Learn about parkour

What is parkour?

Parkour is a physical activity that involves moving quickly and skillfully to overcome obstacles and barriers in the environment, whether natural or built.

Practitioners of this sport perform a variety of physical movements such as jumps, climbs, and slides in innovative and creative ways.

Parkour requires the ability to develop physical strength, flexibility, balance and coordination between movements, and reflects the adventurous and creative spirit in overcoming
Obstacles in creative and fun ways.

Parkour is a type of acrobatic art that reflects the philosophy of challenge and dedication to achieving goals and overcoming obstacles.

Technical points of parkour

1- Accuracy and focus

2- Awareness of the surroundings and the body

3 - Endurance

4- Lightness

5 - Control of motor abilities

6 - Estimation of distances

7 - Expectation

8 - Commitment to movement

9 - Intelligence, courage and will

10 - Freedom to choose and create movements
(Freedom to choose a special movement pattern)

Why parkour for our children?

Parkour offers many benefits that make it popular and preferred by many people.

1 - Developing flexibility and balance: Parkour practitioners need high flexibility to perform various movements and overcome obstacles. They also work to develop balance and coordination between movements.

2 - Improving motor skills: Parkour practitioners improve motor skills such as jumping, climbing, and running, which positively impacts their performance in daily life.

3 - Improving mood: Practicing parkour releases happy hormones such as endorphins and serotonin, which contributes to improving mood and reducing feelings of anxiety and depression.

4 - Improving focus and attention: Practicing parkour requires high focus and attention to small details, which enhances the individual's ability to focus and pay attention in his daily life.

5 - Increasing social integration: Encouraging parkour as a group sport and cooperation in overcoming obstacles enhances social integration and contributes to building positive relationships with others.

Some common tools in parkour

(Parkour does not require a lot of equipment, but there are some basic things that an athlete may need to practice parkour safely and effectively.)

1 - Parkour shoes

2- Comfortable clothes

3- Gloves

4 - Training platform
(Using a dedicated training platform to practice parkour movements and improve skills, such as jumping and climbing)