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What is Parkour?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The art of parkour involves traveling from point A to B as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, training parkour can come in many different forms. This can range from technically precise jumps and flowy vaults to explosive wall climbs, tricks and more! Parkour encourages creativity whilst also helping develop one\u2019s mental and physical health.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Training Programs<\/b><\/div>\n
We offer courses for different age groups based on the athletes\u2019 abilities. Our youngest athletes start at 4 years old, but you\u2019re never too old to join! Adult classes are available.<\/div>\n
Our training season starts in September to align with Regional, Provincial, and International Competitions but you can join a course at any time if there is availability.<\/div>\n
Parkour Ninja 40 offer 4 sessions of Gravity courses per year (fall, winter, spring and summer). Each session lasts between 10 and 16 weeks depending on the season.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Competitive Team: Parkour<\/b><\/div>\n
Parkour Ninja 40\u2019s competitive teams follow all mandates set out by Gym Quebec\u2019s curriculum.<\/div>\n
All athletes enrolled into Parkour Quebec\u2019s program follow the skill levels set up by the Federation. They are automatically signed up to compete in the Parkour Quebec competitions.<\/div>\n
To join our competitive team, the athletes participate in an evaluation session and must meet the skill requirements of their level.<\/div>\n
The competitive teams train between 4 and 10 hours \/ week, depending on their skill level. The athletes may compete in up to 6 competitions per year \u2013 it is up to each athlete to decide.<\/div>\n
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Ultimate Challenge Sport<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Parkour<\/em> is a physical discipline and self-challenge sport that emphasizes navigating obstacles with speed, efficiency, and creativity. Often called the \u201cart of movement,\u201d parkour challenges the athletes\u00a0to find the most direct path from point A to point B, adapting to the environment around them. While parkour lacks the structured competition of other sports, it represents the ultimate self-challenge: overcoming physical and mental barriers, developing control, and perfecting movement under pressure. Parkour tests strength, adaptability, and fluidity, making it a sport of both physical mastery and mental resilience.<\/p>\n

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Course Design and Obstacles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In parkour, the \u201ccourse\u201d is often an urban or natural environment, where walls, railings, ledges, and stairs become elements to navigate. Unlike fixed courses, parkour relies on adaptability to any setting, with athletes practicing in varied environments to enhance their movement vocabulary. Obstacles in parkour are designed to be navigated with minimal equipment and maximum efficiency, including moves like vaults, wall runs, cat leaps, and precisions (precise jumps). Each challenge encourages creativity, with athletes choosing how best to move over or around an obstacle based on skill, efficiency, and flow.<\/p>\n

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Scoring System<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In traditional parkour, there is no formal scoring system; it is a discipline focused on personal progress rather than competition. However, in competitive parkour events, scoring is based on factors such as:<\/p>\n

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  • Efficiency<\/strong>: how directly and smoothly an obstacle is overcome.<\/li>\n
  • Flow<\/strong>: the ability to maintain continuous movement without stumbles or pauses.<\/li>\n
  • Creativity<\/strong>: the uniqueness and originality of movement through and around obstacles.<\/li>\n
  • Difficulty<\/strong>: tackling complex or high-risk moves with control. Ultimately, parkour is less about points and more about the self-assessment of improvement, with the goal to increase speed, fluidity, and skill over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Training for Parkour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Parkour training is comprehensive, focusing on strength, agility, and mental focus. Key elements include:<\/p>\n