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Parkour guide

Knowledge for your next step

Parkour guide

From your first session to choosing shoes, clothing and equipment. Practical advice for you, your child or your club.

Culture

Your first parkour jam: what is it and how do you take part?

Prepare for a parkour jam with questions about level, age, introductions and shared rules. Understand the difference between a jam and an instructed class.

Culture

Film your parkour training thoughtfully: feedback before likes

Use parkour video for a clear training purpose. Agree on consent, camera position and stopping, and do not let recording set the difficulty.

Culture

Parkour etiquette: sharing spots and public spaces

Good habits for parkour in shared spaces: keep access clear, ask before advising, respect a no and leave the place tidy.

Clubs

A season plan for parkour classes: from trial sessions to shared routes

A practical season framework for parkour clubs, covering introductions, repetition, different levels and evaluation of instruction and equipment.

Children and parents

5 simple parkour-inspired family games at ground level

Five family games with foot placement, direction and teamwork on the floor. Adapt the tasks without furniture courses, high jumps or competitive pressure.

Children and parents

How to support your child in parkour without pressure

Practical advice for parkour parents: ask useful questions, support your child's own goals and talk to the coach about wellbeing and appropriate challenges.

Beginners

Parkour without big tricks: making basic training meaningful

Get more from basic parkour training with direction, pace and simple routes. Practical examples without a focus on height or spectacular tricks.

Beginners

7 beginner mistakes in parkour — and what to do instead

Avoid seven common pitfalls when starting parkour: unclear goals, video pressure, rushed purchases and tasks that grow too quickly.

Beginners

Parkour alone or with others: find a good training setup

Understand the difference between instruction, partner training and open training. Learn to agree on help, feedback and stopping when you are new to parkour.

Beginners

A parkour training diary: notice your small steps forward

Use a simple five-part parkour diary. Track control, repetition and useful questions without turning every session into a test.

Beginners

Indoor or outdoor parkour: choose your first session

Compare parkour in a gym and outdoors. Understand instruction, surfaces, weather and useful questions before your first session.

Beginners

Parkour for adult beginners: start at your own level

Can adults take up parkour? Find a practical route to the right class, realistic goals and training that fits everyday life.

Culture

The parkour glossary: 25 terms you will hear in training

A parkour glossary of 25 terms: understand traceur, vault, precision, flow and progression before hearing them in class.

Culture

Team JIYO and THE PARKOURSHOP: Roots in Danish parkour

Read about the connection between Team JIYO and THE PARKOURSHOP and the joy of movement behind the shop's parkour focus.

Equipment and buying

A beginner's parkour budget: What should you buy first?

Prioritise your first parkour budget: instruction, functional shoes, clothing with freedom to move and equipment for a specific need.

Equipment and buying

Build your parkour outfit without buying too much

Build a parkour look with a simple base, a recurring colour and clothing you also wear day to day.

Equipment and buying

Parkour starter packs: When does a set make sense?

Assess a parkour starter pack by the items you need, their sizes and the current total price.

Equipment and buying

Gifts for a parkour fan: Choose by need and size

Find a good parkour gift for children and adults. Choose clothing, shoes, sets or gift cards according to size and needs.

Equipment and buying

Parkour packing list: What to put in your bag

A practical parkour packing list: shoes, clothing with freedom to move, water, extra layers and anything specifically requested by the group.

Clothing

Layering for parkour: Dress for the activity

Build a layered parkour outfit to adjust warmth and mobility before training, during activity and in breaks.

Clothing

Washing printed parkour clothing: Preserve the design and fit

Care for printed parkour clothing: read the label, wash gently, avoid unnecessary heat and treat stains thoughtfully.

Clothing

T-shirts for parkour: From training to everyday wear

Choose a parkour T-shirt with a good fit for training and everyday wear. Consider mobility, material, design and care.

Clothing

Hoodie or sweatshirt for parkour?

Compare hoodies and sweatshirts for parkour by warmth, hood, fit and use before, during and after training.

Clothing

Parkour trousers: Choose a fit with room to move

Find parkour trousers that fit at the waist, in leg length and in movement. Try them practically before choosing.

Clothing

Parkour clothing: What should you wear for training?

Choose parkour clothing with room to move. Get a simple guide to fit, fabrics and what is already in your wardrobe.

Shoes

Socks for parkour: Fit, seams and comfort

Choose parkour socks according to shoe fit, seams and comfort. Try the same combination before training.

Shoes

Cleaning and caring for parkour shoes

Clean and dry parkour shoes thoughtfully. Remove loose dirt, follow care instructions and check sole condition.

Shoes

Parkour shoes or running shoes? Consider the task before the label

Compare parkour and running shoes by fit, sole and movement needs. Choose for the task rather than the category alone.

Shoes

Parkour shoe sizing: How to try them on

Find your parkour shoe size by calmly trying both feet with relevant socks and the product's size guide.

Shoes

How to choose parkour shoes: Fit, grip and ground feel

Choose parkour shoes based on fit, grip, flexibility and your training. Get a practical checklist before buying.

Safety

When a jump feels wrong: Courage, pressure and personal limits

Learn to handle pressure and uncertainty in parkour. Make the task smaller, ask specific questions and practise saying no.

Safety

Parkour safety: A checklist before every session

Use a simple parkour safety checklist: location, task, equipment, other people and the option to stop.

Safety

Parkour in summer: Pack light and plan breaks

Plan summer parkour with suitable timing, water breaks, clothing and awareness of hot contact surfaces.

Safety

Parkour in winter: Plan for warmth, light and surfaces

Winter parkour requires thought about light, surfaces, breaks and clothing. Plan a realistic training alternative.

Safety

Parkour in the rain: When should you change your plans?

Rain changes the conditions for parkour training. Get advice on choosing another activity, another location or a break.

Safety

Choose a parkour spot: A checklist before you train

Find a suitable parkour spot by practically assessing access, surfaces, obstacles, people and today's conditions.

Training

Parkour training at home without a large obstacle course

Home parkour practice can focus on floor movements, foot placement and planning. You do not need to build an indoor course.

Training

A gentle four-week plan for starting parkour

A simple four-week framework for starting parkour with a trial session, basic movements, repetition and review.

Training

Warming up for parkour: Prepare for the day's exercises

Plan your parkour warm-up around the day's training. Move from gentle movements to familiar, simple versions of the tasks.

Training

Find your flow: Link simple parkour movements

Find more flow in parkour by connecting a few familiar movements. Work on routes, transitions and deliberate stops.

Training

What is a vault? A guide to parkour obstacle passages

What does vault mean in parkour? Understand obstacle passages, different names and a good introduction to new movements.

Training

Precision jumps: Start with accuracy on the floor

Precision jumps start with small targets and control. Use floor markers and instruction before distance and height.

Training

Balance training for parkour: Small exercises on the ground

Parkour balance training can start on the floor. Find ideas for direction, stops, turns and simple partner tasks.

Training

Landings in parkour: Learn control before adding height

Parkour landings are about control and appropriate tasks. Read about what you can work on with a coach.

Training

Parkour exercises for beginners: The basic movements

Get an overview of parkour's basic movements and choose small beginner tasks you can understand and repeat.

Children and parents

Find a good parkour class: Nine questions before signing up

Nine specific questions to help you choose a parkour class for yourself or your child.

Children and parents

When can children start parkour?

When is a child ready for parkour? Consider the class environment, your child's interest and the teaching rather than a universal age.

Children and parents

Parkour for children: A practical guide for parents

A parents' guide to parkour for children: choose a class, ask useful questions and support your child without pushing for bigger tricks.

Beginners

Your first parkour session: From arrival to the last exercise

Prepare for your first parkour session with a practical plan for clothing, questions, breaks and expectations.

Beginners

Parkour for beginners: How to get started

Start parkour at a manageable pace. Get a simple starting plan, advice on classes and priorities for equipment.

Beginners

Parkour and freerunning: What is the difference?

Understand the difference between parkour and freerunning and why you need not choose a label before starting training.

Beginners

What is parkour? A guide to movement, training and culture

What is parkour? Understand the movements, culture and a good way into training, even if you have never tried it.

Clubs

Parkour at school and in after-school care: Plan a good programme

Plan parkour at school or in after-school care with clear boundaries, inclusive tasks and thoughtfully chosen equipment.

Obstacles

Check and maintain parkour equipment before use

Create a simple inspection routine for parkour blocks and a frame: surfaces, visible damage, loose parts, cleaning and records.

Clubs

Station training in your parkour club: Get more from your equipment

Plan parkour stations with less queuing and clear levels. Use blocks and a frame with clear rules and responsibilities.

Obstacles

Parkour blocks or a frame: What should you buy first?

Compare parkour blocks and a mobile frame by participants, training tasks, space and daily handling.

Obstacles

Mobile parkour frame: Questions before you invest

Considering a mobile parkour frame for home or a club? Clarify use, setup, space, handling and delivery before buying.

Clubs

Parkour in a gymnastics club: Expand training thoughtfully

How a gymnastics club can plan parkour training with blocks and a frame, with clear progression and instructor responsibility.

Clubs

Parkour equipment for sports associations: A buying guide

Buying guide for sports associations: needs, parkour blocks, a mobile frame, operation and a budget the committee can use.

Obstacles

Parkour equipment in the garden: Plan the space before buying

Plan parkour equipment in the garden: space, access, surfaces, neighbours and the difference between private and public use.

Obstacles

Four ways to train with low parkour blocks

Four ideas for controlled training with low parkour blocks: stepping up, precision, balance and simple routes.

Obstacles

Parkour blocks for home use: Are they right for you?

Considering parkour blocks for home use? Explore space, handling, training options and questions to ask before buying.

Parkour Guide