Off the map, on the pulse. On 3 August 2025 the first Bush Bound Jam hit Lawson Skate Park in the Blue Mountains. It was cold and wet, the wind bit hard, yet the community turned up with heart. This is a story about inspiring the next generation, Mission One in action.
Who: Bush Bound crew led by Bry, with Drae and Charlie, affiliated with Sydney Parkour, supported by Playkour and Parkour360
What: First ever regional jam at Lawson Skate Park, followed by the film premiere of Off the Map
Why: Inspire local youth, grow a regional scene, and show that parkour belongs wherever people are ready to move
This was not a city centre pop up. Lawson sits high in the Blue Mountains with tall gums and cold air. The skate park is wrapped by trees. The concrete holds rain like a mirror. It felt raw and real, the perfect canvas for a community jam.
The Bush Bound crew did not wait for a scene to appear. They trained alone, mapped their own spots, and carried gear. Days like this prove that a scene grows when someone takes the first step.
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The morning began with drizzle and wind. Tents went up, rails went down, and warm ups started slow and careful. Families gathered by the shelter, athletes tested grip, coaches marked safe routes.
We kept a simple loop, safety brief, movement demo, then small group guidance. The skatepark offered edges, banks, rails, and ledges. Add a few portable pieces and you get a full palette for movement.
Parkour belongs where people are. Add a plan, add mentors, add care, and a public space becomes a classroom.
The jam was organised by Bry with the Bush Bound crew, including Drae and Charlie. It carried official affiliation with Sydney Parkour. Playkour and Parkour360 supported with modular gear, windbreaks, high energy movement entertainment, and full media capture.
That triangle of trust, local organisers, city affiliation, and delivery partners, gave the jam instant weight and safety.
Raw numbers matter, yet the headline here was momentum. A regional seed took root in the cold and grew.
As the light faded, we moved indoors for the premiere of Off the Map, a short film cut by Charlie from a year and a half of missions. Remote spots, quiet towns, unmarked gems, the edit gave a voice to places most people drive past.
The film added an emotional layer. People remember stories more than schedules. If the jam showed movement, the film showed meaning.
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This is Mission One, inspire the next generation of parkour athletes. Regional scenes need proof that movement can thrive away from the CBD. Bush Bound gave that proof.
We watched young athletes move from shivering on the sidelines to vaulting rails. We saw kids ask how to join. Parents nodded through the film. Community formed in real time.
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