Parkour & Freerunning
PParkour was developed by David Belle and his friends who called themselves "Les Traceurs". They started by moving through the streets of their home town of Lisses, trying to navigate as quickly and efficiently as possible. They developed techniques to overcome obstacles and move through narrow spaces.
Over the years, Parkour became more and more popular and many different styles and techniques emerged. Nowadays, Parkour is a world-renowned sport practised by many people around the world. It is a very creative and demanding sport that requires a lot of concentration and body control.
Where does the term Parkour come from?
The term parkour comes from the French word "parcours", which means "course" or "path". It was originally used by the French military to describe a course containing obstacles that have to be overcome quickly and efficiently. The term was later used by the founders of Parkour, David Belle and Sébastien Foucan, to describe the sport they had developed.
What is the purpose of Parkour?
The purpose of parkour is to learn an efficient and creative way of moving. It is a sport that aims to overcome obstacles and move through the environment. It is a combination of strength, skill and creativity that enables the athlete to move quickly and efficiently through an environment.
Who were the pioneers of Parkour?
The pioneers of Parkour are David Belle, Sébastien Foucan, Yann Hnautra, Châu Belle Dinh and Laurent Piemontesi. These five French athletes were the first to develop Parkour as a sport. They were the ones who created the foundations of Parkour and made it what it is today.
What are the characteristic features of Parkour?
- Fast and efficient movements: Parkour requires fast and efficient movements to overcome obstacles.
- Creativity: Parkour requires creativity to find new ways to overcome obstacles.
- Strength and endurance: Parkour requires strength and endurance to overcome obstacles.
- Body control: Parkour requires body control to move safely and efficiently.
Courage: Parkour requires courage to overcome obstacles.
Where do you practise the art form of Parkour?
Parkour is usually practised in an urban environment where there are many obstacles and barriers to overcome. These include walls, fences, stairs, railings, benches and other objects. It can also be practised in a park or other open space, but most parkour athletes prefer to train in an urban environment.
Which cities and countries are leading the way in Parkour as an art form?
Parkour is a globally popular art form practiced in many countries and cities around the world. Some of the leading countries and cities in the Parkour art form are France, the UK, Germany, the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and China. In France, Parkour is very popular and there are many Parkour clubs and groups that meet regularly. In the UK there are a large number of parkour groups that meet regularly. In Germany there are some of the biggest parkour events that take place every year. In the USA there are many parkour groups that meet regularly and train in different cities. In Canada, there are a large number of parkour groups that meet regularly. In Australia, there are a large number of parkour groups that meet regularly. In Japan, there are a large number of parkour groups that meet regularly. In China, there are a large number of parkour groups that meet regularly.
How do you learn parkour?
Parkour is a complex art form that requires a lot of time and patience to learn. To learn parkour, you first need to understand the basics of movement. This includes the basic techniques such as jumping, climbing, rolling and balancing. These techniques then need to be practised in a series of drills and training sessions to perfect them. It is also important to follow safety rules when practising parkour. It is advisable to find an experienced trainer who can teach you how to perform parkour properly.
What are the names of significant films on the art form Parkour?
- District B13
- Casino Royale
- Yamakasi – Die Samurai der Moderne
- Jump London
- Jump Britain
- Jump Tokyo
- Traceurs – The Art of Movement
- Freerunner – The Chase Begins
- Storm Surfers 3D
What criticisms or challenges does parkour face?
- Insufficient recognition: Parkour is often seen as a kind of "stunt sport" that is not recognised as a real sport.
- Insufficient infrastructure: There are only a few places where Parkour can be practised and most of them are not suitable for the sport.
- Insufficient equipment: Parkour requires special equipment that is not always easy to obtain.
- Inadequate safety measures: Parkour is a very risky sport and there are not always sufficient safety measures to prevent injuries.
- Insufficient training: There are only a few parkour coaches and most of them are not qualified to teach the sport safely.
- Insufficient funding: Parkour is a very expensive sport and there are few ways to get financial support.
