In 2005, after a couple years of disorganized fun, Rene Scavington took it upon himself to create a website for Parkour enthusiasts in Vancouver and develop formalized classes.With an equal passion for physical preparation, Rene teamed up with friend Lucius Fairburn to open up a small training studio in 2009 with the ultimate goal of one day being able to sustain a large facility dedicated to Parkour. In October 2011 he finally found an old war memorial building with a 3rd floor boasting 10,000 sq. feet and 25 foot ceilings! The Mount Pleasant Coop was happy to lease to the young business owner who intended to bring the space back to its roots as a community centre promoting physical activity.
The opening of the Parkour facility had many setbacks that challenged Rene and his team, which included elite level athlete Jared Davis, athlete and coach Tom Coppola, and co-owner Ma Yuet. Many personal sacrifices were made to finish the gym and get the city to approve it. Finally in September 2012, nearly a year after the lease was signed, Origins officially opened its doors to the public.
Although the setups change from time to time to keep it fresh, the gym offers following:
Origins not only offers a fully equipped Parkour facility but also a team of professionals to fulfill services of any type. Whether you are looking for performers for a live event, a street team for advertising a product, or freerunning stuntmen for film/TV, the team is here to deliver.
The gym is open for everyone, hosting a number of group and private lessons for ages 5 and up or beginners and experienced alike. Check out the video below to geat a bigger picture of what the facility has to offer.
Address: 2655 Main Street Vancouver, BC Canada, phone: 1-604-558-1779
All images are courtesy of Origins Parkour; Copyrights applied.
Source: http://www.originsparkour.com
