Call for Experts, Videographers & Volunteers:

When: Sun., 11.00 – 11.45
Where: Irchel @ infopoint

Level: Beginner / Advanced / Pro
Age: 12+

Topic: In this workshop, Kačka will show you 4 different ways to learn Gumbi so you can find the way that fits you the best. Gumbi is a trick that’s mostly done on a flat floor, but in the workshop Kačka will also show you some variations you can do on walls and obstacles.
What a gumbi is? A Gumbi is a variation of a cartwheel with a back arch axis. Just join the workshop and you’ll find out everything.

About Kačka: I’ve been training for 10 years. I do a lot of flips and lines and my favourite thing to do is kong pres. Due to an injury I started playing with creativity and low impact movement which also lead me to this cartwheel, gumbi and floor acrobatics topic that I recently spend a lot of time with. That’s why I am hosting this workshop.

Highlights:

• Winner of Storror awards
• Member of the AVANTI GARDA collective
• Workshop expert in different international Parkour events with 5+ years of coaching experience

When: Sun., 11.00 – 11.45
Where: Irchel @ infopoint

Level: Advanced / Pro
Age: 12+

Topic: This workshop explores the many different ways of rolling. Rather than focusing on one standard technique, we will explore how a roll can be adapted, modified and combined with other movements. We will look at different entries, directions, body positions, speeds and variations of rolls, and how small changes in technique can completely change the feeling and purpose of the movement. The goal is to develop a more versatile and creative approach to rolling and making rolls feel more natural within your movement.
Participants should already be comfortable with basic rolling techniques and be able to perform a dive roll safely and confidently.

About Max: My approach to movement was strongly shaped by my background in breaking. I started breakdancing before discovering parkour at the age of 11, and I never stopped practicing both, naturally blending them together in my own way. This workshop comes from my love for exploring movement!

Highlights:

• Masked torchbearer for the Olympic Flame during the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony. see here
• Main Parkour teacher and part of the pedagogical team at Urban Move Academy (UMA)
• 15 years of experience in parkour and freerunning, with a background in breaking.
• Professional parkour athlete, artist / performer and coach based in Switzerland.
• Has worked on various multidisciplinary projects combining parkour, dance and other movement disciplines.

When: Sun., 12.15 – 13.00
Where: Irchel @ infopoint

Level: Beginner / Advanced / Pro
Age: 12+

Topic: This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of their body, with a particular focus on joint mechanics and muscular activation during parkour movements. Participants will learn the fundamentals of movement analysis, enabling them to identify inefficient movement patterns and excessive joint loading. Through practical examples and guided exercises, you will discover strategies to optimize your technique, improve movement efficiency, and reduce the risk of injury. Whether you are new to parkour or an experienced practitioner, this workshop provides valuable insights for all skill levels.

About Julian “Jewls”: I‘m working in movement analysis and I have been practicing parkour for over 17 years. While facing injuries related to poor movement mechanics, this inspired me to dive deeper into the field of biomechanics and parkour. In my personal training I love doing things with bars: swinging, jumping, hanging or balancing.

Highlights:

• Working and developping Parkour education on a national level for the last 6 years.
• J+S Head of Education for Parkour in Switzerland
• J+S Parkour Expert

When: Sun., 12.15 – 13.00
Where: Irchel @ infopoint

Level: Advanced / Pro
Age: 12+

Topic: This workshop explores and combines two things: Parkour as a form of movement and movement principles from contemporary dance. These principles are used to rethink familiar Parkour moves and expand your personal movement repertoire.

About Flamur: I have a background in education and teaching, alongside 11 years of experience in Parkour and Freerunning. Over the years, I have also developed my practice in Breaking and contemporary dance. My current focus is on combining Parkour with contemporary dance to explore new movement possibilities and expand my movement vocabulary. At the moment, I am further developing this interdisciplinary approach through an additional education at the Accademia Teatro Dimitri in Verscio.

Highlights:

• J+S Parkour Expert
• Several shows in Parkour and Dance
• Winner of the June Johnsong newcomer prize with the parkour and dance collective InQdrt

When: Sun., 13.30 – 15.30
Where: Irchel @ infopoint

Level: Beginner / Advanced / Pro
Age: 12+

Topic: Off-axis tricks is a brand new dimension of movement, something parkour has been trying to translate from other freestyle sports for past years. What are these tricks good for? How to throw your body into a different axis? How to be able to properly analyse and name different tricks? That’s something we will be looking at during my 2+hours long workshop that includes a power point presentation, video examples, safe space to practice, discussion and a quiz.

About Mikes: I’ve been training for 16 years and even though I started in a fairly old school way, I love being up to date and exploring new progressive ways of moving – I’ve especially been enjoying the off-axis wave and I’m happy that after many years of being invested, I found a great way to also coach it!

Highlights:

• Founding-Member of the AVANTI GARDA collective
• Master’s degree in Sport’s Science
• Hosting international events such as Holding Hands, In Motion Winter Jam and more

When: Sun., 13.30 – 15.30
Where: Irchel @ infopoint

Level: Beginner / Advanced / Pro
Age: 12+

Topic: We will talk and move around subjects like fear, fun, play and challenging yourself with your friends. Thoses are the things that bring us together as a team and push us to get stronger and train more.
The workshop will be split in 3 parts:

• Introduction by the team
• Warm up challenges
• Water challenges
• Friendly competition

You’ll learn about fear management as team and individual, and why it matters to have fun before having expectations.
PS: Bring your best swimming suit or just don’t care 😈

About La Frappe Society: La Frappe Society is a Parkour & Freerunning team based in Geneva, Switzerland. Composed of members with the same passionate feeling and idea to express the unknown by exploring the surrounding environment, our team aims to promote Swiss parkour and its culture.
With +10 years of experience as a team, creating content, merch, competitions, trips, training and representing parkour in Geneva and around the world.

Joining Members: Caryl, Guillaume, Nicolas & Quentin

Highlights:

• +100 years of cumulated experience in parkour
• Training, giving classes, organizing events, winning competitions (someone is even world champion)