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David Belle is one of the greatest inspirations of our time. In addition to his movement, these quotes are just a few of the inspirations he has shared.

“A lot of people in their mind think ‘If there is a problem this is what I would do, this is how I would do it.’ But the truth is they don’t really know. Parkour teaches you to be sure of what you are able to do.” -David Belle

“Many people open their mind through different things like music and painting, as well as Parkour. How is not important. What is important is to open your mind because you gain some freedom through it.” -David Belle

“There is no stronger or weaker…. You’re strong in the moment when you go right to the end for the cause you are defending.” -David Belle

“When you’re training Parkour with passion, if you’re good, people will notice you. Don’t go around saying, ‘Hey look at this new move I got.’ No. We used to say, ‘If it’s good we’ll tell you.’ Do it for yourself first.” -David Belle

”Because some people may say ‘Woah they are crazy,’ but we are way more thoughtful than someone who might fall down the stairs because they didn’t pay attention.” -David Belle

“…you don’t need any [money] to do [Parkour], just a pair of good shoes and that’s all.” -David Belle

Joyeux Anniversaire David !

From all of us at Take Flight we are going to take this day (and weekend actually) to honor David as the founder of Parkour and inspiration for us and the discipline worldwide. Without him, none of us would be where we are today working down the path we are on. Our sincerest gratitude, respect, and admiration go out to David, and our warmest wishes for a happy birthday celebration.

Back in 2008 Take Flight posted an interview with David Belle that included a portion about how he and Sébastien Foucan had grown apart over the years. Well just a few months ago David Belle was interviewed by Sébastien Foucan and we knew all the fans would be interested.

It is incredible to see the founder of Parkour joined with another original member of the Yamakasi across from “Le Dame du Lac”, one of the most iconic structures in all of Parkour. In the interview David discusses what Parkour was for him in the past, and what it has become today. Truly a “must see” interview for any and all Traceurs. Whether you have been training and following the growth of Parkour since its beginning or just starting out, the words shared in this interview will educate and inspire you.

The 2 part interview has been translated into multiple languages, so if you prefer different subtitles or would like to see the original videos you can find them at:  http://www.youtube.com/user/FreerunningTVDotCom

David and Sébastien cover topics ranging from the original inspiration of Parkour from David Belle’s father to social media today and how that, and the rapid growth in popularity, have changed the way Parkour is viewed and practiced by many people. Below we have both parts of this interview, so sit back and enjoy learning the history and truth of Parkour from David Belle himself.

Our last release of 2010 is here! Inspired by David Belle and called the PK Jumper Tee, Take Flight founder Adam Dunlap is calling this, “The, hands-down coolest tee we’ve ever produced.”

The PK Jumper Tee. Inspired by David Belle.

You can see the shirt above in all three inaugural colors. Authentically Parkour, graceful, clean, urban, and true, this shirt says Parkour in every way. Foreshadowing of the future, we hope this tee ushers in a new era of Parkour clothing, and points us in the prolific direction consistent with David’s vision that brought us all here in the first place.

Need we say more ? We’d love to, and given the chance we probably wouldn’t stop talking about this tee. But we’ll leave all the discussion and analysis to those that really matter: our fans and Traceurs worldwide. In the meantime, you can be one of the first to own this tee. It is only $19.95, and you can get it by clicking here.

Here is a video that recently surfaced of David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli in Austria! Unique in its filming, location, and style, this video is a testament to the wide reaching variably dynamic nature of Parkour as well as the longevity of its founder who, at 37, obviously still doesn’t miss a step.

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http://www.planet-tirol.com/channels/show/channel/8/title/Parkour/mkey/97073406a544ea81cb7f40abb26ae7f0

Today is David Belle’s birthday. Without David’s passion, direction, and example the discipline of Parkour would not be in existence today and influencing so many people. At Take Flight all of us owe much of who we are and what we do to him, and with that we extend our heartfelt thanks and our warmest wishes to David on this exciting day.

Joyeux Anniversaire David !

After more than a year in anticipation, Banlieue 13 – Ultimatum starring David Belle officially releases on DVD today! As the eye popping sequel to the instant classic District B13 (aka B13), the sequel takes the original film to new heights with new stunts, amazing action, breathtaking Parkour sequences, and a new level of athleticism from David, Cyril, and a supporting cast, crew, and stunt team.

For the convenience of our customers we have had the Banlieue 13 – Ultimatum DVD in our store available for pre-order for the past few weeks. All orders placed before today have now been mailed out with free priority shipping. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet these is still time to get it before the weekend. Copies of B13U are only $19.95. Get yours today!

We are giving all of our Facebook fans the chance to save 50% on EVERYTHING in our store. Here’s how it works:

• David Belle’s birthday is coming up on April 29^th.
• If we have 10,000 Facebook fans by this date we are going to release a one day unlimited use 50% OFF coupon to our store good on everything!

That would make:

• Original Parkour Tees only $7.49!
• Original Parkour Pants only $19.95!
• Parkour 91 Hoodies only $19.95!
• District B13 and B13U DVDs only $9.99!

It’s that simple. No catches. No small print at the bottom. This is a once in a lifetime sale, so suggest the Take Flight Facebook Page to your friends, and let’s celebrate David’s birthday with a bang!

District 13 Ultimatum (B13U) is coming to DVD! Starring David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli, B13U was the most highly anticipated Parkour film ever made when it released in February 2009 in Europe. Since then the film has debuted around the world and is finally being released on DVD in the United States. In accordance with the exciting release we have worked hard to make sure our customers can be the first to own the DVD.

At Take Flight we have always been and always will be huge supporters and promoters of Parkour films and projects involving David Belle. Banlieue 13 and B13 Ultimatum are the top two on both of these lists. Fortunately we have some strong relationships with various companies that allow us to sell products from these movies that others can’t. This is true in the case of our posters, and it is now true with the B13U DVD. Even though the movie doesn’t release until April 27^th, we have it in our store for pre-order purchase for Traceurs worldwide!

District 13 Ultimatum officially releases on DVD on April 27^th, and you can pre-order it now through our store for only $19.95. All orders placed for the DVD will be shipped ‘rush’ on this date, and all pre-orders will receive FREE shipping. Now is your chance to be, not one of the first but, THE first to own District 13 Ultimatum on DVD. Don’t miss out. Take advantage of this special opportunity and pre-order B13U now!

Everyone loves posters. Whether it’s a poster of an exotic island location, a celebrity, sports star, or musician, or any myriad of hobbies specific images such as sports cars, sailboats, or even girls the list is endless of what posters people will put on their walls. The one commonality is that most people have posters in their homes. Why most people do this, and we are no exception, is to remind ourselves of what we look up to and what we strive to reach or attain in one way or another. At Take Flight we wanted to bring this same experience to Traceurs around the globe in a Parkour specific fashion. We have worked hard and are proud to announce that we officially have brought the very first authentic Parkour posters to the Parkour community.

A few weeks ago we reached a special agreement with various parties that has allowed us to bring two products to our site that are exclusive to the Take Flight store. The products are official 27”x40” District B13 and District 13 Ultimatum movie posters! Both posters are displayed here in this post and are linked to their actual product location where you can purchase them. We have searched long and hard and we know for sure that you won’t find these posters anywhere else online or in stores. Only a few hundred of each of these posters were ever printed and these are extremely rare pieces of Hollywood merchandise and Parkour history.

If you loved District B13 and its sequel District 13 Ultimatum, these are the perfect compliments to your DVD and Parkour clothing collection. In brilliant detail these posters which feature David Belle are constant reminders of what Parkour is, where it came from, and what we strive to reach at Traceurs. We only have a limited supply of these posters available, and at only $29.95 they will only be up for sale for so long before they are all snatched up by Parkour enthusiast and collectors. Take this opportunity to get one, or both, for yourself now. These are a hot item, and they are sure to run out soon!