Momentum
Finding Flow Part 2: Micro-transitions
Part 2: Micro-transitions While you hear the term “flow” thrown around a lot in Parkour, it is an aspect of movement that can be elusive without targeted practice. This series aims to clear up some of the misunderstandings that exist around conservation of momentum...
Plyometric Jump
Also known as: Plyo, Bounce, Double jump.Movement Pieces The basic sequence of micro-transitions in this move is… - Half way through your take off movement (which here is a precision jump but it can be many other techniques) bring your arms back and keep your torso...
Two Step Tag
Essentials GoalTo eliminate the opposing player. ChallengeTo move through the space by using only 2 steps on the ground in between obstacles. SpaceA spot with obstacles that you can get up and down easily and not too far from each other. The area should give the...
Hip Roll
Also known as: Didi RollMovement Pieces The basic sequence of micro-transitions in this move is... -You will start this movement by crouching down while reaching slightly with an internally rotated hand to the ground. -When you are fully crouched and the hand you are...
Tic Tac Up
Also known as: Tic, Wall Step, Tac, Passe Muraille, Wall Pass, Wall ScaleMovement PiecesThe basic sequence of micro-transitions for this move are... -Start at a normal pace and accelerate towards the wall. -For the penultimate step, ready your arms and wall step leg...
Pacman
The PacmanEssentials GoalTo tag and eliminate the opposing players. ChallengeTo outrun the opposing plaers. SpaceA looping obstacle course. PlayersAt least 2 players. PropsNo props required for this game.- Optional: Timer to do timed rounds instead of complete...
Re-Grip
Also known as: Re-GrabMovement PiecesThe basic sequence of micro-transitions in this move is… - Find a bar with enough height for you to swing comfortable on it. - As you swing back/up, wait until your momentum slow down and engage your abs to get your body in a...
Tic Tac Across
Also known as: Tic Tac, Tic Tac SidewaysMovement Pieces General Notes: The tic tac foot can stay longer on the wall if you're stepping on a slanted obstacle or if you're aiming too much away from the wall (like a 180 tic tac). Also, your outside arm should lift and...
Finding Flow Part 1: Macro-transitions
Part 1: Macro-TransitionsWhile you hear the term “flow” thrown around a lot in Parkour, it is an aspect of movement that can be elusive without targeted practice. This series aims to clear up some of the misunderstandings that exist around conservation of momentum and...
Leg Up
Movement Pieces The basic sequence of micro transitions in this move is... -While in a leg hook hang you will push away from your body with the hand on the side of the non-hooked leg. -Your free leg will now reach up to the sky and drive out,down and...