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We are back with another big contest for all our fans! This month there is no excuse not to enter because we are doing a photo contest! Below are the rules and regulations** (aka, the details of how you can win some awesome prizes just for loving Parkour):

Details

• Take a picture (or pictures) of you doing Parkour while wearing Take Flight clothing (or you can be posing. Completely up to you).
• Feel free to edit the picture in any way you like, add effects, add wording, or whatever you want to make the photo stand out.
• Give your picture a title, and name the picture file with your name and title (e.g. john-smith-taking-precision-seriously.jpg).
• Send all your entries to us at contest@takeflightapparel.com. (Multiple pictures are welcome, but there is a max of five entries per person.)
• All entries are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 12^th.
• We will narrow the entries down to the top 25 and create a contest specific photo album on the Take Flight Facebook page.
• We will select and announce the winners on this blog on Thursday February 23^rd.

Prizes

1st Place (1 winner): $75 TF Gift Card
2nd Place (1 winners): $50 TF Gift Card
3rd Place (1 winners): $35 TF Gift Card
Runner Up (5 winners): $20 TF Gift Card

How We Pick a Winner (this is going to be really, really hard we already know)

• We will look all the entries and take into account picture quality, creativity, showcasing of Parkour, showcasing of Take Flight clothing, and over all impression + all the little things. Details matter! (please remember that judging photographs is subjective. We will remain absolutely neutral, in order to provide the fairest contest possible, but it is possible that not everyone will agree with the judges decisions.)
• Bonus points and tie breaks will be given/awarded based on fan interaction on each photo in the finalist album. The most likes and the more positive comments tip the scales in that photo’s favor.*

*Negative comments will not count against a photo. We prefer to be supportive of everyone so for future references if you don’t feel like leaving a good comment then just don’t comment : )

That’s all there is to it. We look forward to seeing your entries! Lights, camera, action. Or as we usually say Jump. Fly. Dream. : )

**Contest rules subject to change based on number of entries.

***All entries in the contest are submitted with the understanding that entering photos gives Take Flight the right to use the material in marketing on our site, blog, social networks, advertisements, and other facets. In other words, the owner of the photo will retain rights to the photos, but by entering the owner gives Take Flight the right to use photos in marketing.

On November 28th David Belle responded to questions via his Twitter. Here is a transcript of the questions and Belle’s  answers in the order he responded to them. I also did my best to provide the translations of Belle’s answers when he responded in French.

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davbelle David Belle

Je suis la et pret pour vos questions : )

[I am here and ready for your questions : ) ]

 

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AnnieJankowska Annie Jankowska

I heard that Paul Walker will replace Cyril in #D13 Remake. Do you think it’s a good choice? I think its a joke

 

davbelle David Belle

Personally I like very much the work Paul Walker has done. The film will be a new experience for me and I look forward to working with him : )

 

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MatejSnopek Matej Snopek

Do you have any plans of creating a Parkour Academy, that is, a parkour “school” like the parkour generations have done?

 

davbelle David Belle

I would like very much to make a Parkour center for everyone to introduce people to Parkour. Maybe in a few years.

 

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vzlomali Suleimanova Dinara

hi wanted to ask sequel to will 13 district

 

davbelle David Belle

Ask away : )

 

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Kragenfaultiere Kragenfaultiere

Why is there no flip in real parkour? #parkour

 

davbelle David Belle

If you feel the need to do a flip in the moment then it exists. Do as you feel : ) It’s not useful but it still exists. For example, you can walk down the street and then do a roll all of a sudden. It’s not useful but you can still do it.

 

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sweet_meryl Meryl Swan

Bonjour Sir!!!have you ever been in love?at what age did you have your first crush on someone & who was your first crush?luv You:)

 

davbelle David Belle

I had my first crush at maybe 6 or 7. I will post a photo for you soon on twitter or facebook : )))

 

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EmergenceSports EmergenceSport

qu’est ce que la pratique du parkour peut apporter au monde de l entreprise, au niveau du management?

[What can the practice of Parkour bring to the business world at the level of management?]

 

davbelle David Belle

Plus de certitude dans le decision. Quand t’es sur de toi meme t’es plus fort.

[More certitude in the decisions. When you are sure of yourself then you are stronger.]

 

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AveryBallotta Avery Ballotta

as a university student, I find I don’t have the time I used to for training. How do I continue training with my busy schedule?

 

davbelle David Belle

Find an hour or two during the weekend. Go to the forest and move among the rocks and clear your mind from all your work.

 

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Ubisss Urania Bathista

Hi Dear David,the brazilian parkour community is very big.

 

davbelle David Belle

I have never been to Brazil but I want to visit : ))

 

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Ubisss Urania Bathista

… Are we taking the name of Parkour with honor and responsibility ? What do you know about the Brazilians teams ? #LoveYa …=)

 

davbelle David Belle

I have heard good things about your groups, just like groups in Mexico. They are responsible and the know what Parkour is. They don’t just do whatever. They know what it is to move and be careful.

 

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mrboxy271 Martyn

here’s my question :) where is your favourite place to train and why? :D

 

davbelle David Belle

My favorite place to train is the forest!! Amongst lots of trees and rocks : ))

 

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GiordanoCherini Giordano Cherini

hello. I’m from a small town in Brazil, one day you thought parkour would be seen around the world?

 

davbelle David Belle

I didn’t think Parkour would grow the way it has. I didn’t think that so many people had need of it. I thought that Parkour was interesting, but I didn’t think it would be so to so many people.

 

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KrlosGangrel Krlos Átila Oliveira

Hello David I’m a big fan ur! =]

 

davbelle David Belle

Merci. Tres gentil. That gives me inspiration to do ever better things for you in the next film : )

 

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Abudi_Alsagoff Abudi Alsagoff

any upcoming plan for a tour around the world? Come to Malaysia!

 

davbelle David Belle

Yes, I do have plans to due a world tour. I want to take photos of Parkour around the world : )

 

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yuuri19 rose ann mariveles

4 more hours xoxoxo

 

davbelle David Belle

Je suis la lol !!

[I am here lol !!]

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UnbelievableB Jack B

Here’s a question, What does parkour mean to you?

 

davbelle David Belle

Parkour is a way for me to grab onto life.

 

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jeanwainer Jean Wainer

David, is it you replying to the twits or is there someone in your behalf?

 

davbelle David Belle

When it is simple answers I do. And when they are more complicated answers I have a friend help me translate into English. But my answers are always from me. No one can think in my place for me.

 

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vzlomali Suleimanova Dinara

in his spare time what do you do that you love

 

davbelle David Belle

I like to go to museums : )

 

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sweet_meryl Meryl Swan

Sir i wanna do Parkour but there is no training centre around,i am a girl,my age is 22.what should i do?can i train myself alone?

 

davbelle David Belle

It’s better if you can find someone who has already done Parkour. Then they can teach you the base. After that you can train on your own. But to start it is very good to find someone to help you learn the base.

 

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itsathanasia Athanasia Ziogas

Bonjour de New York :) is there any chance you’ll visit us?

 

davbelle David Belle

Ouais! Un grand chance : ))

 

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Carlitos_Gut Carlos Gutiérrez

What do you think about daniel ilabaca’s philosophy expresed in “choose not to fall” video?

 

davbelle David Belle

I have not seen the video, but I know what you are talking about. If it works for him, and if he really thinks that when he moves, then he has found his method of functioning. Today one of the reasons I am more quite today is because I don’t believe that my philosophy is meant for everyone. It’s more important to follow your own path than to follow someone else. Everyone has their way of doing things, and it doesn’t necessarily work for everyone else. So be careful of philosophy. Everyone is going to find a way to express the same thing. In 10 years there may be 30 different philosophies of Parkour. One could say, “Always grab on” for example as a new philosophy. But those philosophies don’t change what Parkour is. The fact that people find different ways of describing what works for them is good for them and doesn’t bother me at all.

 

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ralphariel Ralph Lim

Is it possible to learn Parkour at the age of 22?

 

davbelle David Belle

Yes of course : )

 

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vzlomali Suleimanova Dinara

not too late for me to do parkour in 24 years

 

davbelle David Belle

No. Not too late : )

 

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Chrismovement Chris Zarkadoulas

I’l ask you a better question lol What advise would you give to a current practisioner of parkour?What do you think is important?

 

davbelle David Belle

To always be in a good energy. If you are tired or not in a good feeling then it’s not the best way to practice. Be strong in your mind and be ready and then it is more safe. Don’t ever lose the passion for Parkour : ) First learn to love what you do and then it will stay : )

 

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Dikarka18 Katerina Kapralova

What you can lift your mood and help you relax?

 

davbelle David Belle

I realize that we must be happy with what we have, because there are people who have nothing at all. It rains on the lives of everyone. So when it the weather is beautiful take advantage of it and enjoy life.

 

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hame44 David

Hi David. It is an honor to speak to You. Do You have plans for a world tour?

 

davbelle David Belle

Yes, I want to do a world tour to take photos of Parkour around the world : )

 

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marcelogaia7 Marcelo Gaia

any plan on coming to Brazil anytime soon? Not sure if you already answered that.

 

davbelle David Belle

I don’t have any plans but I would like to visit : )

 

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tchanakya94 chanakya

is your childhood as adventurous as now? How did Parkour bring about a transformation in you?

 

davbelle David Belle

Yes, when I was younger life was more adventurous. I traveled more.

 

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sweet_meryl Meryl Swan

i sorry if it irritate you but i am too much curious to ask you..Are you single?do you believe in marriage?you ever gonna sattle?

 

davbelle David Belle

Maybe. We will see : )

 

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hame44 David

Which religion do You believe in? :)

 

davbelle David Belle

In all the religions there are the good things to learn. But yes I believe in God : )

 

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yuuri19 rose ann mariveles

whats your favorite tricks in PK

 

davbelle David Belle

Big jumps are my favorite move. The sensation of arriving from above : )

 

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nameless_tracer Albert Pan.

can you please tell me a tip how to train my flow? and it would be cool, if you could visit munich ;)

 

davbelle David Belle

To work on flow? Link everything together. When you land keep moving. Don’t wait.

 

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hame44 David

Are You going to make a B 13 remake with Paul Walker?

 

davbelle David Belle

Oui !

 

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Fukkatsumi_Lee Anastasiya Sokolova

what makes you laugh?

 

davbelle David Belle

One Man Show the comics : )

 

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Calliope312 Nikki Banks

Hi!I’M Evi,today is my Birthday!)I’m 18.I wanted to ask about your new film with Paul Walker.how soon will it be in theatres?

 

davbelle David Belle

The film will be in theaters before the end of the world… I hope. Happy Birthday : ))

 

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daredvz d.v

have you ever had some injury that discouraged you and u started to think about doing parkour again or not

 

davbelle David Belle

Yes, injuries have happened like in all sports. And it caused me to think that maybe I should stop. But then the injury went away and I am back : )

 

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EmergenceSports EmergenceSport

quelle est votre approche des media sociaux? Comment les utiliser vous?

[What is your approach to social media? How do you use them?]

 

davbelle David Belle

Je n’utilise pas. J’en utilise vite : )

[I don’t use them. I use them quickly : ) ]

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davbelle David Belle

Merci a tous d’etre la et de poser vos questions. A la prochaine et a bientot : )))

[Thank you to everyone for your questions. Until the next time and see you soon : ))) ]

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You might call us crazy but we’ll live with the criticism. Today is 11/11/11 and we’re having a one day sale where we give shirts away for only $11!!! Click here to see! We’ve chosen 31 shirts total are you can have your pick until they run out of stock. No coupon code is required! This sale is for today only. As soon as the clock strikes November 12 the sale is over.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get a Parkour shirt now would be the opportune time. Wishing you an awesome day in memory of an awesome date!

 

 

The 2011 Take Flight Parkour Clothing Launch is just days away!

Designed and produced specifically for Traceurs worldwide, the 2011 launch is as true as anything we’ve ever made and continue our quest for Parkour purity. By mixing urban concepts, current trends, and the Parkour style that Take Flight has pioneered worldwide for Traceurs since our foundation, our 2011 TF launch supports the 2009 and 2010 launches in a way that only Take Flight could do.

In a mix of simplicity and urban elegance, the new launch will debut 6 brand new Parkour tees as well as a slew of new dynamic colors options of past fan favorites like the Original Parkour Tee and the Original Parkour Tee II. With plans for new hoodies, new pants, and new long sleeves for the upcoming winter as well, this launch is just the beginning of another year of pushing the Parkour plateaus and sharing the discipline of Parkour with people worldwide.

Rivaled in excitement only by the 2009 and 2010 Take Flight launches, more than 30,000 people have already been invited to the official TF Facebook Launch event. If you haven’t joined yet you can RSVP here to spread Parkour and, in Take Flight fashion, be entered for your chance to win and sport the newest and purest Parkour gear on the planet.

Are you excited? We are. August 4th is the launch date. Let the countdown begin.

Today is the birthday of Take Flight Founder Adam Dunlap! And how does he celebrate his birthday? Well instead of having a party and getting presents, he actually makes it a point to give presents to others! He said it was something he saw his grandfather doing on his birthday, and now Adam does it as well. Yeah, our reaction was the same; that’s pretty much the coolest thing we’ve ever heard!

So what does this mean for you? It means you have the chance to get those giveaways! All day today on the TF Facebook page Adam wants us to give away tons of FREE PK clothing, gear, Parkour DVDs, PK posters, and more; so that’s what we’re going to do. All you have to do is check out the TF page for the details and you could win!

Please join us in wishing Adam a very happy birthday! We’re wishing him the an awesome day, and all the best in the years to come.

Joyeux Anniversaire David !

From all of us at Take Flight we are going to take this day (and weekend actually) to honor David as the founder of Parkour and inspiration for us and the discipline worldwide. Without him, none of us would be where we are today working down the path we are on. Our sincerest gratitude, respect, and admiration go out to David, and our warmest wishes for a happy birthday celebration.

The vote is in. The results are out. And the result is a new product: Take Flight Decals.

Twas another item that was in popular demand and now it is here. Now you can show off your Parkour pride with our high quality, custom, vinyl decals. The 9×5 inch decal is bright white, and will look awesome on anything from binders to laptops to car windows. It is big enough to be seen, and yet small enough not to dominate. It’s spectacular enough to draw attention. Yet humble enough to be all its own. Isn’t this what Parkour is, after all?

Get One For FREE! Here’s How!

Picking up a decal for yourself is as simple as ordering one from the Take Flight Gear page. We’ll ship it out to you direct from our warehouse in 1-2 business days for just $7.95. But get this: the next 10 orders from the TF site that total over $50 in product will get a FREE decal with their order. And after that you can still get a free one with any order over $85! You don’t even have to ask. Place an order for 85$ or more and we’ll put one in your package.

This new addition to Take Flight makes it easier than ever to show your dedication to Parkour. Whether on your binder for your classmates to see, or on your car for the world to marvel at while you’re stuck in traffic. Now you can take Take Flight wherever you go, and everyone will know you love Parkour.

You asked for it and you got it. Given the choice between a new Royal Blue Tee and a Green Tee, you and the rest of the 28,000+ Take Flight Facebook fans selected Royal Blue and that is exactly what our newest release it.

The 6^th version of the Roof Jump Tee is the highly demanded, and specifically requested Royal Blue version. This new release brings the Roof Jump Tee back to earth with a cool and classic color combo that is both bold and brilliant. White on blue you ask? Well the colors represent both France and the United States so they are great. But let’s just face it – the color combo is stunning in and of itself.

We hope you enjoy this new addition to the world’s official Parkour clothing line. It is only $19.95 making it one of the best valued PK tees ever made. But if you can’t afford to buy one, that’s OK too. We gave one away yesterday, and we’re going to give more away in the future.

In the past we had something called the 1,000 Interaction Challenge. Now we are unveiling our 1,000 Fan Challenge. This is another one of our unique Take Flight ways to give away lots of free Parkour clothing. Here is how it works:

• Right now we have 28,500 Facebook fans.
• When we get 1,000 more fans (29,500) we are going to give away 3 free shirts!
• To be entered, you have to be one of the first 20 people to post on our wall the details of which we will announce.
• We will select 3 of the 20 and send them their free clothing!

Hypothetical Example:

1. On March 7, 2011 we reach 29,500 fans. In honor of the giveaway challenge we post this on our page:
2. “We have 1,000 news fans! Be one of the first 20 people to post your favorite David Belle video on our page and you’ll be entered to win one of 3 tee shirts!”
3. 20 fans post a DB video. We select 3 at random and send them their prize!

Simple enough, yeah? The key if you want to win is:

Stay tuned into the Take Flight facebook page daily for updates and to monitor the increase in fans.

The 1,000 Fan Challenge is just another way for us to giveaway free PK apparel. And of course we want you to be excited about Parkour and the growing international Parkour community, and this contest accomplishes that too. We are wising all of our fans the best of luck in this ongoing contest which starts now!

Good luck!

The Christmas season has come and gone, and now that things have settled down at our headquarters we are back to what we do best: creating the best new Parkour clothing for the worldwide Parkour community. We have 15 (that’s right 15) NEW products coming to our store in the next 15 days (!) (Talk about product overload), and we couldn’t be more excited for it.

The new items won’t include any new designs (those are about a month out). Instead they will include new color variations of a whole slew of current items including The Original Parkour Tee, Vault Man Tee, Take Flight City Tee, PK Splat Tee, Roof Jump Tee, PK Jumper Tee, PK Thermal, Take Flight Logo Tee and The Original Parkour Pants. Included below is a picture straight from our factory of one of the new shirts.

Stay tuned as we launch these new products one by one. We will be having sales and giveaways for every item so stay connected to our blog and the Take Flight Facebook page for all the details, announcements, and your chance to win!