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Just wondering. I'm just starting.
Does anybody do Parkour?
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Anyway, I forget what parkour actually is, isn't it some sort of free running thing? I remember they showed it on Top Gear before racing against a 207 and James May but don't fully recall what it is 
If it's what I think though then that's cool. Good luck to you 
If it's what I think though then that's cool. Good luck to you
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Yeah, it's like running from A to B at the fastest pace. I don't know if I'll do it though because nobody does it where I live and it's quite hard to practice.
Edit: And I won't be jumping from building to building. xD
Edit: And I won't be jumping from building to building. xD
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A couple of my mates did parkour for a while until they were too humiliated from running around all day in vests and jogging bottoms while not really getting anywhere.
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I used to until I missed a jump that i'd done hundreds of times before. At that point I realised that getting my thrill had gone too far and packed it in for a safer pursuit.
If you do decide to start don't do roof jumps or wall runs across tall buildings, because one day something will go wrong and you've a long way to fall!
If you do decide to start don't do roof jumps or wall runs across tall buildings, because one day something will go wrong and you've a long way to fall!
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So what exactly are you going to be doing? Have you ever done gymnastics? You're probably better off going to a gym and learning acrobatics at a place like that where it is safe and you can learn from people who've done those kinds of moves their whole life.
Learning double-flips on a trampoline can be just as rewarding as a somersault off a handrail into some grass.
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So what exactly are you going to be doing? Have you ever done gymnastics? You're probably better off going to a gym and learning acrobatics at a place like that where it is safe and you can learn from people who've done those kinds of moves their whole life.
Learning double-flips on a trampoline can be just as rewarding as a somersault off a handrail into some grass.
I don't do parkour, as I've broken enough bones in hockey as it is...but coming from somebody who took gymnastics for 8 or so years, it would be the best place to start.
Learning how to land, roll, etc. safely are imperative
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^^ Not to mention the fundamentals of strength, flexibility, and proper training. It just makes too much sense to use gymnastics as a starting off point. And who know? Maybe the gym will do enough to satisfy that sought-after parkour rush whilst minimizing injury risk, possible youtube embarassment, and avoiding law breaking activities like trespassing.
If gymnastics isn't enough, at least you go into parkour with a higher starting point as far as ability is concerned. You'd be better prepared to grip railings and throw back-fulls off of disability ramps into grass
If gymnastics isn't enough, at least you go into parkour with a higher starting point as far as ability is concerned. You'd be better prepared to grip railings and throw back-fulls off of disability ramps into grass
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Once I jumped over a fence. I think the next time I just opened the gate.
I started to play across miles of wood, trees and interesting land, back when I was 9 to 11. Every single day, I found myself climbing trees, flipping off walls. Exploring acres of things across the woodland, I used to have 2 friends with me, we stayed in the forest until 8PM, and entered at 7AM. Those were the most amazing, enjoyable years I ever had.
I remember jumping from a waterfall peak, grabbing a tree branch and have it break at instant approach. I fell down and hit the ground hard, my friends carried me out of the woods and I was back the following day. We sometimes sparked trouble with mindless people who walk the regular paths, and in chase, flipped, ran, jumped.
There are also old remains in there too, perfect for practicing Parkour and hanging around, our "den" was a small valley with a little waterfall in the middle. Above was a tree, with a tyre and some string. I always got lost, but I suppose that is the fun of adventure.
Sadly, I no longer have contact with those people as we moved when I was 11, I'm now 13, and don't have friends, or potential.
I can't do any of that stuff anymore either, need to get into better shape, parkour wasn't our priority back then, so we were not pro.
I remember jumping from a waterfall peak, grabbing a tree branch and have it break at instant approach. I fell down and hit the ground hard, my friends carried me out of the woods and I was back the following day. We sometimes sparked trouble with mindless people who walk the regular paths, and in chase, flipped, ran, jumped.
There are also old remains in there too, perfect for practicing Parkour and hanging around, our "den" was a small valley with a little waterfall in the middle. Above was a tree, with a tyre and some string. I always got lost, but I suppose that is the fun of adventure.
Sadly, I no longer have contact with those people as we moved when I was 11, I'm now 13, and don't have friends, or potential.
I can't do any of that stuff anymore either, need to get into better shape, parkour wasn't our priority back then, so we were not pro.
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For a little while, and then I beat Mirror's Edge.
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I used to practice free running until a knee injury put me out.
Some advice from one who knows-
Don't jump 10ft before you've jumped 2ft hundreds of times. The shock impact of a jump puts lots of stress on ones joints even if done correctly. The key is doing so many small jumps and getting gradually bigger so that the joints have time to strengthen.
A big part of Parkour is cardiovascular fitness. Don't attempt to free run 100m unless you can run a mile at a fast pace.
Find a club. Running with other members is the best way to improve ones skills.
Always warm up!
Practice, practice, practice. Jumping across a 2m gap takes a lot of strength. By repeatedly jumping the same gaps the muscles develop 'muscle memory' which means they will be able to do the jump and recover faster or be used to the large amounts of energy being burst through them. Think about old men and the strength they have from years of manual work, that's muscle memory.
There are different types. Free running is basically running, jumping up and down things and climbing whereas Parkour is more about style, flips, agility and looking fancy. I would free run as I can't cartwheel for toffee but if you can do flips and such then you're half way there.
Hope this helps.
Some advice from one who knows-
Don't jump 10ft before you've jumped 2ft hundreds of times. The shock impact of a jump puts lots of stress on ones joints even if done correctly. The key is doing so many small jumps and getting gradually bigger so that the joints have time to strengthen.
A big part of Parkour is cardiovascular fitness. Don't attempt to free run 100m unless you can run a mile at a fast pace.
Find a club. Running with other members is the best way to improve ones skills.
Always warm up!
Practice, practice, practice. Jumping across a 2m gap takes a lot of strength. By repeatedly jumping the same gaps the muscles develop 'muscle memory' which means they will be able to do the jump and recover faster or be used to the large amounts of energy being burst through them. Think about old men and the strength they have from years of manual work, that's muscle memory.
There are different types. Free running is basically running, jumping up and down things and climbing whereas Parkour is more about style, flips, agility and looking fancy. I would free run as I can't cartwheel for toffee but if you can do flips and such then you're half way there.
Hope this helps.
