Parkour Injuries

Most Parkour injuries consist of sprained ankles, small scrapes, and cuts that happen to occur when traceurs are too careless or attempting something beyond their capabilities.(Example: Jumping from too high up.) There are other injuries that don't occur as often as other injuries such as, broken bones, fractures, internal bleeding, etc. So always make sure that you know what you're going to do, or what your obstacles are before you start you running.

Parkour Tips

To be a successful traceur, you gotta know a few basic things before you to complete a successful run.
1. Wear athletic clothing. Jeans and baggy clothing will not help you out at all. Also skinny jeans don't help either. Tight fitting running shoes with grip, shorts or track pants. A t-shirt is good depending on the weather.
2. Inspect the area. Make sure there isn't any life threatening obstacles in the way, such as, gaps too far to jump or a gap that has a life threatening drop.
3. Go with a friend. They can offer good advice, help you if you out if you bail out and fall.

Follow these steps and you'll have a bigger chance in a successful run.

My First Parkour/Free Running Video

My first front flip on tape. Sorry about the bad quality.

Parkour Movements: Wall Jump

Wall Jump: To step off of a wall in order to overcome anothter object, or get height to grab something.

Parkour Movements: Precision

Precision: Static or moving jump from one object to a precise spot on another object.

Parkour Movements: Gap Jump

Gap Jump: To jump from one place to another, over a gap or distance.

Parkour Movements: Drop

Drop: To jump to the ground or drop to the ground.