Ashima's Overhead Split! | Beta Break Ep.11

[@cemrecakoglu6095]

that fridge demonstration was very unexpected :)))

[@gagiotter4114]

Also very accurate.

[@RMW970]

very high intensity

[@jamescanjuggle]

Truly the peak of our sport

[@doonyoo374]

Loved it

[@geniocristo5297]

The fridge joke was so fucking cheesy I won't shit for a week 👎

[@jodaf1n_67]

Imagine doing super hard boulder problem while the hall is blasted with dance music and announcer yelling "come on girl" lmao

[@mollieruminer6247]

I can get where your coming from but tbh I black out pretty much the entire time haha I block out almost everything and focus on climbing

[@scrappyclimber]

You don’t notice much while you’re on the wall honestly. I can’t even tell when music is on in the gym and when I watch videos I’m like “oh, people were shouting COME ON at me the whole time”

[@NickRoman]

That seems to be one of the requirements to be a good climber: the ability to not be distracted by the people who think they're helping you, or actually to be energized by it, or at least a crowd cheering you on. But yeah, I find it hard to imagine hearing one or two people continually yelling out my name or "come on" and thinking anything other than, STFU!

[@hollow3951]

4:42 unexpected but A+ for commitment.

[@Fred-oz3tw]

This dude should really get into climbing. He will be good 🤣

[@AlbertOkay]

Thinking of trying it! :)

[@schmetterling2169]

I really wish you had mentioned she has the record for the hardest female boulder, even harder than alex puccio

[@AlbertOkay]

She is the first female to do v15! So epic!

[@BekTatlun]

Also I think anyone who knows about the sport industry can be certain that Alex Puccio is on steroid. And Ashima looks like it just her and nothing else.

[@Harps555]

@@BekTatlun Alex isn't on steroids she has always had an extremely muscular frame. I have been working around her climbing in comps since she was young and she has always been that way.

[@sonaresgratis7924]

@@BekTatlun looks ain't the only thing that shows steroid usage. The kind of training you do is also important. There are also many enhancing drugs other than steroids. We never know nowadays. This girl is amazing anyways. A blessing to our eyes. Cheers

[@cheeziepizza]

@@AlbertOkay i thought that was margo hayes? or maybe thats just for free climbing

[@GeekClimber]

Incredible beta break my Ashima! Hitting the fridge like that must've hurt!

[@AlbertOkay]

My side HURTS, but hey do it for the tube!

[@andy-moss]

Ashima's a big reason I stopped thinking I was too short to climb things! :-)

[@AlbertOkay]

Heck yes! I definitely think anyone can make do with their body types and sizes and be great at climbing!

[@Zanajk]

there is no such think like to shorty/long ...or something for climbing :) . I've learned this the hard way :) One day I was unable to do A6+ lead, took me whole day to try and then at some point when I was resting a 12 year old kid ( I am 38year old 1.75m high and he was at lest 15cm shorter) done it with ease :) . Well I thought to my self, it is nice to be young and then a guy came from no where, from the look of it arroud 40-45 year old and he nailed it on the first try :D. And that was not the worst part, the worst part was that he didn't even had to adjust his prostetic leg to flash it :D

[@darkexcalibur87]

Me too! I am 5 feet tall and she has really helped me move past some of my mental blocks in the gym.

[@jillsanders7072]

Ashima is taller than me:///

[@danielions]

Honestly, seeing some of Ashima's videos definitely spurred my interest in climbing. Great vid!

[@AlbertOkay]

She really did bring in a big wave of climbers with her inspirational come up. Sooooo good

[@caitlin9218]

I like you music lol 😂

[@ryujinxyyeji]

same but for me brooke raboutou was the one who inspired me to start climbing

[@itsfeliciatime]

i how supportive the commentators are with this sport ''come on you can do this'' or ''you are so close''. its so wholesome

[@stephpostsometimes]

finally understood the fridge reference

[@PurpleLemonTree]

Easily one of the most interesting (no, sorry, actually THE most interesting) climbing series on KZbin. So much insight, showcasing the versatility of climbing. You don’t have to be just strong or just technical to be good, creativity can be the key. Love it! Keep it coming ;)

[@AlbertOkay]

Haha you're making me blush. I hope to keep making content like this and much more to come!

[@nzd3742]

The Insiders, featuring an 8-year-old Ashima, is one of my favourite climbing videos.

[@AlbertOkay]

That video featured SO many great climbers. Loved that one and helped me get more into climbing for sure.

[@alexhamon9261]

Reel rock - Young guns is another great example, first v15 done by a woman. Almost totally inverted crack climbing the whole way, incredible.

[@chriswu8514]

watching her climb is like watch a artist with a phd in math, it is very rewarding

[@__________________________Fred]

What is the process when building the courses? Is it like "Oh well, they'll figure it out somehow!"

[@nile9o]

We set the hold on the wall using our past climbing experience - recreating movement we have experienced and/or creating new movement in which we are able to manipulate our bodies to do so. Many techniques, skills and disciplines to learn before becoming a good Route Setter.

[@Bubu567]

I have a feeling sometimes they make courses that seem impossible and take outside thinking to complete. Sometimes courses are completed by no one. That isn't rare. However, giving climbers an 'impossible' course to complete can really bring out the best in a climber.

[@KelvinClimber]

for the most time, the route setters has completed all of the moves, idk how they set in the world cup, but i suspect there s a chance of them making ''impossibol routes'' to,saying impossible in that no setter has completed it, but i think that's rather rare, for the most sake the routesetters intend it to be hard but not impossibol, defantly have seen some pretty hard routes in comptitions in norway, where i live like norway cup where ive tested routes afterwards and most routes are doable but allot are really hard to complete,other than that ive set to smaller competitions, and i can say with 100% certanty that iv at least once set an impossibol to do route, for a competition, cause the last hold simply was to bad, but the rest of the route was doabe up to that point, i had just simply gotten enough of testing at that point and was tired of setting that route, so i just left it be, but im sure all the moves to the last move on that route was possibol, but in a comption like a wc ik im pretty sure they have fully at least tested all the moves and has at least one way to complete it that is possibol, at that route spesfic i didn't test the route propertly which made it ''impossibol'' to do, may be somebody that might be able to do that route but they must have had a very big hand size so they could pinch that hold better than most people could, as the hold was very big and the only way i can think it would have be possibol to complete the route i set than was if you had very big hands as i tested the move in awhile after the small city comp i set it for, but as i said for the most time the setters test the moves and make sure all moves are possibol, also me myself cause that is the one time i can remember not doing it, and have never done it since for good reason

[@bananabot151]

Kelvin Climber you can use a period, makes stuff easier to read

[@KelvinClimber]

@@bananabot151 sorry im not a master at writing, and rarely think about that when writing this time you just have to deal with it

[@ImposterBraum]

Narrator: "inverted foot jam" Me, an intellectual: "Yes, I definite know what that is *open new tabs* "

[@raghar3546]

I like how she takes her time and thinks patiently before trying something new

[@stinkstink69]

Watching her do this made even my palms sweat omg

[@marebeardiary]

I remember tried to do the splits on route during a competition but I just got stuck, also, hi Albert!! its me, Maran (the one you used to coach) I love these new videos so much!! (please bring back useless talent Albert)

[@AlbertOkay]

HELLO hope you're still climbing and having fun! Maybe I'll make a useless talents Albert episode again one day hahah.

[@freerideshuttle]

I've seen some move like these on the boulder gym where I train and this young girl with extreme flexibility reaches insane tops. Yeah we need more of these kind of bouldering solutions, is open minded for unreachable problems that most of us wouldn't even think about.

[@ninosfinance]

The one dislike is the route setter

[@contris1]

:D

[@random1za]

Dude I love your videos! such a good balance between commentary and letting the videos speak for themselves. And it's awesome that you highlight pro climbers that casual climbers like myself don't come across otherwise. Top notch stuff mate, keep it up

[@AlbertOkay]

Thanks so much for the comment! Once the gyms reopen I have so many plans for more content that I can't wait to show new climbers and non climbers!

[@justin.booth.]

These are seriously some of the best-edited climbing videos (or any videos tbh) that I have seen in a while, especially 8:27, that's just perfection!

[@jchen8902]

Seeing Ashima climb inspired me to start bouldering! I'm nowhere near her level, but climbing is so fun and exciting and I'm really grateful I read an article about her and was so blown away I decided to start.

[@quickaswink]

I have no clue how I got to this channel. I have climbed like 2 times in my life, but nothing even closely remote to this. But the production of your videos and everything make me so interested. I doubt I'll ever be able to do anything like this, but hell it's entertaining to watch!

[@armitage35]

This is most definitely one of the best climbing series of the internet, thank you so much for your work dude!

[@SnowmansApartment]

she‘s amazing =) Always fascinating to watch her climb

[@jamis00]

Albert, you are a gift to the climbing community.

[@AlbertOkay]

[@InTrancedState]

I've climbed literally once in my entire life but I love this channel

[@AlbertOkay]

Heck yes! I would love to spread the audience to people like you and get everyone excited about climbing!

[@baaittyy]

found this vid randomly and I love watching this type of innovation. Lowkey might start rock climbing 2021

[@Silvertejpify]

This is my new favorite series

[@mpgrim3312]

That fridge jump made me laugh out loud

[@AlbertOkay]

B00M!

[@morganalley3093]

This is the best series on youtube. Its legit inspirational how you lovingly lift up so many incredible climbers!

[@ewanbremner2818]

Man, the fridge bit! 😂

[@koroshiya5022]

The Amount of cramps my body will have just by watchin this

[@Marauder1981]

Not only the boulderers but I´m amazed by almost all Asian climbers. Especially the women. They combine power, creativity and core strengh in so many amazing ways that I have to recommend to anybody who wants to learn about climbing techniques.

[@toni_Menorca]

Careful with fridge dynos, warm up first

[@AlbertOkay]

Fridge dynos are HARD! LOL

[@0MW1Zeus]

Every time the intro starts I get so excited. These videos are so well thought and edited. Thank you, Albert OK!

[@RajKumar-mh9nw]

I just hurt my toes while walking in the open and here is this girl doing amazing things.

[@xl000]

Younglings have an advantage in term of weight to muscle ratio for a brief period of time. In particular, you don't see female climbers winning against their younger competitors after the age of 20-ish because .. puberty, weight gain and whatnot..

[@TeaRex]

The foot swap at 4:18 was one of the smoothest I’ve ever seen.

[@danielgrady8232]

I remember watching her climbing and bouldering at the gym I worked at. I was always amazed at her skills

[@mr26ss]

I'm telling you, watching this, my hands are SWEATING!

[@FluffyGillie]

i have no idea how or why this was recommended but god damn I'm glad it was

[@AlbertOkay]

Thanks Fluffy, hope you enjoyed the series :)

[@Weezelsius]

You keep crushing it by making this awesome beta break series, Albert! :)

[@AlbertOkay]

Much love and thank you so much!

[@mathiaslaustrup]

Yet another awesome video from you, man. The production value is just getting better in these :) Stoked every time you upload a new one!

[@AlbertOkay]

Thanks so much Mathias, I really want more and more people to see climbing for what it is!

[@杰伊尔]

The definition of beautiful and strong. Literally.

[@Quintinia]

Ashima is a masterful climber obviously but I also love how she always competes in bright cheerful outfits while most of the other women stick to black shorts, it always makes me smile

[@AlbertOkay]

I love her pants! You should look up Sienna Kopf, she also has great outfits

[@alexhamon9261]

Pretty sure most of it's custom made by her mom.

[@escaladaseguraamimanera3621]

Ashima es una de mis favoritas por su flexibilidad, técnica, fuerza y coraje

[@joshburger2217]

i remember this was the first climbing comp i watched and was instantly a fan

[@CityKanin]

Such an inspiration for us lady climbers! Although as i started climbing at 30, I’ll never reach these levels!

[@ShubhamBagade]

Ashima is soo good that I am ashimed of myself!

[@aigonewrong.]

as always. enjoy your editing and commentary. keep these coming. Beta Break is sooooo good!!!

[@promethean2904]

It's funny watching her go up calmly while the guy is falling through the camera frame on each attempt :)

[@jguitar151]

Ashima and Brooke are both so amazing to me. They are forced to beta break all the time due to their size and still manage to win competitions

[@akashaaware3100]

this is a quality series, well done.

[@fitheskeper2114]

Not sure why any viewer of this video gives it a thumbs down. People are strange. Keep up the great work 👍

[@Leto_0]

Thank you for these excellent insider tips. I had no idea I could be training for free in my kitchen!

[@lmff]

Thank you for this video! Every time I see children climbing makes me feel ashamed haha!

[@aikawa1985]

cannot wait for her comeback in WC (no pressure lol) it's just that I started climbing bc of her

[@inkognitopracholochos]

I dont even do climbing and even never tried :D but im still here watching whole video.

[@thlee3]

best bangs in all of sports

[@Sreoshi123]

I don't know how I ended up here but I'm glad I did. It's just awesome how flexible these people are! I can hardly bend without hearing my back crack! 😂

[@ChrisHaileyTrainHardDiveEasy]

That fridge jump was on point!!! almost held it 🤔

[@ericduback8913]

Actually cried this was so inspiring

[@travisjamesmajor]

Beta Break plus Ashima??? Clear my schedule!

[@nopale6565]

Flexibility is one thing but power+flexibility? Damn this girl must be training like mad man

[@SpartanA5213]

It's funny how relatively small the climbing world is, for about the past year she's been at my home gym Stone Summit quite a bit , to the point where it was pretty normal to see her around just destroying all the routes there with her dad. Sadly they had a little mishap where her dad almost dropped her to the ground while belaying and he isn't able to belay her there anymore as far as I know.

[@ajjapar]

A few weeks go, there is anime about climbing, and now this video on my recomendation, like watch the LA from tht anime 😅

[@Joshuatree7746]

That fall at the end was very deflating.

[@lenasfapolenda5580]

1:08 someone please tell me where that is!!! Gorgeous

[@victorngo8749]

I liked this video. Well narrated. And kind of inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Albert!

[@AlbertOkay]

Thanks Victor!

[@-C.S.R]

What are they falling on when they’re up that high? I can’t tell what it is looks like maybe sand but you could get really hurt!?! 🧗🏽‍♀️

[@markkealy4417]

They're really thick mats, if they're anything like the ones they use in commercial climbing gyms its a surprisingly soft landing, although if you land awkwardly you can still get hurt occasionally

[@taylorsmith2654]

Great videos man, this was an excellent idea for a series. Doing great. Big fan

[@XxLuvverofMusicxX]

Ashima is only 20. She has years ahead of her if she wishes to keep climbing. By the tone of the commentary you would think she was coming up to retirement. I am eager to watch her progression if she continues.

[@nhankhuu5643]

There are a few sports out there that i would look at and just bow out. Rock climbing is on my top.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

She is far more than amazing talent, is that plus strong work ethics and the smarts.

[@oh7502]

Great video. Ignore the comments saying you pronounced her name wrong. Your pronunciation was very close to how native Japanese speakers would say it.

[@AlbertOkay]

THANK YOU

[@robcampbell396]

What a memorable quote from Gary.Lewis1013: "No"

[@kevinliu8142]

lmao i dont even climb.... and dont watch any climbing stuff ever... but your series has been my fav thing the past few week! Keep it up!

[@AlbertOkay]

Thanks so much Kevin! Glad you enjoyed and hope one day you get a chance to crush it on the walls!

[@reuk]

My whole body aching watching this sport

[@caramelcoffees]

ashima is awesome to watch, a real problem solver and her mobility is insane. it's a real pity that in the Olympic format, it really hurts her that she's not the best at speed climb or dynamic moves. she's one of the best sport climbers and boulderers in the world

[@jeanp1323]

I didn't know this sport existed but I'm glad i found this vidéo

[@Myhalamanz]

0:42 Ashima just completes the sleepover party group.

[@jonkrause6714]

Insane split, press and hold. Phenom. 💪 Great representation of beta break-using flexibility. As I recall, you’re insanely flexible, too? Maybe do a BB on male flexibility because we would presume all women are flexible? Not just for legs, but maybe other aspects of agile flexibility? Great vid as always. 🙏

[@beatleslover8519]

*does the splits* the narrators: AMAZING flexibility

[@casekocsk]

Ashima: overhead split Albert ok: fridge split

[@aliciawylde9372]

This was the best way to start by day, thank you 💕

[@gloomydolleyes]

what an inspiring young women. my bodys shaking watching her haha.

[@richardkurz4501]

The "inverted footjam" at 1:54... She did jam her foot, literally speaking, but I believe this is typically refered to as an inverted heel-toe cam. A "footjam" would refer to a twisting of the forefoot into a crack or crevasse.

[@markkealy4417]

I think the footjam terminology is preserved since technically its the same move, in the same way a handjam between two close together holds is still called a handjam

[@hashiramasenju5001]

I find it a little bit funny how talking about child prodigies you show ashima next to brooke :D

[@AlbertOkay]

Hahahah, don't worry I got a whole lineup of videos for the Olympic qualifier to do in the future!

[@speedbuggy16v]

Incredible, she kicks ass!

[@edaps]

my knees hurt just watching this

[@jimhansen5395]

My solution to all of these problems, including the fridge, would get 'Get the ladder!'

[@DirgeRJ]

I used to clime with her at rat/cat rock in central park way back when she was about 2 feet tall. Even then she was a monster!

[@SangerZonvolt]

"How would you think the problem should be solved?" Raiding a military base, stealing explosives and blasting the wall. Because that still would have a higher chance of success for me than trying to climb that thing.

[@turtledudelogan]

your video quality is amazing! keep it up

[@irfanabdulaziz8322]

Looking forward to your videos man!

[@doonyoo374]

I'm new to your channel, does beta break have a specific meaning?

[@markkealy4417]

The "beta" is the intended way to do a climbing route, so a beta break is when someone finds a way to do it thats different to what's intended

[@gearaddictclimber2524]

Can u give a link to your outro song? Great video Albert!

[@MullinCKN]

Here you go: soundcloud.com/user-119836951/cosmic-giraffes

[@AlbertOkay]

Hahah thanks

[@Chesuire]

Нравятся мне твои видео, мужик. Истории с примерами - выше всяких похвал!

[@AlbertOkay]

Спасибо вам большое!

[@alexacarenati]

I love the HI bit at 04:28

[@sibrilliant]

I’m gonna work more on flexibility because of this