I have saw in the Guiness TV version that the martial art was named Yama-and something else i dont really know. Please i need help i saw a video posted in Youtube about it but i have just forgotten the keyword to look again the video. Most of the people that pratice it are young students from U.S , France and Canada. I have no other Clue.
2006-11-14 05:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by mkiibailly 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
The word you're looking for is "Yamakasi." It's not a martial art, although it is an art.
The Yamakasi are a group who practice what's called "the art of movement." (It's probably better known as free running, I believe.) Their art is similar to parkour, although both diverged several years ago. The Yamakasi focus on getting around (or on, or through, or under, etc.) physical obstacles in an urban environment in a way that's aesthetically pleasing and flippin' awesome to watch.
What's the difference? Parkour is maybe a sport, definitely a physical discipline. Its goal is for its practicioners to get past physical obstacles as quickly and efficiently as possible. Yamakasi's art of movement focuses more on tricking, aesthetics, and freedom to choose a physical path, in contrast to parkour's emphasis on a linear route.
2006-11-15 16:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by The Clumsy Ninja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parkour. It takes tremendous athleticism. It is amazing to watch. I wish that I could even have the courage to run up a wall and do a backflip. Check out this link:
2006-11-14 06:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're calling themselve a martial artists, they're disgrace to martial arts
2006-11-14 09:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not a martial art it is gymnastics.
2006-11-14 07:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋