ABOUT + HISTORY

About

Revolution Parkour (RVPK) Gresham is dedicated to teaching parkour. RVPK coaches balance the instruction of proper parkour technique along with its philosophy and purpose, while training the physical condition. Parkour is about functional fitness, strength, range of motion, aerobic endurance, proper joint alignment, and biomechanical efficiency. Keeping our students injury free through proper training and instruction is our number one priority.

Parkour has a strong philosophy of learning to overcome obstacles of all types, not just physical challenges. Through training and learning parkour, students will develop confidence and courage to take on anything they do in their lives. Adversity is something we all deal with in life, but those who learn to persevere, adapt and overcome these struggles will be successful regardless of adversity. This holds true now more than ever with the ongoing effects of Covid-19, as we work to bring strength and value to our community.

“I’m not sure where I would be in life, if I didn’t find parkour when I did. I struggled fiercely as a young man, and parkour gave me strength and confidence to endure. Parkour has changed my life forever. I hope everyone has the opportunity to experience parkour and find value in it’s teaching just as I have.” -R.B.

History

RVPK, Revolution Parkour, was started in Beaverton, OR in 2008 as one of the largest and longest established parkour gyms in the United States. In 2014 Revolution Parkour Gresham was started by Matt Antis & Ryland Lanagan as a parkour academy providing instructors and equipment for parkour and freerunning instruction.

STAFF

Ryland Lanagan - Manager & Owner

Born and raised in Portland, Ryland has been adventurous and athletic as far back as he can remember. He played many team sports growing up, but found other activities to be more fun: martial arts, tumbling, footbag, etc--sports where you move and improve reflexes and flexibility. Ryland moved back home after finishing his Army enlistment, along with his wife and oldest son Ryland II (R2). He was quickly becoming overweight and inactive. He pursued getting back in shape at a standard weights/cardio gym. The bigger the muscles got, the less he could move and the more joint pain he had. And he was bored. But then...Adam Dunlap started Revolution Parkour in 2008. At 30 years old, Ryland rediscovered a passion for moving. One of Dunlap's first students, he wants Parkour to be his Legacy for his sons, his students, and everyone. He says having a foundation of Parkour will improve athletic performance in any sport. Ryland is the lucky husband of wife Lily, and has two sons, Ryland II and Donovan.