Dan IaboniCBC had admitted to me, they came into this story with the angle of covering an extreme sport, a dangerous sport, and a sport that they couldn't see going very far. They were expecting me to show up and just go huge for them, show off for the camera, and pack my bags up at the end.
But after spending some time with them they changed their opinions pretty fast. They came out to train, came out to the community center, came out to our big jam. They soon learned that what we do is in fact the opposite of what they were going to report about. I and others weren't going to show off for them, and this community certainly was a lot different then they expected.
Thanks again to CBC for coming out and learning more about Parkour and portraying it a non glamorized, non extreme, non competitive way.
CBC News Report - Parkour Toronto (part 1 of 2)Dan Iaboni2007-12-03 | CBC had admitted to me, they came into this story with the angle of covering an extreme sport, a dangerous sport, and a sport that they couldn't see going very far. They were expecting me to show up and just go huge for them, show off for the camera, and pack my bags up at the end.
But after spending some time with them they changed their opinions pretty fast. They came out to train, came out to the community center, came out to our big jam. They soon learned that what we do is in fact the opposite of what they were going to report about. I and others weren't going to show off for them, and this community certainly was a lot different then they expected.
Thanks again to CBC for coming out and learning more about Parkour and portraying it a non glamorized, non extreme, non competitive way.Summer 2008Dan Iaboni2009-08-14 | Unfortunately uploading the summer 2008 videos to youtube is not possible, as the songs chosen gets disabled.
They are however uploaded elsewhere and if you follow the link below you will be transfered to the site to view all 4 videos.
http://www.vimeo.com/user2141707How to...Dan Iaboni2008-11-25 | ...be a traceur.Summer 2008 teaserDan Iaboni2008-10-08 | *Watch in High Quality* Summer 2008 teaser, full 30 min video, coming soon!Summer 2007Dan Iaboni2008-07-25 | (VIEW IN HIGH QUALITY)
In 2007, pkTO decided to host a 2-day Summer gathering, for its 3rd annual meet.
First day consisted of training at Ashbridges bay park, where we played with rocks, sand and surf, just having fun.
Second day was back to norm, at Queens park, after participating in a warm-up, we made our way to the various spots around Toronto.
Again, just having a fun time overall.
Summer 2008...coming soon.Summer 2006Dan Iaboni2008-07-25 | (VIEW IN HIGH QUALITY)
In 2006, pkTO held it's 2nd, now annual Summer gathering.
With very little advertising, we still managed to have over 100 in attendance, from various cities across ontario.
We all came together not just for the love of Parkour or other practices, no...we came to enjoy each others company, make new friends, laugh and overall to have a great fun time.
Summer 2008...coming soon.Summer 2005Dan Iaboni2008-05-30 | (VIEW IN HIGH QUALITY)
In the summer of 2005, pkTO held its 1st Summer gathering.
Bringing together over 100 people from across Ontario, some traveling from other provinces and states.
The goal or purpose behind such event was simple...bring together everyone for a weekend to just have fun, make new friends and Train!
This was the first of many good things to come for pkTO.
Summer 2008...coming soon.Interviews from PKTO Training by the lakeDan Iaboni2008-01-22 | Interviews showcasing what PKTO.ca members thought of the training and events that day. Some parental feedback as well which is always nice.Parkour Toronto/Methode Naturelle Training by the lake 2007Dan Iaboni2008-01-22 | "Methode Naturelle" is a term that gets thrown a round quite a bit in the Parkour world lately. It was decided the time had to come to have an "MN" training day for the site, and why not a BBQ at the same time. Humber Bay Park East set the mood for a great conditioning day....PKTO Mississauga Parkour 2007Dan Iaboni2008-01-18 | Bullfrog edited and submitted this video into PKTO. It is just a laid back video that shows random footage from the Mississauga meets throughout 2007. Good work to all of you guys.TVO Kids - Skooled Parkour LessonDan Iaboni2007-12-05 | We do these trainings now at www.themonkeyvault.com !
Tv Episode on TVO Kids called "Skooled" where teachers and students reverse roles. I was brought in to get teachers to do a gym class on Parkour. Filmed in Oshawa, Ontario.CBC News Report - Parkour Toronto (part 2 of 2)Dan Iaboni2007-12-03 | CBC had admitted to me, they came into this story with the angle of covering an extreme sport, a dangerous sport, and a sport that they couldn't see going very far. They were expecting me to show up and just go huge for them, show off for the camera, and pack my bags up at the end.
But after spending some time with them they changed their opinions pretty fast. They came out to train, came out to the community center, came out to our big jam. They soon learned that what we do is in fact the opposite of what they were going to report about. I and others weren't going to show off for them, and this community certainly was a lot different then they expected.
Thanks again to CBC for coming out and learning more about Parkour and portraying it a non glamorized, non extreme, non competitive way.Much Adrenaline - Parkour TorontoDan Iaboni2007-12-03 | Filmed in Downtown Toronto's "Cloud Gardens" on a scorchingly hot day of 44deg Cel. I don't think I was extreme enough for their segment. "Parkour 101" was supposed to go over the basics of Parkour, but after watching the other stuff they put on this show I see why they cut it all out. ;)
Parkour isn't something extreme, it's honestly something for everyone.MTV e2 Parkour Toronto reportDan Iaboni2007-12-03 | Anna Cyzon from MTV e2 came out to try Parkour and learn some basics. I honestly didn't think she would try at all, but she was quite the good sport.CBC Gill Deacon Show - Parkour TorontoDan Iaboni2007-12-02 | Gill Deacon segment on parkour. Couldn't find it under Gill Deacon, but lucky enough it seemed to have aired in Vancouver where we found it on a website. Go 'super mario'!
I sat out on this one and got to play coordinator coming up with some routes and things for them to do on camera. Fun time and I'm happy to see Andrew on camera.CTV News report - ParkourDan Iaboni2007-12-02 | Filmed in Toronto and Waterloo, a small report on Parkour.PKTO Nuit Blanche TorontoDan Iaboni2007-11-12 | Parkour Demo + Performance at Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2007 in TorontoPKTO Workshop Community CenterDan Iaboni2007-11-12 | Teaching movement type exercises at a Toronto Community Center. Foundations of Parkour.PKTO Downsview Park Canada Day Parkour Zone WorkshopDan Iaboni2007-11-12 | PKTO ran a workshop/demo area for kids to come out and try Parkour on Canada's day at Downsview Park in Toronto.