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James Denham
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2007 22:05


Lol as silly as it sounds this really is what motivates me I want to be able to do this stuff. Running, jumping, and flipping I wanna do it all. I met my first goal I am down from 320Lbs. My highest weight ever to 249Lbs. in just five months I want to thank everyone here for inspiring me and motivating me as well! By the way here is a link to the video of what an urban ninja is.

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Verity Kent
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2007 22:47


That is such a great goal! I love all things oriental, to the point of wearing out my martial arts dvds and videos :P I wish you the best in your fitness efforts and maybe one day we can flip, run and jump together. To conclude:Yay Ninjas!Urban Ninjas!
Paul Erickson
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 00:56


Wow. What they aren't showing you are all the broken bones and groin hits that have been edited out.


Jennie W
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 01:33


James, that would be awesome!

This coming from a girl (me) who hasn't successfully performed anything tumbling related (even something as simple as a forward roll), well...in about 20+ years! Nothing wrong with having a goal though right?


Jennie W
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 01:34


OH YEAH! And congrats on your AMAZING weight loss!


Itadaki Mouse
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 03:46


More on the original Urban Freeflow site.

Also check out Team Ryouko's vids.

Congrats on the progress!
Stephanie Q
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 04:09


Wow! I would love the be an urban ninja too! Are there classes or something that we can take to become one?
James Denham
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 05:59


I am extremely determined to do this so I will definitely begin training as soon as possible. I am already very flexible I should think that comes in handy.
Itadaki Mouse
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2007 06:09 - Edited by: Tikbalang


Ryouko hosts classes in Ontario. You can probably find Parkour classes scattered around the U.S. too, but I don't know of a reliable way to find them.

Urban Free Flow has training articles and a How Stuff Works article is a good intro to it.
Cal Bachman
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 # Posted: 23 Jan 2007 02:44


Strangely enough, my ultimate goal is pretty much the same as yours.


Hjalti G. Hjartarson
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2007 10:41


Wow, that is a cool goal

Good luck on getting there!
Veronica M
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2007 16:16


What a great and totally interesting goal! I have actually never seen it done in the U.S., but would love to.

You should netflix the film "District B13" (2006) - french name was "Banlieue 13" its like an urban action drama with the orginal Parkour guys...and its really well filmed and kinda a hidden gem most people dont know about.



Itadaki Mouse
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2007 19:29


I brought it up in a different thread, but CrossFit training looks like a good way to start preparing for Parkour.

@Veronica, local CrossFit shops also host four-week outdoor bootcamps. I guess my main deterrent is that I'd like to save something I can focus on all year round (not to mention getting up at 5:30am to make a 6am bootcamp -- ouch).

Thanks for the film tip!
Leo -
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2007 20:17


James is nutso and needs to be locked in a cage only to be released when the evil terror-monkeys threaten to ravage the local population.

Personally, I'm leaning towards urban pirate, robot monster, or zombie.
Veronica M
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 # Posted: 8 Feb 2007 20:28


Itadaki: The bootcamp I'm doing has an initial session of 12 weeks and then u can keep going if u choose in 4 week sessions.

We have 3 different locations its offered at in the city (I live in chicago so its very large). There are 3 different session you can choose from, 5:30 or 6:30 am, 5 days a week or 6:30pm 3 nights a week....im doing the evening one so its nice as i dont have to get up super early ha! ....i live too far anyhow from any of the sites to make it to the morning classes, id have to get up at like 4am lol...screw that!
James Denham
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 # Posted: 15 May 2007 09:46


Okay I just recently saw the movie. I immediately went out to novie stop and pulled it for $10. Very good movie and most definetly a gem!
Tricia O.
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 # Posted: 16 May 2007 02:31


I WANT TO BE JAMES DENHAM!!

You are an inspiration, bro!!
Scott Buendia
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 # Posted: 16 May 2007 05:18


hey,

a couple of things. you can check out http://www.americanparkour.com/ which is parkour and cross fit combined. I bought their DVD on Parkour (did you know there's a difference between parkour and free running? check it out to find out what it is). James Denham contact me, my business is called Urban Warrior Incorporated. It's very much the idea you want to be. I'm a personal trainer/martial artist (jeet Kune Do instructor Bruce Lee's martial art, filipino marital arts instructor, shamrock submission fighting instructor, and scientific wrestling instructor). I'm also very into Parkour side of things. Contact me and I'll work with you for free for good testimonials! Also, check out meetup.com. There are parkour groups in their, maybe in your city. I was running one, but I shut it down because of lack of interest.
sonja k
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 # Posted: 16 May 2007 18:11


First, I want to congratulate you James! You are friggin' awesome!!

Second...Man, those guys are GOOD! Geesh, I cannot get outta bed without whimpering, but these guys are living stunt-men.
Agent Sirius
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 # Posted: 24 May 2007 17:38


James you are definately an inspiration. You've done an amazing job!

Additionally, have you seen the show Ninja Warrior on G4TV? Those guys are amazingly strong. If you have not seen the show it is really incredible. Check it out.
Nate M
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 # Posted: 24 May 2007 18:30


Great Vid, I watch it all the time. I can relate since I am Ninja Nate.


James Denham
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 # Posted: 24 May 2007 21:41


Yes I watch ninja warrior all the time with my friend Cory. I would like to try out that course some day.
Jim H
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 # Posted: 3 Jun 2007 16:13


My wife and I watch ninja Warrior all the time. Those guys are definitely amazingly fit athletes, but most of them are pretty small guys. Just something to keep in mind - there's a reason you don't see many gymnasts over 5'-8".

I think Yamada from NW is 5'-3" and about 125 lbs.

Which isn't to say don't train and try, just don't expect miracles.
Jason Tucker
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 # Posted: 6 Sep 2007 08:20


Man, Parkour kicks butt. I think I saw a show on it on Discovery HD a while back.

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