Wizzles of Oz II

Well, its ages since I have posted on here, so I figured I’d update you with whats been going on, Down Under.

Training is going good, I’ve seen some nice improvements in strength, however mental confidence has gone down a little. I did do the small wharf jump in Sydney a few weeks ago, something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. It consists of jumping from the land to a thin, swaying piece of wood which is about 8 feet above Sydney Harbour. The gap isn’t far, however the many variables and possibility of swimming with the fishes in the Harbour make it quite a challenge. I guess that pushed my confidence up quite a bit. I remember feeling quite light headed after doing it, whether that was from the swaying of the wharf or not, I don’t know!

Currently I am saving up for the National Gathering, which this year is held in Canberra – basically its 3 days of training with the locals of the city, and whoever else from around the country turns up! I’m hoping to meet people from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and possibly Perth. But how does Wizzles have money you ask?!

I’m currently working (yay!) in a restaurant, with fairly good hours – evenings at weekends, so I have the rest of the days to train.

Also, I am training to be able to teach at the Australian Parkour Association classes in Sydney, along with other members of Sydney Parkour. I have helped run a few classes already, and hopefully I’ll get my assistant instructor t-shirt soon. Should be teaching again this Sunday 13th July.

I have made a few little videos at my park and village, I think you’ve already seen them, but Im currently working on a Winter 08 video. I had planned to go many places in my 3 week break, like Sutherland and stay at a friends house, but that probably won’t happen anymore. Oh well, I have filmed a few things at home, and will probably do some in Sydney and Penrith as well.

I went up to Nelson Bay to visit some friends for a few days last week, and last time I was up there I got my friend into parkour – so this time it was way more enjoyable. I trained in Nelson Bay and at the rocks on some beaches, but the footage I got seemed to look like I was moving slow, I think as I was pretty tired. I might put it in the video, but I feel it doesn’t reflect my current level of ability that well.

And finally, my Nike Darts are getting too small =[ so I want to get hold of a pair of Kalenji's, counting on Liam for them =P

I'll leave you with some pictures of my exploits since I last posted here:

Handstand

Wharf Jump

Robbie, Wizey, Antek in Sutherland

And finally, finally: I am just going to say thanks to the many members of Lincs Parkour who I chat to on MSN and Myspace for lots of support and training related things, it’s also great to see how much the community is progressing. Particular thankyou’s to Gainey, and I can’t wait till you (hopefully) come and visit =]

Peace and love xxx