Parkour/Gymnastics/etc

Dystopia · Post by **Dystopia** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:42 am

I found a pretty good website, for all the essentials, i think theres a couple of parkours here, im not really shure but, i find this site really helpful, im currently learning the planche, or the "elbow lever" so for all you parkours, gymnasts, or for those who just want to learn, good luck and safe training.

http://www.beastskills.com/tutorials.htm

XuChu · Post by **XuChu** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:44 am

didnt someone's friend die when they tried being ninja last time?

Ashikiheyun · Post by **Ashikiheyun** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:47 am

Interesting place, I find this really helpful. They have tutorials for parkour basics, and warm ups and tips.

Urban Freeflow isn't too bad either.

These are only for Parkour though.

Dystopia · Post by **Dystopia** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:49 am

XuChu wrote:didnt someone's friend die when they tried being ninja last time?

? My friend broke his ankle, and hes recovering fairly quickly, hes walking now without crutches, hell be back up and PKing in a month or so, but even so, I wont let that make me quit, ive longed to learn something new for a while and this is it, and im not letting go..

Hostage · Post by **Hostage** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:50 am

"The Flag" looks awesome I'm gonna attempt it but I haven't worked out in the longest time and it looks like it requires alot of upper body strength meh. Finally an excuse to actually go to the gym again

XuChu · Post by **XuChu** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:56 am

Dystopia wrote:
XuChu wrote:didnt someone's friend die when they tried being ninja last time?

? My friend broke his ankle, and hes recovering fairly quickly, hes walking now without crutches, hell be back up and PKing in a month or so, but even so, I wont let that make me quit, ive longed to learn something new for a while and this is it, and im not letting go..

nvm had a look at it, mostly gymnastics, strength training and flexibility. Isn't dangerous if you know what your doing, maybe pull a muscle or two.

Sylhana · Post by **Sylhana** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:57 am

I train hard to heal people injured from this

Just keep it safe, and have fun doing it.

XuChu · Post by **XuChu** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:00 am

I don't c how ANY of that can be fun, I hate everything about gymnastics especially the muscle lengthening part. DAMN I HATE IT.

Sylhana · Post by **Sylhana** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:02 am

XuChu wrote:I don't c how ANY of that can be fun, I hate everything about gymnastics especially the muscle lengthening part. DAMN I HATE IT.

I think it is fun, and thrilling ^_^. Though, I'm not that keen about it myself.

P.s I think Anemus is a parkour enthusiast.

ghostkilla43 · Post by **ghostkilla43** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:05 am

that free runnning stuff stuff is dumb imo... its just asking for a 'hey i like jumping off high stuff..nothin bad can happen to me"

but thats cool have fun with it

Silver0 · Post by **Silver0** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:08 am

kool ty

XuChu · Post by **XuChu** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:08 am

Sylhana wrote:
XuChu wrote:I don't c how ANY of that can be fun, I hate everything about gymnastics especially the muscle lengthening part. DAMN I HATE IT.

I think it is fun, and thrilling ^_^. Though, I'm not that keen about it myself.

P.s I think Anemus is a parkour enthusiast.

even muscle lengthening ie. the thing when u put your legs apart on the ground both ways and side ways with your back straight?

Reps to you if you learn to do it after your 7.

Ashikiheyun · Post by **Ashikiheyun** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:08 am

ghostkilla43 wrote:that free runnning stuff stuff is dumb imo... its just asking for a 'hey i like jumping off high stuff..nothin bad can happen to me"

but thats cool have fun with it

It's fun. You get a thrill out of it and a sense of accomplishment. You train and build your body (or atleast you should) for quite a bit before going out and jumping off a two story building. There are methods and training behind it. If you practice nothing bad should happen to you and you'll have fun! :wink:

Dystopia · Post by **Dystopia** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:12 am

ghostkilla43 wrote:that free runnning stuff stuff is dumb imo... its just asking for a 'hey i like jumping off high stuff..nothin bad can happen to me"

but thats cool have fun with it

Way to judge a book my its cover, parkours not about jumping off stuff, its physical and mental training, conquering your fears, and your body. And its a different route, the world is your playground, I think its great, and david belle is a genius.

@Hostage : The flag requires more lower body strength than upper body, to get your legs up and hard, I cant keep my legs still when its up =/

Hostage · Post by **Hostage** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:20 am

Ghost I think a few vids like that have been posted here so you're just judging off that but this sport really doesn't seem all about that I think it's really interesting and just a fun way to stay in shape and really enjoy yourself while doing it no where do I think it says you have to run of a building while doing a flip into a car or nothing like that.It's just good clean fun.

Well Dys I just finished reading through it seems you do need to work on your shoulders a but but I think the balancing part has alot to do with you core, no ?

Dystopia · Post by **Dystopia** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:25 am

Hostage wrote:Ghost I think a few vids like that have been posted here so you're just judging off that but this sport really doesn't seem all about that I think it's really interesting and just a fun way to stay in shape and really enjoy yourself while doing now where do I think it says you have to run of a building while doing a flip in the car or nothing like that.It's just good clean fun.

Well Dys I just finished reading through it seems you do need to work on your shoulders a but but I think the balancing part has alot to do with you core, no ?

+1

Shoulders yes, but when your doing it, youll feel it in the core, so if you have good lower body strength you can do it for longer, upperbody is important to, triceps and deltiods >.>[/b]