Sunday, November 21, 2010
Upper Body Conditioning - Push Up Drills.
Some of the drills I use during classes, jams or my own training.
This drills allow you to hit a variety of muscles that regular push ups just wont do. Also applying full range of motion on shoulders, elbows, wrists etc.
Im not the most qualified to state exactly which muscles this works, but Ill tell you where I feel it.
Triceps, biceps, upper back, shoulders, forearms, core and chest. This is all based on my feeling as I perform them.
Good for a quick indoor workout on your "rest" days as they will worn you out pretty fast.
Good warm up before a PK session. Play with them, make your own combinations.
Have fun.
Music By
Nutthin But Strings
Winner.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Owl Vision
Flow of majestic beauty.
Source of light and energy.
Sometimes what you see is not what there is. Sometimes what there is, is not what you see. Open your vision.
But strangely enough stop focusing on and observe everything at once.
Only then the rest will arise.
Source of light and energy.
Sometimes what you see is not what there is. Sometimes what there is, is not what you see. Open your vision.
But strangely enough stop focusing on and observe everything at once.
Only then the rest will arise.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Power Behind Four Legs
Video - Best Action - Winner of the II Hawaii Pet Film Festival. Oct being her 3year mark, roxy and still continues to be a loyal companion to all my adventures. Un stoppable and adventurous she leaps and bounce from beach to mountain, from urban to natural... all the landscape is her when her skills take over. Continuing to impress me and continuing to be the best pupp she can be....
Infinite Creation
Where the land seems to end, the beginning of something equally majestic arises. Every ending, an opportunity for something more beautiful to come to birth. Be creation. Live your thoughts. Nourish your dreams. The sky is NOT the limit.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
QM (quadrupedal movement) Capture the flag - Hawaii Parkour
A game that we play here at Hawaii Parkour. If you have done breakdance/capoeira you will love this game.
I shared it a while back at the mainland long ago and they loved it. I got this old footage from a jam and I figure Id share hoping that other people can use it.
Have fun.
"If you have been training parkour long enough, you know how beneficial quadrupedal movement (moving on all fours) can be as an addition to your training regimen, Some people use it as a warm up, others for upper/lower body and core conditioning. Maybe as a skill of its own to traverse around our surroundings. Or some might just enjoy the primal/animal feeling it comes with walking on all fours. "
"QM Capture the Flag" Is very dynamic game we implement at jams, training sessions and classes, A great aid in building your coordination and flexibility as we not only traverse forward, back or sideways, but also make sudden change of direction and explosive movement. "
"The goal
The objective of the game is to capture the flag of your opponent [placed on the back] while traversing on all fours.
This can be a team or individual game. As teams you "battle" until all the members of either team have been defeated."
"The Rules
Safety first - No gauging, fish hooks, punching, spitting or tackling...
- No standing up.
- Three limbs should remind grounded, unless launching for the grab.
- Stay within the circle.
**Each communities could play with rules as desired**"
"In terms of movement everything goes as long as you remind moving on all your limbs. Remind in control, protect yourself and your playmate.
Move freely. Have fun."
I shared it a while back at the mainland long ago and they loved it. I got this old footage from a jam and I figure Id share hoping that other people can use it.
Have fun.
"If you have been training parkour long enough, you know how beneficial quadrupedal movement (moving on all fours) can be as an addition to your training regimen, Some people use it as a warm up, others for upper/lower body and core conditioning. Maybe as a skill of its own to traverse around our surroundings. Or some might just enjoy the primal/animal feeling it comes with walking on all fours. "
"QM Capture the Flag" Is very dynamic game we implement at jams, training sessions and classes, A great aid in building your coordination and flexibility as we not only traverse forward, back or sideways, but also make sudden change of direction and explosive movement. "
"The goal
The objective of the game is to capture the flag of your opponent [placed on the back] while traversing on all fours.
This can be a team or individual game. As teams you "battle" until all the members of either team have been defeated."
"The Rules
Safety first - No gauging, fish hooks, punching, spitting or tackling...
- No standing up.
- Three limbs should remind grounded, unless launching for the grab.
- Stay within the circle.
**Each communities could play with rules as desired**"
"In terms of movement everything goes as long as you remind moving on all your limbs. Remind in control, protect yourself and your playmate.
Move freely. Have fun."
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Pleasure and Moist
Shower of lust and pleasure. Connection.
Time of bliss and relaxation. Nature.
A display of primal and survival. Birds and cats.
High fly.
Words of wisdom and awareness.
Stimulating interactions.
Movement under the retrieving sun.
Cleansing sprinkle.
Meditation under the rain. Wind.
The recipe for my day.
Time of bliss and relaxation. Nature.
A display of primal and survival. Birds and cats.
High fly.
Words of wisdom and awareness.
Stimulating interactions.
Movement under the retrieving sun.
Cleansing sprinkle.
Meditation under the rain. Wind.
The recipe for my day.
Ocean Splendor
With sounds of calmness and splashes of splendor, a faithful companion to a mystic sunset, the ocean - always serene yet powerful with wonders and mysteries to share. If you only sit quietly and listen, perhaps the wind will reveal its secret. Breath with passion.
Blue Peace
Each moment leading to the next.
Each sight n inspiration of earths love.
With every breath a quiet mind contemplates.
As the wind blows all that matter is now.
My now is really a blessing.
Each sight n inspiration of earths love.
With every breath a quiet mind contemplates.
As the wind blows all that matter is now.
My now is really a blessing.
Mindfulness
Weirdest picture. Just came out like this. So .... here is goes.
Vortex of light.
Moments of mindfulness.
Air that sneaks through the cracks of the mind.
When the flow of energy feel interrupted reach for her.
Submerge into her touch.
For she has what cleanses.
A touch of love.
That is the power of our lady earth.
Mother of it all.
Vortex of light.
Moments of mindfulness.
Air that sneaks through the cracks of the mind.
When the flow of energy feel interrupted reach for her.
Submerge into her touch.
For she has what cleanses.
A touch of love.
That is the power of our lady earth.
Mother of it all.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Hawaii Parkour Works With The Marines
Saturday the 2nd of October, Ozzi had the priviledge of working with a great group of Marines from the 2nd BN - 3rd Mar - Echo Company, 2nd Platoon 3rd Squad (Goon Sqd)The boys;
1st FireTeam:
Lcpl Nick Jacobson (aka Grape Ape)
Lcpl Glen Chapa (aka MonkeyBone)
Lcpl Elias Martinez (aka Timon)
Lcpl Dereck Fangman (aka Sid the Sloth)
2nd FireTeam:
Lcpl Matt Kain (aka Tiger)
Lcpl Jeremiah Crites (aka Red Mist)
Lcpl Ricky Sisneroz (aka Po)
Lcpl Ricardo Hernandez-Gomez (aka Pumba)
For a little over 3 hrs these Marines had to endure the best of Ozzi's conditioning and drills. Crawling and leaping up and down a huge fly of stairs, press ups and upper body drills only known to make even the strongest drop. Climbing and precision jumping like real modern ninjas. Balancing and landing with stealthiness. Movement and fun all in one go.
We got pictures and even a video being worked on. It will be released soon. In the mean time, read what the Squad Leader Sgt Joe Perez (aka Rafiki ) has to say about the session.
"To all personnel that need a little push for fun and excitement. Start getting into Parkour and what it can really do for you and your life. Everyone all wants to live free and die hard. How about putting your body through the test. Parkour pushes your limits especially when you think you got it all handled, you don't. I'm an Infantryman by trade through the United States Marine Corps. I've been to Iraq twice, doing Operation Phantom Fury and 24th Marine Expenditionary Unit, and I've also been to Afghanistan. I had always put my body through many changes through my career. I'm always looking for new things to do in order to improve my conditioning and the conditioning of my Marines. I'm a Squad Leader for 2nd BN 3rd Mar. And I asked Ozzi to help me improve the physical and mental conditioning before we head out on our deployment back to Afghanistan. We know certain things but as Marines we learn it on the move. This time I'm preventing that before we go to country. As infantryman, we patrol through every terrain known to man. And we also go through or bypass obstacles. Now with this training under our belts, obstacles are no match for our minds. Of course there is more training to go through but now we will have the basics down packed. As people always say "Practice makes perfect". Well for us as Marines " Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast", meaning you alway crawl before you walk and you walk before you run. If you are in the military, especially as grunts, start putting yourself through the training of parkour as well as crossfit. Parkour will definitely help you go over obstacles such as walled compounds, waddies, and house to house movement. This is definitely approved by U.S. Marine Corps Grunts."
"ONE MIND, ANY WEAPON"
Friday, October 1, 2010
Big Island HIpk Workshop
Big island morning, 7:30am. I wake up to the so no pleasant sound of the phone's alarm. Immediately being overshadow by a much better sighting, as I slowly zipper the front of my tent down, the foot of the mountain, guarded by the trees. It is a chilly morning, I could still hear so many different type of birds. The place so quiet, the air so fresh. We get on our way to our destination. Trees to my left, trees to my right. Deserted roads and a nicely open sky. After a 40mins ride we arrive to Hilo. Driving around as we explore the area. Light breakfast and a desire for a quick pit stop led us to the parking lot of UH Hilo. Casually the same spot where I would meet Chiemi, active member of the Big Island Parkour community of Hawaii.
We meet and greet. A quick exchange of words and we get on our way for a short tour of the surroundings. I let my vision and creativity take over and my desire to move lead the way. Stairs, ledges. Walls and rails. Drive ways, trees.... so many opportunities. Safety assessment comes to mind. I shake this and that, look at people traffic and as a security figure approaches, Chiemi reassures me they are all very open and easy going. My green light to get the day started.
Sitting at a distance from the meeting spot, I see people arriving as I write down the notes I ended up never looking at again. 14 people present, some move on the spot, some jump here and there. I see smiles, excited faces.
A short introduction to break the ice. My heart beats. Yet I feel confident.
We start with a short run to the spot I had in mind. Stairs.... oh the fun they can be!
QM's, plyos and stretches. Movement under an awaking sun.
I nice warm up that awaken the playful in us.
And there we have it, a set of three rows of 8 steps each. Up and down runs, leaps, hops and crawls. Sun, sweat, moans and grunts. The dirt on our hands witness of out time spent. We drill the area for about 45 mins. Stances while small talk here and there. Angles, touch. What, why's and how's. I can see pleasure and pain on their faces. Eagerness to push themselves.
A short brake to lead to other drills. Balance, touch, sensitivity. A beautiful set of rails served us for what ended up being a collective recreation of the ideas in our minds. Inspired by their movement, we came up with some drills I had never tried before. Some that I hope I can share with many of you, reading this, some time.
A last break, water snacks, socializing. Everyone shares, some rest, some eat. Everyone interacts. It was also my opportunity to demonstrate other simple drills for future session.
We talk, walk and cat crawl to the next spot. My body feel cooled down. Time for a little bit more.
I lead an upper body session. On the spot crawls, planks and some of my very favorite variety of press ups. Some sweet and the heart pumping nicely, we stretch a bit more and head towards the drive way where we would execute footing and stride drills.
I can see the movement slowing down, it had been about 3 hrs since we started. Yet, I still see people attentive and smiling. A tired body and an awaken spirit.
As we cool down and stretch with some light yoga, the Q&A session gets started. A happily shared what I had been learning during all my time of training. My recent experiences. Hoping to only to awaken their curiosity, share important information about training. Inspire minds that will thirst for more.
It was my first time traveling outside my "home turf" to teach parkour and share my thoughts. Something that may lead to the next step on my evolution as a coach. I enjoyed this experience very much, I believe it to have left me with a bigger desire to share as well as many lessons and inspiring ideas. I'm hoping many other experience like this come my way for it is my pleasure to share whatever it I know that can motivates others to move, explore and play.
I thank all of you who participated and brought with you to the day something that could have not been the same with you.
I'm sure our paths will cross again.
Mahalo Nui Loa Chiemi for organizing the event.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Caress of Death
Yesterday was an intense day, a day of reflexion.
A day that gave me moments of a possibility for not coming back.
Close interaction with the power of an earth that gives you live but can also take it with the blink of an eye.
A lesson, or just a test to endure?
A message or just the resurrection of a new me.
A moment in which the end was near yet a very humbling beginning came to birth.
We have planning this day for a week or so now.
It was time to face "Test one" now known as "Leap Of Faith" a massive 85ft cliff jump onto open ocean.
We stopped at Spitting Caves on the way for an usual and easy 55ft jump.
Just to get the mind warmed up to the idea.
Spitting Caves, 55ft drop. Down bellow, a cave that as the tide comes and goes sucks the water in (and anything floating) to then spit it out with power several SEVERAL feet away. You do not want to be in as its sucking the water in.
As every time we jump, we checked, wait for the break of a more calm ocean.
Look down thinking how every time it just looks more and more easy. "Closer"
"This is my break" - David says as he plunges first.
He comes out, then he now waits.
Thumbs up, this is your break - he signals.
I get ready and check my stride. 3 steps that lead to fun flight.
1...2...3 and push... I bring my knees into a tuck, I fall.
Looking down welcoming the refreshing water during this very hot day.
Splashhhh, the familiar sensation of my body now submerged several feet.
As I see the light above me reflecting thru the water.
I swim up and to the rocky shore to start my climb up.
I start my climb, emerging from the ocean, when a wave come on my direction taking everything on its way.
My hands gripping onto the pockets of the reef, I do not let go as the waves covers all of me.
I can feel its push, its pull as it pass by and over me.
I can see the water a couple feet over my head rushing towards the cave.
I grab on and enjoy the sensation.
A sight that will be not forgotten. An experience never had.
As the waves goes by, I restart my climb up.
Already steady feet on the rock, about to take my first step.... I think, "there it comes another one..."
This one pushes me back in the water, I fall in and I think of nothing but "SWIM"
Swim out and swim with power. Waves crashing from all directions.
My freestyle stroke did very little as my arms could not even come out of the water.
Head sticking out, fighting for my air. I swim, I swim going nowhere.
As I look left I see David who was waiting for me on the rock shore.
Further than he original looked as I was trying to climb up.
"So then, if hes that far away, I must be way closer to the other shore"
A thought that came to me faster than I can say it.
I look right, and there it is, a sign of relieve as I have the other side only about 4ft away from me.
Water very alive, powerful, still sucking in. A fight I must win....
And then..... a break. As the cave fills with water, the ocean calms just enough and in time for me to come out.
Hand over hand I climb up. Catching my breath.
A few steps forwards, away from danger.
On save ground I slowly turn back..... deep inhale.... deep exhale.... body very aware.
"GOOD JOB" David shouts from the other side.
I wondered, "does he really realized what just happened?"
Im sure he did.
As I embrace each breath I turn back and I look at the cave.
Just as it continues to spit water, to then suck some more.
I stand there for what seemed like forever.
Nothing in mind but sensations....
Respect. Admiration. Power. Gratitude. Humbleness.
"That was close" finally my mind able to come with a thought.
I starred at the cave for a few more seconds.
I take another deep breath and turn around slowly.
Walking towards the 55ft fliff that I now need to climb up.
I can feel my hands shake as I think "just climb up, get to the top"
"There is a 85ft cliff that now awaits"
Later on David and I were discussing my experience.
As he says -
"One more wave coming towards you and that would have sent you in"
Today Im alive... tomorrow, one can only hope.
Live every moment as if it was your last.
Zen Stones
Amazing what a little shifting here and there a small change on your "position" can do to your balance, your grounding and overal state of being.
Because everything comes to an end.
Hey guys,
Im afraid this note wont bring great news, or will it? Dont really know actually. Really dont care much really.
Seems that being with the APK Alliance requires me to hold back on taking on great opportunities that I cant let pass and want to embrace to the fullest.
Seems that being with the APK Alliance requires me to restrict my freedom to participate in certain events and interact with the people/friends I wish to interact with, for reason that will only enhance my live and experiences on this plane. To be the best I can be for those I inspire and those I want to be inspired by. YOU ALL!
It also seems that because I want to be all I can be and take in any opportunity that will make me a better individual, athlete, traceur, friend, man; that HIpk will have to pay the consequences by being denied to be an affiliate of the parkour community any longer.
These are reason that I can TRY to understand but see not real motive behind it as what the APK Alliance stands for, or I thought stood up for.
Freedom of movement, is represented by the freedom with which we express ourselves thru our skills, flow, run or whatever you want to call it. That freedom of expression is being put a price on it...... A price Im willing to pay.
Is this reason why I now take a step back and let you guys continue with the great work you have all been doing. I have made great friends and still have great friends in many of you. I will continue to work for the community, personally help you on what I can and enjoy what movement and parkour bring to my life.
I want to thank you all for the support you all showed and even the one that you didnt, for those are the moment that pushed me the most.
I want to personally thank Mark for the opportunities given, the experiences, the knowledge and everything that he did to add to my inspiration to strive to be the best I can be. Thanks you Mark.
Im sure you will all still see me around and I hope to jam with you guys some time soon. The alliance will always be remembered as the place where I made great friends.
Mahalo nui loa. Aloha!
A moment of peace!
Life is full of magical moments.
During my journey this was one of mine.
A moment that made me realize how easy itd be to share this land with one another.
For we are all sons and daughters of the same earth and if we close the eyes of ego we'd be able to see beyond what we now can.
Open your arms to anyone because you never know who may cross your path.
Let this day bring peace to your spirit.
Peace to share with everyone.
Thoughts
ive. Breath. Cherish. Laught. Inspire. Challenge. Question. Dare. Move. Explore. Touch. Play. Envision. Discover. Push limits/boundaries. Feel. Embrace. Love!
The Zen Stone
Shower of nature.
Cleansing waters from the mountain splashing on my sweaty skin.
Mud sliding between my toes.
Each breath, pure energy.
Grateful.
Cleansing waters from the mountain splashing on my sweaty skin.
Mud sliding between my toes.
Each breath, pure energy.
Grateful.
Ocean Breath!
From my moment to yours.
The essence of life thru my breath.
A moment of ocean thru my eyes.
The essence of life thru my breath.
A moment of ocean thru my eyes.
Just try and say hello!
Thru the distance, time or any space.
Energy follows thought.
Energy follow our desire to be where it want to be.
Within our bodies, outside of them.
Within those we want to reach.
As a deep breath clears the mind, and our vibration tunes within ourselves.
We visualize, a location, a face, an expression, an essence.
With an exhalation, the body relaxes, the thought focuses on reaching.
Releasing. Embracing that which we want to send out warmth to.
Our touch, our desire to be seen and to say hello.
Leaving a print in mind.
An image strange to the thought, recognized by the mind.
Burst of power go down the body, bringing goosebumps to the flesh.
Some times just a smile. A memory left behin
Energy follows thought.
Energy follow our desire to be where it want to be.
Within our bodies, outside of them.
Within those we want to reach.
As a deep breath clears the mind, and our vibration tunes within ourselves.
We visualize, a location, a face, an expression, an essence.
With an exhalation, the body relaxes, the thought focuses on reaching.
Releasing. Embracing that which we want to send out warmth to.
Our touch, our desire to be seen and to say hello.
Leaving a print in mind.
An image strange to the thought, recognized by the mind.
Burst of power go down the body, bringing goosebumps to the flesh.
Some times just a smile. A memory left behin
Sun Raise
A new step into continuity.
Discovery that awaits.
The reality of a new sun raise glinting diamond light.
Sand between my toes. Heat on my flesh. Ocean that awaits.
Seductive lady earth, good morning to your glory.
No better way to start this day.
Discovery that awaits.
The reality of a new sun raise glinting diamond light.
Sand between my toes. Heat on my flesh. Ocean that awaits.
Seductive lady earth, good morning to your glory.
No better way to start this day.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Training, Play and Exploration.
Training, Play and Exploration.
Another look at training and disciplines of movements.
Training, and play definition by Dictionary.com
train·ing [trey-ning]
1. the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained: He's in training for the Olympics.
2. the status or condition of a person who has been trained:athletes in top training.
I think we can all agree that training requires dedication, discipline, hard work and a good amount of sweat and pain. As a practitioner of movement, adventure seeker and instructor, I also understand that there will be a lot of failing before one succeeds. For it is this training that will aid on the development of skills to avoid failure and grant success.
Training; mental and physical, is a indispensable part of our development as traceurs(euses), freerunners, or whatever discipline of movement of your like. Hard training is essential if you seek a high level of proficiency and comfort. With so many different exercises AND activities that could be categorize under training. I suppose it is all about how you really look at it.
Many of us have probably spend an nice evening, out and about the streets of our neighborhood, following a training structure or planning gauntlets and routes as we go. Some even dreading at the idea of continuing on. It is not until two to three hours have gone by that we call it quits.
Your immediate reward, a sore and exhausted body. Heavy feet and a pretty light head. Yet it is the feeling within, that sensation which makes us feel like we actually stepped away from everything and invested time on ourselves and our physical development. That is the reward which I enjoy the most.
So, while we should regularly set a time aside for serious and dedicated training, it should never feel like its something you must do, but rather something you want to do.
However, there are times when going to the gym, working out or even getting out might sounds like a task to have to accomplish. Some times "training" just "gets old". Not much motivation, no drive.
We hearing all the time;
"I lost my motivation to train"
"How can I change my training?" 
So then, why train, when you can play?
play [pley]
3. exercise or activity for amusement or recreation.
8. an act or instance of playing or of doing something
14. action, activity, or operation
18. Freedom of movement within a space,
19. freedom for action, or scope for activity
It's been a while now since I changed my "training regimen" to mostly playing. My training use to consist on 3 to 4 days a week of Crossfit, Parkour and some acrobatics. The occasional hike and swim. But for the most part my training was more "time consuming". I had to plan for it, fit it within a certain time frame etc. After a while I sort of stepped away from training. I just got lazy, didn't really have much motivation to train. However I kept on enjoying the activities my friends and I do around the island, while still holding jams a couple times a month.
The 2009 holidays kicked in, and with no jams being planned at HIpk it wasn't until the Hawaii National Jam in Feb that I actually did some parkour training. Believing I had regressed in my training, the satisfaction kicked in when I felt lighter, faster and stronger. I remember getting over this one obstacle with such ease, same obstacle that once was very difficult for me and even left a few scratches on my flesh..
See, my friends and I play very often. We come up with ideas on how to make the best of our weeks. It would usually involve a hike, or rock climbing, kayaking or snorkeling. Flips at random and yoga at the beach. Maybe some cliff jumping, or even "ghost exploring".
All of thiese activities, while amusing and recreational, they demand continuous physical effort from the body. Try exploring a trail several miles long. A trail you have have never seen, or one you enjoy for its rewarding view or scenery. Maybe some falls you can jump from. Then trail run it all the way down, focusing on each step as you leap and bounce over the roots and rocks covering the terrain beneath your feet.
I'm sure that the result from the playing on this scenario, or any of the other out door activities will have a beneficial effect on your cardio, coordination, strength, skill development etc. Which will reflect in your training.
While I still train for the purpose of pure training, I believe that play is as important for your physical, mental and spiritual health. A distraction from our must do tasks, a time for our selves and what we really enjoy. Maybe there are other activities of interest that will relate in benefit to the specific discipline you already enjoy training for.
Playing will not only being joy and pleasure but will keep you curious and eager to explore.
ex·plo·ra·tion [ek-spluh-rey-shuhn]
1. an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination
2. the investigation of unknown regions
Exploration is such a natural and instinctive behavior we have carried with us since the beginning of life. Our lives.
Explore like a child.
Curiosity leads to alternates routes in our lives. Exploration allows us to have experiences that will open our eyes to other perspectives, a different view. Exploration of any kind can be enlightening and very rewarding. Exploring your surroundings will allow you for more play, a different way to looking at your physical development and skill training.
And I'm not talking about go and start training MovNat or any discipline in particular. I not talking about going on a hike and blast through it up and down as fast as you can.
This would obviously be more fun on a natural setting, but explore what most pleases you. Maybe playing "Dance Dance Revolution" is your choice for cardio and coordination.
Go out for a walk, enjoy every step, every leap, see where it leads. Maybe there is a mountain that have not been explore much. One you have not been to. Take a drive to a random area of town away from everything and explore, walk, climb, jump. Just play more, seek more, explore more.
Take every step in the moment and every opportunity in life for what it is. Live embracing what you already have and everything that earth and life has to offer you. That includes exploring the earth with a different vision in mind. Being part of its natue. For every exploration not only you get the experience, or the physical reward but a lesson to be learn.
Some people say "Live life" well that sounds a bit too boring so I think besides living it, we might as well explore it.
Dedicated to my dearest closest friend, "The three Musketeers". Those who have left a print and all of you who inspire me.
Thanks for reading.
Ozzi Quintero.
Training, Play and Exploration.
Another look at training and disciplines of movements.
Training, and play definition by Dictionary.com
train·ing [trey-ning]
1. the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained: He's in training for the Olympics.
2. the status or condition of a person who has been trained:athletes in top training.
I think we can all agree that training requires dedication, discipline, hard work and a good amount of sweat and pain. As a practitioner of movement, adventure seeker and instructor, I also understand that there will be a lot of failing before one succeeds. For it is this training that will aid on the development of skills to avoid failure and grant success.
Training; mental and physical, is a indispensable part of our development as traceurs(euses), freerunners, or whatever discipline of movement of your like. Hard training is essential if you seek a high level of proficiency and comfort. With so many different exercises AND activities that could be categorize under training. I suppose it is all about how you really look at it.
Many of us have probably spend an nice evening, out and about the streets of our neighborhood, following a training structure or planning gauntlets and routes as we go. Some even dreading at the idea of continuing on. It is not until two to three hours have gone by that we call it quits.
Your immediate reward, a sore and exhausted body. Heavy feet and a pretty light head. Yet it is the feeling within, that sensation which makes us feel like we actually stepped away from everything and invested time on ourselves and our physical development. That is the reward which I enjoy the most.
So, while we should regularly set a time aside for serious and dedicated training, it should never feel like its something you must do, but rather something you want to do.
However, there are times when going to the gym, working out or even getting out might sounds like a task to have to accomplish. Some times "training" just "gets old". Not much motivation, no drive.
We hearing all the time;
"I lost my motivation to train"
"How can I change my training?"
So then, why train, when you can play?
play [pley]
3. exercise or activity for amusement or recreation.
8. an act or instance of playing or of doing something
14. action, activity, or operation
18. Freedom of movement within a space,
19. freedom for action, or scope for activity
It's been a while now since I changed my "training regimen" to mostly playing. My training use to consist on 3 to 4 days a week of Crossfit, Parkour and some acrobatics. The occasional hike and swim. But for the most part my training was more "time consuming". I had to plan for it, fit it within a certain time frame etc. After a while I sort of stepped away from training. I just got lazy, didn't really have much motivation to train. However I kept on enjoying the activities my friends and I do around the island, while still holding jams a couple times a month.
The 2009 holidays kicked in, and with no jams being planned at HIpk it wasn't until the Hawaii National Jam in Feb that I actually did some parkour training. Believing I had regressed in my training, the satisfaction kicked in when I felt lighter, faster and stronger. I remember getting over this one obstacle with such ease, same obstacle that once was very difficult for me and even left a few scratches on my flesh..
See, my friends and I play very often. We come up with ideas on how to make the best of our weeks. It would usually involve a hike, or rock climbing, kayaking or snorkeling. Flips at random and yoga at the beach. Maybe some cliff jumping, or even "ghost exploring".
All of thiese activities, while amusing and recreational, they demand continuous physical effort from the body. Try exploring a trail several miles long. A trail you have have never seen, or one you enjoy for its rewarding view or scenery. Maybe some falls you can jump from. Then trail run it all the way down, focusing on each step as you leap and bounce over the roots and rocks covering the terrain beneath your feet.
I'm sure that the result from the playing on this scenario, or any of the other out door activities will have a beneficial effect on your cardio, coordination, strength, skill development etc. Which will reflect in your training.
While I still train for the purpose of pure training, I believe that play is as important for your physical, mental and spiritual health. A distraction from our must do tasks, a time for our selves and what we really enjoy. Maybe there are other activities of interest that will relate in benefit to the specific discipline you already enjoy training for.
Playing will not only being joy and pleasure but will keep you curious and eager to explore.
ex·plo·ra·tion [ek-spluh-rey-shuhn]
1. an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination
2. the investigation of unknown regions
Exploration is such a natural and instinctive behavior we have carried with us since the beginning of life. Our lives.
Explore like a child.
Curiosity leads to alternates routes in our lives. Exploration allows us to have experiences that will open our eyes to other perspectives, a different view. Exploration of any kind can be enlightening and very rewarding. Exploring your surroundings will allow you for more play, a different way to looking at your physical development and skill training.
And I'm not talking about go and start training MovNat or any discipline in particular. I not talking about going on a hike and blast through it up and down as fast as you can.
This would obviously be more fun on a natural setting, but explore what most pleases you. Maybe playing "Dance Dance Revolution" is your choice for cardio and coordination.
Go out for a walk, enjoy every step, every leap, see where it leads. Maybe there is a mountain that have not been explore much. One you have not been to. Take a drive to a random area of town away from everything and explore, walk, climb, jump. Just play more, seek more, explore more.
Take every step in the moment and every opportunity in life for what it is. Live embracing what you already have and everything that earth and life has to offer you. That includes exploring the earth with a different vision in mind. Being part of its natue. For every exploration not only you get the experience, or the physical reward but a lesson to be learn.
Some people say "Live life" well that sounds a bit too boring so I think besides living it, we might as well explore it.
Dedicated to my dearest closest friend, "The three Musketeers". Those who have left a print and all of you who inspire me.
Thanks for reading.
Ozzi Quintero.
Training, Play and Exploration.
Another look at training and disciplines of movements.
Training, and play definition by Dictionary.com
train·ing [trey-ning]
1. the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained: He's in training for the Olympics.
2. the status or condition of a person who has been trained:athletes in top training.
I think we can all agree that training requires dedication, discipline, hard work and a good amount of sweat and pain. As a practitioner of movement, adventure seeker and instructor, I also understand that there will be a lot of failing before one succeeds. For it is this training that will aid on the development of skills to avoid failure and grant success.Training; mental and physical, is a indispensable part of our development as traceurs(euses), freerunners, or whatever discipline of movement of your like. Hard training is essential if you seek a high level of proficiency and comfort. With so many different exercises AND activities that could be categorize under training. I suppose it is all about how you really look at it.
Many of us have probably spend an nice evening, out and about the streets of our neighborhood, following a training structure or planning gauntlets and routes as we go. Some even dreading at the idea of continuing on. It is not until two to three hours have gone by that we call it quits.
Your immediate reward, a sore and exhausted body. Heavy feet and a pretty light head. Yet it is the feeling within, that sensation which makes us feel like we actually stepped away from everything and invested time on ourselves and our physical development. That is the reward which I enjoy the most.
So, while we should regularly set a time aside for serious and dedicated training, it should never feel like its something you must do, but rather something you want to do.
However, there are times when going to the gym, working out or even getting out might sounds like a task to have to accomplish. Some times "training" just "gets old". Not much motivation, no drive.
We hearing all the time;
"I lost my motivation to train"
"How can I change my training?"
So then, why train, when you can play?
play [pley]
3. exercise or activity for amusement or recreation.
8. an act or instance of playing or of doing something
14. action, activity, or operation
18. Freedom of movement within a space,
19. freedom for action, or scope for activity
It's been a while now since I changed my "training regimen" to mostly playing. My training use to consist on 3 to 4 days a week of Crossfit, Parkour and some acrobatics. The occasional hike and swim. But for the most part my training was more "time consuming". I had to plan for it, fit it within a certain time frame etc. After a while I sort of stepped away from training. I just got lazy, didn't really have much motivation to train. However I kept on enjoying the activities my friends and I do around the island, while still holding jams a couple times a month.
The 2009 holidays kicked in, and with no jams being planned at HIpk it wasn't until the Hawaii National Jam in Feb that I actually did some parkour training. Believing I had regressed in my training, the satisfaction kicked in when I felt lighter, faster and stronger. I remember getting over this one obstacle with such ease, same obstacle that once was very difficult for me and even left a few scratches on my flesh..
See, my friends and I play very often. We come up with ideas on how to make the best of our weeks. It would usually involve a hike, or rock climbing, kayaking or snorkeling. Flips at random and yoga at the beach. Maybe some cliff jumping, or even "ghost exploring".
All of thiese activities, while amusing and recreational, they demand continuous physical effort from the body. Try exploring a trail several miles long. A trail you have have never seen, or one you enjoy for its rewarding view or scenery. Maybe some falls you can jump from. Then trail run it all the way down, focusing on each step as you leap and bounce over the roots and rocks covering the terrain beneath your feet.
I'm sure that the result from the playing on this scenario, or any of the other out door activities will have a beneficial effect on your cardio, coordination, strength, skill development etc. Which will reflect in your training.
While I still train for the purpose of pure training, I believe that play is as important for your physical, mental and spiritual health. A distraction from our must do tasks, a time for our selves and what we really enjoy. Maybe there are other activities of interest that will relate in benefit to the specific discipline you already enjoy training for.
Playing will not only being joy and pleasure but will keep you curious and eager to explore.
ex·plo·ra·tion [ek-spluh-rey-shuhn]
1. an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination
2. the investigation of unknown regions
Exploration is such a natural and instinctive behavior we have carried with us since the beginning of life. Our lives.
Explore like a child.
Curiosity leads to alternates routes in our lives. Exploration allows us to have experiences that will open our eyes to other perspectives, a different view. Exploration of any kind can be enlightening and very rewarding. Exploring your surroundings will allow you for more play, a different way to looking at your physical development and skill training.
And I'm not talking about go and start training MovNat or any discipline in particular. I not talking about going on a hike and blast through it up and down as fast as you can.
This would obviously be more fun on a natural setting, but explore what most pleases you. Maybe playing "Dance Dance Revolution" is your choice for cardio and coordination.
Go out for a walk, enjoy every step, every leap, see where it leads. Maybe there is a mountain that have not been explore much. One you have not been to. Take a drive to a random area of town away from everything and explore, walk, climb, jump. Just play more, seek more, explore more.
Take every step in the moment and every opportunity in life for what it is. Live embracing what you already have and everything that earth and life has to offer you. That includes exploring the earth with a different vision in mind. Being part of its natue. For every exploration not only you get the experience, or the physical reward but a lesson to be learn.
Some people say "Live life" well that sounds a bit too boring so I think besides living it, we might as well explore it.
Dedicated to my dearest closest friend, "The three Musketeers". Those who have left a print and all of you who inspire me.
Thanks for reading.
Ozzi Quintero.Sunday, April 11, 2010
HIpk Leave No Trace At Kapena Falls
 Some of you probably already know of the event we held on last Sunday at Kapena Falls. David, Ozzi and a few members of the Hawaii Parkour community gathered at the location to give some aloha to our aina.
Vega, Stacie (and company), Richard, Oli, David, Ozzi, Leanne and our friend Sarah, even Roxy did their part collecting anything from cigarette butts to beer bottles. It took some climbing, crawling, lifting and even swimming to pick up everything we could. And although we did our best, we missed YOU! This place is a natural gift in the middle of a concrete jungle. While appreciated by most, some seem to forget that while the falls are a fun place to hang out, it needs to remind natural, clean and well taken care of. Without your help and support places like this could be forgotten under a pile of trash. It is our responsibility to leave the place better than we found it. Not only during training, but anywhere you go. If you see it, pick it up, trash it... where it belongs.  If you wish to see more pictures of the day, click HERE |
Lost but active!!
For the most part I have been doing a lot of hikes and natural training.
Diamond head, kokohead, Saint Louis etc.
Teaching 3 to 5 times a week keeps me busy and in shape as well.
Went to Kauai and that was a blast, so much energy, so much live and spirit.
Pictures
Coming back was definitely a shocker.
Oahu doest and will not feel the same anymore.
Have been doing a lot of barefoot training, some easy terrain some not so forgiving.
Oahu doest and will not feel the same anymore.
Have been doing a lot of barefoot training, some easy terrain some not so forgiving.
Lot of play and exploration in the form of getting in the car with David and just see where we end up.
Breaking personal times doing long hikes, enjoying the live and energy around me as I do so. Starting to stay out again more often, got rained on the first night but it wasnt all that bad.
Being closer and closer to my friends, missing my lover, cleaning the earth anyway I can, one piece of trash at the time.
Gave Kapena Falls some love by doing a leave no trace event.
cf
Did CF for the first time in over a month yesterday....
Came back to Fran, not an easy one to come back to. My time 4:27, two seconds slower than my last time but considering how long I have been gone Im was happy.
Got some red five fingers for free.
Did CF for the first time in over a month yesterday....
Came back to Fran, not an easy one to come back to. My time 4:27, two seconds slower than my last time but considering how long I have been gone Im was happy.
Got some red five fingers for free.
Roxy is sexier and more agile than ever.
Ankles are alright, just like always keeping my mind busy and my body aware.
Gotta update HIpk, work on the video review and give the forum more lovings.
Going to the Ohio event on memorial weekend, visiting my mom and training with miami freerunning while at it.
Planning a trip to NY at the end of the year, then Vegas and hopefully Grand Canyon.
Meditating, being a renegade, thoughts of anarchy, getting inside my head a lot, trying to reach for the energies and all that feeding my soul.
Thanks CF today Im sore.
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