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Show -- DIXIESUNLINK.COM 6- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Check out what Miss Dixie Hay Weaver is doWBVA Q DNUNC CONTENT in preparation the Miss Utah pageant at dixiesunlink.com. roundings for quick and efficient movement. For Las Vegas native Ryan Nickels, 21, became a part of his life before he even knew what it was. Nickels said he has been climbing on, jumping off and e running around obstacle courses since he can remember. I used to sneak out of my bedroom window and use the sill to kind of shimmy my way across the side of the house to get onto the roof or see how fast I could climb over the back balcony and shimmy down the support beams to get down to the bottom floor, Nickels said. Nickels moved to St. George at 14, and he and a friend became well known at their high school as the kids who would jump off anything. Because of this, another friend of Nickels showed him the documentary Jump London, starring Sebastien Foucan. When I watched the video, Nickels said, I just zoned into it and thought, Oh my gosh this is exactly what I have BY JESSICA BAIRD Staff Writer free-runni- For those of you who thought parkour was better left to stunt men in chase scenes, think again. Parkour is more than just a means of escape in an action movie; its a sport that people all over the world participate in, including people right here in St. George. Parkour was developed by David Belle in France in 1988. Belles father, Raymond Belle, was well versed in a French military movement technique called the Natural Method and passed it on to David. David took his knowledge of the method and a passion for martial art films to produce the early stages of ng self-mad- parkour style. When parkour was g introduced to the cultures, it was given the name Some say there are slight schisms that differentiate parkour from but they both represent the same basic idea of utilizing sur English-speakin- free-runnin- g. free-runnin- g, ianjus aps enjjoymeinhi from parkou Exercise, in gymnastics, but didnt get involved with parkour until she moved to St. George. Now, she is one of the regulars who train with Nickels and others in the group. Its nice having a always wanted to do, and from that moment I looked up every article I could read, every video I could watch, every person I could email or talk to, and learn(ed) as much as I could about what was being displayed as a personal discipline and physical expression. Thats what I loved about it. Nickels began training based on his research and started to get others involved as well. Now, Nickels and those interested in learning and training get together and practice all over the St. George area. Nickels mentioned that the great thing about parkour is the freedom that comes with gymnastics background, Knight said. It makes (it) a little bit easier to jump right into it. Those who train and practice with Nickels range in age from 12 to 29 and have varying levels of experience, but all have bonded over their common interest in parkour. Jake Crookston, 12, and Kiefer McCrillis, 14, both started training in gymnastics before they acquired an interest in parkour. Once they caught wind of people practicing the sport in St. George, they jumped on board. Though they are the youngest in the group, both agreed the people involved in the sport were very accepting and encouraging to them and anyone else who gains an interest in parkour train- it. dont need any equipment, just shoes, You Nickels said. Erin Knight, a freshman general education major from Salt Lake City, agrees. It allows me to just kind of flip around and go crazy without needing a gym, Knight said. I can practice it wherever I want. Knight has a background ing. Knight also commented 0 ,2.' on how supportive the group is. These guys are so helpful, Knight said. Theyll set me up with things that they know that I can do instead of just throwing me out there by myself, and they want to help me get better. Parkour is a sport for those interested in enhancing both personal discipline and physical fitness, especially if you want a cheap, organic way to do it. Parkour is great for people who want a form of exercise that doesnt require a treadmill or going to the gym, Nickels said. You can be a kid, and have fun and play. The world becomes your playground and thats really the vision of parkour; you look around and you see the things around you and think What can I play Some say that free-ning is a potentially h ardous sport, but Nick adamant that if are solid the .basics and knowtl limits, the risk of mjur decreased substantiall The most lmportan r Some vorite hf ieir nsen, edc al Geo a tc as laracti ,be th rerr 1 thing anybody can do when they are learnin; drill the basics, Nickt said. lugrat hnstei laractf People always to push themselves an inny. Chrisi do bigger and better, 1 nays you dont always have basics on lockdown that opens up room jdsaic tli Ac ke fo juries; thats when pet start getting hurt. Nickels said he think people should comeoi and try parkour for tk selves. Nickels said, Becai ummi ittle P r eyes Christ lout sc mrite irtoon me st; parkourh style there is ,ey did no matter wis ,e where you go, that yoi talk to that knows abo and can direct you vh to look and what to help with. ge 'T t ' 'VK jring ir, grown, ' m ir idpre Nickels also said there is a lot of personal satisfaction in pushing yourself to try new things and break t at l0be t said. of how much j i. glitb iinlii plishment that comes breaking those thresh is, I mean, its the wh reason I do it, Nickel, on? through personal boundaries and fears. The personal accom- - Even j , irtoon: hnster e so d Arian, sophoi fom nd Ar she i If much tt ranted Y,The( unite; rr 0 , r iiW) S J A L j f a 'kt'i V ' v. As " , .. yr, V vn. a , A VYA. . .ft., Members of the St. George parkour movement demonstrate their abilities in urban includes running, climbing and flipping to move over natural obstacles. free-runnin- g. J .. t ... . j vs., m - 7- 7 Af u A. t 'v V'' ? s ' I f - ) Focusing on creative and efficient movement, the sport Dating Doctor solves relationship problem! BY AMANDA JACOBS Staff Writer If you have a relation- ship problem in need of solving, it might be time to seek counseling. But forget about one s of those boring in an office with your therapist why not try working it out the fun set-up- way? Dixie State College is bringing David Coleman, also known as the Dating Doctor, to help solve all of your romantic problems. Coleman is nationally recognized for his advice. Testimonials from people on his website commend him for actually changing peoples lives. Coleman promises to provide honest and direct advice and services in the areas of dating, relationships, romance, sex, marriage and divorce almost anything you can think of in terms of the relationship world. Madison Morrell, the vice president of student life, said this is the first time Coleman has appeared at DSC, and a lot of the student government members started hearing about him through friends at other schools. All of us kept hearing from different people that he was so funny, Morrell said. Thats when we started getting an interest in having him at Dixie. Morrell said Coleman will be performing at most of the other colleges around the same time as DSC this month, and all of the other schools in Utah have had him before, yet they keep inviting him back. That was what really encouraged us, that he seemed popular and was appearing at all those other schools too, Morrell said. We wanted students here to have the same opportunity to see him. always seem to arise campuses. think its the decisions between hanging out and dating, Higginson said. Boys are too shy and girls are too picky. I think its easy to blame it on one or the other but its both sides. Even though the topic can be serious, this is a chance to work it out in a funny way. I Stefanie Higginson, coordinator of student life, said bringing the dating doctor to DSC has a lot of the students curious just what the show will be like. Hes really nice, and I know the show will definitely be funny, Higginson said. Students at Dixie are always having dating troubles so this will be fun to watch. Higginson said she believes boys and girls are unique he offers his take on relationships with quirky, comedic advice and audience participation. This is one thing stu- both to blame for some of the dating issues that dents will want to come out and see there arent Doing a quick web search to find more information about Coleman and his show doesnt provide too much information, but Morrell said she thinks this is intentional. His style is very many videos on YouTube or anything, Morrell said. But I think they do that on purpose in order not to spoil it. Plus its differ- ent every time based on whoever is in the audience or what the problem might be about. Higginson said audience participation is important to the act, and the comedic aspect seems to be a favorite point for previous viewers. And Morrell said the one thing people seem to love about his comedy is line chalthe pick-u- p lenge. I heard he literally knows every pick-u- p line and will finish it before anyone can, Morrell said. I cant wait to sec. Morrell said she recently got the chance to meet him at the National Association of Camf Activities, which students eminent members at loved each year. She nice, outgoing attitui and the fact that he' tioned he couldnt" to appear at DSC ftr first time. A lot of audience f .... ticipation is require1j be prepared to inter-' take The show will on Friday, Feb. 3 at p.m. m the Gardner Ballroom. We are hoping to a lot of students tor'1 out and see the sho" even though its rela Morrel ship advice, said. Even single p should come. This i' to perfect precursor entines its Day. Basic-the best time to.-al- relation'!1 of your ducks in a row. l |
