Frequently asked Questions

  • It can be tempting to take multiple classes per week—parkour is really fun!

    However, if you are not already doing a lot of jumping in your movement practice, we strongly suggest starting with one class per week until your body adapts.

    How long will it take your body to adapt? Though your muscles may adapt quickly, your tendons, ligaments, and especially bones need more time to build strength. It might take 2-6 months of consistent weekly classes before you can safely add another class each week.

    What do you do in the meantime? Strength training and light solo practice! Luckily we have some resources for you on our Leap to Lead online curriculum:

    If you’re not sure how many classes per week you can safely take, please contact your coach! Remember, more is not always better.

  • Come dressed in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing you can move in. For shoes, we suggest sneakers with flexible, rubber soles that aren’t too thick. Don’t forget to bring water! Please also bring a face mask (see our most recent Covid policies).

  • It depends on the injury, but if your doctor has cleared you for movement, most likely your coach can help you modify class to stay safe. Please let your coach know about your injury before class starts.

  • You do not need to be “fit” to start parkour. For our beginner classes, you will need the following abilities: squatting down comfortably, light jogging for short periods, hopping on one foot, and being able to put weight on your hands and wrists while crawling.

    Our coaches will teach you to progress at your own pace. Through regular training, your body will gradually adapt to running, jumping, climbing, and crawling.

  • Parkour is for all ages. We’ve had students as young as 3 and as old as 73, from people looking to improve their balance to those who want to become elite athletes.

  • Class is still on! We adapt to weather conditions, which can provide new and interesting challenges. Train or shine, we say! If the weather is truly awful, such as a blizzard or thunderstorm, class may be canceled. Please contact your coach.

    For tips, read Rain Training in Parkour: How and Why or watch 10 Tips for Training Parkour in the Rain.

  • We highly encourage you to practice on your own or with friends. Our YouTube and Instagram have training resources, or check out Leap to Lead online to see our growing catalog of videos, articles, and more.

    You can also check out these community groups:

Still have questions? Email classes@parkourvisions.org.