Bloomington Parkour is proud to announce that we have partnered with Full House Fitness to offer PARKOUR EXPLORERS! Coached by BPK's experienced parkour athletes and presented at an amazing venue, this safe and approachable class lets your kid explore the fun of movement in a safe and supportive environment. 

In this class, your kids will learn not just how to safely practice the sport of parkour but will also develop:

Balance, Coordination, Smart Approaches to Tackling Obstacles, Resilience and Good Sportsmanship

Our approach prioritizes the whole student, helping them grow not just in strength and speed, but also in mindset. 

Once a month, Bloomington Parkour holds a free Kid's parkour workshop at 1525 The Warehouse. This is a great way to see just how much fun they can have doing parkour and for you to see what the sport is all about. 

Dates for Upcoming Workshops: May 19th 5:15 to 6:30!

https://calendar.app.google/zienBoEqfijx2X2N9 

This is what we believe, chances are, you do too. 

Let's make our case:

Kids like to move!

No one had to teach you to play "the floor is lava". Kids naturally like to spin, jump, climb and go upside down. 

Climbing trees, among other things, has always been a staple of youthful play. 

YET:

Screens are everywhere, staying inside is too common and now are people starting to realize how important it is for kids to go outside. This isn't just a feeling, it's true. Because: 

Trouble with Proprioception and Vestibular Development

-That doesn't just mean trouble with balance, but with spatial awareness and sensory processing more generally. 

Too Risk-Averse: Risky Play is good for emotional and cognitive development.  

When combined, it is obvious that kids who DON'T move are more likely to suffer from poor physical and mental health over time.

Sources:

https://tinkergarten.com/blog/a-hidden-sense-what-is-the-vestibular-sense

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3499858/ 

https://thesportjournal.org/article/effects-of-early-sport-participation-on-self-esteem-and-happiness/ 

Risky Play: Parkour teaches you to measure risk by addressing it head on. The kid learns to know their limits and how to push them smartly and safely. 

Real Lessons in Movement: No trampolines or soft play. The kid learns how to move in the real world, where they'll spend most of their time playing. 

Earned Self Confidence: No made up belt tests or flimsy breaking boards. The kid can take pride in things they've actually DONE and now know that they can DO.

Self Mastery: Conquer fear by setting goals and practicing the self discipline needed to achieve them. 

All taught by experienced parkour athletes who know what to look for in terms of acceptable risk.