SPRING LOADED: The Mechanics of Jumping
A Master Your Movement Workshop
No discipline requires mastery of jumping technique, form and capability quite like parkour. This has led to the jumping methods of parkour being studied by sports scientists around the world as it becomes clear that its biomechanics and methods of impact absorption are reshaping what we believed the human body is capable of.
Humans are fantastic jumpers, due to the anatomy of our highly mobile hip complex, long lower limbs and sophisticated ankle joints. Jumping is a holistic and explosive movement engaging every part of the body, and is one of the most effective ways to increase your power, strength, coordination, agility, flexibility and spatial awareness. Further, the maintenance of fast-twitch muscle fibres is vital in promoting longevity and pushing back the effects of aging.
Jumping is in many ways a neglected skill by so many active people and this workshop will help you rediscover its functional effectiveness and usefulness in training. You will come away feeling truly empowered knowing just what you can do with your jump.
DETAILS
COURSE AIMS + OBJECTIVES:
- Understand jumping as a whole-body movement
- Practice unilateral and bilateral jump methods
- Motor mapping to land with balance, accuracy and control
- Learn the biomechanics of jumping and landing
- Impact absorption, ground reaction force and neuromuscular pathways
- Applied plyometrics
- Strength and mobility training for effective jumps
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Standing Jumps
- Leg Swing Jumps
- Gather-Step Jumps
- Understanding Box Jumps
- Clearance Jumps
- Precision Landings
- Triple Flexion Improvement
- Big Toe Power
WHAT TO BRING & WEAR
We suggest that you wear loose, comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit sweaty in, and a good pair of trainers. Lower drop soles will help you feel your landings better. Bringing water is also a good idea! It is advisable to bring food and snacks with you to the workshop, although there are shops nearby and in the Republic complex where you can purchase refreshments.
WHERE?
The course take place at our HQ, Parkour Generations at Republic. Our nearest transport links are East India and Blackwall DLR stops, each of which can be access from Canning Town (Jubilee Line) and Bank (Northern Line). Please ensure you arrive 5-10 mins before the event start time, for registration.
DETAILS
LOCATION
Republic, London
DATE
1st April 2023
TIME
14:00 – 18:00
AGES
16+
FOR
All Welcome
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