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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. [22] [23] [24] 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. [25]
Yamakasi. The Yamakasi ( Lingala: ya makási) are the original group of l'art du deplacement (parkour) practitioners from Lisses, France. [ 1] The nine original members were David Belle, Sébastien Foucan, Châu Belle Dinh, Williams Belle, Yann Hnautra, Laurent Piemontesi, Guylain N'Guba Boyeke, Malik Diouf, and Charles Perriére.
List of acrobatic activities. This is a list of circus skills, dances, performance arts, sports, and other activities that involve acrobatics . Acrobalance – Acrobatic art that combines elements of adagio and hand balancing. Acro dance – Combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Acroyoga – Physical practice ...
Sébastien Foucan (born 27 May 1974 in Paris) is a French freerunner.. He is the founder of freerunning and considered an early developer of parkour.Known for his views on the philosophy of parkour and freerunning, Foucan stresses the need for training in the basics of both for individual safety and to maintain a positive public perception of the activities.
Pages in category "Parkour techniques". The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Rwanda’s parkour pioneer. August 8, 2024 at 12:04 PM. Niyonzima Alfred is Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete. Starting out in gymnastics, he has gone on to reach the top of his new sport ...
David Belle. David Nicolas Williams Belle (born 29 April 1973) is a French actor, film choreographer and stunt coordinator. He is deemed the founder and leading pioneer of the physical discipline parkour, coining it based on his training and the teachings from his father Raymond Belle. [ 2]
Red Bull Art of Motion is a parkour and freerunning competition, established in 2007 and created by Red Bull. It is an international competition with qualifiers being held in various regional competitions around the world throughout the year. Winners from the regional competitions each year earn their ticket to get to the finals, held towards ...