The Natural Method: Paleo Movement Training

The natural method of movement training is a physical education system that is designed to create competent and capable movers in real life situations and circumstances. Created by Georges Hebert after experiencing natural disaster and war. The system was loosely based off of previous military physical training as well as gymnastics. However in large part the inspiration was taken from native human populations that still practiced natural ways of living. The strength, grace, mobility, and speed of these populations impressed Hebert and he immediately began implementing these natural forms of movement into his training systems.

Hebert is considered a godfather a modern movement training and his work has inspired modern movement systems such as movnat, parkour, and modern military physical training. Hallmarks of the system include functional strength, obstacle training, martial arts and self defense, swimming, running, climbing, and crawling.

Hebert's life long motto was "be strong to be useful".

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I've been training this way for a while now (without necessarily knowing it had a name). And the transferability to other strength disciplines is unbelievable. I only ever train parkour, acrobatics, and breaking; and, almost like magic, I went from 0 to 6 handstand push-ups in less than 4 months. I also decided to try weightlifting - or rather stone lifting - and I was immediately able to lift more than half my bodyweight overhead. Again, with only parkour, acrobatics, and breaking as my background; no specific work. I had been doubtful before, but after I saw the results, I knew I'd never want to train any other way.

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