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
Friday, August 27, 2010
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.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Leaving no trace!
She needs us all, earth needs us all. Not only have we become more inactive and disconnected from the primal nature of being a creation of this universe and mother earth, but now some of us also forget how to treat and respect it, give it the love and care it deserves, craves and needs from all of us. 
Earth cries, its sick and polluted, congested and stressed. Shrinking in nature and getting sicker as we continue to focus on much less important things rather than the majesty that surrounds us.
I had a very unexpected but great visit to the Kapena Falls for the first time today. While the place is majestic and beautiful, relaxing and overwhelming I couldn't help to notice the amount of trash that was there laying around. Unnecessarily careless, loaded with sharp glass, old clothes and bottle of beer like there are just rocks laying around.
After only a few minutes of unprepared picking around we manage to collect quite bit of trash, sadly, we were not prepared and had no space to take it with us to the nearest place. That is why we will soon be having a Leave No Trace Jam where we will take some time to give this place the care it deserves. We will bring bags and anything necessary to leave the place the way it should be... pure!!!
Stay tune as the dates will be posted!
Remember, it doesn't matter what our training grounds are, we have to be appreciative of them being there. Leave it better than you found it!!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Havent updated in a while.
Yup, its been a while. Am I unnactive, sick, injured... hell no! Just lazy to post I guess. Not much has changed, not much is new. Just training, dealing with the obstacles of life and working of a few new projects. Getting ready for the holidays and going on with what keeps me busy.
Have a new videos to share and hope that you enjoy. Will try to post more often as I believe I have to get back into creative writing. Still working on my Denver trip write up, will be finishing up soon.
Enjoy these
A nice day for a sweet training session. Havent worked on wall ups in forever and they still need some more work. I also got palm flip outside and on concrete the first time. Playing with some effect as well. Hope you enjoy.
Yup, its been a while. Am I unnactive, sick, injured... hell no! Just lazy to post I guess. Not much has changed, not much is new. Just training, dealing with the obstacles of life and working of a few new projects. Getting ready for the holidays and going on with what keeps me busy.
Have a new videos to share and hope that you enjoy. Will try to post more often as I believe I have to get back into creative writing. Still working on my Denver trip write up, will be finishing up soon.
Enjoy these
A nice day for a sweet training session. Havent worked on wall ups in forever and they still need some more work. I also got palm flip outside and on concrete the first time. Playing with some effect as well. Hope you enjoy.
A nice beginning conditioning for females who want to start practicing the discipline of parkour. This can be done pretty much anywhere.
These drills focus on some of the techniques performed while training for parkour.
Precision, climbing, jumping and landing. These exercises isolates and recruit different muscle groups covering a full body workout. Lower body, core and upper body muscles. As well as grip strength, some jumping power and an overall coordination of motor skills.
In another attempt to help the community out, here in another tutorial for one of my favorite techniques. We really hope it helps.
Have a new videos to share and hope that you enjoy. Will try to post more often as I believe I have to get back into creative writing. Still working on my Denver trip write up, will be finishing up soon.
Enjoy these
A nice day for a sweet training session. Havent worked on wall ups in forever and they still need some more work. I also got palm flip outside and on concrete the first time. Playing with some effect as well. Hope you enjoy.
Yup, its been a while. Am I unnactive, sick, injured... hell no! Just lazy to post I guess. Not much has changed, not much is new. Just training, dealing with the obstacles of life and working of a few new projects. Getting ready for the holidays and going on with what keeps me busy.
Have a new videos to share and hope that you enjoy. Will try to post more often as I believe I have to get back into creative writing. Still working on my Denver trip write up, will be finishing up soon.
Enjoy these
A nice day for a sweet training session. Havent worked on wall ups in forever and they still need some more work. I also got palm flip outside and on concrete the first time. Playing with some effect as well. Hope you enjoy.
A nice beginning conditioning for females who want to start practicing the discipline of parkour. This can be done pretty much anywhere.
These drills focus on some of the techniques performed while training for parkour.
Precision, climbing, jumping and landing. These exercises isolates and recruit different muscle groups covering a full body workout. Lower body, core and upper body muscles. As well as grip strength, some jumping power and an overall coordination of motor skills.
In another attempt to help the community out, here in another tutorial for one of my favorite techniques. We really hope it helps.
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