Parkour is an athletic discipline that involves running, jumping and climbing in urban environments. Parkour is a relatively new discipline, which has seen a lot of popularity over the past few years. But where did parkour come from? Let’s find the answer.

Parkour’s Origins

Parkour was first developed in France in 1980. Parkour was developed by a group young men interested in the physical training methods of Georges Hebert (a French naval officer who created a system that focuses on the natural movements of the human body). Hebert’s system was created to prepare soldiers for the rigours and dangers of combat. It emphasized the importance and benefits of functional movements such as running, jumping, climbing. Hebert’s philosophy inspired the young men who created parkour, and they developed their own training system.

The Yamakasi are a group of young men who created parkour. They were originally from Paris and wanted to learn how to use the urban environment as a training ground. They developed a series of exercises that would allow them to move more efficiently in the urban environment. They began to gain a following by practicing these techniques in parks and streets around their neighborhood.

The Spread of Parkour

Parkour remained an underground discipline in France up until the late 1990s. Jump London, a British documentary about parkour, was released at this time. The documentary featured a group from France who traveled to London to show their skills. The documentary was a huge success and helped to popularize parkour in other countries.

Jump London has made parkour a worldwide phenomenon. Parkour is now a popular activity for all ages and backgrounds. There are parksur communities all over the world.

The Philosophy of Parkour

Parkour is not just a physical discipline. Parkour is a philosophy that encourages self-improvement and self-discipline. Parkour’s philosophy is based on the belief that the human body can perform incredible feats of movement and that we can use our bodies for overcoming obstacles in our environment.

Parkour is not about competing with others, according to the philosophy. Parkour is about striving to be the best you can be and overcoming your own obstacles.

Parkour Techniques

Parkour is a discipline that combines a variety of techniques to help practitioners move more efficiently through their environment. Parkour includes the following key techniques:

• Running: Parkour practitioners learn how to run efficiently and economically using their whole body to generate momentum and power.
• Jumping: Parkour is a sport that requires the ability to jump over obstacles. Parkour practitioners learn to jump with precision, control, and by using their body’s natural momentum to generate height or distance.
• Parkour involves a lot climbing up and over obstacles. Parkour practitioners learn to use strength and agility to navigate vertical surfaces.

Conclusion

Parkour is a fascinating discipline with roots in France. Parkour was created by a group young men inspired by Georges Hebert’s physical training methods and who wanted to use their urban environment to train. Parkour has been a popular sport for all ages and backgrounds since its inception. Parkour can help you develop your body and mind, regardless of whether you are a seasoned practitioner, or a beginner.