Parkour

I remember, back in the summer of 2007, a classmate making a presentation on PARKOUR. In Europe, and throughout California, this is a new craze among youth. And minus a few injuries (broken limbs, cracked ribs) what better way to get a good workout?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW3aCiWHSak&feature=related

Check out this video clip and more to see what Parkour has to offer. Most of those things I would not even begin to attempt and I know many of you reading this would not "try this at home" either. Which brings me to my next point.

Are there "special people" among us that can do such things and are they unique? For example, think of: Jackie Chan, Tony Jaa, Jet Li, and the guys in these videos. Perhaps they all carry a similar gene pattern that allows there body to work in such a Tarzan like fashion. How else can you explain some of the sheer strength it must take to perform such stunts? It really is extraordinary and I don't believe, that even with years of practice, I could attempt such things.

some good videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEeqHj3Nj2c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjQxIRWZu0c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qhgIdP3l3I&feature=related = AWESOME