Parkour Presentation Josiah

Parkour Project

By Josiah Todd

What is Parkour?

Parkour is a training method for movement through any environment at speed. The aim is to overcome all physical and mental obstacles in your path by using your body and mind to run, climb and jump.

Parkour History

In Europe, a forerunner of parkour was naval officer Georges Hébert, before World War 1 he promoted athletic skills based on the models of indigenous people he had met in Africa.

Clothing

If anything is worn on the top half of your body it would usually be a light piece of clothing, such as a sleeveless top or crop top. On the bottom half of the body you would wear trousers or shorts.

Facts

● Parkour Running is inspired by the military to get away from the enemy efficiently. Proper shoes should be worn whilst doing this activity.

● Concerns have also been raised by law enforcement and fire and rescue teams of the risk in jumping off high buildings.

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Shoes

Below : Proper Parkour Shoes.

Trousers

Below: are Parkour trousers, worn whilst doing parkour.

Gloves

Below: Parkour gloves worn to protect hands from burns or cuts.

Clothing

● Proper shoes should definitely be worn while doing parkour ( for grip and stamina ).

● Trousers should also be worn to prevent from cuts and bruising.

● Gloves should be worn for cuts, burns and protection.

What You Need For Parkour

● Skill● Trousers● Gloves● Proper Shoes● Speed● Stamina

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By Josiah Todd