Sam Fury - Essential Parkour Training: Basic Parkour Strength and Movement

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TRAINING FOR REALITY

Parkour is a great skill to have if you need to run away from an enemy, but training is not the same as having to use it in real life.

Here are some things you can do to prepare yourself in case you need to use parkour in a real-life scenario.

Constantly be aware of your surroundings. Use your peripheral vision and formulate a plan of escape whenever you enter a new situation (notice where the exits are, how you would overcome obstacles, etc.).

A side effect of this is that your being aware is obvious. People (would-be attackers) notice that you are, which makes you less of a target.

Train in all terrains, in all types of weather, and in all different types of light.

There are some exceptions. For example, I would not attempt some of the parkour movements on slippery surfaces.

If something is too dangerous to do during training, then its also too dangerous to do in real life. Remember this if you ever have to make the decision about what to do.

Its also important to vary your training grounds. Training in the same place all the time will limit your imagination, and different situations will require different approaches.

It is highly recommended to combine your parkour training with self-defense. They complement each other very well. For example, the tic-tac can be integrated with a side kick.

Learn more about self-defense training at:

www.SurvivalFitnessPlan.com/Self-Defense-Tutorials

In reality, you should favor the strong side of your body when performing actions. When training, do so on both sides so if you cannot use your strong side (due to an injury, for instance) your weaker side will still be pretty good.

If you habitually carry a bag and are not willing to leave it behind when threatened, then you should train with it on. The tighter the bag fits to your body, the less it will move around when training.

If what you wear in training is not the same thing you wear most of the time, then you wont know if you can execute parkour moves in everyday life. For example, how often do you go out with your climbing shoes on and chalk in your back pocket? If the answer is always, then feel free to use climbing shoes and chalk when training using the Survival Fitness Plan.

Q. So I should train in my suit and tie or skirt and high heels?

A. Yes and no.

Training in clothing that is impractical for physical exercise will hinder your progress, but you should do it at least once in a while so you know what its like to do parkour in that type of clothing.

You may also want to consider changing what you do wear day to day to ensure functionality in movement. Loose-fitting clothing and sensible shoes can be adapted to almost any situation. Before you put something on, ask yourself, If I really needed to, would I be able to sprint and climb a wall in this?