Parkour, Climbing and Stunts FAQ

It can be if you skip steps. Coached classes start at ground level with landings, rolls and vaults, and progress slowly.

Visit an indoor climbing gym, take an introductory or belay course and start on easy routes or boulders.

Parkour focuses on efficient movement from A to B; freerunning adds flips and creative expression. See our comparison page.

Boulders are low and padded, but falls still cause injuries. Learn to fall, keep the landing zone clear and never climb above others.

Yes, under carefully planned conditions with airbags, descenders, wires and coordinators. It is a trained profession.

Yes, since Tokyo 2020. Paris 2024 had boulder and lead combined, plus speed.

Many gyms run kids' climbing and parkour classes from about five or six, with qualified coaches.

Comfortable sports clothes. For parkour, flexible running shoes; for climbing, rental shoes at the gym.

Check local rules first, protect trees with pads and keep the line low.

Because the feats on this site come from years of training and safety systems. Admire them, then learn step by step with coaches.