Brisbane Parkour Association
The Brisbane Parkour Association (BPA) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering parkour education and encouraging safe practice of parkour across SE Qld. The association aims to promote parkour as an inclusive movement discipline of self-progression, exploration and play that is accessible to anyone.
Fundamentals/Progressions - Age 12+ - Brisbane CBD
Between Saturday 3 July 2021 and Saturday 21 December 2024
You must have attended a First Timers class before attending a Fundamentals class.
PLEASE NOTE - FUNDAMENTALS CLASS TIMES CHANGE TO THE SUMMER SCHEDULE OF 4PM - 6PM AS OF 28TH SEPTEMBER.
Our Fundamentals class covers all the essential movements of Parkour and other aspects of the discipline, including strength and conditioning training, stretching, training methods and the philosophies behind Parkour.
Fundamentals classes are open to all skill levels, from those just starting out their training to the more advanced who may want to hone their technical skill.
Centenary Place Park
Kids - Age 7-11 - Brisbane CBD
Between Saturday 29 May 2021 and Saturday 21 December 2024
PLEASE NOTE - KIDS CLASS TIMES CHANGE TO THE SUMMER SCHEDULE OF 2:30PM - 3:30PM AS OF 28TH SEPTEMBER.
These classes cover the basics of learning Parkour from a young age, including safety techniques to keep them training while minimising the risk of injury, as well as the fun and practical sides of Parkour.
Kids have instinctual habits which work well with Parkour and can be developed further as they grow into more advanced training. This foundation of techniques and forming of good habits at a young age will benefit their balance, coordination, proprioception and confidence in movement.
Centenary Place Park
First Timers - Age 12+ - Brisbane CBD
Between Saturday 3 July 2021 and Saturday 23 November 2024
Suitable for absolute beginners aged 12 years and over of any fitness level. Attendance at a First Timers class is required before being able to attend our other classes (except Kids and Adults classes). This class involves discussion about various principles of Parkour, and introduces basic movements fundamental to Parkour training and our other classes.
It is only required that you attend First Timers class once, but if you would like to go through it multiple times that is also fine.
Centenary Place Park
Hills Carnivale
Saturday 25 May 2024
We're excited to be a part of this years Hills Carnival!
We'll be onsite Saturday afternoon running Demonstrations, Workshops along with come & try sessions throughout the afternoon.
https://www.hillsfestival.com.au/hills-carnivale
All workshops provided by us on the day are free of charge once you're inside the Festival, please book at the links below for the appropriate session.
George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills
Cedar Creek Nature Jam!
Between Saturday 27 March 2021 and Saturday 13 April 2024
All up-to-date details will be posted to the Facebook Event linked below. There are no Bookings available for this event as it is a Free community event :)
Please note that this trip is not an official class, some instructors will be attending and training, however will not be strictly supervising the group or session.
Open to anyone, however we request that under-16's be supervised by a parent/guardian.
Cedar Creek - Meeting at Ferny Grove Train Station
National Gathering 2023 - Brisbane
Between Friday 8 September 2023 and Sunday 10 September 2023
Save the Date for NatGat 2023!!!
Further information to come, events will be planned from the Friday-Sunday with some Instructor sessions Thursday arvo/evening.
Feel free to extend your stay to Thursday/Monday for further casual training 😊
Check Facebook event for up-to-date information!
https://fb.me/e/4HCnrDbN7
Jacob's Ladder
Adults Comprehensive Intro 2023 - 5 Week Course
Between Tuesday 28 February 2023 and Tuesday 4 April 2023
Course Description
- 5 week comprehensive introductory program with Brisbane’s most experienced active parkour instructor.
- Sessions will run from 1800-2000 on Tuesday evenings, at Woolloongabba.
- Introduction to parkour-specific movements, techniques, history, principles and philosophies.
Casual weekly payment options are also available, but not recommended due to the structure of the course.
Carl Street Parkour Park
Community “Scaffold” Day
Between Saturday 11 December 2021 and Saturday 18 February 2023
Yes that’s right, after a long hiatus, we’re bringing the ‘Scaff’ back into Community Day! We’ll be setting up a full range of custom built scaffolding equipment with bars for vaults, laches and precision jumps. We’ll also have vaulting boxes and mats to drill those tricky movements you’ve been trying to get!
It’s also a great option for total beginners, with our free First Timers session after lunch. And with the Open session running all day, you can practice the new techniques you’ve learnt.
Josh will also be running a free Low Impact session in which you’re encouraged to train gently in the spirit of longevity, while learning efficient, playful and appropriately challenging movements. See below for a summary of the day’s events, and please book further down the page for your chosen session/s.
– Open session: 0930 – 1730
– Low Impact session: 1100 – 1200
– First Timers session: 1300 – 1400
We’ll also be running chase-tag matches, floor is lava games & time trials!
Centenary Place Park
Brisbane Parkour Bus Jam
Saturday 12 November 2022
For the first time in Brisbane parkour or Australian parkour history, we are hosting a parkour bus jam. We have chartered a bus and will be going to different spots during the day!
This day will most likely be an epic day of training in spots that are normally hard to get to with public transport. So bring those cameras, prepare your body and experience a massive jam of the times.
On Saturday 12th November, meet on the corner of Wharf and Turbot Streets at 0930 Sharp!
Cathedral Square
Brisbane Parkour Bus Jam
Saturday 22 October 2022
For the first time in Brisbane parkour or Australian parkour history, we are hosting a parkour bus jam. We have charted a bus and will be going to different spots during the day!
This day will most likely be an epic day of training in spots that is normally hard to get to with public transport. So bring those cameras, prepare your body and experience a massive jam of the times.
On Saturday 22nd October, meet on the corner of Wharf and Turbot Streets at 0930. The itinerary and more information are in the event link!
Cathedral Square
Buranda Community Jam
Saturday 1 October 2022
We're running a free Community Jam Saturday 1st October beginning at 1:30PM.
This time we’re headed to the Parkour Park at Buranda, all are welcome, we’ll have some music playing and might also run some casual games if people are feeling it.
This isn’t a class so there won’t be any official instruction, however it’s a great opportunity to train with each other in a friendly environment and find some challenges to work on.
Carl st Urban Common
Kids - Age 7-11 - Buranda Sessions
Between Monday 1 August 2022 and Monday 5 September 2022
These classes cover the basics of learning Parkour from a young age, including safety techniques to keep them training while minimising the risk of injury, as well as the fun and practical sides of Parkour.
Kids have instinctual habits which work well with Parkour and can be developed further as they grow into more advanced training. This foundation of techniques and forming of good habits at a young age will benefit their balance, coordination, proprioception and confidence in movement.
Buranda Parkour Park
BPA 10th Anniversary - Extended Session
Saturday 23 July 2022
We're running FREE extended sessions on Saturday 23rd July beginning at 1:30PM. That's right, we're starting as a group with a warm-up at Cathedral Square and will be running a less-structured extended session moving throughout the city.
Cathedral Square
Birthday Party 25/06
Saturday 25 June 2022
This event is to allow waiver signing only for the upcoming private workshop on 25/06
Signing up here does not guarantee a spot, all arrangements are made separately with the event organiser.
Cathedral Square
Wilston Kids Workshop
Wednesday 29 June 2022
This event is to allow waiver signing only for the upcoming private workshop at Wilston State School OSHC.
Signing up here does not guarantee a spot, all arrangements are made through Wilston Kids OSHC
Wilston State School
Free Seniors Parkour Classes - Age 50+ - Redcliffe
Between Wednesday 2 February 2022 and Wednesday 8 June 2022
Moreton Bay Regional Council is sponsoring free weekly parkour classes for seniors at the parkour park at Woody Point, as part of the Council’s Healthy & Active program. The classes will continue until 8 June 2022.
Redcliffe Parkour Park
Somerville House Private Workshop
Monday 23 May 2022
This event is to allow waiver signing only for the upcoming private workshop at Somerville House.
Signing up here does not guarantee a spot, all arrangements are made through Somerville House
Wilston State School
Kids - Age 7-11 - Buranda Sessions
Between Monday 3 January 2022 and Monday 2 May 2022
These classes cover the basics of learning Parkour from a young age, including safety techniques to keep them training while minimising the risk of injury, as well as the fun and practical sides of Parkour.
Kids have instinctual habits which work well with Parkour and can be developed further as they grow into more advanced training. This foundation of techniques and forming of good habits at a young age will benefit their balance, coordination, proprioception and confidence in movement.
Buranda Parkour Park
Adults Comprehensive Intro 2022 - 5 Week Course
Between Tuesday 15 March 2022 and Tuesday 19 April 2022
Course Description
- 5 week comprehensive introductory program with Brisbane’s most experienced active parkour instructor.
- Sessions will run from 1800-2000 on Tuesday evenings, at Woolloongabba and Dutton Park.
- Introduction to parkour-specific movements, techniques, history, principles and philosophies.
Casual weekly payment options are also available, but not recommended due to the structure of the course.
Carl Street Parkour Park (+ Dutton Park)
Free Parkour Classes - Age 12+ - Redcliffe
Between Monday 31 January 2022 and Monday 4 April 2022
Moreton Bay Regional Council is sponsoring free weekly parkour classes at the parkour park at Woody Point, as part of the Council’s Healthy & Active program. The classes will continue until 4 April 2022.
Redcliffe Parkour Park
Kids - Age 10-14 - North Lakes
Between Friday 18 June 2021 and Friday 26 November 2021
These classes cover the basics of learning Parkour from a young age, including safety techniques to keep them training while minimising the risk of injury, as well as the fun & practical sides of Parkour.
Kids have instinctual habits which work well with Parkour and can be developed further as they grow into more advanced training. This foundation of techniques and forming of good habits at a young age will benefit their balance, coordination, proprioception and confidence in movement.
Oxley Street Park
Adults Comprehensive Intro - 5 Week Course
Between Tuesday 5 October 2021 and Tuesday 9 November 2021
Course Description
- 5 week comprehensive introductory program with Brisbane’s most experienced active parkour instructor.
- Sessions will run from 1800-2000 on Tuesday evenings, at Dutton Park & Woolloongabba.
- Introduction to parkour-specific movements, techniques, history, principles and philosophies.
Casual weekly payment options are also available, but not recommended due to the structure of the course.
Dutton Park
Annual General Meeting 2021
Saturday 25 September 2021
We're happy to announce we'll be hosting the event at the New Farm neighbourhood centre, we'll also have a livestream Google Meets call available for those unable to attend physically.
We'll be going through the BPA's previous year of operation, our financial snapshot and plans going forward into the new year.
We'll also be voting in the committee for 2021-2022, we encourage all voting members to attend and invite all interested community members to come along also to listen and contribute.
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Redcliffe KiteFest
Between Saturday 11 September 2021 and Sunday 12 September 2021
We're excited to be a part of this years KiteFest!
We'll be onsite all weekend running Demonstrations, Workshops and providing open sessions for our regular students throughout the day.
Make sure you buy your tickets to the Festival online at https://www.redcliffekitefest.com.au
All workshops provided by us on the day are free of charge once you're inside the Festival, please book at the links below for the appropriate session.
Pelican Park - Redcliffe
Adults Comprehensive Intro - 5 Week Course
Between Tuesday 27 July 2021 and Tuesday 7 September 2021
Course Description
- 5 week comprehensive introductory program with Brisbane’s most experienced active parkour instructor.
- Sessions will run from 1800-2000 on Tuesday evenings, at Dutton Park & W'gabba.
- Introduction to parkour-specific movements, techniques, history, principles and philosophies.
Casual weekly payment options are also available, but not recommended due to the structure of the course.
Dutton Park
Adults Comprehensive Intro - 5 Week Course - Dutton Park
Between Tuesday 1 June 2021 and Tuesday 13 July 2021
Course Description
- 5 week comprehensive introductory program with Brisbane’s most experienced active parkour instructor.
- Sessions will run from 1800-2000 on Tuesday evenings, at Dutton Park & W'gabba.
- Introduction to parkour-specific movements, techniques, history, principles and philosophies.
Casual weekly payment options are also available.
Dutton Park
Workshop - Running Wild - Macleay Island
Wednesday 28 April 2021
Waiver Signing for the upcoming workshop on Macleay Island for Running Wild.
Making a booking under this event does not guarantee a placement, nor does it require you to attend, however all attendees are required to make a booking through this event to agree to our digital waiver.
Community Jam
Saturday 20 March 2021
As we won't be running classes this week we are hosting a casual jam for our students and regulars!
Please note that this session is not an official class, some instructors will be attending and training, however will not be strictly supervising the group or session.
Open to anyone, however we request that under-16's be supervised by a parent/guardian.
No bookings required as this isn't an official class!
Check our Facebook Event for further details:
https://fb.me/e/20gqrXmAG
Cathedral Square
Community Jam
Saturday 13 March 2021
As we won't be running classes this week we are hosting a casual jam for our students and regulars!
Please note that this session is not an official class, some instructors will be attending and training, however will not be strictly supervising the group or session.
Open to anyone, however we request that under-16's be supervised by a parent/guardian.
No bookings required as this isn't an official class!
Check our Facebook Event for further details:
https://fb.me/e/1XMuB92cK
Cathedral Square
Adults Comprehensive - 8 Week Course - Dutton Park
Between Wednesday 20 January 2021 and Tuesday 9 March 2021
Course Description
8 week comprehensive program with Brisbane’s most experienced active parkour instructors
Sessions will run from 1800-2000 on Wednesday evenings, most likely at Dutton Park & surrounds
Course begins on the 19th January, with the final session being on the 9th March
Introduction to parkour-specific movements, techniques, history, principles and philosophies
Casual weekly options are now available
Dutton Park
