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1. Why Parkour should stay out of the Olympics

   12th December 2018 11:36 am

   Parkour as an Olympic Sport? The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has included Parkour as a new gymnastics discipline to be included in the Olympics. This is a concern for all those who enjoy the freedom of expression and creativity that is at the heart of Parkour. Young men running and jumping through the woods is […]

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2. District 13- Parkour, Gymnastics

   12th July 2016 1:46 pm

   I watched the French film District 13 a couple of weeks ago. There is some truly impressive athletic movement in this film. The freestyle attitude of Parkour, making use of the local environment, looking at everyday objects in a different light, is in total contrast to some sports environments where free expression is constrained.
   I wonder whether young children especially would be better off developing this type of movement and awareness, rather than being taken to a class and put through highly disciplined and structured movement patterns.
   

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3. Reflections from a Gymnastics assistant coaching course

   1st June 2023 2:03 pm

   A guest post from Kath Maguire. Kath is the parent of one of our club’s gymnasts. She asked about doing some volunteering a couple of months ago and whether there was a course she could do. Here are her reflections from the day. “I’ve been thinking about volunteering for a while now but as it’s […]

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4. Choosing the right equipment for your local park

   30th November 2020 10:26 am

   Regular readers will know of the work I have done with Willand Parish Council to improve our village parks. This is an ongoing process that started five years ago. We are gradually upgrading or adding play equipment and facilities in our village. Having a vision Willand is a large village in Devon with a population […]

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5. Post-Covid P.E.: The Health of The Nation

   30th September 2020 10:49 am

   As pupils return to school they will find that the opportunities to play team sports will be reduced. Physical distancing will mean that rugby, football and netball, for example, will be too difficult to administer. Travelling between schools will also be reduced: the risk of transferring the virus will be too great. Teachers can teach, […]

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6. IFAC Reflections Part 3

   24th January 2019 10:46 am

   Finding the failure point in athletes My final thoughts on IFAC, reviewing Jerome Simian’s leg strengthening exercises and progressions. “If the structure is weak, it won’t allow the nervous system to show what it can do.” Regular readers and our athletes will know about Structural Integrity, Simian uses a different phrase, but the meaning is […]

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7. 3 Books for your Christmas wish list.

   7th November 2018 11:41 am

   Books for your Christmas wish list Here are 3 books that may be of interest for you to read. All are well written and include practical advice. A full list of books I have read this year with one line summaries is included at the end. As usual, please leave your recommendations in the comments […]

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8. Summer reading recommendations 2018

   1st July 2018 8:07 am

   Summer reading recommendations Half of the year has gone, Britain is currently enjoying (enduring?) a heatwave and my American colleagues and friends are about to have their 4th July vacation. Time to share some of the books I have read this year and that you might want to try. The full list is below which […]

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9. History of Educational Gymnastics in British schools

   13th February 2018 4:31 pm

   Educational Gymnastics in Britain A popular conception of gymnastics today is of young girls in sparkly leotards with hair kept up in tightly bound buns.  This is a relatively new concept, with gymnastics originally being an all-male outdoor pursuit. Gymnastics has originated from several different sources, but all had the underlying principle of healthy movement. […]

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10. Excelsior ADC Club Update December 2017

    14th December 2017 3:52 pm

    Merry Christmas to all our club members Thanks to all our athletes, parents, volunteers and suppliers for a great 2017. A lot has happened over the last year, and more is planned for 2018.  Here is a summary and update for January 2018. Please share with family and friends, you never know who might want […]

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