Retreat Sneak-Peek

Alexander Bourke

No movement background

Michael Tankovich

Asst. Athletic trainer for Seattle Seahawks

Brian Unger

No movement background

Andrew Denhard

Varsity Football, State hurdler in track and field

Who Is This For?

If you are passionate about movement and nature, and want to develop a movement practice that will bring the most meaning to your life, then this experience is for YOU.

We crafted the EMP method to be adaptable to all levels. We’ve had students as young as 11 and as old as 73 join us with no difficulty. Our students have spanned the gamut from untrained novices to elite parkour and MMA athletes.

For experienced movers and teachers, not only will we be covering ways to use the materials with your own students and clients, but previous participants have continued to rave about the quality of our methods and how it has improved their own teaching for years after they took our seminars.

Whether you are a novice mover or expert movement instructor, our methods are fun and simple enough for you to be completely immersed with self transformation.

F.A.Q

Do I need to be skilled at parkour? I wonder if I am too old? Too unfit? Too young? Too much of a novice?

If you can walk or run, you’re ready for us! We’ve had students of all ages and levels from 11 to 70’s come join us and have a blast!Some of the students you see in our videos learned these amazing movements while training with us. This seminar is for all movement backgrounds whether you’re an elite athlete, coach, or just getting started.

Is this dangerous?

We evolved to run, jump, and climb, and have natural instincts for what is safe. Any athletic activity carries some risk, but these movement practices are far less dangerous than they are usually believed to be.

Our approach focuses on helping you progressively learn your own limits. Over the history of our teaching, our injury rate is less than half that of more mainstream sports like playing soccer.

With our roughhousing we introduce elements like lifts, striking, and grappling only after teaching breakfalls and developing good partnering techniques. We start with games that have strong safety limitations before progressing as students’ competency grows.

While we ask students to gently push their personal limits, we never ask or expect students to “keep up” or perform beyond their capabilities. We want to teach you to listen to your body; this is the most powerful safety protocol.

Can I use this in my movement style when I return home?

We encourage you to continue practicing and build the seminar so you can effectively continue the practice afterwards. You will learn wonderful things to share with training partners, friends and family. If you are a coach yourself, we are happy to have you use the material you learn, so long as you cite our work and do not try to use our name without an EMP certification.

What should I bring?

Upon purchase you’ll gain access to an online prep course that will provide all the important details for planning your trip and preparing for the event.

Here’s a short list of general items we recommend to bring.
Athletic clothes
Swim gear
Rain gear (just in case)
A water bottle
Sun protection if desired
Camping gear if you choose to camp
Musical equipment, movement toys, bushcraft projects, and anything else you would like to share during down times
A notebook & writing implements
Most importantly, your taste for adventure and spirit of play

Can I bring my spouse or a guest?

We would be happy to offer a group discount for multiple attendees. Contact us at [email protected] or book a call to secure your group.

I’m trying to book my travel. What do I need to know? Where do I stay?

If you're flying on for any event, we advise you to speak to a member of our team after booking your place on the retreat to ensure you have the correct information regarding start times and end times for the retreats.

What is the refund/ cancelation policy if I cannot attend?

Because our seminars are often in high demand and extend over multiple days, we need to know who can come far in advance. This allows our team time to prepare an amazing, custom experience for everyone.

Click the link below to learn more about our Refunds, Cancelations and Event Transfer policies.

Evolve Move Play Retreat Cancelation Policy

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