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The Takeoff | A Parkour Podcast

Max Henry
Parkour
Content Creation
Community Building
The Commons
Mental Health
Injury Recovery
Join Or Die
Athlete Support
Parkour Culture
Community Engagement
Dance
Comics
Boston
Freerunning
Media Literacy
Parkour Generations
WFPF
Plyometrics
Precision Jumps
Strength Training

The Takeoff is a parkour podcast for people who train and people who don't. Dive into parkour culture, technique, and media with the athletes who are defining it.

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Welcome back to The Takeoff!

On this week's episode, we have Sam Govindin ( @SamUltima ) on to talk about his recent collaboration with Nico Vanhole and The Commons, "Don't Ring Ring Twice."

We dig into how Sam and Nico created one of the happies... more

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Welcome back to The Takeoff!

For our first guest of Season 2, we have Wesley Yoshida (‪@Spinnin_Turtle‬) out of Indiana. Wesley has been on my radar for a while and really popped off within the community in the past 2-3 years. His style is a perfec... more

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Season 2 of The Takeoff is here!

Weekly episodes coming back your way and getting started with a big Q&A on precision jumps - both from a technical and strength perspective.

I mention Jake Tuura (‪@jake_tuura‬) few times and wanted to make sure I... more

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Hey y'all, welcome back! After a week off, we've got a phenomenal chat with Chris Keighley (@charliepapazulu) - head of coaching at Parkour Generations and one of my favorite educators in the parkour space.

This chat was prompted by a workshop that... more

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Wesley Yoshida
Indiana parkour athlete and coach at F8 Movement
F8 Movement
Episode: Turning the Suburbs into Peak Parkour Spots | The Takeoff feat. Wesley Yoshida
Chris Keighley
Coach experienced with ADAPT certification; associated with Parkour Generations and coaching education
ADAPT / Parkour Generations
Episode: How To Make Space For Play in Structured Training | The Takeoff feat. Chris Keighley
Georgia Donati Clarke
Parkour athlete and coach
Parkour Generations / Femgaps / Strengths with G
Episode: Make Online Parkour Fun Again | The Takeoff feat. Georgia Donati Clarke
Adam McClellan
Parkour coach and founder of Parkour Professionals
Parkour Professionals
Episode: Are Gyms Killing the Spirit of Parkour? | The Takeoff feat. Adam McClellan
Nico Vanhole
Parkour athlete and coach
Hal 5 Leuven
Episode: Is He the GOAT of Spotmaxxing? | The Takeoff feat. Nico Vanhole
Matt McInnes Watson
Plyometrics expert, AKA The Plyo Guy
PlusSuppliers/PlusPlyos
Episode: Is Parkour the Next Plyometrics? | The Takeoff feat. Matt McInnes Watson
Dylan Polin
Longtime parkour coach, gym owner, and community leader in Boston
Hub Free Running / Hubb facilities
Episode: What It Takes to Run America's Top Parkour Gym | The Takeoff feat. Dylan Polin
Camila Stefaniu
Internationally recognized female parkour athlete and coach
Hall 5, Belgium (coach)
Episode: From Brazil's Backstreets to Parkour's Biggest Stage | The Takeoff feat. Camila Stefaniu
Kevin Franzen
World champion, innovator in movement
Sweden
Episode: How Parkour's Mad Genius Turns Nothing Into Something | The Takeoff feat. Kevin Franzen

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Max Henry
Host of The Takeoff; prominent figure in parkour media and coaching discourse

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Turning the Suburbs into Peak Parkour Spots | The Takeoff feat. Wesley Yoshida
Q: What was your process like going through that injury, and how has that since informed your training?
Yoshida rested for about two weeks, gradually tested his ankle with exercises such as calf raises, and later adjusted his movements to avoid risky landings. He found that working within limitations encouraged creativity and horizontal progress rather than simply pushing harder.
Turning the Suburbs into Peak Parkour Spots | The Takeoff feat. Wesley Yoshida
Q: What do you look for at this point in your training, and how do you go about finding a challenge that's interesting for you?
Yoshida often notices one feature that connects to a movement he is currently exploring, then tests that idea and searches for related possibilities. He recommends bringing a general movement focus while staying open to changing direction.
Answering Every Question You Have About Precision Jumps | The Takeoff feat. Max Henry
Q: How do I prevent jumper's knee, and how do I recover from it while doing precisions?
Henry describes a gradual progression from tolerable isometric holds to deeper positions, eccentrics, oscillating isometrics, and eventually light plyometrics. He advises managing pain carefully and consulting a physical therapist.
Answering Every Question You Have About Precision Jumps | The Takeoff feat. Max Henry
Q: Any tips on getting the distance right on drop pre?
Henry recommends consciously practicing sticks, overshoots, and undershoots, then gradually widening the range of outcomes and difficulty to refine jump prediction and control.
What Parkour Finally Learned About Gender | The Takeoff feat. Lynn Jung
Q: What should athletes focus on to appeal to brands today?
She advises producing distinctive, authentic content that stands out, developing a recognizable personal brand, and ensuring consistency across platforms to become a valuable asset for sponsorships.

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The show spotlights parkour culture, training methodology, and the people advancing the practice—from coaching frameworks and gym ecosystems to inclusion and community-building. Episodes frequently explore how to teach, scale, and sustain parkour training across diverse learners, balance skill with safety, and align coaching with values like accessibility and personal growth. Notable throughlines include practical coaching tips, the tension between authentic movement and professionalization, and how women and underrepresented groups are expanding the sport's participation and visibility. The format often blends personal origin stories with actionable guidance for coaches, gym owners, and athletes, making it a useful resource for listeners l... more

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Recent guests on The Takeoff include:

1. Wesley Yoshida
2. Chris Keighley
3. Georgia Donati Clarke
4. Adam McClellan
5. Nico Vanhole
6. Matt McInnes Watson
7. Dylan Polin
8. Camila Stefaniu

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