Other Extreme Sports

The death defying stunts of expert Parkour traceurs might make you think otherwise - but Parkour can be one of the safest sports to practice. As a practitioner, you have total control over what...

Wheel chair tricks are not for the faint of heart. Be prepared to launch, jump and do some fast moving. The term extreme sitting does not refer to just sitting in your wheelchair for a long time,...

So, you've joined the ranks of lawyers, bartenders, doctors, psychologists, stay at home moms and high school teachers at the heart of the roller derby revolution. Now what? It's time to build...

Kite surfing is one hot sport. Not only do you get the thrill of surfing, you also get the added rush of the speed given you by the wind in your kite. Kite surfing can be both fun and dangerous,...

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,...

Successfully jumping on a dirt bike takes a lot of practice and skill. You should have guidance and training from an experienced dirt bike jumper before trying to jump on a dirt bike. Aside from...

Parkour as an extreme sport has exploded in popularity in recent years and been widely publicized through debuts in film and on television. If you're interested in starting parkour, the very first...

Walking a slackline is a lot of fun and a great way to improve your balance. Mostly, it is just a matter of falling and getting back up until you get it. Here are some basics to help you get started.

This article will run through the steps of how to do a Kong Vault and how to practice it before trying the real thing.

Parkour is also referred to as l'art du deplacement, translated as "the art of displacement." Founded by French martial artist David Belle, it focuses on overcoming various obstacles (usually in...

A basic roll is one of the most fundamental moves in parkour (the art of displacement). It's often used in landings, absorbing the impact of the fall and making it essential for practicing proper...

One of the joys of parkour is that you don't really need any equipment to get involved in it. Its playing field is the parks and sidewalks of the urban landscapes, its uniforms are whatever you...

Shooting a handgun is fairly easy if you follow a few steps. Hopefully this will get you started.

Attending the practice sessions for X Games sports are no different than attending practice sessions for other sports. X Games events are always preceded by practice sessions and qualifying...