The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book
The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book

Author: Ilona E. Gerling

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag

Published: 2013-11-15

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1782550208

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The increasing number of followers of the two movement cultures, Parkour and Freerunning, has given rise to the need for safe, methodical orientation, which the reader will find in this book. Parkour, a new movement culture from France, is all about moving as efficiently as possible between points A and B by sprinting fluently over obstacles. The sport of Freerunning has developed from it, involving developing and showing off the most creative, extreme, flowing, acrobatic moves possible on obstacles. This book contains precise illustrations for the teaching of all basic techniques, easy-tofollow movement breakdowns and methodical tips for indoor and outdoor training. All the most common terms from the scene are listed for reference in English and French. History, philosophy, rules of behavior, training advice based on the latest sports science knowledge, interviews from the scene about motivations and trends, advice for schools and explanations of competitions and competition criteria are a few examples of the book’s contents.

Parkour and Freerunning
Parkour and Freerunning

Author: Jan Witfeld

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 1841263192

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Introduces the sport of parkour, or freerunning, which combines the core elements of running, jumping, climbing, and other physical movements with the goal of moving the body over and around obstacles in an urban environment without stopping

Parkour and the Art Du Déplacement
Parkour and the Art Du Déplacement

Author: Vincent Thibault

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781926824918

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Parkour, the art of displacement, or freerunning--whatever the name, this new discipline born in the Paris suburbs is rapidly being adopted by people throughout the world. Not satisfied to suffer through urban life, these athletic artists or artistic athletes want to thrive in it, all the while earning dignity by daringly reappropriating three fundamental motor skills: running, jumping, and climbing. Vincent Thibault explores the philosophical and spiritual aspects of the art of movement and offers ideas on health, sports, urban living, and the relationship between the body and the environment. Reflecting on the culture of effort, he also avoids the misguided notion that depicts parkour as just another of those elitist extreme sports, instead providing a thoughtful, lyrical adventure into martial arts and chivalry in an urban setting.

Parkour Strength Training
Parkour Strength Training

Author: Ryan Ford

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781517670894

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In Parkour Strength Training, you will learn how to:- Accelerate your athletic development with three fundamental bodyweight exercises- Promote the flexibility and mobility necessary for safe obstacle-based fitness- Prepare and condition your joints to avoid injuries- Train safely outdoors- Remedy the common faults and errors that plague parkour newcomers- Incorporate ground-based exercises, such as quadrupedal movement, bounding, and jumping into your workouts- Use low obstacles such as benches, handrails, and walls for full-body strength training- Fly over barriers using three basic vaults- Mount, traverse, and overcome head-high walls and bar structures- Master proper climb-up technique using many supplemental exercises- Design an effective strength training program- Combine skill-based drills and games to become a more well-rounded practitioner- Dominate obstacle courses

Parkour
Parkour

Author: Dan Edwardes

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780778738213

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The world is an obstacle course in Parkour. Watch as talented athletes scale walls and leap from ledges. Learn all about this exhilarating extreme sport through wonderful color photographs and engaging text.

The Parkour and Freerunning Handbook
The Parkour and Freerunning Handbook

Author: Dan Edwardes

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-08-18

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 0061783676

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Join the movement Combining the core elements of running, jumping, and climbing with the discipline of the martial artist, the grace of the gymnast, and the virtuosity of the skateboarder, parkour—or freerunning—is more than simply an elegant noncompetitive sport. It's an art form, a philosophy promoting fitness, imagination, community spirit, and ethical, healthy living. The Parkour and FreeRunning Handbook is your guide to becoming part of this urban revolution. With standout features on fitness and training, global cityscapes and using the space of the urban environment, and tips on how to avoid mistakes and injuries, this is more than just a user's manual. It explores the techniques, culture, clothes, and community of freerunning, showing just what it takes to hit those handstands, kong vaults, and wall hops. This essential handbook is the only guide the fledgling traceur will ever need to get jumping!

Freerunning
Freerunning

Author: Sébastien Foucan

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781843173304

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"Freerunning is the cultural phenomenon that exploded into the public's consciousness with Mike Christie's Channel 4 documentaries Jump London and Jump Britain. In Freerunning: Find Your Way, Sebastien Foucan, the founder of the art, shares his philosophies and shows how the values behind freerunning can be applied to your daily life. With electrifying photography of Sebastien in action, this book is packed with inspirational ideas to help you find your true path and get the most out of your life."--Back cover.

Freerunning
Freerunning

Author: Sébastien Foucan

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Freerunning is the art of movement and action as displayed by the author in the James Bond movie Casino Royale and the music video for Madonna's Jump. In this book he displays his gravity-defying moves while sharing the inspirational philosophy of Freerunning, offering a new perspective on how you move through the urban landscape and the velocity at which you live.

That's Gotta Hurt
That's Gotta Hurt

Author: Dr. David Geier

Publisher: University Press of New England

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1512600695

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In That's Gotta Hurt, the orthopaedist David Geier shows how sports medicine has had a greater impact on the sports we watch and play than any technique or concept in coaching or training. Injuries among professional and college athletes have forced orthopaedic surgeons and other healthcare providers to develop new surgeries, treatments, rehabilitation techniques, and prevention strategies. In response to these injuries, sports themselves have radically changed their rules, mandated new equipment, and adopted new procedures to protect their players. Parents now openly question the safety of these sports for their children and look for ways to prevent the injuries they see among the pros. The influence that sports medicine has had in effecting those changes and improving both the performance and the health of the athletes has been remarkable. Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike. That's Gotta Hurt is a fascinating and important book for all athletes, coaches, and sports fans.

Parkour Roadmap
Parkour Roadmap

Author: Max Henry

Publisher: Mascot Books

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781684012978

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" ... The Parkour Road Map is a detailed guide to Parkour history, culture, and technique from the experience of a professional parkour athlete. Gathering information from the world's best Parkour athletes and coaches, The Parkour Roadmap is an indispensable tool for practitioners of all levels."--Amazon.com