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Parkour

Movement discipline originating in France.

free running

Parkour is a modern movement discipline originating in France, where practitioners navigate obstacles using running, climbing, jumping, and vaulting. It emphasizes efficiency of movement and overcoming challenges with fluidity and control.

Pronunciation

/pɑːrˈkɔːr/

Etymology

Parkour originated in France as a training method for military obstacle courses.

Explain Like I’m 5

Parkour is like an obstacle course where you use running, jumping, and climbing to get from point A to point B using only your body.

Fun Facts

Parkour originated in the banlieues of Paris
It's sometimes called 'free running'
The discipline emphasizes efficiency and control

FAQ

What is parkour? It's a movement discipline
Where did it start? France
What are some key movements? Running, jumping, climbing

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

movement discipline sport

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

freerunning

Meronyms — Parts or Components

vault jump climb run

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physical activity sport

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