ADULT PARKOUR & FREERUNNING CLASSES
at ENSO MOVEMENT RALEIGH
ADULT PARKOUR CLASSES
Rediscover Movement & Fitness
About Our Program | Ages 18+
Get in touch with fun movement. If your goal is to find a new and exciting way to get in shape, our program is perfect for you. Instructors will safely guide you through properly warming up, techniques, and recovery practices.
The diversity of our students will have a community you can connect with. Our classes aim to provide you with the strength and skills to practice parkour. Our instructors offer step-by-step progressions to safely explore natural movements and build a healthy fitness lifestyle.
More Details
Our classes allow new and beginners to join in on our Parkour 1+ or Low Impact Parkour classes at anytime of the year.
PARKOUR | Try a new and exciting way to get in shape. We’ll build strength and skills in this safe parkour class.
LOW IMPACT PARKOUR | Rediscover fitness through natural movement skills, safe progression, recovery, and community-orientated classes. We’ll learn techniques and physical activities to gain our balance, find mobility, and build strength. No skill required at all.
Schedule
Level 1+ Classes
Monday: 6:30PM – 7:40PM
Tuesday: 6:30PM – 7:40PM
Wednesday: 6:20PM – 7:30PM (NCSU)
Wednesday: 7:45PM – 8:55PM
Saturday: 11:30AM – 12:40PM
Level 2+ Classes
Monday: 7:45PM – 8:55PM
Wednesday: 7:45PM – 8:55PM
Thursday: 6:30PM – 7:40PM
Saturday: 10:15AM – 11:25AM
Level 4+ Classes
Tuesday: 6:30PM – 7:40PM
Additional Information
Led by safe and knowledgeable instructors. Every class is seventy minutes long. We’ll work together to properly warm-up, learn and apply skills, and cool down. Exercises may include crawling movements, running, jumping, climbing, rolling, vaulting, and more.
parkour definition | a movement discipline aimed to develop the practitioner to be able to adapt his movement to any environment and situation
freerunning definition | freerunning is now a term used to describe a specific subculture / practice of parkour. Its focus is on creativity – at times with acrobatic movement.
Our team of professional coaches designed our programs to make sure students progress as safely as possible. We believe through hard work and perseverance, every student can overcome their obstacles. Enso Movement coaches are professionally trained to teach people of all ages and fitness levels to safely learn from our exciting movement programs.
Level Testing
We offer three different classes depending on the strength, skills, and advancement of our members. New students and beginners can join in on our Parkour 1+ or Low Impact Parkour. We also offer Level 2 – 3 and Level 4 – 6. With safety being our highest priority, our level testing helps us to designate students to the appropriate classes after they’ve shown us their ability to progress safely, demonstrate particular techniques / skillsets, hold enough experience, and embody a safe and strong mindset. Our first three level testing information can be found below and testing dates on our calendar. Please refer to your coach for any additional questions.
Level 1 | White Band
LEVEL 1
WHITE BAND
Passing this test allows you access to Level 2+ Parkour classes.
FITNESS
5 Push-Ups
Negative Climbdown and 15s Hold
100ft Body-weight Lunges
10 Standing Squats for Form
5m Running
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Step Vaults
Front Supports
Turn Vaults
Cat Quadrupedals
Side Monkey Quadrupedals
Somersaults
Parkour Rolls
Drop Precisions
Rail Balance
Forward and Back Swing Releases
Wall Handstands
Cartwheels
See Coach for More Information
Level 2 | Pink Band
LEVEL 2
PINK BAND
FITNESS
3 Over Grip Climb-Ups
3 Pull-Ups
1 Elevated Pistol
Mid-Thigh Box Jump
5m Run with Interval Sprinting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Turn Vaults to Support
Lazy and Thief Vaults
Macacos
Drop to Rolls
Precisions
Balance Walks at Some Heights
Tacs for Distance
Arm Jumps
Underbars
Coursing
Coach-led Breaking Jumps
See Coach for More Information
Level 3 | Red Band
LEVEL 3
RED BAND
Passing this band allows you access to Level 4+ Parkour OR Freerunning classes.
FITNESS
5 Climb-Ups
10 Dead Hang Pull-ups
3 Rail Pistols
Hip-height Box Jump
5m Run with Some Coursing
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Catpasses
Dash Vaults
Front or Side Flips
Back Flips
Precisions
Rail Squats
Cat Backs
180 Bar Release and Re-grabs
Bar Dismounts
Coursing
Coach-led Breaking Jumps
See Coach for More Information