EPIC Andy Anderson & JD Persistence

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[@Legend_of_Rick_G]

I thought this was incredibly revealing. Andy's depth of character is astounding to me. Learning in front of a camera and appreciating the progress, and then calling it a day before you get so fatigued that you injure yourself. Also, JD so talented and patient and articulate. There is no pretense in that room whatsoever. Thanks for showing us what honest, genuine, intelligent people look like.

[@Coleman_H]

Two proper skaters having a progression session

[@BrendanBFree]

@Daz Macca i dont think so. Maybe frontside, but as they were discussing, no such thing as frontside indy, only backside.

[@BrendanBFree]

@Daz Macca maybe he does ollied indy grabs and bonks different, im giving him the benefit on the doubt.

[@BrendanBFree]

@Daz Macca also, hes a sub as far as im aware

[@lazyskb]

@Daz Macca I also thought that Aaron was progressing much quicker on vert than is shown in episodes but didnt he just broke his wrist lol. Chance is that content is somewhat scripted here and there.

[@amhackedfuckoff3373]

JD conducts himself like a grown man...a grown man with a high pitched voice. For someone with 5 years skating under his belt he sure is knowledgeable as heck. Big respect

[@franciscoramirez9867]

I think we just found his new intro. Howzit ,my name's JD Sanchez grown man with high pitched voice from Hawaii bay area

[@PridexSeba]

that's 'cuz hes around adults a lot

[@petegeorgopoulos7708]

imagine at j.d's age being able to teach a beast like andy a trick. that's crazy.

[@entoke261]

An olympian

[@TokyoKiddSilver]

thats official skate lore

[@DrSprigs]

50 mins of Andy Anderson and JD? count me in. 🍿

[@xsmx.]

Haha true😂😂

[@mrnomnomish]

Dude the two most wholesome people I could think of together I love it

[@mrmiked138]

Agreed !!!

[@JR-po5vs]

If there is a heaven these 2 guys will go

[@FLBoyCanScrap]

This is the pairing I need right now.

[@johnclark6259]

They are so gosh dang wholesome. 🥰

[@wasimessop1676]

I just loveee when Andy is at the braille house

[@jeromesimon8916]

Absolutely great pairing! We need more of these 2!

[@manmadeartists]

Same thought ✌🏻💕

[@Atrainswrld]

Yea it's awesome. It's pretty cool Jd is teaching him skate tricks

[@danieleimola7517]

JD was legitimately training an olympic athlete! What a session! thanks guys, you're awesome!

[@James_I_Archer]

@Daz Macca how wasn’t he? Andy will be in the Olympics

[@jacksonwalsh6900]

@Daz Macca ur acting like that 11 year old isn’t a world better than Andy at vert. If you think Andy was faking and failing on purpose for content you clearly don’t know the type of person he is.

[@porkfriedrice1530]

@Daz Macca you really think skating is as easy as JD makes it look?

[@porkfriedrice1530]

@Daz Macca “failing on easy tricks,” “simple vert tricks” there you go. I get what you’re saying but it’s not like Andy is going to the next olympics, but he will probably get to one in the next 15 years. He does not know every trick on every platform yet. And as a skater myself I’ll just say again, this is not an easy trick. JD is very talented and Andy learns very fast

[@kyttenn]

@@porkfriedrice1530 Except, he IS going to the next olympics.

[@Dcanks32]

Hearing the process of Andys questions and thought process is so dope. Literally thinking through every little detail. Mans a scientist on a skateboard

[@SuperBdawk]

he called skateboarding a puzzle once and it's stuck with me ever since ..

[@Mr.Plant1994]

He thinks of skateboarding in a very similar way to Rodney Mullen.

[@Josh-oz1mc]

HES A WIZARD

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

Ya his thought process of breaking down a trick reminds me of Rodney Mullen and Shane O'Neill, they both are very similar how their brains work

[@ChrisChronos]

I hope JD's personality never changes. He's such a cool kid!

[@programSense]

If he keeps the same character and is able to create an online platform, with time, he could be bigger than Braille.

[@Kai-San7]

I thought the same. Very similar and kind energy like Andy!

[@JB-fk3bt]

JD Sanchez (~11 years old) training/teaching Olympic skater Andy Anderson (~25 years old). Imagine what JD will be like at Andy's age...

[@SourD13537]

Is JD a skaters son? Is he just a natural athlete that has put in the time to learn or a skaters kid that made skating in their blood?

[@tomasjaramillogaviria1821]

​@@SourD13537 JD's dad is a carpenter, he does not skate I think. He build that vert ramp on the braille house tho, pretty awesome dad in my book.

[@geetarmanpete]

If watching the joy Andy has learning from JD doesn't tell you everything you need to know about skateboarding... You just can't get it.

[@masterxXx77]

Yea, its also peoples perception of skateboardings difficulty. They have no idea.

[@jjfloris4883]

More vids with JD and Andy!! Please!! The two of them are just so satisfying to warch! JD rides vert so smooth and Andy is always fun and awesome to watch. Love how encouraging JD is to everyone all the time

[@cierapaige9139]

Dope how humble Andy is. Most of the Braille crew have been skateboarding longer then JD’s been alive, and they are willing and eager to learn from him 🙌🏾

[@marika1727]

Dream duo to be honest, sweet boys, so nice. I've literally never had a fav skater before I saw Andy, but I adore JD since I started watching this channel. Now I have two cinnamon buns learning from each other, thank you so much for this, so wholesome

[@marika1727]

how do I put like a thousand thumb ups

[@fallenphikl7192]

I like how Andy helps JD to coach him and how JD responds with such insightful comments.

[@snailboogie]

A vid with no excessive volume and proper progression? Love it. More JD and Andy!

[@Dragonballa9000]

Once I see Andy in the title I automatically click .

[@lxvesick2267]

honestly same, dude is sick

[@slash9280]

Everytime

[@Softerkek]

Andy's version of not knowing a trick is my version of "on lock" 😆

[@SeamlessError]

the chemistry between both JD and andy's awkwardness is so cute, there like each others biggest fans love this duo!

[@JamesTheManiac]

I met Andy at CJ's skatepark in Mississauga here in Ontario, he was the most chill guy ever. Watching him do airs similar to this in the bowl there in person was surreal.

[@OldmanSk8ing]

That Vert ramp was a great addition to the brallie house. Love these Vert videos. And that JD is really stylish and awesome to watch. Andy Is probably the nicest pro I’ve ever seen. So humble . Probably because he’s Canadian.

[@sethprots]

I like how Andy gets everyone included in the video, what a great guy.

[@rossmelland]

JD is going to be a world champ one day. Watching this and I am in awe of a kid giving Andy (Olympic skater) tips and advice. Andy is so humble throughout it all.

[@bori13cua]

"What a....um... That's a crazy warm up." "Uhh... Thanks."

[@Big_Z17]

No joke, I think this is my favorite one of all time. Love the discussion between Andy and JD. They’re both so super talented it’s awesome to watch them go to work on these tricks. These guy both are going to be pioneers in the sport one day

[@MrTmac2023]

dope video! imagine how cool itd be to be jd's age and skate with legends, pros and future Olympians. That is epic.

[@coryprice8602]

Haven’t even watched the whole video but I love how Andy’s is breaking everything down 💯

[@aaronmyrie]

Andy sounds stressed. He's probably working really hard. Stay strong dude

[@diaz6884]

Nevermind I finished the video dude is stressed

[@shaun138]

JD mentoring AA just blows my mind

[@ordinaryhand]

i love the way these two vibe off each other, give them a TV show

[@Cadebenson]

I could watch these 2 just do their thing for hours on end. It's peak internet in a way that's hard to explain. This was like a free masterclass about progression. Fascinating guys. JD is just nuts to watch, just so comfortable in the air. Thanks for putting this out, Braille. Love all your content but this hour was exceptional.

[@dantaylor8197]

It’s so rad to watch JD doing stuff like this. He’s gonna be a killer pro one day.

[@35deedub]

JD is such a rad kid...so mature and such a great teacher. He will continue to greatness!

[@thomaswaldron4879]

This is just great. Andy is such a patient, mindful, highly methodical dude, and JD is so smart and incredibly articulate. Moreso than most of the adults I know, and the kid is 11. And he's a genuinely great teacher! They are both super insightful/talented, and equally humble skaters. Such a breath of fresh air, and JD gives me hope for the younger generation. Much love to all the braille army, but ESPECIALLY JD and Andy. Making some real waves within the skateboarding community.

[@oldladyfalling7844]

These two together is something special

[@mattnorris8182]

JD is a professor and he's going to end up running the braille house.. is there a JD coin?

[@Ru77ian]

i would invest even for all the huge tournaments he’ll podium in

[@jingz.9684]

hahahah JD NFT coming up

[@RC-el3uv]

Wow this was awesome to watch. JD is such a talented lil dude. Was really cool to see him coaching Andy, and Andy was so humble and genuinely appreciative to learn from him. Please do more JD coaching videos.

[@MrJayOkane]

Amazing. Added to favorites. JD airing like there is no gravity and Andy not only getting close to this trick, but started to just get crazy air as well. So sick.

[@Sgt.MajorDani]

This is so fantastic to see .. Skateboarding is so full of love and compassion and Sensei JD is so mature as a teacher =)

[@BobWeaver3000]

sick!!! Two inspirational skaters, inspiring crusty old skaters!

[@dailysmiles]

Andy, those pop versions of the mute you did were so tight! You may have to figure out how to pop without popping, but don’t forget how well you pop when popping! Beautiful session boys

[@Devinthekiller]

J.D. is coaching Andy Anderson! So much talent collaborating.

[@ScootsMcPoot]

Completely different tricks on a vert ramp basically.. Different popping techniques. Speed everything.

[@lydiahanke]

Best skate Duo ever! So relaxed, friendly and just great people. Very interesting to see the learning process of two great skaters!

[@Theatre_of_Thought]

These two have gold in their hearts. Is so refreshing to see in the world we’re currently trying survive while maintaining our humanity when we get to the other side of this future history.

[@masterxXx77]

Andy is the goat genuinely so humble and is so diverse! He is skateboarding 🛹

[@jakethecarpenter7496]

Andy and JD killin it as always!! 🤙🏼

[@Enm7]

Man watching JD skate and teach at his age is so inspiring. I wish so badly we had a setup like braille here.

[@dirtnasty8446]

There is a beautiful vibe to this whole video. My favorite thing about this channel is the constant positivity.

[@broderdanne]

Best persistence video you've posted so far. I can't even imagine a more humble and inspiring pair of skaters together like this.

[@aninverse]

Two skaters hyped on skating and learning and teaching. I would be honoured to have JD teach anything on vert. He's insanely in tune with aerials.

[@Oooo-ms9df]

2 legends in 1 room 💯🙌

[@Oooo-ms9df]

@Daz Macca Is something wrong ?

[@Oooo-ms9df]

@Daz Macca Something Wrong ? 🤨

[@brandonlantier]

This video fully captures the essence of skating, putting ego aside and really listening and learning, even if the person teaching you is 2 decades younger, love watching these two and definitely need to see more JD and AA skate sessions.

[@bigyike]

Dude I love Andy Anderson so much bro, plus him hanging with JD IS JUST SO WHOLESOME.

[@ThruBullsEye]

It's wild to see Andy as the learner the student in a video... JD you just did something that few men on earth could ever do and that's teach Andy.. No one teaches Andy cause he's 100 steps ahead of mankind LOL Rock on JD!!

[@dylanyewest534]

I love how humble Andy is and how he’s not afraid to show humility. Like, when he said he was embarrassed that JD does the trick like nothing and he’s younger than him. I think there’s some people that can learn from Andy here

[@donnytucker]

This was awesome. Andy and JD both are rippers.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

43:43 ***JD drops in on a RipStick!!!!!!***

[@TeXasDadBod]

Watching two history making skaters interact is gold .

[@titusogden2061]

What a kid JD took a rip-stick on a vert!! Absolutely a legend 👏 👊

[@LordVedad]

Loved this one so much! Both guys so humble. JD‘s a great teacher!

[@tomkellyguitar]

The way they treat JD makes 12 year old me so happy. I needed that energy as a kid and I’m so happy to see ppl my age Paying it forward. ❤️

[@rolling4life-media-house.90]

JD skates so clean .. gonna b a xtra killer when gets some size !

[@photoion1]

JD is gonna excel in literally anything he does because of you guys. Showing a kid of his age the respect and treating him like an equal is going to boost his self confidence and self esteem and is gonna make his life later on soo much easier. Hes gonna have communication skills and just an amazing sense of self worth. I love seeing people of all ages and races and background come together in the braille house and just everyone gets treated equally. The only thing that matters is skating and its something literally every person should strive to achieve! Love this channel and yall are the reason im continuing to skate and continuing to stay motivated!

[@asususersupreme]

yeah JD makes outros now. a few more months and he is boss of braille.

[@chrisspinazzola2651]

Jd is an angel! What a beautiful display of human behavior

[@bobomcswag9487]

One of my favorite skate vids in a while. JD and Andy are for sure my two favorite skaters in the game right now so to see them both in one video is tremendously cool.

[@djalingabumartinez8875]

Everytime i watch their vert sesh, my body pump automatically despite i'm in couch when watching this sesh.

[@thanatos1447]

please much more of Andy Anderson & JD Persistence please please

[@GarettFinney]

JD is going to hit the ceiling soon.

[@lok14]

Jds an absolute freaking legend. Parenting done right.

[@milesgussin5274]

"naw im just kidding... its all fear" LOL. I love andy so much. Super fun vid to watch. both yall shred

[@rjlong89]

Andy is da best. So fun to watch

[@mallencolly]

This is fantastic. As much as JD is teaching Andy the trick, Andy is teaching JD how to think about and articulate how to do a trick. I reckon JD will get more out of this than Andy.

[@johnnyRandomadness]

Something wholesome and adorable about a 12 year old teaching a grown man vert tricks.

[@andrewsk8man]

This made me want to skate . Haven't felt that feeling in years

[@Chance_Adams]

Not even Andy’s janglin’ necklace sounds could detract from this great vid.

[@tvrewind8610]

Love these persistence videos they show how much work it really takes to learn something new. Especially for beginners not to get frustrated and quit too soon

[@IamSoEasy47]

JD reminds me of the the little turtle from finding Nemo

[@michaelishustle]

Nothing has ever been more accurate

[@joce7315]

Love the Braille Army vids! So much more serious skating and in-depth stuff!

[@babylonbroken1601]

This is both wholesome and fully epic!

[@kevincullen3086]

Man! Andy’s questions to JD were amazing!! Man knows what to look for!

[@tyerker]

I love how Andy is a beast pro, and he's seriously listening to a 12 year old's advice. Humble dude.

[@boenje]

man, JD is such an awesome dude! so fun to se him and andy shred the vert

[@edwardlbc562]

JD and Andy need their own show together. That would be sick. This kid so awesome. You can see they both genuinely have a passion for skateboarding. 🤜🤛

[@Gizzont]

I come to Braille for the skateboarding, stay for the wholesome vibes

[@Famouslastplace]

The team work and the teaching in this video makes me so happy!! My forvirote video On braille army.

[@pavelhoral]

Enjoyed every second of the video. So much positive vibes. I am not a skater myself but a lot of stuff Andy does to help him get the motion and coordination felt pretty much the same when I am trying to learn new things on my drum kit. You need to trick your mind quite a lot by tackling the problem from different angles and have short breaks in the learning process to let the brain process the stuff.

[@MrLegit2001]

Definitely make more videos like this I would watch these all day. Hope you guys see this and take my advice

[@thomaslake7978]

This is what it looks like when two badasses in any field get together. It's not a competition, there's no tension between them--they're just trying to get from point A to point B together. It's not about *who* arrives at the correct answer, just that that answer arrives.

[@joshmitzu7592]

this is art, so inspirational

[@logandoherty8238]

The best unintentional advice I didn’t know I needed. “Do a Chinese Ollie. Just bonk off the top so you’re still out and can land in the transition.”

[@thatanxiousone6792]

Watching JD and Andy skate is like watching Bob Ross painting. Love the vibe!

[@SasquatchAKAdventures]

you're the man andy my favorite skater for sure right now

[@Scruffy-Janitor]

reminds of an old shaolin flick master learning from the youngster so much respect to both

[@crawfordcockers]

I love the thought that Andy puts into trying to figure out his tricks. Honestly I think he would be successful at anything he does because of how much passion, dedication, and thought he puts into what he's doing

[@alansaks6171]

So awesome!! 2 of my absolute favorites. Rita Ishizuka is another favorite

[@GrowingDownUnder]

JD is Andy's biggest fan can see he had a fanboy moment

[@crystaltouchton60]

Ohhhhhhhh I'm so excited!!!!! I've been waiting on this :)

[@Skatergv]

HOLY... JD TAUGHT ANDY SOMETHING, WHAT A LEGEND!!!!!

[@kannonkline268]

I love how andy is just trying to learn as much as he can