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Parkour / Freerunning / Art du Deplacement is the non-competitive physical discipline of training to move freely over and through any terrain using only the abilities of the body, principally through running, jumping, climbing and quadrupedal movement.

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An Overview of Parkour

It is a sport that encourages self-improvement on all levels, revealing one's physical and mental limits while simultaneously offering ways to overcome them. It is a method of training one's body and mind in order to be as completely functional, effective and liberated as possible in any environment.

Benefits

  • Parkour is physically demanding so builds strength and improves fitness.
  • Using obstacles to aid your movements, it helps with balance, spatial awareness and coordination.
  • Parkour will help you develop self-reliance and confidence.

Costs

Parkour can be endured in any terrain, making this sport uncostly to partake in.

Involvement

Parkour can be enjoyed by anyone at any age. If you love the rush of adrenaline and get a thrill from pushing yourself to your limits then parkour is perfect for you.

Facts

  • Parkour or Freerunning, was founded in France in the 1980s by a group of nine young men.
  • The term 'Freerunning' was the creation of Guillaume Pelletier, a representative of a group of French practitioners involved in the production of a Channel 4 documentary, Jump London, in 2003. This term was used in order to communicate this amazing new sport to an English-speaking audience.

Find Parkour Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

National Governing Bodies

Parkour UK

Contact Email
info@parkour.org
Wyre Parkour

Wyre Parkour

Wyre Parkour runs parkour and free-running sessions for children, teenagers and adults of all abilities

Free2Run

Free2Run

Adult Movement and Fitness Sessions

A unique fitness experience fusing circuit training and parkour led by our Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer and Parkour Athlete Connor O'Donnell

* Great preparation for mud runs or OCRs
* Get fitter and strong

The Core Skate Hereford CIC

The Core Skate Hereford CIC

The Core was open in August 2014 providing a community need for a permanent roller skating rink in Hereford. As well as professionally delivered Roller skating sessions, The Core is also home to a number of alternative sports and activities.

Wyre Parkour Worcester Sessions Ages 5-10 Fridays 6-7pm

Wyre Parkour Worcester Sessions Ages 5-10 Fridays 6-7pm

Structured, coached parkour session for all abilities aged 5-10

Wyre Parkour Worcester Sessions Ages 10-16 Friday 7-8pm

Wyre Parkour Worcester Sessions Ages 10-16 Friday 7-8pm

Structured, coached parkour session for all abilities aged 10-16

Wyre Parkour Bewdley Sessions Ages 10-16 Weds 7-8pm

Wyre Parkour Bewdley Sessions Ages 10-16 Weds 7-8pm

Structured, coached parkour session for all abilities aged 10-16

Wyre Parkour Bewdley Sessions Ages 5-10 Weds 6-7pm

Wyre Parkour Bewdley Sessions Ages 5-10 Weds 6-7pm

Structured, coached parkour session for all abilities aged 5-10

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SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.