American Parkour Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name and Mission
- Name: American Parkour (APK)
- Mission: Spreading the word about Parkour as a method for fun and fitness and educating a community welcoming towards all ages and demographics.
Foundation Details
- Founded by: No information is available.
- Founded in: No information is available.
Key People
- Founder Mentioned: Mark Toorock
Headquarters
- Location: 18649 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, VA 22652
Employees and Revenue
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
Recognition
- American Parkour is known for being the world's first parkour gym and its extensive program offerings that integrate parkour into schools and communities.
Products and Services
Parkour Programs and Services
- Parkour in Schools: Collaboration with District of Columbia Public Schools, integrating parkour into the physical education curriculum with over 25,000 students involved.
- Summer Camps: Interactive camps for children to teach parkour skills, promoting physical fitness and agility.
- Instructor Certifications: Parkour and Freerunning Instructor Certification Programs offer structured training in teaching methods and skill progression.
- Consulting and Design: Business consulting services to help parkour and gymnastics gyms enhance their programs and operational strategies.
- Performances: Entertainment and educational performances showcasing parkour skills.
Key Features of Products
- Parkour Equipment & Curriculum Design: Offers equipment and programming for gyms, focusing on curriculum, coaching development, and operational efficiencies to foster gym growth.
Recent Developments
New Initiatives and News
- APK Blue and World Chase Tag Championship: Team APK Blue secured a spot for the World Chase Tag Championships in France.
- American Parkour’s Influence: Xero Shoes released an article featuring parkour insights, including influencers from the American Parkour community.
Events
- FIG Parkour World Cup: American Parkour has alerted its community about opportunities in the FIG-hosted Parkour World Cup 2024, although APK does not recognize FIG as a governing body for parkour.
- World Chase Tag: MrBeast featured World Chase Tag athletes in a popular video, showcasing the sport's global appeal.
Collaborations and Media
- Media and Education Contribution: Articles and tutorials aimed at promoting parkour as a safe and engaging activity for various age groups, and helping to grow interest in parkour globally.
Affiliations
- APK Affiliate Gyms: Nationwide expansion via affiliate gyms that promote APK's parkour methodology, including locations in Minnesota, Florida, Hawaii, and more.
Additional Information
- No financial or additional structural partnerships available.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 844-4-PARKOUR (844-472-7568)
- Email: info@americanparkour.com
Website and Digital Handles:
- Main Website: American Parkour
Note: Information marked as "No information is available" denotes areas where data was not provided or is currently inaccessible.