Sébastien Foucan

Sébastien Foucan is the founder and global ambassador for Freerunning.

The discipline of Freerunning originated in Lisses, France, when a childhood Sébastien and a small group of friends developed the concept of combining movement with their urban environment in a unique, challenging and aesthetically beautiful way. Influenced by martial arts, the philosophy behind Freerunning is unify body, spirit and environment. Freerunning’s origins come from the natural methods of Georges Herbert (a French marine officer) which is the relationship with Parkour.

A deeply personal discipline, Sébastien has developed a philosophy behind the sport, encouraging participants to challenge themselves, as opposed to focussing on competition against others.

Sébastien came to prominence outside his native France after the showing of Mike Christie's ‘Jump London’ documentary in the UK on Channel 4 in September 2003, and the subsequent documentary ‘Jump Britain’. In addition to these factual programmes, Sébastien has added prestigious acting credits to his CV, and appears as “Mollaka”, in the 21st James Bond film, ‘Casino Royale’. Sébastien has also recently toured with Madonna as a performer in her show, ‘Confessions on a Dance floor’. The tour ran for 109 days and was sold out at all 55 venues across 8 countries. The James Bond film and the Madonna tour have given Sébastien a global following and will allow him to further develop Freerunning.

“Freerunning is the art of expressing yourself in your environment with no limitation.  It's not about being beautiful it's about feeling and being connected.  Deeply influenced by martial arts, the philosophy behind it is unify body, spirit, environment” 

“The way is a silent path. Jump around the city at your own pace. Focus on your feet, your touch and your own sensitivity. Look for the silence and you'll find the right path...this is the way”

To book Sébastien Foucan for a corporate event or private game or event in Asia, please submit an offer, call +1 877 266 9130 or email anniparclandon.com