What role do movement and Parkour play in personal growth and self-discovery?
The journey from childhood play to structured Parkour reveals profound insights into discipline and self-development.
In order to be free, you have to do what you feel is the right thing, not just what you want to do the whole time.
~ Pedro Bessa (21:28)
The conversation examines the transition from casual exploration to structured training in Parkour, highlighting the importance of discipline, values, and self-discovery. Pedro shares how childhood experiences with activities like BMX and skateboarding laid a foundation for Parkour. He emphasizes that movement is not merely about physical achievement but about cultivating a mindset that fosters lifelong exploration and learning.
The discussion touches on coaching and self-training, focusing on the role of community and individual accountability. Pedro reflects on the impact of values like honesty and persistence in self-directed training. Additionally, he discusses how traveling and experiencing new environments and cultures enhances both physical practice and personal growth.
Takeaways
The transition from challenges to training — The evolution of movement from playful challenges to structured Parkour.
The philosophy of exploration — Applying lessons from movement to various areas of life.
The importance of values — How honesty and discipline shape self-coaching and personal growth.
The role of community — How collaborative feedback and shared experiences enhance training.
The impact of travel — How experiencing different cultures and environments fosters unique physical and mental growth.
The magic of shared play — How engaging with others in Parkour creates meaningful connections.
Discipline as freedom — How structured practice enables more profound personal liberation.
Resources
ADAPT Qualifications — The coaching program discussed, emphasizing structure in Parkour training.
Parkour Generations — An organization mentioned as a source of learning and coaching in the discipline.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)
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