FAQ
Participate
How do I participate?
Just join us at one of the trainings.
I've never done any Parkour before, can I still join in?
Yes. You should't expect an extensive beginner's course because we're all there for training ourselves. But of course others with more experience are going to show you all the basics if needed.
When do the trainings take place?
Click on "Trainings" at the top of the site, you'll see all upcoming (and past) training sessions there.
Where do the trainings take place?
It's in every training entry under "Spot". You can click the spot there to get to the spot entry. The links there will lead you to the exact location.
Can I get notifications for newly added trainings?
You can get informed about changes in the trainings list via messengers Signal or Telegram (get in touch via e-mail or during a training session for more details). There's also a mailing list. Other options are subscribing to the RSS feed or adding our calendar with all trainings in .ics format in an application of your choice. When using the calendar option, please specify the URL in the application (instead of downloading and importing the file) so your calendar stays in sync with the website.
Does participating cost any money?
No.
Are there any licensed trainers?
No. It's possible that someone with a Parkour trainer license also participates in a training session but never in their role as a licensed trainer.
Do I have to become part of a registered association?
No. We're not a registered association.
How often do Parkour sessions take place?
Usually 1-3 times per week which depends on different conditions like weather, season, vacations etc. If you want to train with others more often, look into the "Contribute" section.
Are there periodic training sessions?
Currently no. It's possible this will be a thing in the future. If you're interested in organizing this as part of Punkt A, get in touch.
Are there indoor Parkour gym sessions?
No, not under the Punkt A "label"/on this website. Punkt A is explicitely about outdoor training sessions, especially because it's often not free of charge to use Parkour gyms.
Parkour itself
What is Parkour?
Parkour was initially about the most efficient way of movement from one place to another with nothing but one's own body and while overcoming any obstacles in the way. Today the term isn't used that strictly but also includes free running which introduces more "inefficient" movement such as flips or other "flow" moves. You can learn more about all that in the Wikipedia article about Parkour.
What do I need to do Parkour?
Two things are relevant: Clothing and shoes. Your clothing shouldn't limit your mobility, ideal are most kinds of "sports clothing" or "loose clothing" that you don't trip over. E.g. skinny jeans might limit your movement too much. Your shoes shouldn't be too stiff so you still feel the surfaces with your feet. Most kinds of trainers are fine but there are also a lot of normal sneakers that are very good for doing Parkour. "The best shoes for Parkour" are a science unto itself and it's a very individual thing. It's not that important when starting out.
Contribute
How can I have a say in when and where the trainings take place?
There's a chat group to discuss this. To join that, just get in touch when coming to one of the training sessions.
Can I add trainings on the website?
Currently no. Until that's possible please ask other about the best way to get your training on the website.
Can I add new spots to the website?
Currently no. Until that's possible please ask other about the best way to get your training on the website.
Other
What is Punkt A?
Click on "About" at the top of the page.
Where does the name "Punkt A" come from?
Parkour is often described as a method to get from point A to point B. "Punkt A" is German for "point A".
Is this project related to "Point A Parkour" from the US?
No. This was actually a coincidence: Both projects emerged at roughly the same time under the same name in different languages. But it's quite a cool project, check it out: Point A Parkour
How was this website created?
This website was created using the static website generator Hugo. The source code for this site can be found on GitHub and it's also hosted using GitHub Pages. The theme was created from ground up just for this website. If you want a similar website and need help, feel free to get in touch via e-mail: punkt-aⒶsystemli.org.
Is there a map with all spots?
Yes, all spots are continuously combined into a .geojson file which is used as source data for a uMap based on OpenStreetMap.
Is there a calendar with all trainings?
All trainings are continuously combined into a .ics file. This URL can be used to add all trainings to your own calendar app. Specify the URL in the application (instead of downloading and importing the file) so your calendar stays synchronized.
I have further questions!
Contact us via e-mail at punkt-aⒶsystemli.org.
