Parkour is the french meaning for the ability to move i.e the freedom of movement. Parkour is an upcoming sport which enables you to move gracefully through urban environments or anywhere which creates an obstacle for you to overcome. You have been doing parkour all of your life, whithout you even knowing about it. Such as jumping onto or over a wall, climbing onto your school roof trying to get the football, or when you have ran and jumped a gap which seemed almost impossible. These are all parts of parkour, all skills which once developed and mastered will make you move, run, jump and climb like never before. You may have seen shows containing free runners (people who participate in parkour) such as Jump london or the french film Banlieu 13, these films and documentaries show parkour at its best, as does this website. So keep on reading if you want to find out more about the art of parkour.