Local Israeli and Palestinian teenagers practice the jumping sport of Parkour in the holy city.
By THE JERUSALEM REPORTParkour in Jerusalem 521(photo credit: Matanya Tausig / FLASH 90)
The beauty of Jerusalem inspires poets and politicians, saints and sinners. For local Israeli and Palestinian teenagers who practice the sport of Parkour, the holy city provides a breathtaking backdrop for their athletic feats.
Parkour at the separation wall (photo credit: Matanya Tausig / FLASH 90)Parkour at the Damascus gate (photo credit: Matanya Tausig / FLASH 90)Parkour on Jaffa Street (photo credit: Matanya Tausig / FLASH 90)Parkour in Jerusalem (photo credit: Matanya Tausig / FLASH 90)Parkour at the Dome of the Rock (photo credit: Matanya Tausig / FLASH 90)
Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle by adapting physical movement to the environment with an emphasis on strength and balance. Parkour embodies a rich variety of skills, including jumping, climbing, vaulting, rolling and swinging.The back flips, handstands, side flips and jumps of Rami, Yazan, Dani, Muhaned, Hamza and Ibrahim offer a view of Jerusalem rarely seen before.
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