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Catalysm
10-10-2009, 09:07 AM
So, I've been thinking of taking up parkour, and I was wondering if anyone here has any experience in it?

I'm 5'9", quite light, and somewhat athletic. If I wanted to start this, what exactly would I do?
poguemahon
10-10-2009, 11:40 AM
I've tried, but am not in good enough shape. Find a message board, such as Parkour North America (http://parkournorthamerica.com/), one I used to go to, and ask them. Key things are practice the basics, strengthen everything, and start small, as you can seriously injure yourself. The first thing you need to know is the roll, as it can save your legs if something goes wrong from a fall up to two stories.

I might have to get back into parkour again, I'm in better shape.
Catalysm
10-10-2009, 02:52 PM
Yeah, I know the roll, and a couple of simple techniques. I'd just like to know where to start off, and such.
poguemahon
10-10-2009, 03:26 PM
Ask at Parkour North America. They're really receptive to newbies.
KiDULTHOOD
10-10-2009, 05:59 PM
I highly suggest training at a gymnastics place. Find some people in the forum who live in your area, meet up and train. That's what I did.
Catalysm
10-10-2009, 06:53 PM
I highly suggest training at a gymnastics place. Find some people in the forum who live in your area, meet up and train. That's what I did.

Unfortunately, Ottawa is a dead city. How good would you say you are at parkour?