Ever watched someone scale a wall, vault over a rail, or leap from ledge to ledge and thought, “I could never do that”?
Think again. Thanks to London Parkour, right here in Vauxhall, you actually can — and you’ll be surprised just how fun (and empowering) it is.
We caught up with Kiefer, one of the experienced coaches from the LondonParkour team, to learn more about the movement that’s part sport, part mindset, and 100% community.
“Parkour is about using your environment differently,” Kiefer explains. “But more than that, it’s about confidence — learning to trust your body, your decisions, and how you move in the world.”
With classes for all ages and experience levels, London Parkour offers a welcoming space for complete beginners as well as seasoned athletes. Sessions are structured, supportive, and focused on safety — designed to gradually build your strength, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.
And it’s not all rooftop acrobatics. You’ll start with the basics — how to land safely, how to climb effectively, how to navigate your space. As your skills build, so does your confidence. Suddenly, you’re not just moving differently — you’re thinking differently too.
“It’s about solving problems with your body. It’s physical problem-solving. You approach a wall or a rail and figure out: how can I get over this, under this, around this — in my own way.”
London Parkour loves the vibe of Vauxhall — the perfect blend of urban energy and community spirit. Sessions often take place in local parks and public spaces across the area. They use the city itself as their playground, with the built environment becoming an integral part of their practice. In addition to regular outdoor classes, they also run school workshops, offer private coaching, and host pop-up sessions in neighbourhoods across London.
It’s fitness, yes — but it’s also play, expression, and a kind of freedom most of us forget we’re allowed to feel.
“You see the city differently after doing Parkour,” Kiefer says. “A staircase isn’t just a staircase. A bench isn’t just a bench. It’s opportunity. It’s movement.”
So whether you’re looking to challenge yourself physically, shake up your fitness routine, or just try something totally new, London Parkour is the place to start. Bring your curiosity, your trainers, and a willingness to get a little bit out of your comfort zone — and you’ll be flying in no time.