"Hip rolls across public plazas. Leaping over rows of bicycle racks with double kongs so named because of the gorilla-like forward thrusts with both arms. Chimney slides down the sides of apartment buildings. And somersaulting roll bombs off street-side walls. These are some of the many daredevil moves in parkour, a unique art of movement that combines acrobatics with running, jumping and climbing and is often practiced in urban settings."
"At San Jose's 12,000-square-foot Sessions Academy of Movement, enthusiasts practice a classic version of the sport while pushing the boundaries of what can be done. That parkour-focused gym was founded by owner Angel Abiang as a way for him to support his son Ryan, who's been obsessed with the sport since he was 4 years old and is today, at 17, a competitive world-class parkour athlete."
Parkour consists of moves such as hip rolls, double kongs, chimney slides and somersaulting roll bombs, combining acrobatics with running, jumping and climbing in urban environments. The discipline originated in France with David Belle, inspired by a Special Forces obstacle course called parcours du combattant. Popular exposure increased after the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. In the Bay Area, practice mixes artistic expression with athletic prowess, emphasizing efficiency, agility and coordination. Sessions Academy of Movement in San Jose provides a 12,000-square-foot training space. Angel Abiang founded the gym to support his son Ryan, who began training at age four and is now a competitive athlete.
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