takes place NOVEMBER 5TH & 6TH @12-4pm EST! Are you a fitness professional interested in learning a whole new set of skills to serve your 3rd ager population? Parkour x Falls Prevention is an exciting new frontier in older adult fitness, and PK Move is leading the way! To learn more or begin the sign up process, reach out to us at coaching@pkmove.org
- 9/14/2022 – PK Move is on the move this fall! We’ll be at the Robust Walkathon at Ben Brenman Park on September 20th at 10am. Come join us for movement games, balance drills, and free snacks, courtesy of Senior Services of Alexandria. We’ll also be giving a master class at Fitness In The Rockies, presented by the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association at 2pm at Broomfield Community Center on September 23rd. Come experience Parkour x Falls Prevention for older adults in this free demonstration for all attendees!
- 8/30/2022 – PK Move After School Parkour Camp at Oswald Durant Center kicks off September 6th and runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30. There’s still slots open for your young ninja (ages 7-12) to sign up. Visit our PK4Kids page to register with RPCA!
- 8/16/2022 – Our very first virtual PK Silver Coaching Specialist Online is in the books! Executive Director Sean Hannah took our freshman class of fitness professionals though 8 hours of parkour history, conditioning, and technique modified for older adults and seniors. This coming weekend will see several more coaches, trainers, and physical therapists join the mission of using parkour to tackle falls prevention, lack of movement, and social isolation.
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