Purpose
The APA enunciates its purpose as to nurture the development of parkour in Australia and seeks to achieve this through a number of means. Primary amongst which include, teaching parkour through the provision of classes and workshops, acting as a representative body for those who practice parkour and advancing positive portrayals of parkour in the media.
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