I've always been fascinated by Martial Arts. Legends such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan have made a great impact on Cinema with their fighting skills. On a long enough timeline new styles emerge based on the ideologies of the existing ones.Le Parkour or Free running is one such style which is making its way into the mainstream. A few instances of it can be seen in movies like Casino Royale, Live Free or Die Hard and District B-13.
These fearless people termed as crazy by majority risk their lives for their passion. They have supple and agile bodies toned to perfection by rigorous training. What's more appalling is that inspite of having such rare skills they prefer to remain underground. Names like Dvinsk Clan and Yamikazis are not known to many, but you are sure to be spellbound by their moves. There is no room for mistakes here, 'cause you commit one and it could cost you your life. One thing is for certain that this style has enough potential for a cult following.
Here is an interesting interview of David Belle on Parkour, he states a lot of good points. I would summarize it by saying Parkour is all about the ability to let that which does not matter truly slide.
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