Parkour360 is your free online school for parkour. This blog is for beginners, parents, youth and adults who want to learn parkour safely and confidently.
In our first ever Parkour360 News live stream we explored weekly challenges, broke down real movement and showed how our community can learn parkour step by step with no pressure. Here is what happened and what you can learn from it. You can also watch the news on our YouTube channel here.
What Is Parkour360 News
Parkour360 News is a weekly live show with Alex and Jayden where we:
- Review the weekly Skill Quest challenge
- Watch and coach member clips from inside the Parkour360 classroom
- Share insights about parkour training, safety and progression
- Break down what happened this week and what is coming next
The community is still new, so people can feel a bit shy about posting. Our goal is to make Parkour360 a place where everyone feels welcome to share their training and ask questions. You can watch this specific episode here: Parkour360 News 1 The Big Bang.
This Week’s Skill Quest Precision Jumps
This week focused on precision jumps. These are a core part of parkour and a great place for beginners to start. You can see the challenge breakdown here: Skill Quest 1.
Each Skill Quest has three levels:
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
Level 1 Standing Precision Jump
- Start from still
- Jump from one surface to another
- Land with half your foot on and half your foot off the edge
- Avoid flat foot landings
Why it matters:
- Builds basic power
- Develops accuracy
- Creates a foundation for all jump progressions
Level 2 Running Precision Jump
- Use a smooth, relaxed run up
- Take off with both feet together
- Focus on a soft, controlled stick
Why it matters:
- Introduces momentum control
- Improves timing
- Builds confidence for real environment jumps
Level 3 Standing 360 Precision
- Jump and rotate 360 degrees
- Try to spot the landing during the spin
- Stick with control while stopping rotation
This level is challenging because spotting the landing while spinning can feel disorienting. Even experienced athletes take many attempts to land it cleanly, which is why posting progress clips inside the Skill Quest community post is so valuable.
How To Measure Your Jumps Safely
To keep your training safe and personal, we shared two simple ways to measure distance:
Use Your Body Length
- Match the jump distance to your height
- Helps beginners build confidence
- Scales naturally as you grow stronger
Use Your Own “Feet”
This is a classic parkour method using your actual shoe size:
- Place your feet heel to toe
- Count each step as one “foot”
- Keeps jump distances relative to your body
Why it works:
- Prevents unsafe overcommitting
- Fits all ages and body types
- Helps create consistent progression
Safety And Mindset For Bigger Jumps
Jayden shared his mental approach for committing to a larger running pre with potential hazards below.
- Do prep jumps to test power and accuracy
- Check your landing height and surface carefully
- Commit calmly once your prep is solid
Training takeaways:
- Confidence grows from small wins
- Preparation removes doubt
- Safety comes before distance every time
360 Precision Jumps And Spotting The Landing
A highlight of the stream was the discussion on how to spot landings during 360 jumps.
- Should you keep looking at the take off until your feet leave
- Should you whip your head early to spot the landing sooner
Community question: How do you spot your landing in a 360 pre
This is the kind of conversation that makes the Parkour360 community valuable. Everyone learns faster when we share our experiences inside the classroom and in posts like this Skill Quest community thread.
Weekly Tutorial Highlight Animal Landings
This week’s tutorial focused on animal landings, part of the Impact element. You can watch it inside the classroom here: Animal Landings Tutorial.
What They Are
- A way to absorb vertical drops using hands and feet
- Keep your body low and controlled
- Spread impact safely through your limbs
Why They Are Not For Complete Beginners
- Require wrist strength and shoulder control
- Need solid upper body strength
- Demand comfort in low positions
When To Use Them
- Falling straight down from a wall
- Slipping from a hang
- Situations with little or no forward momentum
Important: forcing a roll in a vertical drop can be painful. Animal landings are often the safer option when you fall straight down.
Why Posting Your Clips Matters
We cannot review your clips if you do not post them.
Social media is for highlights. Parkour360 is for progress.
- Post your honest training, not just your best attempts
- Ask for help and specific feedback
- Use the community to grow stronger and safer
A great place to start is this week’s Skill Quest community post, where you can upload your standing, running and 360 precision jumps.
What Parkour360 Offers
Parkour360 is built as a long term home for your parkour journey.
Free Access
- Parkour360 is your free online school
- Watch every lesson without signing up
- Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule
Inside The Platform
- Step by step parkour tutorials
- Weekly Skill Quest challenges like Skill Quest 1 Precision Jumps
- New skills and ideas added over time
- Events, updates and community activities
Membership
- Post your clips inside the community
- Get feedback from coaches and other athletes
- Join weekly challenges with interaction
- Enter monthly competitions and giveaways
Membership is how you become part of the core Parkour360 community and support the growth of parkour worldwide.
How Membership Supports Real Events
- Funds free parkour jams
- Supports local sessions and community events
- Helps us offer more training for beginners
The long term dream is weekly jams, more locations and more chances for people of all ages to discover parkour in a safe, welcoming way.
Weekly Rhythm For Parkour360 News
- Monday New Skill Quest challenge posted in Parkour360
- Friday Upload your clips to the community
- Saturday Live stream review and coaching on Parkour360 News
You can also follow along and watch the news on our YouTube channel here if you prefer to learn through video.
Why This Matters
Parkour360 exists to help people learn parkour safely, build confidence and follow a structured progression. Every tutorial and Skill Quest is designed to make parkour feel accessible for everyone, no matter where you are starting from.
Join Parkour360 Free
If you want to learn parkour at your own pace, you can get started free inside the classroom.
- Watch beginner tutorials
- Follow simple progressions
- Train safely in your own time
Become A Member
When you are ready to go deeper, membership gives you:
- Access to community chat
- Ability to post your clips
- Personalised feedback from coaches and members
- Competitions, challenges and level progression over time