Hope these help.

-Andy Howell

How would you describe parkour to someone who has not heard of it?(others may
have their own definition)

Describing parkour can often be difficult. I tend to define it liberally as
simply the “art of motion”. Many people get all hot and bothered with this
definition because it includes flips and tricks, which they insist are not
parkour. In actuality these techniques can be effectively introduced into
overcoming obstacles with a further expression of freedom, one of parkour’s
primary tenets.

What's the draw for you? Creativity? Strength?

The major draw for me is the feeling of accomplishing feats after challenging
myself to do things I never thought I could do.

In your opinion, what's the biggest misconception about parkour?

“Its reckless and dangerous”. Jumping between roof tops is not the practice
of most traceurs, and it doesn’t have to be. I find watching someone skilled
at rail work slither cleanly through a series of narrow bars to be just as
impressive as watching another person cross a medium gap with a 40 foot drop. In
many ways these less dangerous undertakings in parkour can be more artistic.

Do you parkour with a large or small group - do you travel to other cities to
parkour?

I usually parkour with a medium sized group (seven to eight people) in
Cincinnati. I have joined groups in different cities including Manchester,
England and am currently running with a group at the University of North
Carolina Charlotte.

What's the best way for someone to learn?

The internet can teach you all the basic moves. Then it’s a matter of learning
your own body and testing its potential. Joining people to have “jams” is a
great way to share knowledge, but ultimately a person should train by
themselves, where he or she can really focus, free from distractions. I prefer
to train at night when it is quieter and there are less people in public places.