
Floor Kong
The lowdown
From a crouch with both hands flat on the ground in front of you, you jump both feet forward between your hands, lifting the hands as the feet arrive. It is the kong's shape with no obstacle at all.
How to learn it
Crouch
Crouch with the base of your palms flat on the ground ahead.
CueThumbs beside fingersJump
Jump both feet forward together towards your hands.
CueJump, do not shuffleLift
Lift your hands as your feet travel, not after.
CueHands up earlyLand
Land both feet side by side, then reach a little further next time.
Why it isn't working
- IfHands staying down too long.ThenLift them as your feet travel so there is room under you.
- IfWeight on the fingertips.ThenPress through the base of the palm.
- IfTwisting to one side.ThenBring both feet in together and land them side by side.
- IfFeet dragging.ThenJump the feet in; do not shuffle them.
One of 5 Vaults skills at Bronze in parkour. All beginner parkour tricks
Why it's Bronze: Bronze because there is nothing to clear and nowhere to fall. It is the first step towards every kong.




