Parkour Generations: Indoor Academy

Taught exclusively by Stephane Vigroux, Dan Edwardes, Forrest, Chris Keighley, Kazuma and Johann Vigroux, the indoor classes in London are offered as a supplement to the outdoor parkour training and focus largely on developing the physical attributes and functional strength and fitness necessary for parkour. Open to all, regardless of ability or experience, these classes are a great way to learn about your movement potential in a disciplined yet friendly environment. For more details and class times/locations see www.parkourgenerations.com'

[@letebaguere]

this is absolute gold: The thing that makes parkour special is it's open disregard of fear. it's not particularly "technical", it's 99% balls and 1% technique/atheticism. hysterical to watch these bunch of nancies practicing such an extreme sport under such pathetically safe conditions. the hardest part of parkour is not jumping or running or catching a ledge; its throwing yourself over huge heights, braving a horrible death with each step.

[@dantehoward]

Parkour, like a martial art, is mastered over time and with great effort. You don't begin to learn wushu by practicing high kicks. You begin with the basics, the stance. The same is true for parkour. Of course, sometimes it's just fun to take what you know and jump around. It builds creativity and helps develop better vision for how to move through your environment. The traceurs in this video are amazing. I wish they could do more events in America.

[@jlel]

Oh yeah definitely! I agree with you! I have tried some of the conditioning drills for parkour and boy it's tough as I am unfit and overweight so now I'm training hard to lose weight, get fit and then start on parkour seriously.

[@mgoze]

Why does it seem that more and more people are starting to dislike Parkour? It is a great sport. Even though i can not do parkour i still LOVE IT!

[@njtaps]

man i love watching parkour i cant believe how they can jump from rooftop to rooftop and just roll out of it amazing

[@JennyBokChoi]

i had no idea they had classes. thats so cool! if they only had this class in high school- sign me up!

[@njtaps]

i can do a few different vaults and climb up some other stuff but the REALLY high jumps are inspiring

[@yosoytudiox]

I thinks Forrest is one of the best teachers in parkour/freerunning movemente and exercises. Here e can see a groupal traning.. absolutly nice :)

[@Enci3]

My stomach muscles were hurting just watching this video :-) I wish there were some classes in the Hollywood area. I would definitely sign up!

[@MaxSafeheaD]

The conditioning techniques especially some of Forrests are inspired. I'd love to see an instructional video of all those and perhaps an insight into their conditioning principles.

[@Thereisnodaddy]

You got the right idea. The whole philosophy is that there are no obstacles in your path. Its all a straight line. Its like that matrix thing "there is no wall."

[@MrZeroskater]

@xXdeathisanilusionXx yea you can still join....the academy like that is good for starters and also join gymnastic because they help you out on so much stuff.

[@omgoose1]

dont start yourself too hard... thats how you get injured. its all about progression and working yourself consistently. especially try to avoid big drop when u begin. start small and progress

[@Birofunk]

the thing is parkour is a stlye, an idea which is hard to teach, it isnt just the physical movements taught as if there are rules on how stuff is done. but the classes do look fun :O

[@MK2EA]

hi i use to go here its great! , believe me one lesson of that is like 4 lessons of gym , its gets you ripped and agile so quick

[@carterbrownrigg]

there really needs to be this kind of regular training and classes in the US... like for realsies

[@john0692]

totally agree dude. I'm trying to do this myself and don't seem to be getting any farther. 5/5 for the vid though. That was awesome training.

[@PrezStatz]

these are the people that took "dont touch the lava" to a WHOLE new level....

[@Pulgatron1991]

seria interesante si pudierais indcarme si existe algun centro de entrenamiento y aprendizaje en españa mas concretamente en la ciuad de alicante o podriais indicarme como poner un centro en marcha.

[@Hasnain1F]

You guys are lucky, i am training from 1 year, all alone and on hard floor.

[@scottishpride23]

theres quite a lot of indoor parkour centres you just need to check communtie centres schools etc

[@HTehnique]

Thanks for the vid, it gonna help (ideas/moves) me out with some indoor PK practice ;)

[@Mucalytic]

They're very hard work. Very intense. It's really hard to get through the warm-ups and warm-downs unless you're already very fit. I guess doing them every week makes you fit though!

[@snowboardercrew]

Thanks for the training ideas

[@anuman04]

good video! i love this dicipline congratulations from mexico!

[@movementsnacks]

There is an all ages beginners class indoors on a Tuesday in London. The website parkourgenerations(dot)com website has all of the details on the classes page.

[@solitajre222]

an academy like this started to day again where i live! =)

[@_Gart_]

where can you train for parkour in utah?

[@NatiGo19]

is the beggining easy?

[@Elvenheretic]

I do the same thing! These videos rock and all... But you still wish you had someone there that knows what they were doing to keep you out of the hospital!

[@CaudyJumper]

is this a regular meeting or just a one off? if it is regular where abouts is it?

[@edgar5001]

why can't they have lessons like this in Massachusetts...i'd attend them and im sure so many more would

[@sparrowkid]

i wish they had this in Adelaide where im from!

[@mattfan14]

I think this stuff helps more than ppl would like to think, sure, it's not that much parkour they do, but they learn techniques and excersises (spellboy?), which will help them learn "real" parkour easier. And like Kirkando said - gotta crawl before you walk!

[@ham4kidz]

I started Parkour about 3 months ago and I'm only 12 years old... So I'm not that good at it but I can do those hurdle things and all that!

[@beachannual]

I was wondering the same for Texas.

[@IsaacTXZ]

It may be boring but the physical conditioning strengthens your body to in a way so that it protects your body ! The founders of Parkour really emphasizes on the physical condition of your body.

[@BlakeSniper]

is their any more in different countries

[@ruel111]

yea i lerned to do everything from kongs to backflips bye myself and my most inpresive is backflip off my roof lmao. yet i still have lost to learn...i would like to join a school but there is none aroung me :(

[@DancingDeity]

i'd really like to take a class ..but i'd prefer private lessons till i reach a certain level cause i'll be very intimidated in this kind of group ... i'd love to try parkour!

[@bananian]

most obstacles in North America are ten lane highways with trucks going over them at 100km/hr.

[@klovur]

i would love more than anything to join these training sessions!

[@cjh027]

that's cool... i wanna take a training course like this

[@Orelion]

Looks awesome, good conditioning that you can take later to the streets! Make it worldwide!

[@bluesybear16]

your video's pretty tight man! thats some sick stuff!

[@TerminalOingoBoingo]

i noticed there are a lot of traceurs in foriegn countrys not many from north america.

[@sum1outder09]

man y cant there be a class like that near la

[@Zoracks]

Well i practice parkour, at begining i tought the same as you "easy" just jumping aroung, but not , you need to know at what part to jump, the angle of your body, where to hit so that you dont get injured, its a sport of body and mind, its not for being the best if for improving your perfomance, in spanish the "slogan" of parkour is "Ser y Durar" that means "Be and Long"

[@sinimo7]

plzz help me i whant to go to a class in dorset does eny body no eny classes in dorset plzz

[@05gash]

awesome man where is this?

[@pksd12]

where are these classes taught? i live in san diego

[@KILLERMONKEYBUT]

lolol at 1:56 lololol "Look at me im a messed up fish!"

[@ffox1994]

This is where i used to do parkour training. i think it looks just like it and the multi coloured climbing frame thing its near harrow road aint it.

[@Cr3581]

anywhere in NYC you can do this?

[@john0692]

Yeah thats the problem. None of my friends live around here. There all like 30-40 minutes away. But I guess I exaggerated a little bit. I have made progress.

[@IrishSkully]

wo ist des gedreht???

[@Cash4Woody]

I think so too! Dont make this guy bad! he is right

[@freshprinceofbalham]

Where is this.

[@MaxSafeheaD]

It's REALLY hard without the support of training partners but still for that I suppose the learning curve must be steeper - teaches you a lot about yourself training alone dose.

[@miciso666]

21 to old or not? and if i would dedicate a whole year would i be able to do basic stuff?

[@zuesninja]

is dere any near malaysia??

[@Parchyne]

this is perfect training ive been doing parkour for 6 years and know alot about it, if you try and suck at it dont say parkour sucks, juss practice if you really cant do it then you should put parkour and practice together!(to all who say parkour sucks )(you suck)

[@oblivinater]

I wish there were classes in ireland

[@reddblurr]

were can i get training and take up classes like these?

[@zandalo9004]

They don't have things like this in Malaysia.I wish there were

[@scapenite23]

dude this plae looks wked where it is. ive been looking for a good place to train.

[@cowpimp18]

wheres this place located?

[@qwerty_93]

i wish greece had an academy like this!

[@bcthomp12]

were do it sign up

[@1998golf]

this is great where is class i leave in west clare??

[@axelotopeloto]

¡Está brutal!

[@robeeri]

Pretty much, hopefully in the future u can maintain a healthy balance between group and solo training. Solo training although being very important is not the only way and u will find parkour is an excellent way to make NEW friends. So get out there and enjoy! :D

[@samuelh31992]

there is one famous spot in denver, CO called the cat fountain. theres videos of it on youtube.

[@alanochanman]

i agree. let me know too!

[@VindicatedOneX]

Just read the info, it is a supplemental to outdoor training and focuses mainly on developing the physical attributes and functional strength and fitness necessary for parkour. Reading ftw.

[@tomlazymusic]

tasty man ! i wish i went to one of those. class vid

[@elikesten3999]

looks like alot of fun

[@movementsnacks]

There is a youth academy for under 18s in London, check out the ParkourGenerations (dot)com website for details about all of the indoor and outdoor classes.

[@14Mayor]

@vendeta4 yes there is register to Parkour.hr and you will see.

[@oXGenesisXo]

@sk8wise12 You have a point, however their intentions are to teach safe ways of training, instead of going "Go out and express yourself" and end up with a bunch of kids with messed uup knees and broken bones. it gives them a starting point and basic moves to work with. Its like giving paint to a painter. Painters paint in order to express themselves, but they still need the paint in order to do it effectively.

[@solracjavier]

it´s a really cool video!!

[@gabslake]

AND TO THINK WE USE TO DO THIS A TEENAGE AND KIDS CLIMB UP THE LARGE FENCES OF PARKS AND POOLS...AND WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS AGAIN IN MY FORTIES LATE FORTIES. i AM SURE LOOOKING FOR A CLASS.

[@p0k3Ndi3]

letebaguere, do u think u can jump ur own height with 1% athleticism?..

[@feralhound23]

Where is this academy?

[@TheWeirdestSnow]

I want to attend that academy.

[@tiredgarf]

im with you hm4kids im 11 and i wish i could do parkour but sadley cant

[@cuchuleino]

dud i wonna have these in my country u know :(

[@ecogenius]

Parkour is AWESOME. I wish it was an Olympic sport...Though they should figure out a way to score it... It's awesome. Those guys were just beginners. I didn't have a tutor, but I figured out how to roll (somersault) after falling from a place 2 meters high. :)

[@penlide1]

@dysregardedd i get what your saying here and i do agree that it may be over priced but still just doing what you see without having any kind of knowledge of how to do it seems sort of silly but i see your point

[@p0k3Ndi3]

letebaguere, do u think u can jump ur own height with 1% athleticism?...

[@tabascojoe77]

I got a class on Saturday YEH!!!!!

[@t0bbz0n]

Cool :) I like it :)

[@CanadaSims]

i want to do it but i know people say who cares what other people think i cant do that

[@ichblibli]

@AndrewBeckham46 It's right, but personally, I'm happy when I've done a new trick!

[@Akid0Kag3]

@oSJmee Yes you are. Just do a lot of jogging, push ups and stretches.

[@Salokin92]

I can you seem to be out of such a mental balance when you pracice one of the most beautifullest sports existant?

[@nataneli]

The main target in parkour is to learn how to get from point A to B as fast as you can by passing obstacles in the right ways, and practicing parkour in an indoor academy is just ridiculous! If you really wanna learn, just go outside! And i'm not talking about acrobatics, which is ok to practice in a safe place. There's a big difference between parkour and freerunning.

[@Riceratt]

xxrammsteinmaxx's absolutely correct, even our gold medalist Olympians had to learn how to do a simple tuck and roll before they could do their double backflip off a misty flip.

[@doodool101]

what about the english :P one and there are some amzing places over here and was this done in a day

[@Rhorlex]

haha who -1'd your guys' comments? I'm truly glad that you guys are training at such young ages. However make sure you can hold your full body weight + 20 lbs on all limbs. And make sure you vary strength training with parkour training. Think of the area as not only an obstacle but as a guiding force that pulls you through. This will help what we Tracers (americanized Traceur/Traceuess) call 'Vision' the ability to see an obstacle and know exactly how to get over it. Train hard ~Saint Nick