L’Art du déplacement / Le Parkour
What is parkour? PHOTOS COURTESY JENNY TETTING, WISCONSIN PARKOUR pilgrimage Video courtesy duncan germain “Words are the source of misunderstandings” --Antoine de saint-Exupéry
“But isn’t that dangerous?” “OUR FITNESS IS OUR ARMOR.” “See the truth of the art beyond the mere spectacle and showmanship. Do not be deluded by what you see in movies or on television: in almost all those scenarios, extensive security and safety measures are in place and the actions are always performed by professionals while other professionals ensure that nothing is left to chance. Research, delve deeper – you will find that mastery comes from rigorous practise and continuous refinement of the fundamentals. There are no short-cuts, and no secrets.” --Dan Edwardes, Parkour Generations PHOTO COURTESY PARKOUR GENERATIONS * “Être fort pour être utile” * Physical conditioning & constant training * Teaching/coaching qualifications (such as A.D.A.P.T.)
PROJECT
PHOTO COURTESY JENNY TETTING, WISCONSIN PARKOUR What it is a discipline holistic challenging/progressiv e personal/individual collaborative functional PHOTO COURTESY JENNY TETTING, WISCONSIN PARKOUR
What it isn’t a sport (strictly speaking) extreme rebellious concerned with showing off competitive vandalism/disorderly conduct
Examples / Non-examples
One art, many names L’Art du déplacement Parkour Freerunning
Parkour: An Ancient, yet Modern Art Prehistoric times 1900s 1980s-Present France (Lisses, Evry, Sarcelles) UK Globally LA DAME DU LAC, EVRY, FRANCE. PHOTO COURTESY ANDY DAY, KIELL.COM
Some of The Original Founders (1986-88) DAVID BELLE CHAU BELLE-DINH YANN HNAUTRA LAURENT PIEMONTESI SEBASTIEN FOUCAN Some of The Original Founders (1986-88)
L’arbre généalogique SHIFTING MOTIVATIONS, PHILOSOPHIES, & IDENTITIES L’art du déplacement PHOTO COURTESY ANDY DAY, KIELL.COM SHIFTING MOTIVATIONS, PHILOSOPHIES, & IDENTITIES “Trying to pinpoint the exact moment of the birth of parkour is no easy task.” --Dan Edwardes, Parkour Generations
One art, many names L’Art du déplacement Parkour Freerunning
Parkour vs. Freerunning (Different but same)
2004: Release of Luc Besson film Banlieue 13 in France http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqi3E6RRCig
Why this is good for your French program Qu’en pensez-vous? Relevance / “cool factor” (go beyond “baguettes & berets”) Attracts more boys to French Cross-disciplinary Facilitates recruiting allies/advocates/stakeholders
Classroom ideas Discutons!
“Être fort pour être utile” “Être et durer” “On avance toujours” “On est une équipe et on s’aide” “On commence ensemble, on finit ensemble”
“Parkour doesn’t take strength, parkour makes strength.” Photo courtesy Parkour Generations “Parkour doesn’t take strength, parkour makes strength.”
Questions?
PHOTO COURTESY TYSON CECKA, PARKOUR VISIONS Alissa J. Bratz French teacher, Milton High School, Milton WI MHS Parkour Club Advisor/Coach Founder & Director, Wisconsin Parkour LLC A.D.A.P.T. Qualified Parkour Coach (Level 1) Retired ballet dancer, Madison Ballet Faculty, School of Madison Ballet Contact: bratza@milton.k12.wi.us wisconsinpk@gmail.com (attn. Alissa) PHOTO COURTESY TYSON CECKA, PARKOUR VISIONS
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