TEDxFlourCity - CharlesMoreland - Parkour Training

Charles will introduce us to parkour training; a form of fitness and dexterity training that employs natural (yet under-utilized) movements to effectively navigate the environment. He addresses some misconceptions about parkour and describes its practical advantages. He also brings a thought provoking perspective regarding the sedentary lifestyle, play behavior and social norms.
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[@CharlesMorelandParkour]

Wow, thanks for the support everyone! I really can't express with words how great it feels to be a part of such an amazing community of movers and thinkers. Keep doing what you do! Charles

[@azamora2791]

Not just a presentation on parkour, but a beautiful and truthful narrative as to what life has become in the states. Much love brotha.

[@ChrisSalvato]

Best Talk I have seen on parkour, ever.

[@TheTraceur640]

this is a great video, i my self was told that i was going to fall today, but i explained that i wasn't, i love parkour for all it has done for me. when i first started parkour i was 12 years old and 15stone, now im 22 and 12 stone and its mussel, i love the movement and will never stop, and i will encourage my children to move and feel the way like i did.

[@GungerFang]

This explains Parkour the way parkour was meant to be explained. Finally, an intelligent presentation on what it really means to train. Brilliant

[@McslashPK]

Great inspiration ^^ and i would like to add something if that allowed .. Parkour is to find your way through life and its also a kind of martial arts so u have to focus , relax & feel the move by your body

[@NoahGalang]

"Want to do this when we're 40..." I started when I was 40! Great talk. You captured everything that Parkour means to me.

[@KevinVerstegen]

Man.. I know it is just a talk about this sport/lifestyle. But I'm almost crying here. Beautiful presentation.

[@KreeJin90]

Best explaination to people who doent know parkour.. Thumbs up..

[@OddJobMedia]

This is fantastic. Very well spoken and put together. This is a great piece to show people who don't understand or can't really grasp what it is that Parkour is and why we do it. Great great work

[@casvanboxtel7024]

This is the best presetation and explanation about parkour! You explain precisly how all the parkour people will feel

[@IamMaggie8]

This video just blew my mind. Seriously, it brought me to tears.

[@saionjik]

Thank you for putting in the time and effort to speak about these subjects.

[@hammocksandchairs]

What an eloquent description of parkour. Way to go Charlie!

[@XrayW880i]

"62 years young" that one was great! Incredible presentation, overall :) I hope when you type "parkour" in your browser, this video comes up first...

[@parkourman0114]

same here...its an amazing life to live and he portrayed it perfectly...

[@Blindman51]

this is a fantastic explanation of parkour... what it is and why we do it. i often tell people that parkour is an addiction, but its the only addiction that leads to self improvement. that simple feeling of accomplishment when you overcome the smallest thing that caused fear in your mind is indescribable and amazing.

[@JonathanLowery]

Nice job Charlie! Way to represent RocPK and the parkour community!

[@LiveAndMove]

Excellent and entertaining presentation! You have captured the why in describing the what. Bravo!

[@StevenKaeser]

Love it! That's a very important contribution you are doing for your passion! Wish you all the best!

[@DeathOfCuchulain]

This…yes. This is exactly what I've been trying to put into words. Thank you.

[@KungfuFreerunning]

This was such a great video. I absolutely loved it and really felt like I connected with what was being said. I love parkour! Such an awesome video and a great presentation. Good work Charles!

[@Panthercholo]

Great job! I will do my best to pass this on and share it to spread the word.

[@DudeWhatEver996]

Thank you so much. I showed this video to my parents and finnaly convinced them that i'm not vandal or a lunatic. Thank you. And sorry if i spelled something wrong, english is not my first language.

[@scruffthemagicdragon]

I'm starting at 34, and so glad to hear this!

[@PedroSantosSilva]

Awsome explanaition, makes wonder realy, excelent presentation, congrats to Charles. Kinda makes you go out with your kids and start to jump all around for the fun of it...

[@TheBAPrince]

AMAZIING!!! Great Job Charles. Hit alot of great points!! :)

[@jimboxx7]

Thank you for this great presentation!

[@plemie3701]

This is just great! U did the world better place, sir.

[@StephenTurnerVlogs]

Very well made, I though it strayed off the point a smidge here and there but it's a solid, factual and real explanation of Parkour. Inspired :) Go raibh maith agat.

[@IamMaggie8]

Wow, I thought I was starting late at 28. You guys are awesome!

[@beyondparkourskopje]

Respect for this amazing video from Macedonia! :)

[@biledemon85]

This is the presentation on parkour I always wanted to create... good job and a doff of the hat from the Irish traceurs :)

[@dionp38]

Very nice presentation show what parkour really is about, very wise. :D

[@shadowknife392]

Great, in-depth presentation

[@TaylorMurphyNZ]

62 years young. i love it.

[@hyknerf]

Nicely done presentation :)

[@extremewah1]

amazing job Charles!

[@CourtneyVenuti]

This was fantastic!

[@LuotkaSnih]

YES! YES! That's the Parkour I feel in love

[@0ddball64]

respect from the traceurs of Australia's east coast :)

[@demarcorr]

Very well done!

[@thereseupk]

super! thanks for posting!

[@Helixawe]

It's so wise, and True explaining for people :)

[@greimalkin]

Looks like so much fun

[@thejasonbischoff]

awesome! thank you.

[@BrownJumps]

Fantastic.

[@maxonater1]

sooooooo good.

[@mysoxrstinky]

can we please do this for longboarding too?!

[@Jmarsteller13]

If only my parents would watch this

[@inseanity_murphy]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@AlexnicholasBlakely]

very good talk

[@humblegoddess]

Thank you! !!!!

[@buasuda0]

i too want to add a ''great video" remark:)

[@CharlesMorelandParkour]

Please explain so I can amend them

[@jameswatson-heath4234]

I think that the majority view parkour as a sport where people one-up each other and it shouldn't be like that. "preserving our bodies"

[@HenningAttlin]

well done :)

[@emanueldolo]

Great video! A lot traceurs should go back to basics and keep it simple.

[@ap.persad]

Some inaccuracies but I liked it!

[@inund8]

you ride a long... board?

[@jessejfree9345]

Great great work! Beautifully said and with intelligence.I hope that we as Traceurs , continue to inspire others from an awfully devastating sedentary life and to show them the rewards not only in physical capability, but attitude , confidence, and perseverance. I hope to see Parkour to be displayed as a discipline, akin to a martial art, taken with responsibility , love and passion, and eventual progression.I can't believe this has been around for so long and I have not stumbled upon it, very glad I did. Please if you have time, take a second to watch Ido Portal's video on his ideas on movement and the fitness industry!

[@theoretical_chaos7712]

I am actually a really good climber. I can't run very far or jump high, and my stamina is awful since my leg was in a splint, but I can still climb extremely well considering those things. I'm not trying to boast here. I just know how to find those lttle handholds and ledges that hold my weight. I climbed a pole that is at least 4-6 metres high, which is 2-3 times my height!

[@theoretical_chaos7712]

Actually 3-4 times my height or something. I'm only 1.6 metres!

[@macbookadrian1423]

Awesome Don't forget about Assassins'creed

[@IcyNami]

In summary: It's playing Assassin's Creed IRL (without the killing)

[@HecMan232]

i started when i was ten now im thirteen and my mum might finally get off my back about me doing this

[@Bellathor]

This video is too short.

[@2be_2last]

Energy drink fans dislike it for sure!

[@1ultimate100]

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