The Art of Parkour: Physically and Mentally Overcoming Obstacles - Ryan Ford #46

ReWild Yourself

Daniel Vitalis

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 924 Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2015

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Ryan Ford — leading parkour athlete and coach — defines parkour as the "art of movement in which we’re training our body and mind to overcome obstacles efficiently." I've found — and Ryan speaks to this in the interview as well — that training to easily overcome physical obstacles directly relates to my ability to easily overcome mental challenges in life. I even did a video series on this very subject awhile back called the "Obstacles as a Metaphor" series. Find it in the show notes below! In this episode, Ryan gives us a peak inside the world of parkour — explaining its roots in natural movement, real life applications and tips for getting started. “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” -Frank A. Clark Episode Breakdown: * Origins of parkour * Physically and mentally overcoming obstacles * "Parkour vision" * Parallels of skateboarding and parkour * Training under pressure * Olympic Parkour * Who can parkour? * The importance of progression * Ryan’s parkour school — Apex Movement * Learning to fall * Two parkour skills to possess for emergency situations * Ryan’s optimal movement strategy * Developing your unique movement style * Living your passion * Analyzing modern children’s playgrounds

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0:00.0	I show you teeth to everyone
0:07.0	don't let no one prove you wrong
0:12.0	you are and I one prove you wrong. You are an animal, an animal, an animal.
0:17.0	I'm Daniel Vitalis of Daniel Vitalis.com and you are listening to the
0:28.8	rewild yourself podcast a show dedicated to transcending human domestication, activating our invincible genetic health, and uncovering our true potential.
0:40.0	In each episode we explore the many aspects of the rewilding lifestyle for better health,
0:44.4	fitness, and a more rich and fulfilling life.
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