First off when you say "flips" you mean "freerunning" not Parkour, and also If I were you I'd start out with basic vaults (safety vaults and Lazy vaults) that's what I did. Also you should work up your endurance and stamina while your at it! Then train your butt off! If i were you I'd worry about the basics first then work on "flips" and the best piece of advice I can give you is to try and find a gym near you  that has an experienced Traceur there to help train you (that's what I'm doing) I hope my advice at least helps a little=)

Your right M2! I totally spaced about that info I'll keep that in mind next time, Jeni4 good luck with your training! Remeber safety FIRST, trying to look cool second lol, also PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! I've been lazy cuz of the heat, but don't let anything get you down! it's amazing how fast you can get rusty if you just start out and take a "break"