Parkour
Context
A training discipline using movement developed from military obstacle course training
Explanation
Parkour involves moving rapidly through an area, typically in an urban environment, negotiating obstacles by running, jumping, and climbing. It emphasizes efficiency, fluidity, and control. Parkour is as much a physical discipline as a philosophy.
Applications
Practitioners, known as traceurs, use parkour to develop physical and mental strength.
Parkour is often practiced in gyms and outdoor settings, with a focus on safe and controlled movement.
The discipline has influenced various aspects of culture, including films and video games.