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Parkour requires discipline, attention to detail, consistent hard work, and respect for the body and environment. Getting started in parkour means conditioning to develop the necessary strength and power for successful practice. It also means re-learning to how to "play" and interact with one's enviornment.
A good first step to starting parkour practice is to commit to a daily conditioning routine. Work within your body's limits, and train safely, but challenge yourself. You can find great resources for developing a conditioning program here.
In addition to conditioning, development of basic skills is critical to setting a strong training foundation. Practicing landings and rolls are fundamental to effective and safe parkour practice. Strive for quiet landings and controlled, swift, coordinated movements. It may seem small, but a good foundation is critical to being able to do the "big" stuff later on.
Finally, it is important to remember that ultimately parkour is about movement. In addition to developing strength and basic skills, it's a good idea to reacquaint your body with its natural ability to "play" within an environment. Visit an urban space, park, or playground where you feel comfortable training and where you will not disturb other people using the space. Play around on the obstacles. Figure out how to get over, under, or through the elements in the environment. Challenge yourself to a game of "hot lava." If you are with friends, play a game of tag. Don't worry too much about doing parkour "moves" at this point. Just have fun interacting with the elements of your training environment.
Also, seek out fellow traceurs with whom to train. Jams and training sessions are excellent places to learn. Don't worry about "imposing" on the group or being "the new guy." Parkour is all about sharing and learning together. When we train, everyone is a teacher, and everyone is a learner. Find out more about our classes here.
A good first step to starting parkour practice is to commit to a daily conditioning routine. Work within your body's limits, and train safely, but challenge yourself. You can find great resources for developing a conditioning program here.
In addition to conditioning, development of basic skills is critical to setting a strong training foundation. Practicing landings and rolls are fundamental to effective and safe parkour practice. Strive for quiet landings and controlled, swift, coordinated movements. It may seem small, but a good foundation is critical to being able to do the "big" stuff later on.
Finally, it is important to remember that ultimately parkour is about movement. In addition to developing strength and basic skills, it's a good idea to reacquaint your body with its natural ability to "play" within an environment. Visit an urban space, park, or playground where you feel comfortable training and where you will not disturb other people using the space. Play around on the obstacles. Figure out how to get over, under, or through the elements in the environment. Challenge yourself to a game of "hot lava." If you are with friends, play a game of tag. Don't worry too much about doing parkour "moves" at this point. Just have fun interacting with the elements of your training environment.
Also, seek out fellow traceurs with whom to train. Jams and training sessions are excellent places to learn. Don't worry about "imposing" on the group or being "the new guy." Parkour is all about sharing and learning together. When we train, everyone is a teacher, and everyone is a learner. Find out more about our classes here.
