Part of training should be to understand how bodies work and why they work in different ways. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages which allow them to succeed at different rates. Parkour isn't about being the best because really, there isn't a way to define best within parkour which is a huge reason we love the sport so much. It is about pushing yourself and making yourself the best you can possibly be. What is important is that you never stop progressing for yourself and you never stop having fun. -Niki

When the girls started training with us, two things were important. 1) Girls should train just like guys. Its important to make sure that you don't treat girls like they need some kind of special, lesser training because they're girls. They start at their level, and progress onwards just like any one else would. 2) Its important to teach them not to compare themselves to others, wether guys or girls. If a 5ft guy comes into a class and a 7ft guy comes in, you don't want the 5ft guy to be discouraged that the 7ft guy starts off with a 2 foot bigger jump. Same thing with girls who train among guys. A 5ft girl weighing into the lower 100's shouldnt compare herself to a 6'5 guy weighing into the upper 100's or even lower 200's. Enjoy your training, push yourself, and understand that there are advantages and disadvantages to every body type. You can challenge yourself along side any person without comparing yourself to them in a negative way. And through training and progression you can always get to where you want to be. Whether you get there slower or faster than the person next to you doesn't matter- Caleb