Did Jackie Chan actually invent Parkour?

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Critically Discuss

[Undies]

yes.

[tumbling.dice]

It really helps when there are a lot of railings and ladders and shit around. Be kind of hard in Bumfuck, Kansas.

[Coldwater]

Critically Discuss

When I was in the military my favorite part of basic training (other than the use of the M-16) was the obstacle-course.

It was the obstacle-course that gave rise to Parkour.

Jackie Chan didn't invent parkour, but he sure helped to promote its use in entertainment.

I didn't like the movie Casino Royale, but this is badass ...

[tumbling.dice]

yes.

Source?

[Undies]

Source?

yes, jackie chan is the source of parkour.

[Din Djarin]

A stunt double by the name of Cliff Booth gave Chan the idea