Stanley does a 'cat pass' over a railing in Buangkok, Singapore, on December 21 2008. A 'cat pass' is a movement that allows Parkour practitioners, also known as traceurs, to swiftly vault over obstacles. Parkour, founded in France, is a discipline which focuses on moving from one point to another in the fastest and most efficient way possible, using only the human body. The movement reached Singapore in 2002 and the community has been growing since then. The average age of traceurs in the local community ranges between 13 to 19 years old.

Chen Pin kicks off from a 'cat leap' to land a precision onto a ledge behind him in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore on January 10, 2009. A 'cat leap' is when a traceur leaps towards a vertical surface and grips onto it with his hands and feet, and a precision is the term for landing on a narrow surface with both feet.

Chen Pin does a precision jump over a second storey gap from one ledge to another in Simei, Singapore on January 18, 2009. Risky movements require preparation and consideration, and Chen Pin spent days practicing similar length gaps at ground level to assess his readiness and skill level before attempting this jump.

(From left) Fred, Zahid, Stephen, and Zheng Hou leap over a gap at Clarke Quay, Singapore on December 31 2008.

Faridie leaps from a high ledge towards the stairs below and lands successfully in Sengkang, Singapore, on December 21 2008. The traceurs attempt high element obstacles only if they are confident. In these situations, they are often training their mental capability, rather than their physical abilities.

Jun Yuan, Zahid, and Malcolm look on as Stanley practices balancing on a railing in Buangkok, Singapore on December 21 2008.

Zheng Hou looks out for passerbys for safety purposes while the others train at Clarke Quay, Singapore on December 31 2008. When frequenting crowded spots the traceurs often remind each other the importance of safety.

(From left) Zheng Hou, Stephen, Zahid, and Faridie enjoying the view after climbing to the top of Elgin Bridge, Singapore on December 31 2008. Conquering the fear of heights is a common issue with traceurs, due to the urban nature of Parkour.