Why is parkour so DIVIDED? - STS 97

STS is a podcast that explores the fascinating culture of parkour. Hosts Tom Coppola and Rene Scavington bring their expertise and passion to the table, taking listeners on a journey through the world of parkour. From its roots to its evolution, this podcast covers all aspects of the parkour community, including training, mindset, and the unique lifestyle that comes with being a part of this incredible sport. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just discovering parkour for the first time, STS provides valuable insights, inspiration, and a glimpse into the incredible culture that surrounds it. Tune in and join the STS community for a journey into the world of parkour culture.
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[@shrewmastercomics]

Tom's skateboard story xD faith in humanity resored.

[@D_Fyre]

I absolutely enjoy parkour without filming. Sometimes, I'm having so much fun during a session that I even forget to film anything, then I get home and become slightly disappointed that I didn't capture any of it. That usually happens when I'm training with friends. Sometimes, while solo training, I'll drill stuff that I don't think is worth filming and I'll just enjoy the training.
I think I'm lucky enough to just enjoy filmmaking in general, so the fact that I do parkour overlaps with that in a satisfying way. I've never been that concerned with the IG/TH-cam likes and views. I kinda just enjoy creating the videos and having them as memories to look back on

[@DomTomato]

I appreciate Tom's angst about the 'USA stick meme'

[@coreykrochmal3465]

I think the crux of the topic is gaining satisfaction from the internal vs external. If you have learned to be happy and love parkour in an internal sense, doing it for yourself and appreciating your movement, then it doesn't matter if you get clips or impress people with your movement. I think the performative aspect is certainly there for a lot of us, but sometimes hitting a challenge for the first time will feel so much better than the clip of doing so. I think the performative side of parkour isn't a bad thing, it just needs to come after finding the happiness and fulfilment internally.
It's real easy to see in kids when they want to just look cool versus when they really want something. They don't understand these concepts yet but they are so transparent about it through their actions. If you can learn to be happy without the performative, then clips are just an added bonus on top.

[@STSParkourPodcast]

Thanks for your input!

[@egondugas]

I appreciate Tom's earnestness when talking about enjoying filming vs doing. If I'm honest with myself I might enjoy watching my clips more than I enjoy doing them. I watch my stuff over and over and it feels amazing (like it did when I first did it, but now I can really spend time to take in the whole moment, whereas during training, I am a little distracted with the task of survival haha.
I would absolutely still love and practice parkour without a camera, but you're right that it would profoundly alter the experience. I think a lot of what drives me in pk is collecting achievements, and so recording is a pretty integral part of the process.

[@STSParkourPodcast]

Maybe a greater cultural thing and not a unique to parkour thing?

[@SegueGreene]

Feels like Jason Paul shoulda been a discussion point in the trad-vs-dance/contemporary chat! And Mathias Mather, it's definitely something about those germans ...

[@STSParkourPodcast]

Jason = Lord of the dance

[@parkourportalpl]

Interesting talk! Maybe we should look at it in the way that parkour is not divided but diverse?

[@STSParkourPodcast]

Thats certainly a more positive way to look at it :)

[@TacomaParkour]

Definitely a street rat myself 🐀

[@STSParkourPodcast]

Way to be!

[@egondugas]

Kong pre is NOT a tRiCk!! 😤

[@STSParkourPodcast]

XD