Parkour in London - take acrobatics to the streets with TasterLab.

At a glance:

● Great workout
● Impressive skill
● Practice anywhere

The Lowdown

Parkour in London will transform you from a boring pedestrian into a bona fide street athlete. First developed in France the name comes from "parcours du combattant" the obstacle courses used to train French soldiers. The basic idea is simple, to get from point A to point B in the quickest, most efficient way possible. The reality is rather more complicated as you must put your body and mind to the test, negotiating the obstacles in your path and making quick decisions as to what your body can and can’t do. Also known as free running, it combines running with a host of gymnastic skills like vaulting, jumping, climbing and rolling. If you don’t want a broken ankle, it’s safe to say investing in parkour classes in London is a wise idea.

The Crowd

Parkour in London is without doubt one of the most fun things to do in London. Become a kid again and make the city your playground. Originally an underground scene on a par with other street sports like skateboarding, parkour has grown massively in the last decade thanks to the exploits of its experts and its use in the stunt scenes of many Hollywood blockbusters. These days you don’t need an alternative lifestyle to try it out, just plenty of enthusiasm and the courage to get up after you fall.

The Cost

Our TasterLab tasters will give you a great deal on parkour classes in London. Besides that, you might want to buy a good pair of running trainers with ankle support. The rest is free, use the urban jungle as you see fit.

And Finally...

One of parkour’s founders, Sebastian Foucan got the chance to show what he could do when he was chased by no less than James Bond in Casino Royale.