Maasai-warrior style high jump in Africa

Maasai warriors make the high jump, not in Olympic fashion but in Maasai warrior-style, a vertical jump from a standing position. Athletes must touch a high line with the top of their heads.
The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress.

[classynamed]

As a maasai lady here.. This is what attracts us. The jump😊😁😍

[lunarcalendar]

They jump as if there is a spring board beneath their feet. It seems so effortless.

[theforeignertv]

Bro they look like they are using their feet and calves to jump so high without using their arms for more height, so imagine if they use everything they would kiss the moon xD🙌🏻

[SuperFastforward]

Stupid me, I thought they were going to jump over the Rope🤫

[UnleashedTraining]

I was privileged to see the adamu firsthand and even get involved. The interesting thing about Maasai is that they can jump like this, yet they also have high endurance.

[jonalarcon]

I was always fascinated with the maasai and their jumping abilities also how the are know for hunting lions

[jaredb]

I would have fit right in with these guys! Jumped 6'6" in the high jump in high school! It was so much fun. I could hit the bridge of my nose on the basketball rim. But, now I'm just getting old and the springs aren't what they used to be!!

[dnavaneet]

Maasai warrior: Jumps
Everyone: Interesting

[asicomovienes]

Every person is good in something all it takes is to discover yourself in what you are good at it!!

[gabagoobagaro]

my granddad was maasai before he passed, and i can jump good because of it

[PapatsoMopaka]

Legend says one guy jumped and never came back down

[kiranreddy]

They just jump vertically by standing

Think if they jump while running 🤯🤯🤯

[RAJ-Jamcal]

One of them jumped and came back down with snow on his head.

[austincower]

CR7: Finally, a worthy opponents. Our battle will be legendary

[revmaster]

Imagine if you're a 7'6 basketball player and you jump high like this maasai tribe.. Your a monster inside the paint.. Hahaha

[anotherstockcivic]

So cool that the Mayor of Derry, Ireland can do this, right?

[ofvylmz]

Look at the height of these people. I bet each one of them measures more than 6.5 feet..

[kyledube]

They jump like kangaroos do. Not the knees. Straight legs making the muscles and the tissue become elastic. Literally like kangaroos haha

[jakebai]

Idon, t know but i belive this jump makes them grow taller as well

[iJooce]

Are they singing? Whats that chant theyre making?