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To close out 2012 we announced the Top 10 Take Flight Videos of 2012 on our Facebook page. In case you missed them here is a recap.

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Video #10: Putting Korea On The Map Starring Hyun Geun

Starring TF athlete Hyun Geun, this video kicks off our countdown because of its fast paced style and impressive movement. The music set the tone and ultimately helped make this one of the most viewed TF videos of 2012.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bAnVo91a7E

 

 

Video #9: Go Run. PK. starring Nikolay Stasolik

One of our favorite videos of 2012 was “Go Run. PK.” starring Nikolay Stasolik. It had great music, great action, and overall was just a great PK video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-dGzkz3HHY

 

 

Video #8: Be Russian starring BAIT
In early 2012 BAIT made this custom edit especially for us. It’s pure beastness like only BAIT can bring. You might want to watch this a couple times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEDnAYwFT4I

 

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We recently asked Take Flight followers (46,000+ strong!) to write us Parkour Haikus. We were overwhelmed by the response and the depth and feeling of the poems. Thus we’ve compiled 30 of our favorites from you and placed them here for you. Enjoy and be inspired.

 

Take Flight in the streets.
Even after landing, our
movement never ends.

-Michael Nemits

 

Flow like water my friend
Move the way you are meant to
Take Flight and be happy

-Larry Parkourmonkey Le

 

Be brave, spread your wings.
Life has many obstacles.
Overcome them all.

-Josh Buckmaster

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One more blog post to announce what we don’t want anyone to miss: arguably the greatest deal we’ve ever had.

Parkour Hoodies are usually $40 or $45. But now you c an get a hoodie + a Parkour tee for as little as $19. The breakdown of the TF Traceur Hoodie looks like this

Normal price: $45 (hoodie) + $20 (tee shirt) = $65

Your Price: $29 (hoodie) +FREE tee shirt= $29

That’s more than 50% off. (55.4% off to be exact)

This deal lasts through March 31, so there are two days left. If you’ve been looking for a hoodie or just a great reason or deal this would be the one to take advantage of : )

Wishing everyone a great weekend filled with training and focus!

In celebration of Leap Year, for 4 more hours you can use coupon code TFLeap29 to get 29% off any order in the Take Flight Store. Below are some examples of what 29% off looks like (and just a heads up, it’s even better than it sounds).

 

We are starting a tradition and having a sale to celebrate leap year. Why? Because the name “Leap Year” just sounds like it was made for Traceurs. Here are the details:

• For today ONLY (February 29^th) we are releasing a Parkour Leap Year Coupon.
• The coupon code is TFLeap29
• The code can be entered at checkout and will take off exactly 29% of any order you place in the store.

29% OFF makes some pretty ridiculous deals (shirts as low as $8.50). Check out some of the example discounts below, and have a Happy Leap Year Day!

(the following are just a few samples. All items* are discounted like this when you use coupon code TFLeap29 at checkout.)

*Gift Cards are not discounted.

The custom Take Flight decals are back in stock, and there are two ways to get them:

• You can pick one up in the TF store. They are only $7.95 plus you get free shipping.
• All orders over $75 now get a free custom decal! You don’t even have to ask, we’ll just include it in your package… for free.

What that means is now orders over $75 get FREE shipping and a FREE decal. All orders also come with FREE stickers. It’s almost too much free but that’s partly what Parkour is about so it makes sense : )

We’re all about bringing value to the Parkour community. This is just one more way we do that. Get your decal today and show your love for Parkour!

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. We’ve also provided 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.