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The word parkour derives from parcours du combattant (Obstacle course), the classic obstacle course method of military training proposed by Georges Hébert. [23] [24] [25] Raymond Belle used the term "les parcours" to encompass all of his training including climbing, jumping, running, balancing, and the other methods he undertook in his personal athletic advancement. [26]
An obstacle course is a series of challenging physical obstacles an individual, team or animal must navigate, usually while being timed. Obstacle courses can include running, climbing, jumping, crawling, swimming, and balancing elements with the aim of testing speed, endurance and agility.
Simul-climbing (or using a running-belay) is a climbing technique where a pair of climbers who are attached by a rope simultaneously ascend a multi-pitch climbing route. [1] It contrasts with lead climbing where the leader ascends a given pitch on the route while the second climber remains in a fixed position to belay the leader in case they fall. [1]
Two differing views of Gaza — a dreamy, nostalgic one and a harsher, lived one — come together in a not completely satisfying way in “Yalla Parkour,” winner of DOC NYC’s international prize.
Oak National Academy will roll out new teaching resources for nine subjects in schools across England this academic year.
Expedition climbing (or expedition-style or pejoratively siege climbing), [1] [2] is a type of mountaineering that uses a series of well-stocked camps on the mountain leading to the summit (e.g. Base Camp, Camp 1, Camp 2, etc.), that are supplied by teams of mountain porters. [2]
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