Mark "M2" Toorock


Mark Toorock manages the Tribe. He has arranged performances as Set Designer, Choreographer, Talent Coordinator, Stunt Coordinator, Photographer, Scouting, Casting and general consultant from television commercials to movies to industrials. Some of the clients include K-SWISS, Nokia, Warner Brothers Films, Mercedes Benz, Jack Morton Worldwide, Philips Televisions and many other internationally recognized brand leaders.
Mark's diverse background ranges from Theater Design to Engineering, Information Technology, and being a registered Stockbroker. Mark has lived overseas and traveled all over the world. This helps to bring a mature and worldly perspective to the team. Since his introduction to Parkour in London (2002) Mark has been written about or quoted in The New Yorker, the Washington Post, Time, ESPN Magazine, The New York Times, and many other publications. He has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, and MSNBC television and also on BBC and Sirius Satellite Radio. Mark is dedicated full time to Parkour, splitting responsibilities as founder of americanparkour.com, owner and trainer at the world's first Parkour gym, Primal Fitness, and manager of The Tribe. He is currently working on film projects and as part of an organization that will bring Parkour and Freerunning into the realm of organized professional sports.
Skills: Parkour, Freerunning, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Martial Arts, Stage Fighting, Capoeira, Motorcycle (advanced but not stunts), Horseback Riding (advanced), Swimming, Skateboarding, Inline Skating, Snowboarding, BMX Freestyle, Minor Stunts and falls, Survivalist, Ninja Warrior, MovNat certified, CrossFit Level II Certified, CPR and First Aid Certified, Can kick Bear Grylls' Ass.

Television, Film and Videos:

Live Events:

Photos:

  • Men's Fitness
  • Sole Collector
  • Smithsonian Magazine (Online)
  • Chronicle of higher Education

Television Appearances:

  • iCaught
  • NBC News
  • CBS News
  • MSNBC
  • FOX

Interviewed for:

  • Time Magazine
  • The New Yorker
  • New York Times
  • ESPN Magazine
  • Islington Times (London)
  • Bloomberg News
  • ...and about 30 other publications!

Radio:

  • Live on BBC Radio London
  • Live on Sirius satellite Radio NY