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38. From Street to Sport – The Business of Parkour with Robbie Corbett, Parkour Exec and Entrepreneur
Summary
Episode 38 - In this episode of the Farrell Sports Business podcast, the host Matt Farrell talks with
Robbie Corbett, co-owner and director of the World Freerunning Parkour Federation and Creative Director of Integrated Obstacles. Corbett shares his journey into the world of parkour, discussing his transition from a small town in Florida to Los Angeles, where he became involved in the film industry and the establishment of the World Freerunning Parkour Federation. He highlights the challenges of creating a competitive structure for parkour, the cultural tensions between parkour as an art form versus a sport, and the production aspects of parkour events. Robbie also discusses participant demographics, the business landscape of parkour, and how individuals can get involved in this growing sport.
About the Farrell Sports Business Podcast
Interviews with news makers from sports business to talk leadership, entrepreneurship, industry news and their unique career paths. Hosted by Matt Farrell, President of Farrell Sports and former Golf Channel, USOPC, USA Swimming and Warner Bros.
Watch it on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@farrellsportsww
Listen in Podcasty Places - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and more
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Parkour and Robbie Corbett
03:53 Robbie's Journey into Parkour and Film
06:43 Establishing the World Free Running Parkour Federation
09:51 Challenges in Creating a Competitive Structure
12:39 Cultural Tensions in Parkour as a Sport
15:37 The Production and Experience of Parkour Events
18:47 Participant Demographics and Growth of Parkour
21:46 The Business Landscape of Parkour
24:52 The Future of Parkour and Getting Involved
Takeaways
- Robbie Corbett moved to Los Angeles to pursue parkour in film.
- Parkour gained popularity through films like District B13 and James Bond.
- The World Free Running Parkour Federation aims to formalize parkour as a sport.
- Creating a competitive structure for parkour has been challenging.
- Cultural tensions exist between parkour as an art form and a competitive sport.
- Parkour is accessible and can be practiced anywhere.
- The production of parkour events is impressive and well-organized.
- Participant demographics show a majority of male athletes.
- The business landscape of parkour includes gyms and facilities across the US.
- Social media and video games are driving interest in parkour.
Intro Song: All World
Artist: JMPSCR
7FDVISE1POBJCOMV
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38. From Street to Sport – The Business of Parkour with Robbie Corbett, Parkour Exec and Entrepreneur
Summary
Episode 38 - In this episode of the Farrell Sports Business podcast, the host Matt Farrell talks with
Robbie Corbett, co-owner and director of the World Freerunning Parkour Federation and Creative Director of Integrated Obstacles. Corbett shares his journey into the world of parkour, discussing his transition from a small town in Florida to Los Angeles, where he became involved in the film industry and the establishment of the World Freerunning Parkour Federation. He highlights the challenges of creating a competitive structure for parkour, the cultural tensions between parkour as an art form versus a sport, and the production aspects of parkour events. Robbie also discusses participant demographics, the business landscape of parkour, and how individuals can get involved in this growing sport.
About the Farrell Sports Business Podcast
Interviews with news makers from sports business to talk leadership, entrepreneurship, industry news and their unique career paths. Hosted by Matt Farrell, President of Farrell Sports and former Golf Channel, USOPC, USA Swimming and Warner Bros.
Watch it on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@farrellsportsww
Listen in Podcasty Places - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and more
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Parkour and Robbie Corbett
03:53 Robbie's Journey into Parkour and Film
06:43 Establishing the World Free Running Parkour Federation
09:51 Challenges in Creating a Competitive Structure
12:39 Cultural Tensions in Parkour as a Sport
15:37 The Production and Experience of Parkour Events
18:47 Participant Demographics and Growth of Parkour
21:46 The Business Landscape of Parkour
24:52 The Future of Parkour and Getting Involved
Takeaways
- Robbie Corbett moved to Los Angeles to pursue parkour in film.
- Parkour gained popularity through films like District B13 and James Bond.
- The World Free Running Parkour Federation aims to formalize parkour as a sport.
- Creating a competitive structure for parkour has been challenging.
- Cultural tensions exist between parkour as an art form and a competitive sport.
- Parkour is accessible and can be practiced anywhere.
- The production of parkour events is impressive and well-organized.
- Participant demographics show a majority of male athletes.
- The business landscape of parkour includes gyms and facilities across the US.
- Social media and video games are driving interest in parkour.
Intro Song: All World
Artist: JMPSCR
7FDVISE1POBJCOMV
42 حلقات
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