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🎥 The Freedom in Motion Parkour Video Essay Contest

Updated: 16 hours ago

Share your story. Inspire others. Win prizes.


For so many of our students, parkour has helped build confidence, courage, strength, creativity, and self-belief.


Now we want to hear your story.

We’re excited to announce the Freedom in Motion Parkour Story Video Contest, where our students get to share how parkour has made a positive impact in their lives

🌟 What This Parkour Video Essay Contest Is About

We’re inviting Freedom in Motion students to create a short video that:

  • Shows them doing parkour (in the gym and optionally outdoors too)

  • Shares how parkour has helped them in a positive way

  • Encourages others to start their own parkour journey

Skill level does not matter. Age does not matter. What matters is effort, authenticity, and heart.

Freedom in Motion Parkour Video essay Contest

🎬 Two Ways to Enter (Choose What Feels Right)

To make this fun and easy, there are two entry options:

✅ Short Clip Entry (10–20 seconds)

Perfect for first-time creators. This can be a simple one-shot reel or a quick Instagram edit.

  • 1 short line about what parkour gave you

  • At least one shot of you doing parkour in the gym

  • Can be simple and casual, low or no editing

🎥 Story Entry (30–180 seconds)

For those who want to go deeper. This is a more in-depth interview-style video with more storytelling.

  • A short story or voiceover

  • Parkour clips in the gym (and optionally outdoors)

  • A message that inspires others to try parkour

Both entry types are judged equally. longer does not mean better. We're looking for passion, story, and effort.

🧠 What We’re Looking For (Judging Criteria)

Our team will choose winners based on three main areas:

1️⃣ Story

How clearly does the video share how parkour made a positive difference in your life?

This could be:

  • Confidence

  • Strength

  • Focus

  • Courage

  • Community

  • Fun

  • Trying hard things

2️⃣ Movement

Show us you in action, doing parkour!

  • In the Freedom in Motion gym (required)

  • Outdoor clips are optional

  • Skill level does NOT matter; effort matters most

3️⃣ Inspiring Others

Does your video encourage someone watching to think:

“I want to try parkour too.”

FiM Gym's mission is to share parkour with one million people. We're helping folks become active again, so your video can help change the world into a more playful place!

We’re looking for honest, encouraging moments, not perfection.

🏆 Prizes

🎖 Top 3 Winners

Each winner receives:

  • $100 online parkour clothing store credit to the Freedom in Motion online apparel shop

  • The option to be featured in a longer YouTube video about FiM Parkour students and their stories about how parkour made a difference in their lives.

💵 Bonus Cash Prize (Unlockables! )

If 10 or more students enter, we’ll add:

  • $100 cash to each of the top 3 winners

🌟 Spotlight Awards (Additional Prizes)

We’ll also award fun “spotlight” shout-outs, such as:

  • Best Story Moment

  • Most Courage

  • Most Creative

  • Best Community Vibe

  • Funniest Moment

  • People's Choice

These receive a $30 bonus prize at the online clothing store.

🎁 Participation Bonus

Every valid entry will receive a small thank-you reward from Freedom in Motion, because stepping up and sharing your story matters.

🗳 People’s Choice Award

In addition to our judged winners, we’ll also select a People’s Choice winner based on engagement (likes/comments).

This gives families and friends a chance to support and cheer you on! Share your video with others and ask them to like, comment, and share!

📥 How to Enter

1️⃣ Create your video (10–60 seconds) 2️⃣ Post it on Instagram 3️⃣ Tag @Freedom_In_Motion in the post 4️⃣ (Optional and highly appreciated) Request a collaboration so it appears on both accounts

👉 Prefer not to post publicly? We’ll also provide a private upload option via a submission form. Contact us for help here.


🎬 Contest ends Feb 14th

Get your entries uploaded and tag FiM's account before February 14th to enter.


📋 Helpful Video Tips (Optional Script)

If you’re not sure what to say, try this:

“Hi, my name is ___.I started parkour because ___.Parkour has helped me ___.If you’re thinking about trying parkour, I’d tell you ___.”

Simple, honest, and perfect.

⚠️ Rules, Disclaimers & Safety Guidelines

To keep this safe and positive for everyone:

  • Parent or guardian permission is required for minors

  • No last names, school names, or personal addresses in videos

  • All movement must be safe and follow Freedom in Motion rules

  • No dangerous or unsupervised stunts. Stay safe within your skill level.

  • Music must be family-friendly, Instagram-approved or royalty-free

  • By entering, you give Freedom in Motion permission to repost or feature your video

  • Participation in the YouTube feature is optional

  • Must be a member at Freedom in Motion gyms

We reserve the right to disqualify unsafe or inappropriate content.

❤️ You Got this!

We can’t wait to see your movement, hear your stories, and celebrate this amazing community.

Let’s show the world what parkour is really about.

Jimmy & the Freedom in Motion Team

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