How to Breakfall For Natural Movement & Parkour

Whether you’re an athlete or not, slips, trips and falls can be incredibly dangerous. We believe that one of the most important skills you can learn is how to fall or interact with the ground in a safe and gentle manner. In this video we are going to outline specific techniques and progressions that you can use to practice falling regardless of your skill level. We will also be covering general principles that you can apply to any fall to make your ground engagement more comfortable and safe. Key components to remember when training breakfalls and rolls: -Avoid the central nervous system and vital organs. Fall so that your head, spine and vital organs are not exposed to impact or trauma. -Distribute the force of the fall over time and area: The more body surface you can use to absorb the fall, and the longer you can distribute the force of the fall over time, the less the fall will cause damage. Once you develop some comfort with falling and rolling from a low seated position, you c