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the Urban playground

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  • What happened in 2003?
    A documentary called "Jump London" was broadcast in the UK.
  • Where can you practise parkour or freerunning?
    In parks, playgrounds and shopping malls.
  • Parkour is very popular with active students mostly.
    False.
  • Parkour and freerunning involve completely different moves.
    False.
  • What is parkour similar to?
    It's similar to martial arts philosophy.
  • Parkour helps people gain control over body and mind.
    True.
  • Parkour and freerunning can be practiced anywhere there are obstacles.
    True.
  • Are there computer games about traceurs?
    Yes, there are.
  • How do you play a traceur game?
    You navigate a traceur moving through an urban environment.
  • What have many schools in London influenced?
    Parkour classes.
  • Parkour was invented by two young people from Paris.
    True
  • 'Traceurs' means 'to be chased'.
    False
  • Where are traceurs commonly seen?
    On TV and music videos
  • Is there a list of moves or techniques for parkour?
    No, there isn't.
  • Who was freerunning created by?
    David Belle and Sebastien Foucan.
  • What things influence the way traceur deals with an obstacle?
    Body type, weight, speed and strength.
  • Parkour teaches people to interact with others as well as with the environment.
    False.
  • Is parkour a competitive sport?
    No, it isn't.
  • What should you wear if you want to practice parkour or freerunning?
    Strong trainers and comfortable clothes.
  • When was freerunning or parkour created?
    in the 1980s.
  • What is the most important thing in parkour?
    To overcome an obstacle.