Parkour Skills
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Simply Snapfacts
Why do freerunners include flips and spins during movement?
Freerunning focuses on creativity and expression as well as obstacle movement.
Freerunning
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Why do parkour athletes inspect surfaces before jumping?
Wet or unstable surfaces can dramatically increase injury risk.
Outdoor Parkour
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Why do indoor parkour gyms use foam pits?
Foam pits help athletes practise flips and difficult jumps more safely.
Indoor Parkour
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Why do obstacle athletes train grip strength constantly?
Hanging obstacles, ropes, and walls demand strong hands and forearms.
Obstacle Training
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Why do parkour athletes practise landing quietly?
Soft landings improve control and reduce impact stress on joints.
Parkour Skills
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SIMPLY FACTS
Simply History
Freerunning was popularised in the early 2000s by Sébastien Foucan, who promoted expressive movement from parkour roots.
Parkour originated in France in the 1980s and 1990s, developed by David Belle and the Yamakasi group.
Obstacle course racing became globally popular in the 2010s through events such as Tough Mudder and Spartan Race.
Parkour originated in France in the 1980s and 1990s, developed by David Belle and the Yamakasi group.
Parkour originated in France in the 1980s and 1990s, developed by David Belle and the Yamakasi group.
Simply Comparisons
What is it all about?
Freerunning
Athletes move creatively through spaces, using jumps, flips, vaults and stylish movement.
Indoor Parkour
Parkour practised in gyms with mats and equipment, making learning safer and structured.
Obstacle Training
Obstacle Training is a form of parkour that helps people practise the key skills of the activity in a fun, focused and active way.
Outdoor Parkour
Parkour practised in real environments, focusing on safe choices, respect and control.
Parkour Skills
Practitioners learn efficient jumping, climbing, landing and vaulting to move safely through obstacles.
Olympic Status
Freerunning
Non-Olympic
Indoor Parkour
Non-Olympic
Obstacle Training
Non-Olympic
Outdoor Parkour
Non-Olympic
Parkour Skills
Non-Olympic
Starting Age
Freerunning
7+ Years
Indoor Parkour
7+ Years
Obstacle Training
7+ Years
Outdoor Parkour
7+ Years
Parkour Skills
7+ Years
Players
Freerunning
1 or group
Indoor Parkour
1 or group
Obstacle Training
1 or group
Outdoor Parkour
1 or group
Parkour Skills
1 or group
Length of Play
Freerunning
30–90 minutes
Indoor Parkour
30–90 minutes
Obstacle Training
30–90 minutes
Outdoor Parkour
30–90 minutes
Parkour Skills
30–90 minutes
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Let the Journey Begin
The Discovery Missions are designed to introduce the sport, in a fun and inclusive way.
- Read the Discovery Mission and learn what you’ll be doing.
- Complete the Mission friend, family member, trusted adult or just you,and have fun!
- If you wish to, Record and reflect on your experience by writing in your Personal Journal.
- Earn an Adventurer Badge for each completed Discovery Mission.
- Unlock your Adventurer Certificate when you have completed 4 of your chosen Discovery Missions.
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After exploring this page below, and discovering all about the activity, and deciding that you wish to learn more, progress as a Trailblazor by exploring the Activity types to decide which one interests you.
On Activity Type Pages, you will have the opportunity to attempt Simply Grow Missions to develop your skills, and decide if you wish to challenge yourself with Simply Inspire Missions to progress as an Activity Ambassador.
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