The Yamakasi and the division of Parkour and Free Running

The Yamakasi was the first Parkour team, their motto was “Strong man, strong spirit” their goal was to be strong mentally, physically, and ethically. As the team progressed David Belle, the creator, wanted to keep the group focused on efficiency and speed, one of the earliest members was Sabastian Foucan, he wanted to show Parkour as an art form, this change in thought eventually broke the group apart, making the division between Parkour and Free Running.