Is 13 too young to start parkour?

Question

Is 13 too young to start parkour? I want to start learning how to move, climb and jump like trauces (sp) can because I live in a bad town and it would be useful just in case. Also, what's the easiest way to start? I don't have much money.

Thanks in Advance!

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure parkour experts cannot dodge bullets so I fail to see how it will help you in the bad town you live in.

Answer 2

No, 13 is fine. Me and my friend both started diff. things when we were 9. I boxed he went for parkour. His coach put him in ballet and gymnastics. You can get free classes at the Y. After u are sure footed as a ballet dancer and flexible as a gymnast, well U will be ready for the real traing. It worked for him. He didnt actually start till 2 years after the ballet and gymnastics. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

13 Is Old Enough I Started when i was 8 , go down to your local park and try jumping on to the top of benches then off and move up your skills like jumping straight over and stuff etc etc , then jump from bars to bars , going to your parks the easiest way Hope i hlped

Answer 4

No in my opinion your never to young to start learning any of the forms of martial arts. Besides if this will help you in your neighborhood I say go for it. As far as starting I haven't any idea I am not really that familiar with the parkour world. So my advice is to look around and h**l teach some of it yourself and there is also the approach of watching training vids on youtube. Also it might also pay off if you look at other martial art styles such as Jeet Kune Do, Tai Kwon Do, ect. since they have many of the same principles as far as chi and whatnot which will help you improve ayour own skills and help you be ready for whatever fight comes your way. Hope I helped

Answer 5

I had to look this up since I never heard of it.  No, I don't think you are to young to start parkour.  I have both of my girls in Judo.  They both have been attending since Feb. of this year.  My oldest is 9 and my youngest is getting ready to turn 5 next month.  So go for it if you can.  I would look for any place that offers any type of martial arts at a low rate.  The place I take my girls for judo only cost me $60 a month for both of them.  They are a non profit organization.  They don't turn down any kid who is unable to pay.

Answer 6

My advice is to make sure that you clear this with your parents and let them know they can probably expect some hospital bills to come rolling in and make sure they are ok with that, otherwise without their permission you will probably winde up grounded until you are 18. I personely do not see what the attraction is when I watch something like these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fT2QbXZ7...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3yeuQyGj...

I can think of a lot funner ways to winde up crippled for life, but hey if it's what you want I won't try to stop you. i'll laugh at stuff like in the video's, and shake my head.

By the way Parkour is in no way shape or form a martial art, I do not know where people get that idea, unless it is used by the French Army, who are natorius for running away and surrendering.

Answer 7

I'm with Katana on this to a point, but running and jumping (technically) are two of the oldest martial arts.When you look at the original olympics in Greece, they were a show of abilities (arts) of warriors in which nations could compete without waging a war (martial). Running, jumping, greco-roman wrestling, the javlin, discus, shot put, archery, boxing, swimming and many more, were mearly the fundamental skills used to wage war. That being said, slap a silly french name on running around, jumping over stuff..... not a 'traditional' Martial Art. Useful in a battle? Maybe. But the day a ryu of running away becomes an accepted form, I QUIT!