Kinetic Parkour
11 / 12
Ziggy
Perseverance / Gecko
Hold for a moment. Let go on purpose.
Perseverance is another try after a rest. Letting go of a hold that has become unsafe is also success. Clinging is not toughness.
Crew mat chat
Say. Perseverance is not holding forever. It is holding a little, letting go, and being willing to try again.
Ask. Why is letting go part of being strong?
Look. They release by choice, with feet close to the floor.
Ziggy
11 / 12
Grip and let go
Grip and let go is a short hold on a low edge, then a release while the hands still can. Feet stay near the floor. There is no pull-up contest and no hang until the fingers fail.
- 1. Two hands take a low edge, bar, or rope that does not lift them high.
- 2. They hold for one breath, or for a count they chose before they started.
- 3. They let go on purpose and land with bent knees.
- 4. They rest, then decide whether to try once more.
Keep it safe. Hangs and holds are only as long as they can let go safely. Feet stay near the floor. No pull-up contests.
Training mission
Hold a low edge or block and let go on purpose.
- • Feet near the floor.
- • They choose the release.
- • One more try is optional.
Ages 3–5. Palms pressed on a block while standing. Hold, then lift hands off on purpose.
Ages 6–8. Feet may hover for the one breath if they can put them down instantly.
Take it home
- 1. Hold the edge of a sturdy couch with your feet on the floor.
- 2. One breath, then let go.
- 3. You may try once more after you shake your hands.