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Offline SarcasticMushroom

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Everybody! Point and laugh at the SuperN00b!
« on: November 18, 2009, 05:47:11 PM »
Ha ha, if you couldn't tell I'm talking about me :P. My names Dawn and I'm new to parkour [really?]. I've been a fan of the sport for a long time, just recently learned the name and joined in! I can tell you flat off I'm in no shape to try highjumps or backflips yet [I'm a midsized person], but I can do vaults and normal balencing acts. Precision jumps have me a little intimidated but I'll over come them soon enough XP. Anyway, I live in Idaho [in the middle of nowhere], so lots of running space! Any information you could give would be [supremely] useful and...who wants to go running? :D
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Re: Everybody! Point and laugh at the SuperN00b!
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2009, 05:50:46 PM »
as another newb, I recommend working on rolls and landings.

and general, all around strength, endurance and flexibility.
and put points in stamina too.
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Re: Everybody! Point and laugh at the SuperN00b!
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2009, 05:58:11 PM »
Hey Dawn, welcome to this amazing place we call the APK forums!.... Yeah.
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Anyways, let's get back on topic. My main concerns are that you start off slow, and don't rush the progression, you have a whole lifetime to improve ;) Make sure to not take any drops of a larger height, even smaller drops to be honest, not until you have really conditioned your joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This will save you a lot of grief. I highly suggest you start out by working on your rolling technique and slowly build up from there, working with all the common techniques.

Here's a page from PKCali that will give you a good introduction to the discipline, compiled with links to fanastic articles: CLICK HERE

Have fun, train safe, and make sure to look in your state for local discussion and some experienced Traceurs/Traceuses to train with! CLICKY THING

Again, welcome and enjoy your stay!

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Re: Everybody! Point and laugh at the SuperN00b!
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 09:53:34 AM »
Welcome to APK Forums.
Like the rest says please start easy and slow. Practice landings and rolls. Stay away from heights taller than yourself.

As well as read the FAQ:
http://www.americanparkour.com/content/section/6/417/

Good training.
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Re: Everybody! Point and laugh at the SuperN00b!
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2009, 10:22:06 AM »
welcome to apk  were happy to have u here  ;D work and ur rolls first then work ur way up and u should be fine
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