The purpose of this drill is to discover, create, and solve a unique problem that requires moving over, under, through, and/or around an obstacle or series of obstacles. The more imaginative the problem is, the better.
Application
By creating and solving problems during
practice, you are challenging your mind to see things in different ways. Doing
this is also paramount to a main philosophy in parkour which is to always be
prepared for anything. By constantly asking yourself the hypothetical question,
“Should I ever need to do something like this, will I be able to?”, you will
expose yourself to more scenarios and gain valuable experience.
Obstacle and Equipment Checklist: For this drill, you need
some sort of obstacle to pose a problem.
Video Clip:
This video clip demonstrates different types of problems you can create. In
addition, the video highlights the idea of finding more than one way to solve
the problem.
Preparation of Drill:
Find an obstacle or a series
of obstacles. Unique obstacles generally have more potential for
imaginative movement problems.
Come up with a problem that
requires moving over, under, through, and/or around an obstacle or series
of obstacles. This usually will be a “To get from here to there” type of problem.
Set certain rules,
constraints, or boundaries to the problem that will make it more
challenging. Examples can include time limits, only touching a certain
obstacle, avoiding the ground, using only legs or only arms, using only
one arm or one leg, or completing without any wasted steps.
Execution of Drill:
Attempt to solve the problem.
Once you have solved it, try
to find other ways to solve it.
Once you have found other
ways to solve it, impose more challenging rules.
Other Notes:
Usually, there are many ways
to solve a problem. Once you have discovered one way to solve the problem,
try to come up with new ways to solve it. In addition, you can set new
rules or guidelines to make the problem slightly different.
If the problem you have
created defeats you one day, go back and try again another day. Something
that seemed impossible before can often be conquered sooner than you
think.
Users' Comments
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1.
08-01-2008 14:36
Loved the doorway traverse
2.
08-01-2008 14:40
This aspect is most likely my favorite part of PK. Its true about how one day it seems like you cant do one thing but then come back another. most of Demon's examples are way hard muscle wise. You are way strong. I tend to like more technique challenges like the door he does -thats neat. Anyway thanks for all the great instruction.
Sticks
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08-01-2008 14:53
zujitsu - its one of my favorites too. you can do it without using the opening doors, but dealing with moving obstacles is a nice change and fun!
amomomous - Youre right, the creative vision and progression to a goal is the core of this drill. Sat wasnt able to traverse the pillar to pillar goal until his third day trying. I still haven't gotten it because my straddle stretch needs work. I am getting closer though!
Some of my examples relied on strength, but that's because my strength is a "strength" of mine. The same examples can often be accomplished by relying on technique or flexibility.
4.
08-01-2008 18:30
I will start trying to do more critical thinking type drills like this from now on. Thanks Demon.
5.
08-01-2008 20:18
I think this is a great example of how anything can be made into a very physically and mentally challenging obstacle. Some of those were just.. Thanks for all of the work you put into these drills.
6.
01-02-2009 07:50
Thats smart man, gonna try that today with my friend in training!
7.
01-28-2009 18:00
Beautiful! Great inspiration, man! Keep it up - my friends and I love your drills!
Sat - great flip at the end
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05-21-2009 16:58
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05-21-2009 17:00
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07-28-2009 23:48
Good job! Neat way to train. I'm going to try it. lol on the door thing. I bet the people inside were like "well, at least closed the door..."
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11-16-2009 00:20
This video is nothing short of purely amazing. both Impressive and ingenuitive. Props.
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Thanks for all of the work you put into these drills. 
