See also

* Buildering — the act of climbing the outside of buildings and other urban structures.
* Georges Hébert — early proponent of the obstacle course, inspiration to Belle's family.
* Fitness trail — a fitness training attributed to Georges Hébert.
* Free climbing — a style of climbing using no artificial aids to make progress.
* Tricking — a sport with roots in different forms of martial arts and gymnastics, often mistaken for parkour by the media and public.
* Street stunts — "Urban gymnastics" an activity usually practiced both by free runners and tricksters.
* Yamakasi — a group founded by David Belle 3 years before parkour with emphasis on style, fluidity and freedom and a 2001 movie.
* Urban exploration — Parkour can be considered a sub-section of urban exploration.