Whats Parkour?

Answer 1

Its Free-running, Pretty much jumping over stuff, down stuff or Flips off stuff

Parkour is a physical activity that is difficult to categorize. It is definitely not an extreme sport, but an art that resembles martial arts. However, most traceurs are content to simply put parkour in its own category: "parkour is parkour".

The most characteristic aspect of parkour is efficiency. The basic meaning of this is that a traceur must not merely move as fast as they can, but move in a way that is the least energy-consuming and simultaneously the most direct. In addition, since parkour's unofficial motto is être et durer (to be and to last), efficiency also involves avoiding injuries, short and long-term.

Type Parkour into youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUksaD-JJgI

or go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkour

for a better idea on Parkour

Answer 2

Parkour is the original French name for the relatively new sport also known as Free-jumping. According to Parkour.net 'Parkour is an art to help you pass any obstacle. This art is developed by David Belle, inspired by his father.' It's sort of a cross between an extreme sport and gymnastics(!) where people use big jumps to move as efficiently and quickly as possible, and can be practiced in urban or rural areas, which makes it a very accessable sport, since you don't need any specialist equipment either. It looks powerful, but graceful at the same time, and is very impressive to watch.

If you've seen Casino Royale, you've seen an example of Parkour - at the beginning, the chase sequence through the building site is one big load of free-jumping!

For more info look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkour

For more movies containing Parkour look here: http://www.imdb.com/keyword/parkour/

Answer 3

parkour or free running was discovered by david belle.he has 15 yrs of experience in it.he has acted in b13 and in lots of ads .sebastian foucan is also a good free runner.he has acted in casino royale. for details see wikipedia.you wont understand if i say.the best way to know about parkour is to go to youtube and search for parkour videos. i appreciate your interest in parkour.