Parkour, the French-created sport based on jumping through urban and suburban spaces by any means necessary, has traditionally been an activity done solely with one's own two feet. But as parkour has gained global, mainstream popularity over the past 10 years, the practice has evolved, courtesy of the extreme-sports community. Now, anyone with a bicycle, rollerblades or skateboard can practice next-gen parkour.

The result has been some of the most amazing — and cringe-inducing — shaky handheld footage you might ever see. Here's a look at some of the more unique applications of parkour.

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A Sport Still Young, But Growing

The term parkour was coined only 12 years ago by Hubert Koundé. The sport itself was developed by David Belle, a friend who went on to found the Parkour Worldwide Association in 2005. Originally a skill perfected by the French army, parkour groups and meet-ups can now be found everywhere from Miami to Moscow.

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