Parkour began with French military obstacle training

Parkour, the dynamic art of urban movement, originated from French military obstacle training developed by Georges Hébert in the early 1900s. Hébert, a naval officer, created the Méthode Naturelle after observing the natural athleticism of indigenous people. This philosophy led to "warrior courses" that mimicked real-world challenges like walls and trenches, becoming vital for French soldiers during World War I.