Share ,lyk,cmnt. . What is Free-Running? Free-Running is a physical and mental art/discipline in which Free-Runner’s train with the intent to develop their mind and body in order to overcome and/or interact with obstacles in urban and natural environments in the most intelligent and physically challenging manner. Free-Running requires...consistent, disciplined training focused toward functional strength, conditioning, expansion of the mental and physical capabilities, creativity, spatial awareness and, looking beyond the traditional use of objects. Free-Running movements include...running, balance, vaulting, rolling, climbing, and jumping. Movements from other physical disciplines are often used. Acrobatic movements can be used but are not the primary focus, therefore acrobatics and tricking alone do not constitute Free-Running. There is no single movement that constitutes Free-Running, thereason for that is there are an infinite amount of situations you can be found in. The choice of movements is purely personal; furthermore a Free-Runner should be able to distinguish what is effective and what is expressive at the time in which the movement is most appropriate. Efficiency…must be a balance of speed, conservation of energy, and safety. The balance of these three is to be decided as situations present themselves. Efficiency relates to the idea of overcoming obstacles. Creativity…excludes excessive Tumbling and Tricking. Since wall-flips interact with an obstacle they are can be considered Free-Running movements, as previously stated creativity relates to interacting with obstacles. Furthermore…On thePhysicalend, Free-Running isutility based and any aesthetic aspects used beforeyou are useful or efficient is discouraged at all times. If thetechnique is aesthetically pleasing then this is purely coincidental and not a primaryfocus. As such, movements and techniques that are based purely on aesthetic value, or where the aesthetic value precedes the utilitarian value, are secondary in Free-Running. On theMentalside of things, Free-Running is a human discipline, involving all human capabilities, not just the physical ones. This means that you should also use the mentality of “overcoming” obstacles in everyday life. The thinking and philosophy behind your training should be applied to all areas of yourlife. Training focuses on...safety, longevity, personal responsibility, self-improvement,mental and physical health, critical thinking, vitality, strength, balance, flexibility, speed, endurance, tenacity, creativity and focus. Training also involves application of theory of movements in overall life. Itdiscourages reckless behavior, showing off, and dangerous stunts. Free-Runners value..munity, humility, positive collaboration, sharing of knowledge, Self-development,respect, courage, consistency, control, and strength. The importance of work and play in human life and webelieve that understanding one’s limits and using mental and physicaltraining to overcome these boundaries is a key to development in the discipline and in overall life. We have respect for all people, places,and spaces.Free-Runners discourage recklessness. Free-Running is a serious discipline and also a progressive art; therefore it should be treated as such. Elemental Movement
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