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« on: Today at 12:28:39 PM »

Hey guys, I'm Magic, My real name is Cody and I'm 16. I want to start parkouring but I think that my weight and height will interfere. I'm 6 foot 115-120 lbs. Very skinny. So what I'm asking from you guys is your feedback on these questions:
1) Do you think it will interfere
2) any sites/videos on training before I go out and do parkour.

Thanks in advance

Magic
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« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:42:38 PM »

Welcome, from all of us at APK! Smiley So you want to start parkour eh? Good call. Heres the answers to your questions:

1) no, that shouldnt be a problem. Are you lanky? It really shouldnt matter, but your going to want to build up muscle, and that comes over time. I'm 5'9" 185 lbs and i still do well Smiley

2) search around youtube. My insipring videos?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KSr1pozm6Y

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjco3boDZ7A

Lastly, dont give up. Parkour is a difficult sport, and it takes time. Dont get frustrated, and be safe out there. Hope I helped! Smiley

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« Reply #2 on: Today at 12:52:44 PM »

Thanks for your answers. I know parkour is very hard to do. I went to a local trampoline place and tried to get all my precision jumps down and its harder than it looks  Roll Eyes

Thanks for the welcome
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« Reply #3 on: Today at 12:56:31 PM »

no problem man, no problem at all. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or post them here, we'd be happy to answer your questions and give you advice
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« Reply #4 on: Today at 12:58:42 PM »

Ya, one more since your here Grin

What do you recommend training on? like my friends go train on tramps but I don't have one Sad
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« Reply #5 on: Today at 01:01:13 PM »

Sure. I train on really anything. Its hard to decipher what to train on, because it all depends. If your training for flips? then trampoline may be your best bet. Personally, i train at my frequent spots around my town, and I make up different training routines, such as balance training, precision training, etc. I also go to my local gymnastics gym for open gym nights every weekend, and that helps too. Check around your town for a gymnastics gym, because they really do help, and theres alot you can learn there too, and alot of space and cushioning to try new things. Im perfecting my palmflip and wallspins tonight, actually Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: Today at 01:03:43 PM »

Thanks, I will have to go see if there is a gym around where I live. Probably is really close and I just don't know about it. Good luck on your perfecting, and thanks again.

If anyone else wants to post about my questions, you can.
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« Reply #7 on: Today at 01:32:42 PM »

no problem, anytime.
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« Reply #8 on: Today at 02:51:15 PM »

Don't worry about your height/weight. In fact, that combo can be an advantage for many moves. Don't try to mimic exactly what others are doing. With different weights, heights, proportions, and physical limitations, it's up to each individual to figure out what does and does not work.

When starting out, I recommend picking a simple obstacle and exploring all the possible movements. Use your right foot first, left foot, hands, no hands. Approach it head on, from angles, or even backwards. Doing this will open your eyes to new possibilities for moving. You'll start to see training possibilities in mundane objects, instead of always seeking the perfect obstacle.
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