Parkour - The Nature Of Challenge (4/4)
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- Part 4 of our parkour documentary. Made by practitioners, we have tried our best to ensure that this short film gives the most accurate information possible about parkour and the methods and ideas behind it.
It is a deliberate departure from the typical 'media parkour' you might see on TV and aims to provide reliable information to both newcomers and experienced practitioners alike.
Written by Dave Sedgley.
Produced by Paul Maunder.
www.northernparkour.com
Special thanks to Designer Thumbs for providing the music. www.myspace.com...
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after 7 years, this is still my favourite parkour documentary. Beautiful work
I like how the parkour shown in this video wasn't "here look this guy does like 3 useless flips and also stands on his hands for awhile", it was useful parkour, like you could get very far in life using this parkour to your advantage.
Thanks Jess. It's good to know that our film is inspiring people to do press ups at midnight. We put a lot of work into it, so we're just happy that people are liking it :)
I will pass on your comments to Dave :) I'm sure he'll be glad to hear that his words have helped to inspire you. Thanks for taking the time to watch our documentary.
It would definitely be good to train with you guys sometime, either in the UK or Canada. It's always good to meet people from other parkour communities around the world. Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
Thanks for your comment! We did our best to make a documentary which accurately portrayed parkour, so I'm glad that you enjoyed it :)
No problem! Thanks for watching :)
I'm fifteen, and almost each time when I train at home, I watch this video. It motivates me!
The majority of it was filmed in Manchester, although there are a few shots from the peak district, and even Lisses and Evry.
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Hi. I'm glad that our videos have helped to motivate you to train towards overcoming your obstacles. You're more than welcome to come and train with us in Manchester any time. Just let me know when you can make it. It would be great to train with you :)
I'd recommend finding a group of parkour practitioners near where you live. They'll be able to help get you started and make suggestions about what you might want to work on. The basics are important though, so balance, controlled small jumps, accuracy and god landing technique would be a few things to start working on :)
Yes. If you mean Dave's voice-over, he's from Sheffield, and has also spent a few years living in Manchester. The majority of the footage in this documentary was filmed in Manchester.
when i was a kid i always loved climbing, id always find myself at the top of a tree with the branches thinner than my pinky. i think i started to get turned away from physical activity in middle school and junior high, as i was always among the worst at all the competitive sports they had us play. but as of lately ive gained a new interest in it thanks to a class at school re-introducing me to climbing, as we have a rock wall at my school. id really like to try my hand at parkour some time.
It's called the Dame Du Lac, and is in Lisses, which is a suburb of Paris.
This was so worth the 40 minutes or so i put into watching. Best documentary ever, and y'all turned parkour from a dream, to a slow coming reality for me. I go to the park for conditioning and strength training, sadly nobody in my small town does parkour, so i started my friend on it too.
@KittenPryde23 I recommend running shoes. Personally, I use either Nike Darts or Asics Patriots, but anything which is comfortable, light and flexible should be fine for parkour.
Yeah, i have been working out indoors every day, but i live in BC Canada where the weather is pretty wet at this time of year. I run around lots with my friends, but i am going to get serious about parkour when summer starts and i am out of school for a few months.
Parkour sight is something I believe you develop. Just train on what you know and as you gain new skills, you will begin to see the world around you in a different way. You will begin to see things you've never noticed before or places you've never been. Keep it up!
Thanks. I'm glad you found the documentary useful :)
@CartoonHuman1 That's good to hear. If we can inspire some people to start training, then our efforts making this documentary have been worthwhile :) Good luck!
Probably the most thought-provoking & insightful documentary i've ever observed
Thank you so much guys for taking the time to share this with many people of the world!
i have been wanting to do parkour for awhile now.... but never had a strong motivation to start.
this gave me that inspiration that i NEEDED so badly.
thank you
if you look at me i really dont look like a parkour guy
about a week ago i started trying to loose weight to do parkour
i feel that would be an amazing thing to be able to do any parkour, and I have realized how great a disciplinary sport is
@ParkourInspiration As I said at the beginning of the doc, the purpose was to explain Parkour and to correct the problems caused by other attempts at Parkour documentaries. We just thought the community needed it, as there was no documentary that really explained Parkour accurately before. No purpose, other than to help people improve their understanding of Parkour. But don't take our word for it ;)
Thanks :) It sounds like you're approaching your training the right way. Too many people go straight for the big jumps, which isn't going to do your knee joints any good in the long run. Build up over a period of time with conditioning and practice, and you'll continue to improve, whilst avoiding serious injury.
Amazing! This video has change my perspective of parkour in many ways! I see how people ask you questions like "how should I train", or "how did he do that?" but I can also guess that those are not the questions you're really looking for in this case. These videos aren't just about some cool movements and buffed ninjas - it's a guide to how parkour can become your life. I'm feeling like I'm gonna take my practise to a whole different level now. Thanks guys!
We have access to a gymnastics gym which we visit occasionally. Some people also use weights gyms, but I don't personally.
New York city does have some good spots for parkour if you look around. I've trained there twice. There's a parkour group there who train regularly. Check the nyparkour website for information on when and where they train :)
I throughly enjoyed the hell outta this.
No boundaries
Know freedom
Keep running guys.
ever since i started doing stuff like park our and circus i have gotten stronger it really works thx guys!
I'll be at the Brooklyn Bridge jam at 11am on Friday. Hope to see you there!
@polmod depends. when you do REALLY intense training, you might wanna give your muscles 3-4 days recovery. but when doing some regular training, or slightly intense, you need 1 or 2 days off and you're free to go again
@rappk
Firstly, thanks for your comments. All feedback is much appreciated :)
The reason I left out mention of David when writing this is simply because I wanted to explain parkour in a new way. I wanted to give people a chance to start afresh with their understanding, and to do that I had to avoid using any of the common phrases or reference points that the community regularly uses.
I think it accurately reflects David's expressed views on parkour, but who knows for sure how David thinks?
Guys, fanctastic documentary. After watching all 4 parts I feel inspired to go out training. Excellent portrayal of parkour and the aspects of it, it has also made me realise I don't condition enough.
Hopefully people will watch this and learn not to judge us while out training.
Good job.
@benbk97 7:48 is Dave talking to camera ;) The shot before it is the Dame Du Lac, in Lisses, France. The shot after Dave is in Evry, France (very close to Lisses).
Very well done. I love how it's not pretentious and how you guys just laid them out the way a layman would. Very good narration. I'm an aspiring traceuse. Am doing tons of conditioning now and only starting on small jump and landing exercises.
Honestly I think this is the best "what is Parkour" documentary. Solid definitions and idea with a splash of humor made this a great watch.
Thank you guys so much for taking the time to put this together.
-shae, TX
Thank you guys, This series put a whole new perspective on parkour for me! i want to just get out there! But now my friend understands why i wont do certain moves
and here i am... sitting on my computer for hours...
I believe many other people in this world should see these videos. Not just practitioners, but other people including other athletes and just other people around the world. It gives you basis for the athletes life and others.
This documentary was the most well explained video on parkour in general, besides maybe Tk17's Pilgrimage video, which was kind of confusing to some. But this was good. Thank you for spend your time on this I very much enjoyed it.
This is some CRAZY athleticism, props to you guys!
Beautiful job guys! I now look at Parkour in a whole new way.
tricking is freerunning. It is not showing off it is a freedom of expression. Its like parkour but finding ways to express yourself with less emphasis on being quick and efficient. I do both parkour and freerunning and can tell you I myself and those I train with don't do it just to show off.
A comprehensive, inspirational film. Thank you very much.
From my personal experience, people 'trick' to show off, and that is not in the spirit of Parkour. However, if you trick to try and see yourself improve at a specific movement, then it is definitely in the spirit of Parkour! As mentioned in this documentary, we are all individuals and can have our own styles. I personally don't find any place for flips Parkour, but, for instance, I often reverse vault when kong vaults would be more efficient. Practise Parkour for yourself only :)
@lukacho5 We trained on the streets. We do occasionally go to a gymnastics gym, but it's not very useful for actual parkour movements. The majority of training should be done outside.
@photosmartoscar Some good points there! I'm glad that you found the video useful, and took something from positive from it :)
i really enjoyed all of these :) mad respect to everyone who helped make it !
ive been working on getting in shape for a month or so and been kind of lazy about it because im not really sure why i wanted to get in shape it just felt like something i should be doing and some of the things that you said in this documentory really made sense to me and i think gave me a bit different of a view on my life because i havent really ever done anything for ME and the more i think about it the more i want to get in shape and try not just parkour but to be the best i can in my life
yes we have done the same. They told us that on some spots we can train, but when they arrive we should take a break and wait until they left the place they were really kind but sometimes you meet policemen who are not so kind .. so listen to them, be polite, talk them and maybe they can suggest you where to go ;)
This documentary should be on discovery channel !
You are the best !!! I think is the best way to learn how to control your body and your mind. Thanks for sharing.
This docu inspired me to become the next flying Dutchman!
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Brilliant, great, awesome loved it !!! You did a great job seriously ! I found it perfect, keep it up with the good parkour you shared !
Big up for you, I really hope to see you one day!
simply amazing....this documentary was one of the most insightful and accurate explanations of parkour i've ever seen! Dave has such a way with words and the narration was class! Great job to all who were involved...this really needs to be spread around :D
I've been training parkour for a year or so, and well, it was fun and all, been training with friends... but where Im from, its not considered serious, as a way of life... people just monkey-see monkey-do from the internet, and well, eventually the group i trained with came down from 10 to myself alone.. and I stopped... but seeing your documentary, that really risen my spirit, and yeah... i just want to thank you guys so much, for putting such great effort into this. Your my heroes fellas :D
@khanriza its not about the weights and things is about your physical strength.
@friday365 There are parkour practitioners pretty much all over the world now. I'm sure if you google Memphis Parkour, you'll find someone already training close to where you live.
Cool. We'll see you on saturday then. Let's hope the weather isn't too bad!
Very, very good documentary. Everything about it was brilliant, the narration, the way it was shot, the montages, everything. On behalf of everyone who has seen it, thank you. :)
all of these series go deep
Yes
This is the best parkour documentary that i have ever seen. Seriously. And i have watched them all.
Keep up the good work and i hope for more videos in the future!
Josh
@xMineCraftAHolicx If we get asked to move on, we move on. Most people are fine about us practicing parkour. We're training every single week, and so people are quite accustomed to seeing us now ;)
you guys are AMAZING! I have been looking for a video like this for a while. Me and a couple friends plan on starting parkour this summer and we had NO IDEA what to expect. I honestly think this documentary should be available for purchase! it is really inspiring and it shows what we are all capable of if we really try.
Great set of videos, don't know why these aren't more popular in the pk community.
4:18 BEST SHIRT EVER!!!!!
What a fascinating, insightful and inspiring documentary. It's very well filmed, and displays an impressive spiritual maturity toward life. Well done!
@GHwraith Thanks! It's Manchester, England, not Manchester, Connecticut :)
I think this is the best Parkour dokumentary I´ve seen =)
i just got into parkour and i am learning the basics and i am practicing them but when i get good at them i have no good places to practice i live and odessa and there is nowhere at all!
Sir Sedgley the Wise! THE MAN!!
a few days ago i went from doing little to no training to full strenuous workout (moving out) and now can't straighten my arm over 100 degrees. Not exactly a sob story but just to all the people commenting saying that they will start training "RIGHT AWAY" don't throw yourself into it fully, work yourself up or you may be out of action for a few days or back to where you started.
@khanriza well, I say don't use the gym that much for parkour training. why? when you work out at the gym, you isolate the muscles. parkour uses LOTS of muscles, and even the small ones we might not be aware of. Instead, do some bodyweight exercises. the only way to know if you're fit enough it to try it though.
and BTW there's nothing preventing you from being stronger than you need to. just don't go too big 'cause you'll get too heavy
This... this is beautiful.
that was a verry great ending even at 11 24 pm i wanted to go train i have watched this video 8 times and its all over my myspace face book and youtube account.
i just want to say thank you for sending out such a positive no competitive vibe for parkour.keep the flow of life and parkour strong =)
I have trained parkour in about 2 weeks and this have helped me ALOT!
Thank You SOOO Much!!
...And... You guys are amazing in parkour! i love it!!
i love parkour me and a few friends train when ever possible but the weather in Newfoundland is a real problem lots of rain and teachers don't like us doing it in the gym :p but great video it opened my mind to so many new possibility's and the true meaning of parkour
i reccomend the parkour literally series if you havn't already seen it
Convince some friends to give it a go with you one afternoon near where you live. You could also get the train to somewhere nearby where people do train.
2:09 MY GOD!! THAT SPOT!!!
Brilliant, highly educational series. Loved it, keep it up.
@blazer666999 It's cheaper to buy fresh fruit than junk food, so I'd recommend going this. Also, start with cardio exercises, such as running.
OMG! That was awesome! Iv been looking for such a video on the internet for ages! Haha ! U guys I feel have got the most amazing philosophy and guide to no limits! And its not like you guys discovered it.. Its Always been there! Inside our body's our minds and our hearts
@AnimeJunkey71 I would recommend finding some people who train near where you live, and meeting up with them. You'll lose weight by training, and because parkour is fun, it shouldn't seem like such a chore, as perhaps going to the gym might seem ;) Don't worry about your fitness. Lots of people who start parkour are fairly out of shape. Fitness will come through training regularly, and eating sensibly :)
aaahh, too many accomplishments that i want to do and keep doing for my whole life, but so little time... im passionate about graffiti, parkour, and army
Thank you very much for this awesome video. I am certain that there is no other documentary out there explaining the greatness of Parkour. In my opinion this video is perfect. I couldn't find other words that would describe my thoughts about this video =)
Again, thank you very much.
..much love, high fives and hugs from Germany!
And this joins Tk17's Pilgrimage, Leech's One Family, and other Parkour project I might forget as the most representative of what Parkour actually is.
Extremely well filmed, edited, narrated, everything was absolutely top notch. You guys did an unbelievable job.
People showing dedication for the community is just incredible.
Any chances of a downloadable version ?
Great work. Fantastic work in fact.
Thanks for an interesting, informative documentary. Loved it.
@yunkaijies Thanks! A few people have asked for tutorials on certain movements, so it's something we'l consider for future videos :)
awesome. Love the videos and training. I've done many sports and did very well at most & I'm going to try some of your training, but there's no way my body could do what you guys can - even after you make it look so easy. I admire your skills and your responsibility. I hope the youngsters watch guys like you - you are great role models and I admire your attitudes and respect for others & respect for the sport. Keep up the good work guys!
that was great guys. Watching this video made me regret that today was supposed to be my day off to rest because now i want to go out and train :)
I'm glad you found it useful. Hope to train with you some time :)
@JoshuaPrice027 You have no idea how much you just help me . Thanks a lot ...
I think you mean the Dame Du Lac. It's in Lisses, France.
i love parkour and practice it myself but i live in miami,hialeah usa and here not many people practice it all i have is one friend in school and we practice in pe but all we have a a couple tires so we dont have much we also often go to the park but we have yet to see another person who does parkour but love your video there awesome :)
Damn, you're right Teg! Next time I'll double up on the lion quota :)
Hi! How about training also in the rain or otherwise slippery circumstances? During my ten years of pk here in Finland, it's quite often snowy, icy or wet so it highlights the adaptation and carefulness, the core of pk, doesn't it... People sooo often just avoid the "bad" weather - a prehistoric instinct that humans no longer need if&when we have warm houses&shower, medication, food etc luxury. Life is random and versatile as the weather, so can pk be.
Still surely, this document is pretty superior! :] And ancient. ;p (though too bad I can't always understand your dialect..)
I Loved The videos, it thought me something new about Parkour. its not about what others want you to do its about what you want to accomplish.
@TheXenomex That's the training!