Parkour: A Woman’s Perspective
By Lauren Stokes With a background that comprises mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, cross-country running, pilates, and yoga, I was thrilled when I discovered the dynamic discipline of Parkour. I was introduced to the sport by a lecturer at the university I am attending in Japan, and was directed to some websites where I viewed a selection of professional and home-made videos. Seeing some of the practitioners performing the explosive but cat-like movements was both captivating and inspiring, and instantly the desire to take up this powerful new practice was kindled inside
