Evolve Move Play Podcast Movement For Meaning And Self Mastery With MASA SUZUKI | EMP Podcast 121
May 15, 2023
02:01:14
Masa's Parkour Beginnings
- Masa Suzuki's parkour journey began after watching "Jump London" in 2004.
- His dad enrolled him in gymnastics after witnessing his dangerous attempts to recreate stunts.
Early Parkour Training and Community
- Initially, Masa trained alone, using BBS channels and slow-motion replays to learn.
- He connected with other Japanese practitioners through online forums, leading to the formation of PKTK (Parkour Tokyo).
Breaking Jumps and Community
- Training with others significantly impacts the mental aspect of breaking jumps and overcoming fear.
- A supportive community makes it easier to stay in the "green zone" of regulation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Parkour Background Analysis
01:45 • 2min
What Made You Go Into Parkour?
03:39 • 2min
The Importance of Parkour in Performance
05:13 • 2min
How I Learned to Tram on My Own
07:16 • 3min
The History of Japanese Parkour
09:57 • 2min
The Beginnings of PKTK
11:39 • 2min
The Benefits of Training With Others
13:11 • 1min
The Importance of Social Connection in Retreats
14:40 • 2min
How I Built My Hardcore in Japan
16:10 • 4min
How I Learned to Stay Backflip
19:41 • 2min
The Uniqueness of Hip-Hop
21:48 • 2min
The Importance of Contemporary Dance
23:56 • 3min
The History of Ninja Warrior
26:51 • 3min
The Importance of Dance in Japan
29:25 • 2min
How to Be a Successful Street Dancer
31:32 • 3min
The Power of Linearity in Movement
34:14 • 2min
How to Train in Nature
36:36 • 2min
The Importance of Reaction Force in the Gym
38:49 • 2min
How to Avoid Slipping
40:49 • 2min
The Benefits of Nature for Corathletes
42:45 • 2min
The Power of Nature
44:25 • 4min
The Importance of Proper Technique
47:56 • 2min
The Importance of Rest in Training
49:44 • 2min
The Importance of Movement Practices in Athletes
52:05 • 3min
The Benefits of Recovering From an Injury
55:30 • 2min
The Neurological Injury and the Governor
57:32 • 2min
The Ballroom Play
59:40 • 2min
The Evolution of Movement Culture
01:01:42 • 3min
The Importance of Prioritization in Movement Culture
01:05:02 • 2min
How to Set Smart Goals
01:06:38 • 2min
The Importance of Goals
01:08:12 • 4min
The Tire Life of an Olympic Winner
01:12:23 • 2min
How to Have a Sustainable Practice
01:14:19 • 2min
The Relationship Between Parkour and the Culture
01:16:17 • 2min
The Importance of Play in Parkour
01:18:00 • 6min
The Agent-or-Rena Relationship
01:23:49 • 4min
The Four Ps of Knowing or Peace
01:27:59 • 3min
The Language of Coaching
01:31:10 • 2min
The History of Cues in Japanese Martial Arts
01:33:25 • 2min
How I Learned Japanese and Korean Language
01:35:43 • 2min
Chi in a Teedale: What's Your View?
01:37:23 • 3min
The Biomechanics of Traditional Martial Arts
01:39:55 • 2min
The Importance of Bone Alignment in Martial Art
01:41:49 • 2min
How to Get More Force in Your Grip
01:43:39 • 2min
How Yossif and Linda and Friday Monkey Influenced the Wooden Train
01:45:35 • 2min
How to Hit With Your Fist
01:47:14 • 2min
The Importance of Adaptive Technique in Parkour
01:49:04 • 2min
The Importance of Adaptation in Dance Performance
01:50:35 • 2min
How to Train for a Hybrid Movement
01:52:24 • 3min
The Hybridization of Parkour Training and Dance
01:55:53 • 2min
The Intersection of Dance and Martial Arts
01:57:23 • 2min
The Power of Body to Body Practices
01:59:16 • 2min
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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast!
Today we’re joined by Masa Suzuki.
While he’s been a member of the parkour community since 2004, Masa’s movement journey has led him to become incredibly skilled in a wide variety of arts and disciplines, including ninjitsu, tumbling, and professional dance. He’s also spent a lot of time training in the realm of movement culture, both with Ido Portal and our good friends over at Fighting Monkey.
Having such a similar breadth of experience that also initially stemmed from a deep love for parkour, we were really excited to have him join us. During this chat we’ll dive into how his training and philosophy has evolved over the years, the powerful influences of injury, culture, language, and intention, and the importance of adaptability in both how we move, and how we approach problems in our lives.
I really enjoyed having Masa on the show, if you also enjoyed this conversation and would like to support the channel, be sure to share, leave a like, comment, and subscribe if you haven’t.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Masa Intro
00:37 - Workshop Ad
1:36 - Masa’s Beginnings
13:02 - Breaking the Jump with Community
16:59 - Masa Leaves Japan
21:27 - Dance, Rhythmicality, Musicality
25:21 - Ninjitsu
30:13 - Being in the States, Competition
34:58 - Seattle Parkour Spots, Organic & Inorganic Environments
45:27 - Overwork, Injury & Movement Practice
59:58 - Movement Culture
01:07:06 - Goal Setting and Meaning in Life
01:16:23 - Differentiating Movement & Parkour
01:25:00 - Truth and Knowing
01:30:06 - The Importance of Language
01:37:32 - Chi
01:45:35 - Fighting Monkey, Ecological Dynamics & Adaptive Movement
01:52:46 - Masa’s Training Week
01:57:54 - Dance and Martial Arts
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