/r/Parkour

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Parkour is a discipline with a worldwide community focusing on training to overcome any obstacle within one's path by adapting one's movements and body to the environment. In this subreddit, we discuss training, discipline, and the community of parkour, as well as share inspiration in pictures, videos, and community challenges. Freerunning and related disciplines welcome!

Parkour and Freerunning

What's the Difference? Some argue they're the same. Some argue that they're different. It all depends on your viewpoint! It is the argument that has been ongoing since the BBC Documentary, Jump London, where Sébastien Foucan invented the term "freerunning" for english-speaking viewers.

Semantically, they're different because modern use declares them to be different. Parkour being about efficiency and practicality. Freerunning being about freedom and creativity.

Historically, they come from the same people and the same practice. A name that Sébastien Foucan also invented, L'Art du Déplacement (Art of Movement). The differences stemming only from the separate reasons the earliest practitioners had for training.

How to Get Started!

First read the Subreddit Rules

It's our goal to host high-quality content about parkour and freerunning!

Rogueoperative’s Guide to Starting Parkour

A short form guide with a few useful tutorial resources, a macro and microscale look at training, and an elevator pitch of parkour philosophy.

Rogueoperative's Guide to Session One

A print and go guide to your first session that you can do alone or with a buddy.

Joecracko's advice to train for longevity

Have fun, train because you want to, and think to the future.

W0nderWhite's Guide to Parkour Injuries

A short guide to dealing with common injuries encountered in training.

Brooke's thoughts on why women hesitate to try parkour

What keeps women from going to their first session?

WFPF's Guide to Starting a Parkour Club

Guides, advice, and example "legal" documents that you might find useful if you're looking to start an -insert your desired organization- sanctioned parkour group.

Compilation of Must See Pk/Fr videos

Videos that have had a lasting impact on Parkour and Freerunning through the years.

TheRiddler123's Guide to Winter Training

Some pointers on getting the most out of your winter months.

AdzD's Guide to Starting Flips

A short guide to the different kinds of beginner flips and how you can start learning them safely with or without access to a gym.

-steak-'s guide to Knee Health

Parkour can put a lot of stress on your knees. Understanding the functions of your knees can help you prepare for a lifetime of training, and avoid/overcome some simple problems you may run into.

AMA Series

Rafe Kelley

Rilla Hops

Caitlin Pontrella

If you want to request an AMA create a text post with [AMA Request] in the title. Or if you know someone in the parkour community who would make a great AMA, message the mods!

Finding other traceurs

Use our handy announcement post to find locals each month.

Find a community near you through APK's poorly updated resource. Best for US traceurs.

Find a community or solo traceur near you via Parkour Exchange.

Related subreddits:

Related disciplines:

For more Parkour advice and more technical discussions:

Fitness and Skill Training:

People are awesome:

/r/Parkour

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Coupla recent ones

Kinda blasted my hip on the last clip haha

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2025/02/01
16:57 UTC

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Just spinning around for fun on this one, cheers to the weekend everybody! :D

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2025/02/01
07:09 UTC

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LESSS GOOOO

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2025/01/31
22:23 UTC

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I’m backk

I kinda injured my middle knuckle last time so I’m kind of being wimpy rn but I feel like I could learn it another way without tuck everything in. I just gotta pop higher and I feel like I could make it from a back handspring

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2025/01/31
21:09 UTC

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I completed my first bridge challenge

I've been working my way up to a bridge challenge. I found this relatively low risk bridge to try on. At first it was awkward until I figured out swinging side to side as I switch hands is key. After I got the hang of it I was able to time my breaths with the swinging motion. I'm eyeing a nicer bigger bridge but I'm not ready yet.

Here's a video if interested- https://youtube.com/shorts/VKSqXq0Lhqc?si=UPJzPPcWaTfj1j_I

3 Comments
2025/01/31
13:21 UTC

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need kip up help

I can’t figure out the kip up. my feet always has to tendency to get close together and I dont know how to train my brain to keep them open

5 Comments
2025/01/31
05:31 UTC

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Cody on tramp

Guys I’m trying to learn to Cody but I can’t seem to get enough juice to actually rotate 😭 even to my bad is not consistent.

Any tips?

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2025/01/31
01:41 UTC

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Best spots in the NC Triangle area (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill

I know of a few but i wanna know of more so yeah, just g it back into this after a solid few months of lounging around

6 Comments
2025/01/31
01:05 UTC

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Had some trouble with this one

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2025/01/30
17:42 UTC

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STORROR Tech Tens First Look!

Forgive me if this isn't allowed, but it's pretty hot in the community at the moment!

I just released my first look video at the new STORROR Tech Tens shoe - In the video I talk about the design, the inspiration for the shoe, as well as giving my initial thoughts!

Would be interested to hear if any of you picked up the shoes - What colour did you go for, and what do you think about them so far?

https://youtu.be/L6BEOWFJIFw?si=2GwhJDvU9FRV8MM9

https://preview.redd.it/vg5cksjx26ge1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=100618fa7d8b3acf82bdc1fa1b7e99f1012ae149

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2025/01/30
17:34 UTC

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Why is this webster isn't working?

https://reddit.com/link/1idku3e/video/h7x0cvec84ge1/player

I guess i'm not throwing the other leg and not going up enough and not swinging arms?

3 Comments
2025/01/30
11:23 UTC

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A little something

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2025/01/29
15:49 UTC

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What am I talking about

I'm not going to lie, I have no idea if this is the right place, or honestly what I'm even talking about, but I really like overall natural movement and parkour / free running. But where on earth do I go to learn this stuff, like with a coach and or class. Like learning back flips, jumps, agility, etc

15 Comments
2025/01/29
07:19 UTC

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Tips on Vortex Kong

Anything to help clean up my Vortex Kong's and get the height all I can think of for me is kicking my leg higher before take off and more power in the jump. Maybe staying extended longer before tucking to get over the block easier and possibly waiting longer before jumping let my arms lift before jumping.

Somehow I have taught my brother to do it better than me in a month beside the legs and I can't get it consistent yet at all.

Also bonus clip of Kong to 360 Kong if there is a better name for it give it a name I would like to hear it. Kong 360 Kong just takes too long to say.

29 Comments
2025/01/29
00:34 UTC

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Wet session part 3

The float my hat got on the first front is ridiculous

7 Comments
2025/01/28
19:00 UTC

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Full picture of the spot where Dom and Hazal did their Redbull video

2 Comments
2025/01/28
04:55 UTC

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Survey about YOUR parkour experience!

Hi r/Parkour people! I'm working on an assignment where I need to survey people about something I'm interested in learning about in order to gain some user data. I've decided I want to learn about the experiences of people who do parkour/ninja warrior courses because it's something I have just started getting into.

I would be so grateful if anyone who participates in parkour could take part in my survey. It shouldn't take longer than 5-10 minutes to fill out, and it would be incredibly helpful!

Here is the link if you are interested in participating in the survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDoJivIN9OQowWuA6r9wjmJyJugtfzXEc582NttH3ar2Rvtw/viewform?usp=header

1 Comment
2025/01/27
21:44 UTC

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Swing Combo Shirt Glitch

Definetely need to train more swings this years, its so much fun to fly around

4 Comments
2025/01/27
03:18 UTC

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PORTSMOUTH AIN'T DEAD

Hi all! My friend Reggie made this parkour edit shot in Portsmouth, England. We've all been working on this video for 3 months now, pushing each other to our limits and finding out what we are capable of.

I would love it if anyone would like to check it out and give us your thoughts.

Peace and Love ❤️

2 Comments
2025/01/26
21:59 UTC

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Tips for training during winter?

Do you guys have tips on doing parkour during winter. With cold weather, snow, and ice it makes it sketchy to train. I’d like to train the most I can so you guys have any tips?

4 Comments
2025/01/25
17:22 UTC

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My Webster good enough to give tips?

8 Comments
2025/01/25
17:00 UTC

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My biggest standing

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2025/01/25
07:26 UTC

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Roof top shenanigans

4 Comments
2025/01/24
18:44 UTC

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Outdoor Parkour Insurance UK

I run parkour classes in the UK and use insure4sport multi sport insurance but it only covers indoor parkour not outdoors. I recently been asked to run classes at a school outdoors using the grounds and my own equipment.

So far I have had no luck finding anyone who will cover me is there anyone who runs classes outdoors on here that can help, it's a long shot but worth a try.

2 Comments
2025/01/24
18:20 UTC

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First time in Plymouth

Wet grass spots make you stay on walls

6 Comments
2025/01/24
16:06 UTC

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Beginner - Where to practice vault indoors in a traditional gym?

Hello everyone!
I'm just starting to practice parkour, and I live in a city where it rains a lot. There are some nice urban spots, but when it rains, it’s hard to maintain consistent practice, especially with vaults.

I’ve considered using CrossFit wooden boxes or indoor steps, but they don’t feel quite right....

Does anyone have suggestions for better indoor alternatives or ways to adapt my training so I can be consistent with it?

4 Comments
2025/01/24
09:58 UTC

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Tips on websters?

The webster post from u/was_imposta inspired me to ask for tips on my own websters. I think I know some of what I’m doing wrong, but I’m not sure how much each of the things matters, or if there’s a third (or fourth) thing I’m not seeing. Soooo… tips?

20 Comments
2025/01/24
04:48 UTC

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Another rare location I'd like to train at

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2025/01/24
04:38 UTC

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Ex parkour guy

I'm a 30 yo m. I did parkour all throughout highschool and it's the only thing I have ever been passionate about. Ended up getting injured like a week before starting college. Due to being stubborn, I tried training/playing sports through the injury which ended up worsening it. It took years for me to recover. I basically had to stop any sort of training for a long time. This was followed by a horrible depression that lasted for about 8-9 years, mostly because I couldn't do parkour and everything else bored me. In that time I became a doctor, thinking I could possibly find that passion in medicine. I didn't. It's been like 12 years and I now occasionally train but due to my job, I can't risk injuries and Don't really have the time to maintain the appropriate conditioning to train injury free.

Anybody have any other hobbies that theyve tried that give them a similair feeling or passion or things theyve transitioned to after pk? Im starting to give up on ever being as happy as when I was doing pk as I get older,even though outwardly my life is quite good. Sad to think I'm still thinking about it so many years later.

25 Comments
2025/01/24
02:53 UTC

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