WFPF NOTE: We’ve had lots of questions about fear, overcoming it and how to progress. So we asked UK practitioner and writer, George Howard, to give us an insight into how he deals with fear in his own training. Practical steps to help you move forward in a calm, confident way when faced with fear in any situation. Everyone on … Read More
Rachel Scarbrough
I am originally from Southern California, but currently live in Austin, Texas. I started Parkour nearly 2 years ago, when my husband, Micah Scarbrough, introduced it to me. Initially, Parkour got my attention because it has some similar aspects to gymnastics, as I am a former Elite gymnast. However, Parkour quickly became a passion of mine when I discovered the … Read More
Ann Kaczka Wood
Ann Kaczka began her training in October 2007 in New York City with one of parkour’s founders, David Belle. Shortly thereafter, she went from climbing trees and training solo in Thailand, to scaling the boulders in Central Park and training on the streets of London and Paris. Ann established New York’s first ladies’ training sessions, and believes strongly in opening … Read More
Amanda ‘Panda’ Voll
I am Amanda Voll, and I am originally from Calgary, Alberta Canada. I am a professional parkour athlete, stunt person, and actress. I have been training in parkour freerunning for about 12 years but have had a passion for movement since the day I could move. I also have been a coach for many years and love to help others … Read More
Emiliano ‘Boston’ Perez
My name is Emiliano Rodrigo Perez (a.k.a. BOSTON). I was born in Boston, MA, and since I can remember I lived my whole life in Argentina. I am living in Mexico City now, and I have been training for about 7 years now. Since a little child I used to play soccer and when I turned 23 years old I started … Read More
Tania Molina Rojo
My name is Tania Molina Rojo, I am a 26 year old Dentist Surgeon. I practice karate, I’m a traceuse, and I live in Tijuana Mexico. I’ve practiced parkour for a year and a half and martial arts for 11 years (specializing in karate). When I started Parkour I thought it was a very interesting discipline, but since I started giving more of my time … Read More
Paul Whitecotton
As a kid, I was always physically active, always moving around and climbing on stuff. Conventional team sports never interested me much. I did Taekwondo from 7 to 14, meanwhile emulating jumps and rolls I saw in video games. When I found out what Parkour was and found a nearby community, I was instantly hooked. Parkour allows me to develop … Read More
Mike Young
My name is Mike Young, I am 23 and from Salisbury UK. Since the age of 10 I have wanted to be a stunt man so I joined the local Gymnastics club and also trained in my garden nearly every day. I started Parkour around the age of 16 and it filled the void of being a stunt man, it … Read More
Connor Stringer
My name is Connor Stringer and I’ve been training for 7 years now. I started freerunning to get off the streets and to be a better person within myself but I had no idea the kind of friends I would make, or the kind of opportunities it would bring. I heard of a freerunning class in my area, not knowing what … Read More
Cato Aspmo
I grew up in a town called Filipstad in sweden. Small town where there wasn’t a lot to do really. So we had to be creative. I spent my day drawing painting training judo or skateboarding. When i was 16 i went to judo gymnasium and was in the swedish national judo team. Competed all over europe. In 2004 have only … Read More