Parkour is a French born method of movement focusing on moving smoothly through obstacles with speed. There are no specific movements in Parkour, but some movements are used constantly while practicing. The movements which are used in Parkour are not defining the sport as such since Parkour is more like a concept of movement, a method of moving through space.
Parkour reached Finland around late 90´s in the larger scale. The Finnish Parkour Association was founded in 2003 to advance the knowledge of the sport and to develop it and the skills needed in Parkour in responsible way. The association makes it possible to hobby Parkour almost anywhere in Finland. There are guided courses for beginners and advanced as well, and regular jams, which are open for everybody. The common way of doing the sports is to gather together with other practitioners in different locations and find a ways to move in particular spaces.
Starting parkour doesn't´t need any special skills or qualities, and it doesn't´t need any special equipment or purchases to start. Even with the declined fitness is possible to practice parkour, remembering of course always ones boundaries and abilities. Parkour is an easy sport to have accidents, and this is why it is important to know your limits as well. Maybe only equipment that is needed and which is quite important is a pair of robust shoes which have a good adherence and which are solid and soft for the legs. But if you find from you clothes closet a basic jogging gear with hoodie and sweatpants, you are ready to go!
Parkour reached Finland around late 90´s in the larger scale. The Finnish Parkour Association was founded in 2003 to advance the knowledge of the sport and to develop it and the skills needed in Parkour in responsible way. The association makes it possible to hobby Parkour almost anywhere in Finland. There are guided courses for beginners and advanced as well, and regular jams, which are open for everybody. The common way of doing the sports is to gather together with other practitioners in different locations and find a ways to move in particular spaces.
Starting parkour doesn't´t need any special skills or qualities, and it doesn't´t need any special equipment or purchases to start. Even with the declined fitness is possible to practice parkour, remembering of course always ones boundaries and abilities. Parkour is an easy sport to have accidents, and this is why it is important to know your limits as well. Maybe only equipment that is needed and which is quite important is a pair of robust shoes which have a good adherence and which are solid and soft for the legs. But if you find from you clothes closet a basic jogging gear with hoodie and sweatpants, you are ready to go!
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