Dan Edwardes

Great chat with Andrew Telfer of Playful Nature Podcast!

The ability to transmit a skill effectively to another IS a skill in and of itself.

And skill takes time to build. Iteration is its birthplace, and then experience hones it over time.

There is no magic pill to being a good coach.

Time, effort, attention; those are the ingredients.

Only be developing this skill will you be able to build skills in others.

Learn how at

THE CRACK IN THE CULTURE OF COMPETITION.

We live immersed in a society that, from its foundations, is shaped by competition. From school classrooms, where we are constantly evaluated and classified, to the labour market and sports arenas, we are taught that personal worth is measured by the ability to be “better than others.” This competitive mindset, far from being a neutral force, permeates our relationships, aspirations, and our understanding of success.

However, amid this dominant culture, living practices emerge that invite us to reconsider our paradigms…

https://parkourgenerations.com/the-contribution-of-cooperation-in-parkour-and-educational-systems/

London ADAPT Level 2 coming up this June. Get on it.

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🔥 READY TO COACH AT THE NEXT LEVEL? 🔥

Spaces are now open for the ADAPT Level 2 Parkour Coach Certification — London • 15-19 June 2026 🗓️

This is your moment to step into truly world-class coaching:

💥 5-day in-depth training in coaching science, movement methodology & parkour leadership
💥 Learn to deliver safe, effective sessions with confidence
💥 Get certified to coach parkour anywhere 🌍
💥 Taught by globally respected ADAPT Coach Educators

Whether you’re already coaching or building towards it, this course transforms practice into professional coaching — only a few spaces available! 🔒

👉 Book now to secure your spot — coaches move fast.

Link in bio or click via the image 👆✨

Adapt or die.

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Bring internationally recognised parkour coach education to your community.

The ADAPT Hosting Programme allows gyms, clubs, and individuals to host official ADAPT coach certification courses — supporting local coach development while earning revenue and gaining certification for your team.

✔ 15% revenue share
✔ 1 complimentary course place
✔ Full ADAPT educational delivery & certification
✔ Global promotion and ongoing support

Join the international network delivering high-quality parkour coach education in over 40 countries.

📩 DM us to discuss hosting
🌐 Learn more at adaptqualifications.com

Parkour and the Lost Art of Growing Up Capable

It's important to understand that the deficiencies every PE teacher now sees in their young students is not the fault of the children themselves: it's the fault of the adults who took away the environment these children required for healthy development.

We have sabotaged the natural childhood of an entire generation....

Read the full article here:

https://danedwardes.com/2026/01/22/parkour-and-the-lost-art-of-growing-up-capable/

Let your kids be WILD! That’s what nature intended for them, after all…

Building Better Generations: The Importance of Risk-taking in Building Capable, Confident Children

Read the full article here:

https://parkourgenerations.com/building-better-generations-the-importance-of-risk-taking-in-building-capable-confident-children/

USA LEVEL 1: BOSTON MA 18-20 FEBRUARY 2026

Coaches, make 2026 YOUR year to ADAPT!

This course happens in Boston, Massachusetts and will be hosted by . Book now to secure your spot!

COURSE DETAILS
The Level 1 Coach Certification course takes place over 3 days from 9am – 5pm each day. Candidates will participate in a variety of individual and group exercises, class discussions, demonstrations, and coaching situations covering:

History and origins of parkour
Principles of movement
Functional strength and conditioning
Coaching skills
Group management
Health and safety
The benefits of managed risk
The spirit of parkour in practice

The course culminates with a written exam and practical assessment by the course tutor(s). In order to complete the ADAPT Level 1 certification, candidates must satisfactorily complete the required number of supervised coaching sessions (10 minimum) with a Level 2 or Level 3 instructor within 1 year of the end of the course.

Upon submission of the Supervised Hours log sheet with the required number of signatures, candidates will receive their ADAPT Level 1 certificate via mail.

Candidates will be required to show a basic level of proficiency in a variety of parkour techniques and most candidates find that 1-2+ years of dedicated parkour training is helpful for the successful completion of the certification.

PREREQUISITES
- Recommended 6 months minimum experience of regular parkour training

REQUIREMENTS TO PASS
- 3 day training course

- Supervised Sessions completed within 12 months of course

- Must present a valid and up-to-date First Aid certificate

- Must be 16 years of age or over by the end of the calendar year

CERTIFICATES
Electronic certificate sent 1-2 weeks after course completion to the email address used for registration.

PRICE
Regular price: $500

Early-bird Discounted Price: $450 (Code: earlybirdusa26 - Valid until 2 months prior to start)

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PORTUGAL!

We’re coming to Portugal for a Level 1 Coach Certification to be held in Braga this August.

COURSE DETAILS

28-30 August 2026 (Fri-Sun)

Venue: Academia EU+ Braga, Seminário Missionário Carmelita, Estrada Via Falperra, Sameiro - Espinho, Braga, Portugal

Earybird Price: £395 (Until March 30th)
Full Price: £475

This course is open to all levels of ability and experience.

Accommodation is available on site with our excellent hosts - for details please contact them directly! 🔥

WHAT IS ADAPT?

The Art du Déplacement And Parkour Teaching (ADAPT) Certification is the internationally recognized teaching certification for parkour that provides the industry benchmark for parkour instruction, and has been formulated over several years by many of the founding figures and most experienced instructors of parkour.

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On Provocation: Why the Best Coaches Create Questions, Not Answers

Parkour is not a discipline defined by ex*****on alone. Its deeper value lies in developing judgement, adaptability, resilience and self-regulation.

These qualities cannot be instructed directly, no matter how much the coach bombards learners with information and exhortations. No, these qualities simply must be experienced.

https://danedwardes.com/2026/01/19/on-provocation-why-the-coach-should-create-questions-not-answers/

In parkour, adaptability is not an advanced skill to be layered on later. It is the foundation.

Movement that cannot survive variation is not yet robust, and we need it to be.

Variable practice exposes weaknesses early, when they can still be addressed, rather than allowing them to remain hidden behind repetition....

https://danedwardes.com/2026/01/16/on-variable-practice-why-repetition-alone-does-not-build-adaptability/