Other Extreme Sports

Bull riding is one of the most popular extreme sports around the world. Cowboys from nearly every country compete to see who can last at least eight seconds on the back of a well-trained rodeo...

There are as many ways to teach wilderness survival skills as there are wilderness survival instructors. The methods used to teach these skills at the U.S. Army's Level C SERE course, at Camp...

If you have ever seen the show Ninja Warrior, you know that this obstacle course is no walk in the park. If you want to become a warrior yourself, you are going to have to train like one. Learn...

The Ninja Warrior competition, based in Japan and televised by the G4 channel, is sweeping the United States like any cult classic. The Ninja Warrior competition is thirty minutes jam-packed with...

The ATC (for Air Traffic Controller) is probably the most common device used today for both belaying and rappelling---it doesn't kink the rope, has no moving parts, is easier on the skin than a...

1. DO NOT exceed your level of training Local Grottos provide free training appropriate to your level of experience, including beginning horizontal caving and beginning and intermediate vertical...

There are times when you may be required to balance on a high wire wearing spike heels. Maybe you're considering a career with the circus. Or perhaps your next modeling photo shoot requires this...

Skydiving is an exhilarating and fulfilling sport in which participants often find themselves hooked from their very first jump. The thrill of leaping from an airplane in flight is so addictive...

Running 26.2 miles without training can be dangerous to your health so before you begin you consult your physician about your current health status. To be proficient in running a marathon, you...

This is how to perform a C-to-C roll, which is the most basic beginners roll to learn in a kayak. This will enable you to right your boat if you flip over, and will allow you to be able to paddle...

If I actually had an introduction for how to do this, would it not sound cheesy? I mean, who really needs to read an introduction that explains the importance of cleaning someone else’s clock, or...

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the premiere fighting organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) today. Fights take place in the Octagon, where fighters showcase their skills using...

I have done a lot of things in my life from being a bail enforcement agent to a bull rider! Riding bulls was by far the most dangerous and challenging of all! It is a sport unlike any other in the...

Every fan of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has their favorite fighters, but knowing whether they are going to win their fights is often difficult. Although predicting entirely accurately what the...

These are only general instructions for swooping a parachute. You need to be a experienced skydiver/parachuting before trying to swoop a parachute. Parachute swooping is a activity where...

With these instructions, and a bit of luck, you'll be able to get a Bull Moose into a tennis ball with little difficulty. I have not tried this myself and suggest you take proper precautions...

If you're looking for a beach activity that's fun and challenging, consider skimboarding. It takes a little while to get the hang of it, but once you do you may find it to be a very enjoyable...

Whether because of ground fire or bad terrain, the helicopter cant land. Rappelling takes too long. So you fast-rope. This method is used by special forces the world over. Here is how.

It sounds like the most counter-productive thing you can do, but if you're in a pinch and you have to get around, it is still possible to bike around in the snow. In fact, in some cases it's...

Step by step instructions to Create A Full Size usable Dog Sled. This is for serious work workers or enthusiasts. Tough work, But enjoy the ride.

Rock climbing demands a tremendous amount of skill and a tremendous amount of upper body strength. The aspiring rock climber can build his strength with weight-training, focusing on specific...

Trekking in Nepal is a wonderful accomplishment. It is all about adventure. It is a very exciting way to enjoy the mountains. The Himalayan mountains are where some individuals go to explore the...

Most rock climbers consider rappelling to be one of the most fun parts of climbing. Rappelling is the descent down the rock face. Climbers descend down the rock face by letting out their security...

In the wrestling world, the leading company is, without a doubt, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., otherwise known as the WWE. Little boys grow up dreaming of being a wrestler for the WWE,...

You've seen utility workers use them to climb poles and tree trimmers use them to climb trees so now you want to be one of those guys in the sky. Like anything, it takes practice and the right...

Climbing walls are a fun way to exercise and have fun at the same time. If it is not possible for you to go to a place that has a climbing wall, or if you are really interested in climbing, then...

Parkour is a special kind of art that involves moving in the most quick and efficient way possible. The goal is to choose a path and move through obstacles at top speed. Free running is similar,...

Wouldn’t it just stink if you were packing up for that scuba diving trip you had been anticipating and you found a molten golf ball attached to your scuba fin? It could happen, my friends,...

Handbrake skids, also called rear wheel skids and "handbrake turns" are performed by many stunt drivers. Cars accelerate to moderate speeds, the driver applies the handbrake and the car makes a...

Building a table saw sled is simple and should still allow you to use the blade guard. It should take about two hours to complete this project. A table saw sled can make cutting materials on your...

For those willing to prepare for their worst fear: an attack by a club, knife or handgun. Learn how to defend against weapon attacks with martial arts. As horrible as it sounds, everyone needs to...

You started an argument with a bozo on the bus, only to get off at your stop to realize he’s following you along with five of his friends. You can fight many people at once with a lot of...

Noodling is the practice of fishing for catfish with your bare hands. Practiced throughout much of the Deep South, it is a sport often passed down from father to son, although female noodlers are...

You have a pair of Heelyz that you like, but now you want to enhance them. Fortunately there's a cheap solution: make megavert wheels for those Heelyz. You'll be that much cooler and produce a...

Fear is a natural emotion. It keeps us from walking in front of a bus or from doing something where we know the consequences aren't worth the action. However, you can overcome fears of certain...

A frontside grind is a basic skating trick that looks stylish once you've got it down. Learning the stunt is your ticket to more difficult grinds and tricks. Frontside grinds can be complex on...

Skydiving is a thrill-seeking weekend activity. Many airports offer instruction in skydiving. Most beginners learn how to do an Accelerated Freefall (AFF) skydive before moving on to other jumps....

Developed in France, parkour is both a mental and a physical exercise. When you practice parkour, you learn to develop confidence within yourself, which then allows you to do things that may have...

As with any extreme sport, the difficulty level in parkour increases exponentially as you get better. Fortunately, the thrill and skill levels also increase dramatically with practice and time,...

You can do a variety of moves while skydiving such as the tee move. The tee move is a great way to learn awareness and body balance. You can learn the tee move while you are still in training.

Skydiving is an adrenaline junkies' sport. You can execute a variety of moves while freestyle skydiving, such as the back loop, which you can learn while training. You must know how to get...

Landing a smooth parkour precision is a major achievement for any parkour enthusiast no matter how high or far the precision jump is. Precisions are daring, frightening and difficult moves that...

Paragliding is the most simplistic form of flight that allows a person to soar in the sky with control. An extreme sport for young and old, paragliding requires proper technique and finesse for a...

Paragliding is an extreme sport for adventurers young and old. The proper paragliding procedures ensure a safe and successful flight. Under the instruction of a professional paraglider, learn how...

Even though the dash vault has a flashy, daring look, it is one of the more useful parkour moves to get you over a long object and safely back on your feet. The dash vault can be modified for use...

Skydiving can be a truly exhilarating experience. Adrenaline crazed people face uncertain death when attempting this extreme sport. However, it is recommended to take classes before doing any...

Paragliding is a skill that takes time to learn and requires good attention to detail. As you begin the ascent and launch, your wing is up. You are scooted back into a sitting position when the...

Sail across the pavement with your back wheel as high as your spirit while you perform a decent endo as well as any of your biker buddies. The endo is the trick performed on motorcycles where the...

Parkour is taking the world by storm. This sport encourages people to use their own bodies to propel themselves through their environment. One way you can enjoy parkour is to run up and over a...

Watching the Gravity Games on television is an amazing thing. Seeing it in person is totally different; but to get the whole experience, you'll have to compete. If you've ever considered it,...