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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.
“There are very few relevant books on our discipline . . . this is one of the rare books of quality. It is not a manual but instead a clarification on parkour philosophy in which the author addresses themes like freedom, effort, fear, pride, solitude, courage, humor, and important social and community aspects of art.” —Dan Edwardes, director, Parkour Generations and Parkour UK
“The book is exceptional in that it details many of the spiritual aspects of parkour … if you’re looking for a new perspective and a deeper connection to your discipline, this is the book for you.” —Patrick Witbord, American Parkour
170 Pages
165.1mm * 6.5in * 127mm * 5in * 0.4in10.16mm
185.97gr
6.56oz
0.41lb
October 25, 2013
9781926824918
eng