MAINE'IAC PRIMITIVE MOVEMENT

“Le Parcour”

April 8, 2013

I was introduced to “Parcour” by a friend when I was a freshman in high school. An athlete that excelled in soccer and gymnastics Randy got me hooked on precision jumps, scaling walls and rooftops. At first it was just a phase, simply because all I wanted to do was play basketball. It wasn’t until I moved to New York City where I really started to practice and teach “Le Parcour” in its truest sense… Through practice and repetition we embed skill and competency so that when we encounter a difficult situation we are aware that we are able to get it done safe and sound. It can be an escape route, helping someone, or even something habitual. First of all Parcour is about being useful. It teaches people how… Read more

“Fear is all in the head” ~S.Q.

January 10, 2013

Everyone has fear, fear is good, fear protects us from harms way. Fear induces adrenaline to help us mentally and physically deal with potential danger or any nerve racking experience life throws at us. Although sometimes fear keeps us from participating, but when we realize that fear is a state of mind and only temporary we will stand toe to toe, meet it eye to eye, and change the outcome. Your mind is powered by the connection between thought and response. We have the ability to envision all sorts of possibilities and outcomes and respond with a commendable decision in less than a second. Living in the present reminds us that aligning the mind, body, and spirit cuts fear in half and later washes the other half away. Situational training… Read more

Bloc training video: Climbing, jumping, swimming & breath control (beach workout)

October 6, 2012

It’s a beautiful day for a beach workout! Watch this video and get creative. Think about how you can adapt these movement to match your skill level. Enjoy. http://www.primitivemovement.com/2012/10/bloc-training-video-climbing-jumping-swimming-breath-control/  

Video: Balance Practice

September 17, 2012

Balancing is a great way to wake the body up and get warm before engaging in training. When you are in the state of fear your focus becomes even more present. Warming up through balancing exercises brings mental focus and awareness towards the activity/curriculum you’re about to engage in. You have no choice but to slow down and create soft rhythm with your breath. I encourage you to integrate balance throughout your training sessions as well. For now,  enjoy this Balance video for an optimum warm up prior to “gettin after it”.

10 Minutes Of Spontaneous Movement (Good Morning Chinatown!)

May 4, 2012

When preparing to sit for a long time (like before a long bus ride), I like to MOVE, stretch, and elongate my spine so I’m able to maintain good posture for the journey. In 10 minutes I did just that, with these 6 movements:  Walking, Running, Carrying, Lifting, Jumping, and Balancing.

Bloc Training: Urban outdoor workout

February 26, 2012

Bloc Training: Swimming, Climbing, Balancing & Jumping

August 30, 2011

Warm up by swimming to your location or treading water for 5-10 minutes concentrating on the breath warming the lungs up as well. Starting position is in the water… while treading water get an idea on the route you’ll take up the face of the rock/cliff. Swim over to the cliff where you are able to climb out of the water and up to a height you feel comfortable jumping from. Once you’ve reached the part of the cliff you’re going to jump from. Place your feet in a comfortable position (depending on the shape of the rock). Once your balance and feet are secure, jump using your arms and legs to explosively send you up and forward to a safe landing zone in the water (the same place you were… Read more