free running

See also: freerunning and free-running

English

Etymology

A term introduced by parkour practitioner Sebastien Foucan in a programme called Jump London as a synonym for parkour. The usage has since changed through the adverse reaction of parkour practitioners to somersaults and non-efficient movements being introduced to the discipline.

Noun

free running (uncountable)

1. The activity of combining parkour with gymnastics to pass obstacles and demonstrate athletic talent, most often in urban environments.

Related terms

• free runner

Translations

activity of combining parkour with gymnastics

• French: parkour (fr) m