EDGY SPORTS
Parkour, or freerunning, is taking urban areas by storm all over Europe. As the first purpose-built centre opens in east London, we take a look at how Parkour can thrive as a sport
PARKOUR P
UGENE MINOGUE, CEO, PARKOUR UK
arkour, freerunning and Art Du Déplacement. Three terms that all mean the same thing – the non-competitive physical disci- pline of training to move freely
over and through any terrain using only the abilities of the body, through running, jumping and climbing. In practice it focuses on developing the fundamental attributes required for such movement, which include functional strength and fitness, balance, spatial awareness, agility, coordination, precision, control and creative vision. It's a sport that encourages self-improve-
ment on all levels, revealing physical and mental limits, while simultaneously offer- ing ways to overcome them. It's a method of training the body and mind in order to be as completely functional, effective and liberated as possible in any environment. The sport aims to build confidence, deter- mination, self-discipline self-reliance and responsibility for one’s actions. It encour- ages humility, respect for others and for the environment, self-expression, com- munity spirit, and the importance of play, discovery and safety at all times.
HISTORY In one sense Parkour has existed for as long as we've moved on two legs – either out of necessity or for enjoyment. It exists at the base of all human movement, and lives and breathes in part within all physi- cal endeavours, from the play of children to the methodology of modern sports. It will continue to exist as long as we find reward and pleasure in the exploration of our own physical talents. The sport –originally referred to as Le
Parkour was developed in the urban landscapes of Paris and has since spread across the world 52
Parcour – was founded in Lisses, France in the 1980s by nine young men; David Belle, Sébastien Foucan, Chau Belle, Yann Hnautra, Laurent Piemontesi, Charles
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