Can Pro Coach Help Climber Reach V8? (ft.

[@jkr0525]

Louis has to be one of the best teachers I've ever seen. Not even just in climbing, but in general.

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

Yeah, he was born for this

[@markusmuller65656]

I agree. It is impressive how he has always such a positive energy! I love it

[@drchrisharper4688]

He really is. I have been teaching undergraduate dental students for years and even done additional qualifications in how to be a better educator and am still learning new things from watching Louis. So much so that I share his videos with other dental educators and even the dental students themselves because the “climbing tips” can so easily be translated into “Dentistry tips”. Super great job Louis!

[@omarhroy]

My job is literally to teach people how to teach. I can confirm - Louis is a fantastic teacher.

[@RoxusRemo]

He's super good at letting the students brain work with a bit of gentle persuation, support and motivation but not too much of either one. Really talented

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks for having me folks (and for the mega tips Louis!) Excited to get stuck into some more V8’s and unlock the try hard. 🎉

[@ryangross5446]

your dynamic skills are really getting impressive Hannah, that v8 is within your reach soon for sure!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

@@ryangross5446 thanks Ryan! I need to find a few that feel workable and really put some time in to crack them - appreciate the support! ☺️

[@Claudia18915]

There better be an update video of you completing the climb! Looks v doable for you :)

[@nilsp9426]

Love it! I am also trying to get my mind set on climbs that I will fall off of a lot. Can't unluck something I do not try...

[@joshuawhere]

Yeah this was amazing! It's funny hearing you say you don't keep going with a climb if you're not getting it in the first few hours, because I'm into lead climbing and because the climbs are longer, it's common for a climb to take more than one session to finish, and I've gotten to the point now where I'm often spending over a month on a climb and sometimes it'll come down before I get to finish it. My sister once had this roof climb in the gym that we go to which took her half a year to finish (they don't change the roof section much because it's apparently a lot of extra effort, and maybe because the owner doesn't want to spend the money on it, which is bad in the sense that we never see new roof climbs, but good in the sense that you can work on a climb for that long and know that it won't get taken down).

[@mccall5759]

Louis, you are such a gem of a human. Thank you for always putting out great content, you really do help my climbing get better with your tips, I appreciate you!

[@a.c.4647]

Some of my favorite climbing videos feature Louis and Hannah - psyched for this!

[@sudsandspuds]

I really like that you've typed up the tips on screen! Please continue doing this.

[@sabouma]

It is always nice to see two of my favorite youtubers climbing together!

[@fabiopalma4429]

Every time I watch a teaching video of yours, I just feel an urge to immediately catch the next plane to London and attend a class from you! Really brilliant coaching

[@jadeanglin3094]

This helped me realize how much my expectations of myself have been getting in the way of me living and enjoying life. Mindfulness all the way!

[@muumarlin1731]

Maybe the biggest value I'm deriving from the coaching videos I've watched so far, this one included, is the psychological reframe that Louis is consistently teaching. It can't be overstated how critical it is for climbing, and even more importantly, for life. Break things down, keep trying & analyzing, and don't let the negative self-talk get in the way

[@DerpinaTheBrave]

I'm a very baby beginner at bouldering but I took this mindset to the gym with me the other day and I felt absolutely stoked with the progress I made in an hour! I was on my own and knew I wasn't going to finish the route I picked but I didn't let that stop me trying. And I achieved all the goals I set, I laughed with joy every time I came off the wall after a new height achievement. The way you coach climbing has really made it so much fun and so rewarding for me! Thanks Louis!❤

[@jayb555-r9k]

I’ve just completed a boulder that I’ve been hammering at for 9 months (my gym resets once a year at most), and it’s been massively educational to force myself to work through minutiae and keep myself psyched for the problem. I think one mistake I’ve made is having the expectation that I ought to be ready before I can climb the boulder, and also that being ready means the attempt will feel easy. “If I’m trying really hard, I must not be ready, and therefore I’m not gonna do it and I should try something else”. I think hard problems feel hard no matter how good you are.

[@OliviaWriting]

one of the best videos on the channel!!! i'd love to see another session with hannah on this channel working the next moves on the boulder

[@solomonreinman7452]

This was so awesome. I think a lot of it can be philosophically complemented by Aidan Roberts' perspective on believing in the process over the result. Once it stops being about sending and starts being about learning the moves, experiencing the climb, trying hard, etc., I think the joy of climbing really starts to shine. This is especially true outdoors! Even just stopping to take in the views is a great way to remember that it's about the experience, not the result.

[@aboucher0319]

You all experienced a phenomenon I've had over and over where my best attempts on single hard moves often come in full or partial send attempts vs in total isolation. I think there's something to climbing into a crux section that gets you into flow and also tenses your whole body - priming you for the hard move. So, maybe don't feel bad when you "regress" and can't do a move in isolation again. If you're learning the movement pattern, it's still helping you get ready for a send go!

[@northernferretsvids...246]

Having just started climbing around four months ago, I have watched hours of videos on technique from many different coaches and climbing studios. By far, I have learnt more from Louis! Your approach to climbing and coaching students at all levels is on another level. Obviously an amazing climber in your own right, but, the way you work with your students, inspiring them, challenging them , developing their mindset as well as technical skills in a fun and enjoyable way is truly an amazing and rare skill. I also love @hannahmorrisbouldering and you videos too. You are such an honest and open hearted climber who gives so much to your followers through your videos and your heart-on-sleeve approach. You guy's together really work so well together and deliver some great viewing content. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated!

[@colinburley5840]

Best duo in the gym hands down!

[@MikeW-md6gd]

I follow both Louis and Hanna. There is usually a lot of “tips and advice “ content presented very well, but this session was by far the most impactful for me. I cannot wait to try to apply it to my own projecting. I love how Hanna is growing over time and taking her audience with her on the journey. I agree with other comments here, Louis is a natural. The sessions with Anna Hazelnut were also so much fun. Thank You!

[@johncliffordblack929]

My biggest obstacle when first attempting harder climbs is my own self doubt. I often fail to give myself for credit for what I've accomplished, and I sell myself short of what I'm actually capable of. This video taught me that we all, as climbers, are far more capable than we give ourselves credit for, and with the right coaching, practice, and positive mentality, we can ascend past the grades that we're currently stuck in. Our minds hold us back more than our bodies.

[@nikkei325i]

For someone who is trying to break into V4/V5 this video was the most helpful for me to focus on the small, incremental milestones. Wonderful job, Hannah!

[@DenuTou]

I love the process of reading the boulder >>execution >>read again>>execute again and so on. For me as well is hard to understand when people speak about reading boulders before going to the wall, so this gave me the right idea. Thanks! Amazing content

[@jdnoce98]

This is probably the most relevant climbing video I’ve seen so far. I’m right at the stage where I’m starting to do harder problems, and this is just what I needed. Thanks, Louis!!

[@adrenalinjunkie9682]

Having realistic expectations is so important! The thing that really unlocked projecting for me was watching Pete Whittaker project a climb and he literally started by just checking that he could actually hold each position, let alone move from one position to another. That really gave me the patience to work on things that would take more than one session for me to accomplish.

[@hyteclowlife]

> watching Pete Whittaker project a climb and he literally started by just checking that he could actually hold each position My coach calls this "assembling the edges". If you think of each climb as a jigsaw puzzle, what do you need to do to put it together? First, you need to know that you have all the pieces - so that involves stepping back and looking at the problem, figuring out where all the holds are, and what the intended movements would be. Nothing on the wall just yet. Second, you can start assembling the edges to give yourself a set space in which to work - finding the static positions from where you're going to make the movements, trying to hold on to the holds if your finger strength is at a level that you can actually do it. Third, you start building from that edge toward the middle - it doesn't matter from which point in the climb that you do it, now you start doing the movements to find the correct body positions and the muscle engagement that will allow you to send it. Piece by piece, you'll eventually have a very good idea of what the complete climb will look like for you. Also important to note: Most people will go from the very start of the climb, which is perfectly fine, but there's also nothing wrong with learning in reverse - working the last move first - if that's what helps you build the movement pattern that unlocks the rest of it. It's also helpful to know that when you do get to the last 1, 2, or 3 moves, you've already got it dialed in. This is a lot easier to do on a spray wall, but we've gone so far as to use ladders to get into the right position if the wall is bare.

[@matteobecchi1210]

Incredible teaching as always Louis (and great effort by Hannah!)!

[@BAAAASJE]

Always fun to see more of Louis coaching!

[@russdenshuick7622]

Doing my first bouldering session this weekend, so excited

[@biancazeiler]

This video was amazing - loved watching Hannah work through the tips and then the recap at the end. Not only will I apply these to my own climbing projects, but (maybe more importantly) it gave me an idea of how I could help my child change his mindset about reading (which he struggles with immensely). Super Gracias!!

[@Dstryrrr]

Pretty often I do session when I try boulders on my limit/harder/completely not in my style. The main goal is not to send anything but to learn new moves/get stronger/work on my technique. Plus to keep myself remind that fun session doesn't means to send everything :) It's very terapeutic and refreshing. Loved this episode, thank you Hannah and thank you Louis!

[@rhettetherington1351]

This video. It is so helpful and informative. Hannah and Loius. Thank you !

[@evanjoakim54]

Wish this video was longer! Not to gas you up Louis, but you are an amazing teacher and person. Always great to see you climbing with Hannah!

[@Biceps_Mou]

Enjoing these tips / coaching clips so much.! Thanks very much, Louis and Hannah :)

[@stuartwebster2203]

Thanks Louis (and Hannah), one of the best videos for a while from a ‘how to progress your climbing’ perspective. Hannah’s current level of climbing, new found/re-found confidence (go Hazel?) and your excellent pedagogy are a great combination for me and apparently so many others. Love it.

[@saroblesm]

Love these videos, they really give an insight on how to get better - Love this climbing duo

[@christianmaslak]

Every single time I watch one of your videos, I get psyched for my next session. Great job guys.

[@pierrez8570]

This is so amazing. Thank you Hannah and Louis, I think this is probably one of the best coaching videos I've seen out here on KZbin!

[@freezeprinter9374]

I really wish this was longer, I loved watching this! thank you louis and hannah ❤

[@gyo.p]

What a great teacher and a fantastic student! I really enjoyed the video

[@alicethemagicfurby]

I don't climb, have never, will probably never, but I love watching. I do think I'm going to use these tips for life in general though, just modified a bit, thank you both, this was inspiring to watch!

[@russdenshuick7622]

Just watched the video on Hana’s channel, immediately looked up catalyst climbing and subbed. Love the positive attitude

[@ParkerRamthun]

The first minute of this video I found to be so true right off the bat.. such good advice

[@gauthier13]

Nice tips !! Can't wait to try my new project in a different perspective. And nice color grading btw !

[@rohinv2752]

This is amazing, thank you guys!

[@stampatron]

Great content, thanks Louis. Power spots are the best, perfect for achieving muscle memory.

[@iefjewoe]

Louis impresses me every time. He is such a great teacher.

[@paulkrellwitz5974]

I'm a huge fan of Louis' deep optimism! I may attempt to work on trying a touch of music to get myself in the zone when going after a project.

[@The1337Wookyman]

I feel like I am learning so much from Louis and this channel, so thank you! But it still escapes me how to get suction in my fingertips like Louis obviously has.

[@boulderup9c]

This is great! I feel like if I just really apply these four tips, I could move up a grade! Thanks Louis!!

[@dantelaw7759]

This was awesome! Louis is such a great coach, and Hannah is definitely ready to climb V8!

[@adventureawaits6923]

Awesome video! I’m currently trying to work back up to V8’s and the mental struggle of running over old ground can be rough, but I guess that’s par for the course when recovering from injuries. Just need to maintain the positive attitude and try hard. This channel is fucking fantastic, cheers!

[@kavali6320]

Louis: 'Damn I love coaching' Me: 'Damn I love watching Louis coaching' 😊 Well done Hannah🤙.

[@randomgaffer3328]

Great video. I echo other comments... great teacher/ coach and a really willing student! Has made me think more about what is possible in my own climbing.

[@Petsku333]

Sent one of my projects at my local gym after approx. 30-50 attempts from the start and 5 separate visits to the gym. 😄

[@kim98677]

I have no doubt hannah could consistently climb V7/8. Unlocking that real try hard mode is such a key step to progressing. Tenasity and bravery will get you so far, even if you don't get a send just by trying really hard you'll have probably unlocked one or more moves for the future. Seeing those same moves on a new set and realising you know you git that nailed before even getting on is SO hype

[@jeroenhoogen4488]

Hanna just gave the key on how to live a happy and fulfilling life 14:00 ! 💚

[@hellfish2309]

“Make decisions” is I think what people don’t understand when many teachers talk about “intentionality”; and especially when your bouldering space is small, revisiting decisions earlier in the climb is useful for deficit testing and experimentation

[@thoresaggau6398]

Thanks for all the amazing videos! Always very informative, motivating and fun to watch! Quick question for Louis...how much do you downsize in your Mantras? Thank you and stay safe :)

[@craigmaddison8254]

I'm not a climber, I love watching the content though and Louis has some wise words that can be applied to everyday life not just climbing.

[@yercules]

Damn, that was really good! Great job to both of you! I'm gonna try this system next time.

[@Mysticlavalamp]

What she said at 11:38 is so true for me as well! “I’ve seen a human being do it” lol

[@shawnhowland8633]

Awesome teaching. Super pleasant guy as well.

[@ElspethMuzzin]

my fav duo!!

[@Juliaaa05k]

Love this video 😊

[@chrisembry3736]

I cna 100% relate to Hannah's hesitation and walking right past it normally because "it's not my style, or to hard grade wise." But I have learned just like Hannah, and like Louis is teaching, don't look at grades, just try the moves and positions and see how it goes. You don't HAVE to send a boulder/climb to have fun. So Try Hard and Have Fun.

[@Bobonautti]

Good stuff as always.

[@joshuawhere]

I think for me, I enjoy the process of puzzling out the little details of how to do a climb in the best way so much that really projecting a climb for a long time isn't really a problem. I don't even think that Louis' optimistic perspective is important for me, because I always feel so immersed in the question of how to do the climb that the question of whether or not I can do it almost feels secondary. That being said, maybe I need to go for even harder climbs to get that sense of "I can't do this"; there are some climbs in my local gym that I haven't even attempted yet, because the difficulty seems beyond me for now.

[@JessieCan11]

I love these coaching videos! I learn so much! And I'm wondering if you could do one with a true beginner not only new to climbing but new to fitness in general. All the beginner videos I've seen have been people who were new to climbing but were already strong from other activities. I'm very curious to see how far someone can get on technique alone and how know when to push your limits versus wait for the muscles to catch up. For context, at my fitness level I've yet to accomplish any kind of single leg squats, pushups, or pull-ups and can only dead hang from a pull up bar for 1-2 seconds.

[@TiesMeijs-h3p]

Great tips!

[@elpra426]

Would love to see a video about projecting outside, especially cause of all this microbeta, that is often necessary for me f.e. in Fontainebleau. For me its so hard to remember or figure out, what I exactly did differently and find the balance between learning the movements by repetition but dont lose too much skin.

[@random-ds9be]

Would love your advice - our gym usually set the hardest moves high of the ground and usually there are no easier/intermediate holds to use. Do you have an advice how one can improve and learn in these conditions?

[@natalieminnis]

That was just brilliant.

[@deslomator]

I tend to judge very harshly videos with "tips" in the title, unless they come (mostly) from Louis. Nice one.

[@emterroso]

Man, I so wish I could be coached by Louis!

[@tranquilityparkour]

I always love it when Louis wastes his coaching on us humans (😽... ). Favorite quote "Maybe it's exactly as it's supposed to feel and you're supposed to try hard".

[@flip_lange]

I need Louis as a coach in my life 😂

[@trybi100]

Hannah looks yolked in this 💪

[@aznfoever35]

would love to have Louis as a teacher

[@ST-vt4nu]

It's funny how on some days I can really get stuck into a project and it feels great, and on others I'm just walking around the gym like a headless chicken trying different climbs like 2-3 times and going "I can't do anything today" 😅

[@Claudia18915]

Louis is such a good coach! Shame I followed his advice about falling off more and got injured...

[@jeannemattson2012]

oh no!hope you dont blame him

[@Claudia18915]

No not at all. It does make watching these videos hard because I want to go climb now though xD

[@KasperHustad]

Hei Louis, i would love to see you on kilter or moon board pritty plz, I can normally only climb on kilter and I would love to see you try it someday

[@freddiedaniel6020]

'maybe it's actually how it's supposed to feel, and you've just got to try hard' oh yeaaa

[@catnipsandwich]

Can we have a video with Hannah vs Ink? 😆 that would be the best video ever 🤣

[@jchoi5488]

You must be a student of the movement sheesh mageeesh

[@jeannemattson2012]

what if you dont have anyone to powerspot you

[@CatalystClimbing]

Then just focus on using intermediates, and if there’s different options to make it harder and harder do that until you build confidence & muscle memory

[@jeannemattson2012]

ok thanks! loved the video btw

[@BSLmur]

I want Louis to coach me 😭😭

[@timmchu4816]

First

[@shurik_skalolaz]

is it just me or is a kneebar in undercling move possible?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Good spot! Yep it was just about possible! But then you couldn’t get anywhere with it unfortunately - was an option explored though

[@tyronelaces8690]

The difference between yesterday and today

[@sovereignyx3158]

Awesome work! But I wonder if this is really a V8? I‘m just very curious.

[@TurtleWax554]

Do a collab with Magnus 😃

[@craigfurber3793]

Negative progress🤔

[@ZapRowsdower-tq2qg]

isn't her job to climb?

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

My job is content creation.

[@LiliiaSh]

He really likes her :)

[@flyingdutchy01]

This channel is so wholesome. Every time I watch a video I feel like smashing some boulders!

[@meisterjoda1897]

Tip 1 is pure gold and would make an epic t-shirt slogan: clean rest plan SEND