Your Coach, Francesco
Hello Movement Enthusiasts. I am Francesco Caban the Creator of Movement Monastery. I've been practicing, studying, and teaching movement specifically Parkour, Dance, and Acrobatics for over 17 years. I continue my journey to this day.
The Mission of Movement Monastery
"Through the physical practice we learn how to know ourselves and develop a movement empathy for others " As a teacher of Movement Monastery I aim to help my students better know themselves and develop a better idea of their place in the Universe and ultimately understand that they are the Universe.
Testimonials
Pamela Nutting
I am happy to recommend Francesco Caban as a PE/Parkour instructor. He has successfully managed to teach and motivate my two sons on a weekly basis for more than 6 months now, and in that time they have both gained the physical strength, skills and confidence needed to safely experience the unique benefits of urban outdoor exercise!
Francesco has the professional background and the personal experience needed to guide my kids through successively more challenging activities at an appropriate pace each week. I have enjoyed watching them become more and more confident in their abilities and willingness to try new techniques.
I feel very comfortable with the way Francesco has taught them to take only calculated “risks” with his guidance that he knows will be both safe and educational activities. This is especially important for my children, as they are sometimes challenged by impulsivity, and historically I have had to worry about their safety in outdoor public spaces.
I believe Francesco not only understands the science of personal training, he also understands the science of motivation. Whenever my kids feel like they cannot keep going, he knows just how much to encourage and “push” them to continue, without being overbearing, all the while making it seem like a fun playtime experience. He also has just the right balance of compassion and focus to keep them on track, even if they are having emotionally trying days.
I highly recommend Francesco as a PE/personal trainer, and will happily continue to have him teach, mentor and motivate the two most important young people in my life—my children!!
Angela Olsen
Francesco is a coach like no other. He has a gift for reading what is that just right challenge for each person on that particular day. He is going to push you to overcome obstacles and fears and I really enjoy his creativity. No two workouts were ever the same.
Francesco has a lot of knowledge in various movements arts including: parkour, martial arts, dance and gymnastics. I first began working with Francesco doing ninja warrior training. When I first started with Francesco I could not hop a single rung on the salmon ladder and now I am confident doing that skill within an obstacle course. The world of parkour was brand new to me but always intrigued me. I always love the creative challenges and obstacle courses. The sky is the limit!!
Francesco has the knowledge to help his students learn different ways to move and overcome obstacles with safety in mind. There have been times where I have had an injury and Francesco has helped adapt workouts so that I could continue training without further injury while also providing exercises to help with strength and stability.
Karen Mullarkey
"I contacted Francesco 4 years ago when I decided to tryout for NBC's American Ninja Warrior. Being a personal trainer and fitness professional myself, I knew I needed some parkour expertise and Francesco came highly recommended. Obstacle and parkour training was completely outside of my comfort zone, but Francesco taught me more skills than I ever could have imagined. My fear of heights is no more and the infamous Salmon Ladder is a breeze. If you are looking for a coach to safely teach you skills you never thought you could physically do, he's your guy. I highly recommend Francesco to push you to your next level of fitness."
Karen Mullarkey
"No Mullarkey" Personal Training
Cheers,
Terry Anderson
After I retired it was difficult to find a coach. I got what I needed when I found Francisco. Many coaches who know their area of expertise are more interested in what they have to offer than how to help their clients reach the goals that they themselves are interested in.
Francisco helped me break down my goals into small steps. At each point he was able to identify the things that I needed to do so that I could get successful enough to move on to the next one. whether it was for better balance, a higher jump, strengthen ing my wrist, or successfully doing a wall climb. Using parkour to meet my physical conditioning goals was way more engaging and flexible than yoga which I had also tried.