Parkour and the art du déplacement : strength, dignity, community / Vincent Thibault ; [translated by Casey Roberts].
"Parkour, the art du déplacement or freerunning: this new discipline born in the Paris suburbs is rapidly being adopted by people throughout the world. ... Vincent Thibault approaches parkour as an attractive solution for rival gangs, a force against the overwhelming inertia and an occasion to challenge one?s our fears. Reflecting on the culture of effort, he also avoids the media-based trap that depicts parkour as just another elitist extreme sports. This book is a philosophical and lyrical adventure into martial arts and chivalry in an urban setting." -- Back cover
Record details
- ISBN: 9781926824918 (pbk)
- ISBN: 1926824911
- Physical Description: 162 p. : ill. ; 17 cm
- Publisher: Montréal : Baraka Books, 2013.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-162). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Definitions -- Redefining freedom -- Finding the magic in everyday life -- For a culture of effort -- Environment and social skills -- Facing fears -- Ego traps -- To be and to last -- Alone in the jump -- Compassion and courage -- Humour and wisdom -- Expand your horizons and contribute to the discipline ? Appendix 1: Parkour and web 2.0 -- Make sure not to get caught in the web -- Appendix 2: The values of freerunning according to Sébastien Foucan and freerunning academy -- Appendix 3: The ?Yamak? spirt as defined by the Yamakasi and the ADD academy. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Parkour. Extreme sports. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sitka.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interurban Library | GV 749.7 T4513 2013 (Text) | 26040003214646 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |