Category: History

  • What is Parkour?

    What is Parkour?

    Parkour and freerunning have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in urban areas like Sheffield, UK. These disciplines, while often confused with one another, have distinct histories and philosophies. Parkour, also known as “the art of displacement,” was developed in the 1980s by David Belle. Belle was influenced by his father Raymond Belle, a