Parkour, or free-running, is the practice of traversing elements in all settings, urban and rural. the goal is to move from one point to another as quickly and efficiently as possible by way of aerial rotations, spins, jumps, flips, and running. People who practice, called traceurs or traceuses, focus on developing physical fitness as well as speed, efficiency, and keen spatial awareness. According to one of the founders, David Belle, the idea is to move in a manner that gets you the furthest, fastest, as if you are running from or chasing something. Other than basic movements and techniques for beginners, there is no list of "moves" in parkour, since there is no particular field that traceurs practice. Every area presents new obstacles and challenges that are only overcome by training on the combination of multiple factors--angle, speed, body type, obstacle make-up, momentum, and absorption and redistribution of energy. It's a unique sport in that it relies on the body itself rather than any equipment.
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