{A note from WFPF: We are thrilled to share the article below with you because parkour can indeed help troubled youth around the world. We want to take this moment to also give a special acknowledgement to the work that 501c3 Non-profit organization, the International Parkour Federation, IPF, is doing globally to help with its “Peace Through Parkour” Global Education … Read More
Ways to Prevent and Treat Parkour Injuries
Image Source: Unsplash Ways to Prevent and Treat Parkour Injuries [A note from WFPF: A great way to help prevent injuries to to become certified as a Parkour teacher by WFPF! For more info go to: https://wfpf.com/in-person-events/ and https://wfpf.com/services/coachingjudging/ or both, for in-person (since 2012) and online (since 2020) Parkour instructor certifications because… Safety first!!} Over the years, parkour has … Read More
Energy-Boosting Nutrition Tips To Maximize Your Parkour Training
Image Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/acrobatics-action-adult-architecture-416780/ Parkour training is a great way to improve both mental and physical fitness. Overcoming its challenges will boost your athletic ability and grow your confidence and self-esteem. However, to perform optimally and safely, you’ll need the best nutritional support for your training. There are several key elements you need to consider when building strength for Parkour training. … Read More
What are the Recommendations for Safe Outdoor Training?
Outdoor Parkour training is always relevant to the practice of parkour. That is why WFPF is republishing this important article which was previously published in 2020: After the Corona Virus affected every nation of the world, almost all public places were closed. Some of the most affected places were eateries, bars and gyms. Towards the end of 2020, the rules … Read More
Top Movies About Parkour to Watch Today
Parkour is a physical sport whose popularity has grown over the years. It is a freerunning style that involves moving from one point to the other in the quickest and fastest way using the body. Sports enthusiasts and action lovers are fascinated with Parkour, and it has become one of the styles used in making some top movies. There are … Read More
Parkour Gifts
Perfect Gifts Any Parkour Enthusiast Will Love This Holiday Season There is no shortage of holiday gifts aimed at sports enthusiasts. However, that’s not to say that there isn’t a noticeable bias toward the traditional — gifts on the subject of football, baseball, and soccer are not just accessible, they’re everywhere! Yet, alternative sports are rising in popularity. Over the … Read More
How to Learn Parkour: Where to Start?
How to Learn Parkour: Where to Start? Parkour, otherwise known as free-running, is a free movement technique that uses real-life objects as an obstacle course. It is beyond jumping or running randomly without a plan or goal. Parkour is not just about physical training and getting your body in shape; it’s about conditioning your mind and seeing possibilities even when … Read More
How to Write Interesting Content About Parkour
Parkour is officially considered a sport, but it’s way more than that. Parkour is an immersive experience that replaces walking with running, jumping, and flying through hoops, making the one who practices it united with their body and promoting a deeper understanding of one’s environment. It’s a popular sport among young Europeans, and most of them consider it a lifestyle. … Read More
Has Covid-19 indirectly “assisted” Parkour Growth?
Has Covid-19 Accidentally Helped Parkour? Rarely do calamities have a positive impact on society, and COVID-19 has not been any different. The drastic effects on the economies across the world have been devastating, but the parkour community might have just found a silver living even with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Has Covid-19 Accidentally Helped Parkour? Many people are guilty of … Read More
Principles of Parkour for Students on the Premises of Campus
Parkour is the art of moving through your environment naturally and efficiently. The practitioners of Parkour are often called traceurs which is a French word that means ‘to trace’. It involves jumping, climbing, striding, rolling under, or over any kind of obstacle. The practitioner usually has nothing but clothes on their backs and shoes on their feet. Although students can … Read More