First created in the late ’80s by a French group the Yamakasi, Parkour is a holistic athletic training and discipline with roots in military obstacle training and martial arts. It was originally created to maximize efficiency over obstacles, with the intention of being useful to others.
Parkour consists of moves which mainly include:
Simply put, Parkour is getting from Point A to Point B in the most efficient manner.
Now, Parkour athletes train the sport to not only express themselves, but to also improve on confidence, power, speed, technique, endurance, creativity and even mental fortitude.
The right way to learn and do Parkour is the safe way. Here at Lion City Parkour, our passionate and experienced coaches use a progressive approach, tailoring skills based on the individual and where they’re at and progressing them towards new moves in a safe, holistic manner.
Parkour is a fun and engaging full body workout, and Singapore has the PERFECT urban landscape for it! It is currently a fast-growing sport here, and is even well-known around the world as a Parkour heaven.
Despite misconceptions due to how it’s portrayed by mainstream media (and highly experienced athletes with over a decade of experience), at its core, the sport has many physical and mental health benefits.
And much, much more!
Join our parkour classes at Lion City Parkour, and experience these benefits for yourself.