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Author: Unknown Troper

Nov 19th 2013 at 9:19:24 PM

The description still needs work, some parts of it (like this type of character being a loner) have nothing to do acrobatics, or fighting ability. I'd suggest the following revision:
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The scene: a lumberyard, or perhaps a steel mill. Whatever. Point is, there's lots set pieces ideal for using for cover, as handholds, or improvised weapons. The perfect battleground for someone who's acrobatic, skilled in martial arts, and knows how to make use his surroundings, which is where this trope comes into play.

CombatParkour combines [[ArtisticLicenseMartialArts martial arts]] with [[UnnecessaryCombatRoll impractical gymnastics]] and DeadlyDodging, often resulting in cool looking choreographed fight sequences. Expect to see them narrowly avoiding blows from multiple attackers with precise timing, all while maneuvering around the scene across catwalks, stairways, rooftops, and more, in ways that'd make JackieChan proud!

{{Acrofatic}} characters and practicioners of SheFu are naturals at CombatParkour. However, the character needn't be a martial artist to exemplify the trope, as the GentlemanThief, ClassyCatburglar, and [[AdventurerArchaeologist Adventurer Archaeologists]] are also prime candidates, when action oriented.

As this trope thrives on RuleOfCool, it may also involve use of WireFu and BulletTime effects in live action shows and movies, to showcase every angle, and so the audience can keep up with all of the action.

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