Essential Parkour Training: Basic Parkour Strength and Movement (Survival Fitness)

I like this book because it is simple and very basic - just what I wanted. I don't have access to a parkour group or teacher, and really wanted to learn some parkour techniques to combine with other self-defense techniques. Being able to run away safely, especially if there are obstacles, may make all the difference in a horrible situation. I know many people think of parkour as something very flexible and athletic young people do for fun, but if you look at the techniques, they can easily be useful in escaping a fire on a second floor, or running away from someone when there are obstacles in your path. I take knowledge from any source if it is useful. This is a good source.

I bought this for a friend who loves to do parkour. He read it and told me it was useful on how to train to parkour. He has had previous knowledge on how to parkour and has some strength to do it. After reading the book, he has been training to get better in parkour and has gotten stronger. He said the book is very useful and a must for beginner parkourers

Decent, but I am not a fan of hand drawings for movement

I liked the images that show step-by-step instructions on how to parkour. It breaks down the info into easy to digest bits. A good, quality book.

If you can do parkour, you are in great physical condition and parkour training is whole body training. Perfect fitness. Excellent presentation of the foundation training. He lays out the sequence of practices and explains very clearly how they build one on the other. And it’s such common sense that when you read it, you think how could I not have seen this? His cautions are timely and to the point. If you screw up, you knew better. I’ve started practicing very slowly. I’m old. I don’t expect to do much parkour but I do expect my balance and fitness level to advance significantly. I recommend this book with no reservations. First exercise fitness book I’ve ever thought what worthy of a review. Enjoy!

The title says it all. Mr. Fury clearly describes the variety of techniques instrumental to building a strong foundation in Parkour Training. The progression laid out is practical and functional. The illustrations iin the book are well drawn and incorporated into the content and further clarify the instructions. In addition to the intrinsic value of this great book, the author provides a link and access to training freebies at the end of the book. This is a must read for Parkour enthusiasts as well as martial artist, survivalists and anyone interested in functional athletic preformence and fitness. It should be on everyone's bookshelf!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I did not know what this was. I had heard of it but was clueless. I just had to find out. Wow. Amazing! I love this. Even at my old age I can learn some of these really awesome moves and though this is just the beginning, I have a new interest now.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Good informative book.

Has god stuff about the basics. It teach progression and calysthenics to do basic parkour moviments. I just think that will be cooler if it had the "acrobacy" part

really good start