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What's the proper way to land when I jump?

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Make sure you keep your knees bent as you land so you don't injure yourself.

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How do I know when I'm going to hit the ground?

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You just have to practice judging distances. I recommend doing a lot of practice on soft ground or mats that can catch your fall if you don't judge the timing correctly. When you feel the impact, just tuck and roll.

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What if I fall on my head while practicing?

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You should see a doctor. Even if you don't see any blood, you could have a concussion, so it's best to have yourself examined just in case.

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Can I hurt my neck doing this?

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If you don't tuck your head to the opposite side, yes.

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How do I overcome the fear of jumping and rolling on the solid floor?

Kunal Bhargava

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Try jumping and rolling on softer surfaces first to get the hang of it. Start off with a mat, then try doing it in sand, then grass, and pavement. This will help you to overcome your fear.

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How do I roll?

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When you’re close to the ground, put your hands out in front of you. This will pull your shoulders in, preparing your body for the roll. With your feet still tucked up behind you, push off the ground with your toes. Spring up and forward onto your hands in front of you. This will propel you into your parkour roll.

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Can I do this while wearing earrings?

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I suppose earrings shouldn't be a problem so long as they are rather small, you don't want them to get caught on anything. Ideally, you'd probably want to take them out just to be safe.

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I'm 200 pounds, can I still try if I have athletic experience?

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Yes, practice makes perfect no matter what the weight is, and it will be easier since you are athletic.

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What do I do if my coordination is terrible?

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Practice coordination by doing things like practicing catching things.

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How fit do I have to be?

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You don't need to be amazing, just strong enough to roll yourself at first. Learn safety rolls first. This roll is where you roll along a line between your shoulder and opposite hip. Very important.

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I did this when I was running away from mugger. I knew I little parkour, but was never taught the roll so when I ran I had to make a long fall I successfully did a role but got injured, how do I improve?

jojo schalaben

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Curl up a little and dive a little while in the air, this will hurt a minor bit or not at all.

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How can I tell that I am rolling on my spine? If it is painless, am I not?

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It may hurt a little, but if you did a roll correctly, you should roll diagonally across your back to your tailbone/opposite hip.

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I am 10 years old, can I do this?

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Definitely. In fact, the younger you start, the easier it is. I've started parkour at 11, and I'm definitely progressing.

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How to I stop my backbone from hurting?

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You are probably rolling directly on your spine rather than rolling over your shoulder.

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How can I prevent getting dirt in my shirt?

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You could try wearing clothing made of materials like spandex, or just stay out of the dirt.

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Is it better to try rolls and other parkour movments like this with a group of friends?

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Yes, it is. If you get hurt somehow or get stuck, it's always best to have a person who can call for help.

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Can I do this in work boots?

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It is not a good idea because it is dangerous and shouldn't be done in boots; try to use tennis shoes or go barefoot!

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