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May 2016

The History of Parkour

By General

Written By: Jordan Weekday

The word Parkour derives from the phrase “parcours du combatant.”  At first it was used to overcome obstacles or get from point “A” to point “B,” but after a while it became a way to express yourself, and finally evolved into something called “free-running.” The name comes from the classic obstacle-course method of military training proposed by Georges Hébert; this obstacle course was known for its intensity. Read More