Tutorials
Climbing
Arm-Jump
Lesson Level : 3
Upwards Arm-Jump
lesson
1m 53s
Video Details

The upward cat leap, often referred to as an arm jump, is a challenging maneuver that involves jumping over a gap that exceeds head height. This requires significant upward force, as the trajectory of the jump is focused on height rather than distance. It’s essential for the performer to reach out at full height to successfully grab onto a ledge or surface.

Practicing technical aspects of the jump enhances proficiency. This includes mastering the technique of one-handed grabs, which can be crucial for maintaining grip if the jump isn't successful. A solid understanding of executing a one-handed dead hang can serve as a valuable skill for handling unexpected slips during the jump.

Performing the upward cat leap demands dedication and skill, and it can lead to elevated performances if done correctly. If a jumper manages to secure a grip with one hand, they can increase their chances of climbing further. However, the challenge lies in achieving the necessary upward trajectory rather than a horizontal leap.

Key Points:

  1. The upward cat leap requires significant upward force and precision to reach surfaces higher than head height.
  2. Technical training, especially in one-handed grabs, is critical for success and safety during the jump.
  3. Mastering this maneuver can enhance performance and lead to greater climbing capabilities when executed well.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

Demonstrate a standing arm-jump (aka Cat-Leap) from 4-steps (heel-to-toe) away, onto a head-height wall or higher.

Landing with knees bent, one leg higher than the other. One at hip-height, and underneath you. Landing feet first, then hands.

Arms must be bent on landing. Full finger length over the top. No overgrip onto the back edge of the wall - must be on the front edge corner of the wall.

Hold for 3 seconds.

Repeat three times on each leg landing high, the other low.

Takeoff two feet from the jump. You cannot lean in without a jump into the arm-jump.

Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
height.
Must be more than x1 times the height of a Head-Height
+ / -
You can use anything that is more than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
The height of the wall must be head-height or greater.
distance.
Must be more than x4 times the distance of a Foot-Step (toe-to-heel)
+ / -
You can use any distance that is more than specified.
Multiplier
x4 times the specified amount.
Details
Four steps away from wall.
sides.
You must complete and demonstrate on Left then Right Sides
Details
Both sides must be performed. Leg landing high on wall.
repetitions.
You must complete 3 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Three repetitions on each side (6 reps in total).
duration.
The duration must be 00:00:03
+ / -
The duration can be more than specified.
Details
Must stay on wall for three seconds.
landing.
Your landing must be One foot high, one foot low.
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.
Details
Landing staggered with the feet. One high, one low. Feet land first, than hands.
takeoff.
Your takeoff must be Start with both hands and both feet.
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have taken off.
Details
Standing takeoff.
hands.
The hands must be Hands on front edge of wall
Details
Full Finger length must be over front edge. Arms must be bent.
Transcript
																									

														
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so the upwards cat leap or arm jump uh

													

																									

														
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this is over a gap and it's higher than

													

																									

														
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your head height um this requires yeah

													

																									

														
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much more of a jump upwards sort of

													

																									

														
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you're going to be grabbing at full

													

																									

														
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height

													

																									

														
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um again all technical aspects are the

													

																									

														
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same you're just trying to put in a much

													

																									

														
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higher trajectory rather than forwards

													

																									

														
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and yeah grabbing on with the the the

													

																									

														
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hands if you uh are able to um like the

													

																									

														
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one hand grab if if you slip you've got

													

																									

														
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the one hand grab where you've practiced

													

																									

														
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the one-handed uh dead hang then you

													

																									

														
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know this is going to be key for sort of

													

																									

														
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saving yourself on that height now yeah

													

																									

														
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uh I'm going to I'm going to do this and

													

																									

														
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try and get as high as I can if I don't

													

																									

														
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I'm going to go one otherwise it will be

													

																									

														
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a Splat cat and drop okay so here we

													

																									

														
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go okay so as you can see that would be

													

																									

														
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the height arm jump um if you can save

													

																									

														
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it with one that's good get the second

													

																									

														
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one on and if you can climb up then even

													

																									

														
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better um but yeah the height arm jump

													

																									

														
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is a is a tricky one because yeah that

													

																									

														
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trajectory is going upwards rather than

													

																									

														
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across
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so the upwards cat leap or arm jump uh

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this is over a gap and it's higher than

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your head height um this requires yeah

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much more of a jump upwards sort of

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you're going to be grabbing at full

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um again all technical aspects are the

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same you're just trying to put in a much

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higher trajectory rather than forwards

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and yeah grabbing on with the the the

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hands if you uh are able to um like the

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one hand grab if if you slip you've got

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the one hand grab where you've practiced

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the one-handed uh dead hang then you

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know this is going to be key for sort of

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saving yourself on that height now yeah

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uh I'm going to I'm going to do this and

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try and get as high as I can if I don't

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I'm going to go one otherwise it will be

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a Splat cat and drop okay so here we

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go okay so as you can see that would be

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the height arm jump um if you can save

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it with one that's good get the second

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one on and if you can climb up then even

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better um but yeah the height arm jump

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