Welcome to Devon Parkour
Devon Parkour is the south west's largest online parkour/freerun/street stunts community, run by a group of traceurs based in the South Hams. While our primary focus is parkour, we encourage similar activities such as tricking, street stunts and martial arts. We frequently attend gatherings all over the westcountry including Plymouth, Exeter & Taunton; training with other groups such as Escape Parkour, Les Voleurs and Levity.
Parkour : way of life (DVD)
If you're looking for a last minute parkour related christmas gift that won't break the bank, take a look at this offering from Oxtricks; the world renowned parkour/street stunts team from oxfordshire.
The doccumentary features tracuers from Devonparkour.com, Silentmotion.co.uk and Oxtricks.com and looks at both the history of parkour as well as the present day and includes some basic tutorials and real world application.
Buy it now from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parkour-Way-Of- ... B00122M2GU
"Great action. Great insight into the most extreme, extreme sport!
Shot on a budget by the feel of it, doesnt tarnish the enjoyment though!"
"This is a brilliant introduction to parkour, which I didn't know much about before. It's interesting to watch, and exciting too! I would never be brave enough, but it's amazing what those guys can do. They've even got stuff from some of the world's greatest experts. Recommend this highly."
"I thought it was a really great documentary on Parkour. I wouldn't have done it any differently. Its got a good combination of interviews from the public and Parkour people. I love the soundtrack and also the fact that they teach you some parkour. its a very enlightening AND fun documentary to watch! great stuff!!"
Description
"Have you ever woken up uninspired to start your day, knowing exactly where it leads and where it ends? have you ever dreamt for the air of adventure, the sensation of freedom from life's predictable constrictions? Your search ends here as we delve into a dream that's lived as a true reality.
Until now, only the surface of Free Running has begun to draw the eye of the public as a new generation of athletic artists reveal both themselves and their art. The environment, their canvas to paint a breath taking and beautiful picture of graceful rooftop leaps and obstacles overcome with supreme ease and elegance.
This documentary gives you the chance to see the world from a unique and invigorating perspective of Free Running and offers an enlightening insight into it's remarkable background, influence and uses in real life situations.
An experience like no other, it will leave you with a fresh appreciation of life and open your mind to see your surroundings in a whole new context."
Manchester Parkour/Freerun Photo Oppertunity
Lucy Ridges Photography are looking for freerunners based in Manchester to participate in a photo shoot for a new project.Interested parties should contact Lucy on lucivictoria@hotmail.com
TV Opportunity: Channel 4
"Are you aged 15–19? Want to make film about you and your mates?We need young people to tell us about their love-life and friendship dilemmas. How do you manage those tricky relationship issues? Love, jealousy, heartbreak, temptation, fancying a friend, keeping/losing your virginity, pressure to conform etc
Here’s the idea…
Take a camera. Record your story. Pass it to your friends & get their advice. We want to see how you & your mates support & help each other out.
If you want to find out more call Emma or Max on 01273 648380 or
email: emmaf@lambentproductions.co.uk"
Locations Pages Updated
Newly added (Exeter)http://www.devonparkour.com/location/Exeter
Updated (Taunton)
http://www.devonparkour.com/location/Taunton
Parkour.net Closed
Parkour.net has been taken offline. It appears that the owner of the site, Jerome Lebret was contacted by David Belle and David's brother, Jean-François Belle requesting that anything refering to David Belle, his family, the Yamakasi, or the word 'Parkour' must be removed else action would be taken.Some speculate that David is trying to take ownership of the word 'Parkour' and how it is used, making threats of legal action to enforce his wishes; however the general concensus is that he wouldnt have a leg to stand on, as the word has long been in common use and was never protected by a trademark.
It does seem somewhat counter-productive to request the closure the one website seen to be promoting the practice of 'pure parkour' more than any other. Again, speculation here is that this is because parkour.net also supported 'l'art du deplacement', a variation of parkour developed by the Yamakasi. This suggestion seems to be supported by the recent opening of the Yamakasi Academy in Belle's home town of Lisses.
No doubt parkour.net will release a statement to clarify the situation sometime soon.