Authored by Representative Sebastió Santos, the project regulates the practice of parkour within the state of São Paulo
The Sao Paulo State Legislative Assembly in an extraordinary session, held on August 8, approved Bill No. 673/2021 – written by state deputy Sebastião Santos (Republican) – regulating the practice of the sport known as “parkour”.
According to excerpts from the project, parkour aims at activities that use physical skills and abilities to overcome obstacles and challenges in natural or urban environments, and can be developed individually or collectively. Parkour practitioners, after being sanctioned by the state government, began receiving “athletes” designations.
“Parkour, also known as the art of displacement, is a physical practice that involves overcoming obstacles through jumping, running, climbing, and other movement techniques. Parkour originally originated from France in the 1980s and has become popular around the world in recent decades.” Sebastiou Santos explained about the origin of the sport. , that the practice is already recognized as a sport in many countries such as the United Kingdom.
Sebastiao Santos also thanked the other parliamentarians for their efforts in approving the law and embodied the importance of promoting another high-performance sport in the state of São Paulo. “I thank the noble colleagues who were able to look fondly at this sporting method, and to give them the opportunity to practice their exercises in appropriate and safe places; that they begin to promote the work of incentives and social integration, and to be recognized as athletes,” MP.
Learn what parkour is
Parkour is a physical activity that requires a lot of skill and coordination, as well as being in good physical and mental condition. Parkour practitioners must be able to handle fear, fatigue, and stress, as well as develop the ability to assess and calculate risk.
One of the main characteristics of parkour is its philosophy that values personal improvement and seeks ever greater challenges. Parkour practitioners are encouraged to strive for excellence in their movements and to challenge their own limitations, always with respect for others and the environment around them.
Although it is a high-impact physical activity, parkour is also a form of art and expression. Many parkour practitioners use their skills to create spectacular performances that combine movement, music, and other art forms.
In addition to being an exciting and challenging physical activity, parkour also has many health benefits. The practice of parkour helps develop strength, flexibility, agility, and physical resistance, as well as improve motor coordination and body awareness.
Text: Abrahu Hakmee/Press Officer – State Rep. Sebastio Santos (Republican)
