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Parkour / Freerunning

Parkour / Freerunning

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Parkour is about overcoming obstacles with natural, efficient movement. Freerunning adds acrobatic and aesthetic moves on top. Together, as "parkour and freerunning," they are going through the process of becoming an Olympic sport. A gymnastics background is a big advantage.

Benefits
  • Coordination and quick thinking
  • Body control
  • Courage
  • Strength
  • Creativity
  • Agility
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsCoreArmsShoulders

Supporting Muscles

BackChestCalves

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
High
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
8

Up to age 8

Basic jumps on an artificial obstacle course, in a safe environment

11

Up to age 11

Technical transitions, higher obstacles

15

Up to age 15

Freerunning combinations, shows

A Family Sports Background Helps
Gymnastics / Sport Climbing: Body control and courage are passed on

Starting age

Ages 6+ (ideal: 8)

Competition age

Ages 13+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,000

Equipment
Parkour Shoes₺500–1,500
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Cimnastik Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Starting without a gymnastics foundation increases the risk of injury.

🤸Olympic

Artistic Gymnastics

Acrobatic moves on the floor, vault, bars, rings and beam; it develops flexibility, strength and coordination together.

Ages 3+3–4 hours
Strength Sports
🧗Olympic

Sport Climbing

Climbing on natural rock or on an artificial wall; builds finger strength, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Ages 4+2–3 hours
Outdoor

Parkour / Freerunning Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Yamakasi — What Is Parkour and How Do You Do It?

What parkour (Yamakasi) is, how it is done and where it comes from

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