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As someone else has already pointed out above, parkour—or rather, l'art du déplacement—isn't really a "sport" in the traditional sense; it is quite simply the urban art of movement. I am not entirely sure how to make that concept any simpler for you all.
It isn't just the local traceurs here in Chicago who get irritated when people try to pigeonhole parkour as a mere sport.😕We have practitioners spread across the entire United States.😎

To the pessimists—those who seem to take such joy in disparaging parkour—I will say this: you cannot mock something you have never actually attempted. First of all, what you see on television or online involves guys (and girls😛) who have likely spent at least three or four years training just to master jumping between buildings. Secondly, I have never once heard of anyone dying from practicing parkour. And thirdly... you simply cannot criticize someone else's tastes. If someone finds enjoyment in parkour, then that is their prerogative, period. Your opinion is irrelevant to me, and frankly, why should I care if I break a bone while training? It is my business, and it will be my pain to bear, not yours... so please, stfu! 😈

Regarding that specific news segment on ABC News, I cannot comment extensively since I haven't watched it, but I will say that progress requires a starting point, and the young man featured in that clip probably wasn't even given a fair chance to demonstrate his true capabilities.

And yes... whether in organized sports or in parkour... with enough caution and common sense, anything is possible. The most vital element is maintaining that specific calculated dose of risk required to clear an obstacle.

A message to all the traceurs and traceuses out there....

Nothing is ever going to stop us!!! 👍

I first checked this out about a year ago, and once I got into it, I absolutely loved it.
The guys who showed me the ropes were awesome.
But man, the older folks kept giving me such grief—I actually ended up taking a pretty nasty spill once👎, though I didn't break anything, so I guess that's just life, right?
Personally, I wouldn't call parkour a "sport" either—it’s more like a return to what humans were actually meant to do.👍
Honestly, you guys hit the nail on the head.👍

I’ve been getting into parkour myself—been at it for about a year and a half now—and I have to say, it’s such a blast. You’re constantly smashing your own personal bests, pushing your limits, and honestly, it’s been great for helping me get over my fear of heights.

It doesn't really feel like a "sport" to me, though—to me, a sport implies some kind of competition, and parkour just isn't about racing anyone else.

So, I just started getting into this lately—just messing around with a buddy, running through streets and jumping over random obstacles. Honestly, I’m thinking about actually joining a crew that does this for real. I can't even tell if you'd call it a sport or what... I was scrolling through Wikipedia earlier and it says it's more like an art form, the "art of displacement" or whatever...

Man, if that's the case, it's definitely my kind of art... hehe

I've spent my entire life doing track and field, martial arts, and parkour, and if you want my honest opinion, parkour ISN'T a sport.
It’s an athletic discipline built on its own specific philosophy—one that doesn't involve jumping off a ten-story building or clearing a car just because some Hollywood movie made it look cool.

The whole point of parkour is to ensure you aren't limited by urban obstacles, finding the most efficient and fastest way to reach your destination.

That doesn't mean I'm going to leap over a car if it's easier to just go around it... but then again, why walk all the way around a fence when jumping it is clearly faster and simpler?

Also, flips and acrobatics? Those ARE NOT part of parkour. Read what I just wrote and you'll see why.

www.parkour.us

Everything says.....

reddriver36 said:Please don't take this the wrong way, but I found that entire report to be incredibly lackluster and frankly quite irritating...

Take a look at this KLIK

I find myself wondering if anyone here might have any insight regarding a decent crew to train with in Savannah, or perhaps you could point me toward a specific individual who specializes in coaching parkour?

My sincere thanks 🙂

I am curious,
Does anyone know where I can order a parkour t-shirt?😕

I'm 16 and, honestly, I haven't really done anything serious when it comes to sports. Most of my time is spent glued to a computer, but lately, I’ve become incredibly interested in parkour. I want to actually start training, but there's a catch: my conditioning is pretty terrible. I'm about 5'11" and weigh around 175 lbs, so I'm definitely not what you'd call an athlete right now. The only thing I can actually do in terms of parkour is a basic lazy vault—you know, just hopping over a rail using one hand. Can anyone recommend some strength, endurance, or general conditioning exercises? Ideally, I'm looking for a training plan to get myself ready for the real deal. Thanks a ton.

Parkour is honestly legendary—it’s pure adrenaline and absolutely extreme... I've been hitting the streets for about two years now, and man, you have no idea how much of a blast it is!!! Btw, I actually know a bunch of killer spots around Atlanta where you can get some solid training in, especially around the Old Fourth Ward area!! zz

Why don't you just post a video then, so we can actually see what this "hero" is all about?

Man, I'd totally show you guys if I actually had the video on hand... I really would have posted it

Ever since I moved from New York City to the suburbs 😁, I haven't really had much choice but to run.
I’m lucky that my running route (well, more like urban exploring, because running by itself is just boring 😁) is actually pretty scenic. There are bridges missing planks, railroad crossings, ramps, wooded trails, and dodging fences around people's backyards 😍

Now, I'm wondering how to gradually introduce parkour elements into my routine so I can build up actual form without accidentally killing myself 😍

The other day, I tried a lazy vault over a ramp and absolutely wiped out 😢
I messed up my shoulder, and now my right wrist is constantly aching
I just can't nail the move at all.

I did manage to land a two-handed vault 👍

Just keep in mind, I'm a pretty delicate girl who usually wanders around in dresses, and it's not exactly a great look when I'm covered in bruises and scratches 😠

Look, if you're seriously planning on getting into the machining game, you’ve gotta realize you're basically signing up to get beat up by the work. If you weren't born with this kind of grit, you're gonna end up covered in more nicks, scars, and busted knuckles than you can count.

btw that old brickyard over by the industrial district is actually an insane spot for parkour... :P I’m out there practically every single day... it’s basically my warm-up

fadedraven19 said:If you're actually planning on getting into this line of work, you have to accept that you're going to get beat up. If you weren't built for it, you'll just end up covered in bruises and scratches everywhere.

It’s just a bit awkward when you clean yourself up to head to a job interview, only to look like you just went ten rounds with a heavy bag.🤣

Come on, stop talking nonsense... You aren't going to kill yourself or blow out your knees. Of course you know your own limits; you wouldn't push yourself until you're mentally or physically broken unless you were ready for it...
And please, if you're going to post in this thread from now on, let's keep it focused. Stick to parkour and traceur stuff and leave the stupidity out of it.

Jeremy Reed48 said:check this out CLICK

I've always been somewhat athletic, to varying degrees, but gymnastics was never my forte. I have nothing but respect for parkour; personally, I doubt I could master more than two or three moves, even with training...

Anyway, there's a decent link above, and I found this in a forwarded message—just wondering if this is actually possible 😬 (and doesn't he look a bit like Filip Ude 😁 ):

http://www.snotr.com/video/2680

Carl Brooks22 said:I've always been athletic to some degree, more or less seriously, but gymnastics was never really my thing—so I have nothing but respect for parkour. Personally, I don't think I could ever master more than two or three moves, even if I tried using tricks...

Anyway, the link above is decent, and I just got this sent to me in a forward—so I'm wondering if this is actually possible😬 (and doesn't this guy remind you a bit of Filip Ude😁):

http://www.snotr.com/video/2680

Holy shit. How did he rip that shirt off that fast while mid-air?🙏