I once saw a video on YouTube about a style of walking or running that involves taking the most direct route in a fluid movement. In the video, people scaled walls, jumped over fences, across buildings, over cars, in a very fluid, non-chalant manner. What is this called? I believe it starts with Jou- and was originated by a guy in France not that long ago.
What is the name of the sport or movement technique that involves walking over walls and originated in France?
Ohh ohh I know this one... The sport is called Parkour, originally named Yamakasi. The referred wikipedia article has the full story. I saw a documentary on the original authors of the sport and the article lines up very closely with what was said in the documentary.
It was featured in the latest James Bond movie, the remake of Casino Royale where the "gun for hire bomb maker" is trying to out run James through the construction site.
Its amazing stuff. I would love to be able to run and jump like they do.
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