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The second of two recent posted made by David Belle on his Facebook page. Click here to see the first post.

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Sébastien Foucan helped me at the end to fill in the training method for Parkour and to make it more accessible to the people. He is among my best friends. The Yamakasi went their way transmitting their message of gathering together and to also give people more desire to train outside! I separated from them just after the Stade 2 news feature because there was truly a motivation and objectives different than mine, so they could affirm themselves and do the things like they wanted!

Chau Belle is my younger cousin and he had the base of sport from my father and Williams the same. Yann has always been a good athlete! Laurent a good runner! And the others also. Therefore it is 2012 and life continues, and everyone is still standing in spite of the falls ! ; ) No one wants bad for anyone. There is no war between us. Each one manages their lives as they wish. I don’t support anything! But each person has the choice to go where they want. They don’t lie, but they lack information, that’s all. End of story. Let’s turn the page : ))

Therefore look before you advance, and be careful where you place your feet! We cannot love everyone, and yet everyone has the right to live. The problem is not to know who possesses the best techniques or who says right and who says wrong! We tap into the important when the teaching that you receive corresponds to what you were searching for! If yes, then practice and be respectful towards your trainer and if not then test another method! But don’t blame their method! What is good for them may be good for others! I know everyone can understand this. Thank you in advance!

Life is short and there are priorities, family, and health, because many have left us too soon. We must all support each other, but think of your life and your story! You are the author! Then everyone be safe in your journey. Each person is unique!

See you soon,

David Belle

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

This is an example of adding text to a picture. We like it! Click to enlarger the image.

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. : )

This picture from Adam Pike is pretty good. Click to enlarge the image.

**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.

We are so excited to see the newest Parkour video of David Belle finally make its way onto the international scene. This amazing short film (which is actually an advertisement) features David Belle performing Parkour and talking about the discipline he created. Watch, learn and be inspired by the founder himself and his words of wisdom, focus, and precision.

David Belle is one of the greatest inspirations of our time. In addition to his movement, these quotes are just a few of the inspirations he has shared.

“A lot of people in their mind think ‘If there is a problem this is what I would do, this is how I would do it.’ But the truth is they don’t really know. Parkour teaches you to be sure of what you are able to do.” -David Belle

“Many people open their mind through different things like music and painting, as well as Parkour. How is not important. What is important is to open your mind because you gain some freedom through it.” -David Belle

“There is no stronger or weaker…. You’re strong in the moment when you go right to the end for the cause you are defending.” -David Belle

“When you’re training Parkour with passion, if you’re good, people will notice you. Don’t go around saying, ‘Hey look at this new move I got.’ No. We used to say, ‘If it’s good we’ll tell you.’ Do it for yourself first.” -David Belle

”Because some people may say ‘Woah they are crazy,’ but we are way more thoughtful than someone who might fall down the stairs because they didn’t pay attention.” -David Belle

“…you don’t need any [money] to do [Parkour], just a pair of good shoes and that’s all.” -David Belle

Take Flight is proud to have over a dozen partners and they are all committed to developing their groups and programs to help spread Parkour. Recently, we have notice an exciting increase in the amount of publicity and attention our partners have been receiving for their hard work, and we wanted to share some of it.

The PK Jaguars, from Kuwait, were feature performers in front of hundreds at the “Flamingo Show” in early April. Colorado Parkour performed along side multiple other alternative sports during this year’s Young Presidents Organization’s Global Leadership Summit Demo.

Bahrain Parkour, Apex, and Parkour Uruguay have all had television news segments dedicated to them in recent months; Parkour Uruguay was given national coverage!

Texas Parkour has made a video, raising money and support to build Parkour friendly parks all over Texas. This project is less about building parks with potential for Parkour, because we all know any location can be a great training spot. The idea is building areas where Parkour is not only accepted but expected.

We have only listed a few of our partners and they all have far more accomplishments than we could present here, so please explore their sites from our Partners page. We love seeing the skills and efforts of these groups being recognized by the public. We support all they do and we are honored to be partners with them all.

This week’s Take Flight Fan of the week is none other than Daniel Robinson!

Daniel was the perfect candidate for Take Flight’s Fan of the Week. His love of Parkour is only matched by his love of Take Flight. Says Daniel:

I can rock Take Flight Clothing better than anyone else on the planet. I ALWAYS wear a Take Flight shirt whenever out training Parkour.

Daniel is part of Temecula Parkour based in California, and he shares his solo videos on Vimeo.

Says Daniel: “Take Flight is my favorite Parkour clothing brand because you connect with the ‘little traceurs’. I am Take Flight’s #1 fan!” Nothing could be truer. And that’s why Daniel is our #1 fan this week.

We have had a lot questions about how to become the next Fan of the Week.

As the fans requested: Here are the Top 5 frequently asked questions:

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What is the Take Flight Fan of the Week?
The Take Flight Fan of the Week is a weekly contest where we look for the most dedicated Take Flight/Parkour fan to pronounce them the Take Flight Fan of the Week.

Can Anyone Become the TF Fan of the Week?
YES! Anyone can have their picture, name, and YouTube channel displayed for 30,000 Traceurs to see!

How do I enter?
Entering the Take Flight Fan of the Week Contest is simple! All you have to do is upload pictures of you wearing Take Flight clothing on the Take Flight facebook page. That’s it!

If you would like to submit an email with more pictures, videos, and/or a brief explanation why you should be named the TF Fan of the Week, you can send your submission to us at contest@takeflightapparel.com.

How do you choose a winner?
Whoever we think is the biggest fan that week based on the submissions received will be pronounced the Take Flight Fan of the Week. Photos will be evaluated based on their Parkour authenticity, portrayal of movement, and display of Take Flight clothing.

If I am not the Take Flight Fan of the Week this week, do I have to submit another entry?
Even though we’ll be choosing a new fan every week, you don’t have to submit a new fan entry every week. Entries will be valid for 6 months.

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The Take Flight Fan of the Week will get their name, image, and videos displayed to tens of thousands of Traceurs around the globe! So what do you have to lose? Get those cameras out and start taking pictures of yourself in Take Flight wear. The next Take Flight Fan of the Week could be you!

*Sending videos (or links to your videos) of you wearing Take Flight clothes, along with a picture for the profile, is highly recommended! In this contest we are truly looking for the biggest Take Flight fans to feature on our page.

The Original Parkour Pants now come in four colors!

As our T-shirt selection has grown, many new colors have become available, but every Traceur knows their whole outfit has to match. So to keep up with your demands we have developed our newest addition; the Original Parkour Pants design now with bold purple and silver print. These pants go great with any of Take Flight’s shirts, but they are especially sharp when paired with one of our purple shirts.

These Original Parkour pants are a must have for any Traceur wishing to sport their dedication to Parkour. They come in all five sizes that our pants are offered in (small through 2XL) and the item description in the TF Store comes complete with a custom size chart so you can find the right one for you.

Reported by Traceurs to be “the most comfortable pants to train in,” they look great and feel even better, so pick up yours today and show your love for Parkour!

Liam Kenwood of our hometown Portland, Oregon is the newest Take Flight Fan of the Week!

Liam was an obvious choice for TF FOW not because he is always always training in Parkour clothing (although that is awesome!), but more importantly because of his amazing dedication to Parkour and his heart for sharing the discipline with others.

Liam has been a committed student at Take Flight partner Parkour academy Revolution Parkour for almost a year, and he recently headed up (or is heading up rather – you can still register!) a Parkour fundraiser for his elementary school. Being this committed to Parkour is no easy task, but did we mention that Liam is also only 10 years old?! Bravo Liam!

Liam’s efforts have received international attention in the Parkour community, and of this he is well deserving. You can find out more about the Jim Bridger Parkour Challege as well as see a slew of other Parkour videos from Liam on his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/AndreaSteveLiam.

For Liam’s love of Parkour and all his efforts to spread Parkour and use the discipline for a great cause we could not be happier than to honor Liam with our TF FOW selection. Congratulations you Liam – you deserve it!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! Not one to miss an opportunity to celebrate, we are having our annual celebratory St. Patrick’s Day Green Shirt Sale! Simply put, all green Take Flight Parkour shirts are on sale! And no coupon code is required either. Below are a few examples, but you can browse the site for all the items on sale.

On sale for only $12!!!

On sale for only $14!!!

On sale for only $14!!!

So jump like a leprechaun, click those heels, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by picking up a green PK shirt! This sale will only last for two days, and that is if supplies last!