Madison Parkour Meetup
Meet on Bascom Hill by the Abe Lincoln statue.
Group warmup
Group games
Self-directed and unstructured training
This is not a class, there is no instruction. It is free to participate.
Kids are welcome with a supervising and participating adult.
All levels are welcome. This community is multi-age, spans a wide breadth of ability, and values everyone.
Train at your own risk. Leave no trace. Respect the space and one another. Anyone behaving in harmful or unsafe ways towards community members or property will be asked to leave.
Join the Discord to stay connected: https://discord.gg/9YmrxMSbM
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AhAuVHHrE/
Handstands for Climbers Workshop
Handstands are an excellent way to complement climbing movement. Climbers need some kind of push to balance out the volume of pull in their training. Practicing handstands is a fun and engaging skill-based approach to improving your mobility, addressing imbalances, and preventing injuries. Are you hesitant to start? Don’t know where to begin? Let us help you with the hardest part (starting!).
Join Shelby and Patrick on Monday April 6th for a 75-minute workshop where we get you upside down and equip you with skills and drills to kickstart or continue your practice solo at home OR, better yet, dive in with a group once per week for a 5-week series April 13-May 11.
Unsure if you want to do the full series? No problem! Sign-up for the workshop and pay nothing until after your first class. At that time, you can decide if one was enough or if you're ready to lock in on those handstands for another 5 weeks!
This workshop and series are for anyone who is interested in learning more about handstands. Signing up for the series is optional, but not necessary to participate in the workshop.
It is recommended (but not required) that you have some handstand experience and no current shoulder or wrist injuries to participate.
Adult Recess at Grounded & Grateful
April 12th: Tentative Itinerary
9:30-9:45am: Arrive, welcome, and get settled.
10am: 💃🏻 Joyful movement (Zumba®) - energizing, mood-boosting rhythms to shake off stress
10:45am: 💃🏻 Adult Recess - a light-hearted yet challenging movement experience for the young at heart where you'll explore creative movement together, play games, and practice movement skills. With Shelby Copeland, Force of Nature Movement
11:30am: 🌬️ Stretching, Breathwork& Interoception - slow down, relax, andstrengthen the mind-body connection as you're guided through gentle stretches, breathing techniques and internal awareness exercises
12:15pm:Acupuncture & Meditation, with Kathyrn Coppola of Wild Blossom Acupuncture
12:45pm 🍎 ✍️ Lunch/Journal Prompt/Sharing circle- bring your own light lunch, a journal and something to write with; for those who feel called, we'll offer a chance to share your thoughts and reflections
1:30pm: 🫁 Superventilation(Wim-Hof style) Breathwork - a dynamic style of breathwork offering clarity and bliss (not suitable for those with epilepsy)
2pm: 🎶 Restorative sound healing - a soothing, integrative close to the experience, led by Kristi Goldade, LCSW
Facilitated by a Physician Assistant with expertise in neuroscience, integrative medicine, and mind–body health, and in collaboration with allied health professionals, these events blends science, somatic tools, and community connection to help you reset from the inside out.
Backyard Ninjas Spring Series- Monday 2:30-3:15 PM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this spring series! This class will meet at 2:30-3:15 PM on 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, and 6/8. There will be a makeup day on 6/13 for missed classes.
Backyard Ninjas Spring Series- Monday 3:30-4:15 PM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students.. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this spring series! This class will meet at 3:30-4:15 PM on 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, and 6/8. There will be a make up class for missed classes on 6/13.
Adult Recess- Cherokee Heights Middle School Playground
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Strength in Motion- Cherokee Heights Middle School Playground
Strength in Motion is an outdoor strength class that uses natural movement to build strength. Think throwing, lifting rocks, carrying logs, vaulting, crawling and more!! Stay after class for Adult Recess 10-11 AM.
Adult Recess- Lincoln Elementary School Playground
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Strength in Motion- Lincoln Elementary School Playground
Strength in Motion is an outdoor strength class that uses natural movement to build strength. Think throwing, lifting rocks, carrying logs, vaulting, crawling and more!! Stay after class for Adult Recess 10-11 AM.
Adult Recess- McCarthy Park
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Strength in Motion- McCarthy Park
Strength in Motion is an outdoor strength class that uses natural movement to build strength. Think throwing, lifting rocks, carrying logs, vaulting, crawling and more!! Stay after class for Adult Recess 10-11 AM.
Backyard Ninjas Fall Series- Thursday 4:00-4:45 PM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this fall series! This class will meet at 4:00-4:45 PM 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16.
Makeup class is 10/25 at 10 AM for anyone who misses a class this session. This is open to students who didn’t miss a class as well.
Backyard Ninjas Fall Series- Thursday 10:00 AM -10:45 AM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this fall series! This class will meet at 10-10:45 AM 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16.
Makeup class is 10/25 at 10 AM for anyone who misses a class this session. This is open to students who didn’t miss a class as well.
Backyard Ninjas Fall Series- 3-5 year olds Thursday 9:00 AM -9:45 AM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 3-5. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students. This class will start and end with unstructured play time, with movement skills and group activities in the middle of the time. This class will meet at 9-9:45 AM 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16.
Makeup class is 10/25 at 9 AM for anyone who misses a class this session. This is open to students who didn’t miss a class as well.
Backyard Ninjas Fall Series- Monday 3:30-4:15 PM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students.. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this fall series! This class will meet at 3:30-4:15 PM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20. Please note that we will skip 10/6.
Makeup class is 10/25 at 10 AM for anyone who misses a class this session. This is open to students who didn’t miss a class as well.
Backyard Ninjas Fall Series- Monday 2:30-3:15 PM
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby on the Eastside of Madison by Olbrich Gardens. Class size is 6 students.. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this fall series! This class will meet at 2:30-3:15 PM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20. Please note that we will skip 10/6.
Makeup class is 10/25 at 10 AM for anyone who misses a class this session. This is open to students who didn’t miss a class as well.
Adult Recess- Nakoma Park
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Strength in Motion- Nakoma Park
Strength in Motion is an outdoor strength class that uses natural movement to build strength. Think throwing, lifting rocks, carrying logs, vaulting, crawling and more!! Stay after class for Adult Recess 10-11 AM.
Adult Recess- Olbrich Park
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Strength in Motion- Olbrich Park
Strength in Motion is an outdoor strength class that uses natural movement to build strength. Think throwing, lifting rocks, carrying logs, vaulting, crawling and more!! Stay after class for Adult Recess 10-11 AM.
Adult Recess- CamRock County Park Natural Playground
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Adult Recess- McKee Farms Park
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Backyard Ninja 5 Week Class Series- Thursday Mornings 4/24-5/22
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this spring series!
Classes are 10:00- 10:45 AM: April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22
Backyard Ninja 5 Week Class Series- Monday Afternoons 4/21-5/19
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this spring series!
Classes are 2:30-3:15 PM: April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19
Backyard Ninja 5 Week Class Series- 3:30 Monday Afternoons 4/21-5/19
This is a 5 week series for kids ages 6-9. The class will meet in the yard of coach Shelby. Kids will play games, learn ninja and parkour skills, cultivate teamwork, and get strong in this spring series!
Classes are 3:30-4:15 PM: April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19
Adult Recess- Olbrich Natural Playground
Adult Recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Strength in Motion
Strength in Motion is an outdoor strength class that uses natural movement to build strength. Think throwing, lifting rocks, carrying logs, vaulting, crawling and more!!
Adult Recess- Cherokee Heights Middle School
Adult recess is a recurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that
uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement
opportunities with a group of strangers. If you are into parkour,
MovNat, adults playing at parks, or recapturing your inner child, this
is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks
in the city each month!
Adult Recess- Sennett Middle School Playground
Adult recess is a recurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that
uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement
opportunities with a group of strangers. If you are into parkour,
MovNat, adults playing at parks, or recapturing your inner child, this
is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks
in the city each month!
Adult Recess- Cherokee Middle School Playground
Adult recess is a recurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that
uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement
opportunities with a group of strangers. If you are into parkour,
MovNat, adults playing at parks, or recapturing your inner child, this
is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks
in the city each month!
Parkour for Femme Folks
Do you want to learn basic parkour skills, build strength, and move in a playful and fun way? Drop into any class in this series where we will be getting strong and moving in challenging and novel ways. This class is held in the coach's yard, but we may hold class at remote locations occasionally to practice our parkour skills. This class is for women/non binary/femme folks. Parkour, MovNat and ninja tend to be male-dominated practices, and so this is a space that centers femme folks.
June 11: class shifts to 4:30 in backyard
June 18: 5:30 meet at self defense class at Team Curran
June 25: 5:30 outdoor parkour training at Kennedy Elementary
July 2: 4:30 in backyard
July 9: 4:30 in backyard
July 16: no class, traveling
July 23: no class, traveling
July 30: 5:30 class in backyard
Aug 6: NO CLASS
Aug 13: 5:30 class at Kennedy Elementary. This will be our last class of the series!
Adult Recess- Warner Park
Adult recess is a recurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that
uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement
opportunities with a group of strangers. If you are into parkour,
MovNat, adults playing at parks, or recapturing your inner child, this
is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks
in the city each month!
Adult Recess- Elmside Circle Park
Adult recess is a recurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that
uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement
opportunities with a group of strangers. If you are into parkour,
MovNat, adults playing at parks, or recapturing your inner child, this
is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks
in the city each month!
Adult Recess- McKee Farms Park
Adult recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!
Adult Recess- Nakoma Park
Adult recess is a reoccurring monthly fitness event in Madison, WI that uses play and fun to present challenging and interesting movement opportunities. If you are into parkour, MovNat, adults playing on parks or recapturing your inner child, this is for you! All abilities welcome. We move around to different parks in the city each month!