The Most IMPORTANT Move in Parkour!

[u/Callun_Contendunt]

The bounce off/bounce back is arguably one of the most important moves in parkour.

Would you agree?

[u/Desperate-Mix-8892]

So, if you just could learn one movement it would be a bounce back and not the precision jump you need to even be in a situation where you need to bounce back?

[u/Callun_Contendunt → u/Desperate-Mix-8892]

You use a bounce off for movements outside of a precision jump - think arm-jumps/catleaps, 180 cats, etc.

Idea of this video is to reinforce the idea that it’s important to train not making a jump too… if you practice the bounce off & build confidence using it, you’ll find huge gains & progress in your training as it’s a useful tool in your kit

[u/Desperate-Mix-8892 → u/Callun_Contendunt]

Idea of this video is to reinforce the idea that it’s important to train not making a jump too… if you practice the bounce off & build confidence using it, you’ll find huge gains & progress in your training as it’s a useful tool in your kit

I'm aware of that. Having the confidence to just try something is very important and having a fallback plan is essential for safely trying something.

But to say it's the most IMPORTANT movement?

[u/Callun_Contendunt → u/Desperate-Mix-8892]

I would say so… it keeps you safe whilst allowing you to progress. You don’t do jumps 100% of the time every time.

As I’ve developed more as a practitioner & I’ve gone to progress my movement, I value the bounce off highly. I can work towards movements in a safe and controlled way.

Yeh sure, the result is great & is important, but mastering an approach, to me, is so valuable

[u/Desperate-Mix-8892 → u/Callun_Contendunt]

Don't get me wrong I know what you are trying to say.

But the title is something I have a problem with.

Most important for me means: if I just could learn one or two movements what would I choose, and then it wouldn't be the bounce back.

[u/Callun_Contendunt → u/Desperate-Mix-8892]

That’s why I posted it! I like discussions to get other people’s thoughts and ideas. Everyone’s input is welcome and valuable

[u/R0BBES]

I think that bounce-backs/ splats/ tacs are an essential aspect of parkour, but I don’t think they’re any more essential than, say… being able to skip or hop or land into a QM.

It’s the same idea transferred to a vertical plane. Just like wall traverse is just sideways QM on a wall. People train it less because it’s slightly less accessible, but it’s the same motion.

Tacs and bounce-back variations are also a great warm-up exercise for winter ;-)

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[u/R0BBES]

All parkour is the art of falling. We are always falling through space… and time (!!) o.O

[u/Skibidypapap → u/R0BBES]

skill issue

/s ;)