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Parkour and Freerunning Trivia Quiz

Take this quiz to learn about the popular sports of parkour and freerunning.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tsunami741. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Tsunami741

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,635

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
143

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is considered to be the founder of parkour worldwide? Hint

David Belle

Yann Hnautra

Tim Shieff

Sebastien Foucan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Parkour and freerunning take practice and training. Which of these places would be best for early training? Hint

In your own home

Outside with others

In a gym with coaches to help you

On a beach

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Question 3 of 10

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

Jesse La Flair

Sebastien Foucan

Tim Shieff

David Belle

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the term of somebody who practices parkour? Hint

Parkourist

Lache

Traceur

Demitour

5. 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? Hint

Freerunning only includes ground-based movements, while parkour involves more climbing and jumping.

Parkour emphasizes creativity in movements, while freerunning emphasizes speed and efficiency.

Parkour includes ground-based movements, while Freerunning involves more climbing and jumping.

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

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these moves would you see in freerunning, but not parkour? Hint

Palm Flip

Parkour Roll

Dash Vault

Kong Vault

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the most important skills for any beginner to learn is the roll. It is very useful for preventing injury by dissipating the energy after a long jump or drop. Which of these best describes the technique used for a roll in parkour? Hint

Tuck your body into a tight ball and protect your head until you stop rolling.

Put your hands on the ground and roll your body over one shoulder and across the diagonal of the back while being sure not to hit your head on the ground.

Put both hands on the ground and roll directly over your head, much like a somersault in gymnastics.

Turn your body sideways and roll along the ground horizontally until you come to a stop.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following pieces of equipment is required for training parkour and/or freerunning? Hint

There is no required equipment

Comfortable shoes

Gloves for hand protection

Sweatbands

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Question 9 of 10

9. How would you best get into parkour and freerunning? Hint

Find some friends who also start, supporting each other during moves.

Watch videos and then try the moves yourself.

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

Just begin running some obstacles you've seen other traceurs master.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the best way to learn a backflip? Hint

Try practicing on your own into a foam pit.

Get someone to support you in a foam pit

Watch tutorial videos.

Practice on the street, supported by two helpers.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is considered to be the founder of parkour worldwide?

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. Parkour and freerunning take practice and training. Which of these places would be best for early training?

Answer: In a gym with coaches to help you

A gym would be considered the best place for training, as there will always be coaches there to help you develop the skills to train outside as well as equipment to practice new moves on.

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

Answer: Sebastien Foucan

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

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

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.

5. 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?

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.

6. Which of these moves would you see in freerunning, but not parkour?

Answer: Palm Flip

A palm flip involves running up to a wall, going into the a backflip takeoff, and pushing off from the wall just before you tuck. While it is an impressive and aesthetically pleasing maneuver, it has no practical purpose and is not the most efficient way to overcome an obstacle.

Answer: Put your hands on the ground and roll your body over one shoulder and across the diagonal of the back while being sure not to hit your head on the ground.

The roll (similar to the one used in martial arts) is one of the first movements taught to beginner traceurs. In addition to preventing injury, it allows the traceur to get up quickly and move smoothly into the next motion.

8. Which of the following pieces of equipment is required for training parkour and/or freerunning?

Answer: There is no required equipment

One of the best things about parkour and freerunning is that there is no required equipment. Many traceurs use sweat bands and gloves to protect themselves from scrapes while others prefer to use bare hands to better feel the environment. Although it may seem crazy, many experienced traceurs train without shoes. In fact, David Belle once said, "Bare feet are the best shoes".

9. How would you best get into 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.

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

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.

Source: Author Tsunami741

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