Königstein parkour group celebrates 15 years full of jumps and challenges!

Königstein parkour group celebrates 15 years full of jumps and challenges!

Something is happening in the area of ​​exercise sports in Königstein! The Königstein parkour group is turning 15 years old this year. The group was founded in 2010 by Lucas Wilson, who laid the foundation for this dynamic community. Under the long-standing leadership of Robert Beyer, the group has developed into a retreat for sports enthusiasts who are enthusiastic not only about the sport itself, but also about the community and the challenges that parkour brings.

The first training sessions took place in the old Heinrich Dorn Hall, where the team trained their skills together. At its best, the group could have up to 40 members who were involved in this fascinating sport. Robert Beyer, who has led the group for over ten years, emphasizes the importance of discipline and self-assessment in parkour. “It’s about recognizing your own limits and gradually expanding them,” he explains.

Overcome challenges

Despite all the successes, the group also had to overcome hurdles. Financial challenges during the construction of the parkour park in 2018 and the associated difficulties as well as the adjustment after the corona pandemic put the members to the test. However, Beyer is optimistic and estimates that acceptance of parkour among the population will increase. “Many people don’t know what parkour really is – it’s more than just jumps and flips,” he adds.

Parkour itself has an interesting history: it was originally developed by Raymond Belle, a French soldier, in Vietnam and further developed for urban living spaces by his son David Belle. The jumps, runs and climbing moves that the traceurs, i.e. the active ones, perform are designed to overcome obstacles quickly and efficiently. It is important to assess your own risk, because a quick decision can make the difference between success and failure. The beginnings of parkour became popular through videos and films, especially in Europe, which meant that the sport also gained importance in Germany.

• Die regelmäßig stattfindenden Trainingseinheiten sind samstags von 14 bis 16 Uhr in der Heinrich-Dorn-Halle.
• Das Training ist für Jungen und Mädchen ab elf Jahren geeignet.
• Die Gruppe trainiert an verschiedenen Orten, darunter Spielplätze und Wälder im Taunus.

For many people, parkour is a new sport in Germany, which is also known as the indoor variant “Trakour”. It combines aesthetics, balance, dynamics, efficiency and precision in an almost limitless methodology. The athletes, who are known as traceurs, do not need any special aids. They decide for themselves how best to get around obstacles - be it by running, jumping or climbing.

Physical fitness, self-confidence, adaptability and respect are just some of the values ​​that parkour teaches. The movements are elegant and flowing and promote not only physical fitness but also mental strength. So it's no wonder that parkour is becoming more and more important.

Anyone interested in joining the parkour adventure can contact Robert Beyer directly at therohbird1[at]outlook[dot]de.

Further information about the parkour group and its activities can be found in the reports from Taunus news as well as BW Schneidhain.