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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]
Pages in category "Parkour techniques" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Crawling (human) J.
Tricking is a training discipline that combines kicks with flips and twists from martial arts and gymnastics as well as many dance moves and styles from dance. It isn't a martial art, though it borrows techniques from taekwondo, kung fu, wushu, capoeira, and more. It aims to achieve an aesthetic display of different combinations of "tricks".
Many vaults are used for style rather than speed and efficiency as in Parkour 360 vault: Like a side vault, but with a 360-degree turn over the object. Triple Kong: A kong with three taps. Screwdriver: A kong with a 360 performed after the hands are placed. Stinger vault: A kong with a 360 dive before the hands are placed.
Skateboarding – Action sport that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation. Slacklining – Act of walking, running or balancing along a suspended length of flat webbing that is tensioned between two anchors.
Freerunners can create their own moves, flows and lines in different landscapes. Practitioners of freerunning usually do parkour as well. Freerunning was founded by Sebastien Foucan, who discussed the subject in 2003 documentary film Jump London. Foucan developed freerunning as a more inclusive form of parkour. [2]
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.
Daniel performed parkour, stunts and other various action moves while dressed in a school uniform which promoted the theme of saving the environment. [8] [9] Parkour Journeys (2006) Daniel featured in the Parkour Journeys DVD documentary, in a section called "Daniel Ilabaca in Profile", which featured an interview and footage of him training. [10]