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2 quizzes and 20 trivia questions.
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  Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take this quiz to learn about the exciting, fast-growing games of parkour and freerunning.
Average, 10 Qns, tiddybitnibbly, Apr 07 23
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tiddybitnibbly
Apr 07 23
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  Parkour and Freerunning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take this quiz to learn about the popular sports of parkour and freerunning.
Tough, 10 Qns, Tsunami741, Jul 14 16
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Tsunami741
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Parkour & Freerunning Trivia Questions
1. Who is considered to be the founder of parkour worldwide?

From Quiz Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: David Belle

Belle developed the parkour movement with a group of friends in the 1980s. Foucan, Perriere, and Diouf were other members of this group.

2. What is the general term for a practitioner of parkour?

From Quiz Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Traceur

The term "traceur" is derived from the French word "tracer," which is slang for "to go fast." "Traceuse" a term used to describe a female parkour enthusiast.

3. The sport of parkour was developed in Lisses, France, a suburb of Paris. Who is usually considered to be its founder?

From Quiz Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: David Belle

Belle developed the movements of parkour with a group of friends in the 1980s. Foucan, Perriere, and Diouf were other members of this group, which later became known as the "Yamakasi."

4. Who is considered to be the founder of freerunning and co-founder of parkour worldwide?

From Quiz Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Sebastien Foucan

Sebastien is the founder of freerunning, and considered an early developer of parkour.

5. While initially intended as different terms for the same activity, parkour and freerunning have evolved different philosophies and movements. What is the main difference between the two?

From Quiz Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Freerunning emphasizes creativity in movements, while parkour emphasizes speed and efficiency

The goal in parkour is to move from one place to another as quickly as possible while overcoming any obstacles along the way. Freerunning includes movements such as flips and twists that, while not efficient, are more aesthetically pleasing and allow for more creativity.

6. What is the term of somebody who practices parkour?

From Quiz Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Traceur

The term "Traceur" is derived from the French word "tracer," which is slang for "to go fast." "Traceuse" is a term used to describe a female parkour practitioner.

7. While initially intended as different terms for the same activity, parkour and freerunning have developed different philosophies and movements. What is the main difference between the two?

From Quiz Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Freerunning emphasizes creativity in movements, while parkour emphasizes speed and efficiency.

The goal in parkour is to move from one place to another as efficiently and quickly as possible while overcoming any obstacles along the way. Freerunning includes movements such as flips and twists that, while not efficient, are more aesthetically pleasing and allow for more creativity.

8. In which type of environment is parkour most commonly practiced?

From Quiz Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: At ground level with obstacles such as railings, low walls, and short buildings

The majority of amateur traceurs stay relatively safe by staying close to the ground. While many movies and internet videos show traceurs jumping across large gaps between multi-story buildings, this is very dangerous and should only be attempted by very skilled and experienced practitioners. There are a few parkour gyms that offer a place to practice movements in a safe, controlled setting.

9. What is the name for the parkour movement that involves jumping from a spot on one object, to a specific spot on a second object?

From Quiz Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Precision

A precision is a useful parkour move that requires power and balance. The movement generally involves jumping from one narrow platform, such as the top of a wall, to another. More skilled traceurs can jump over a very large distance and land perfectly balanced on a narrow rail.

10. How would you best get into parkour and freerunning?

From Quiz Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Find someone who is well trained and ask them for lessons.

It is vital to ask somebody who is well trained, as it greatly reduces the risks of injuries.

11. What is the best way to learn a backflip?

From Quiz Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: Get someone to support you in a foam pit

By getting someone to support you, and by trying it into a foam pit, this will help you to avoid injuries, as well as getting the confidence to eventually try it on your own.

12. When approaching a handrail, what is the best and most efficient way to overcome it?

From Quiz Let's Play Parkour and Freerunning

Answer: It depends on the entire situation

In parkour, the methods for moving past an obstacle are almost unlimited. A speed vault, which involves jumping sideways and righting the body by pushing off of the obstacle, is a quick way to get past low walls and railings. For longer or higher obstacles, a kong vault, which involves diving forward horizontally and pushing off with the hands to return to a vertical position, is useful. An underbar is a movement that involves swinging under a bar or railing. In freerunning, additional creative movements are possible and allow endless possibilities.

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