In 2003, a documentary was broadcast in the UK called Jump London. This followed a group of traceurs including Foucan, running through famous landmarks. The sport was introduced to the English-speaking world as freerunning, but Foucan and Belle decided that Parkour and freerunning are two different sports. Freerunning involves more spectacular tricks and somersaults, which are not really necessary, whereas in parkour, traceurs try not to overdo it. For them the important thing is to overcome an obstacle. However, the basic techniques and moves are similar and are commonly confused. Today, Foucan and Belle enjoy worldwide fame and have starred in films and adverts. Traceurs are commonly seen on TV and in music videos and there are even computer games where you navigate a traceur moving through an urban environment.

Parkour, more than freerunning, is not a way to improve physical fitness, but also a way of thinking. In a similar way to martial arts philosophy, it gives you the ability to overcome your fears and control your mind. There is no list of moves or techniques in parkour, because each obstacle a traceur faces is a new challenge. And the way a traceur deals with the obstacle will depend on body type, weight, speed and strength. Parkour is not a competitive sport: there are no opponents to beat. It is about interacting with the environment around you, which in the modern world is more than often the inner city.