Topic: NEWBIE!!

[Imonfire]

Im 18, male, bored as hell, I weigh 140, 5'11 (i think thats what my height is around....I really dont know), and I really would like to learn this. Oh and am not afraid to admit that I need to get some more muscle. I was wondering if there was anyone willing to teach me. I live in Riverside, California(its in the Inland Empire btw). And if I find no one to help me, are internet instructioinal videos ok?

[Jake Chess]

APK Forums is a great source of information to get you started with Parkour.
First you should familiarize yourself with the FAQ:
http://www.americanparkour.com/content/category/6/98/417/

Yes, Tutorial videos are good as long as you can be sure that they give out the right information. APK has videos like these as well!
http://www.americanparkour.com/content/category/4/60/377/
(Some personal advice, start with rolling and landing techniques. Don't do anything with heights yet.)

For workouts I suggest Push-ups, L-sits, Muscle-ups, and Dips according to your ability.

You can also check out the Local discussion boards to find people that live around you:
http://www.americanparkour.com/smf/index.php/board,142.0.html

Train safe, train hard, and train right! Welcome to APK Forums.