Gymnast tries 'POLE DANCING' ft Bendy Kate

[@breakingblonde]

he casually mentions shes pregnant and still able to be a mythical pole goddess

[@totukimou]

Mythical? Stupid people thinking that a pole dancer is a myth!

[@user-ec6ue8jy7p]

@@totukimou it’s a compliment my girl

[@ellavittorio4799]

@@totukimou I see what you did there

[@Cricket-zp6wi]

When the time comes, she'll prolly pop the baby out as easy as anything!

[@M5TABBYCAT]

I missed that. When does he say that?

[@paulcadman4883]

As a male pole dancer myself, I have say that you that you guys smashed it! Bendy Kate is like royalty for our community so you were in great, skilled and talented hands! Loved seeing how the transferable skills from gymnastics helped with the flips and tricks element of pole. But, it was equally hilarious how the pain showed on your faces for the grippy types of moves. Most people don’t realise how much pole hurts (to start off with) and how much effort and commitment it takes. Great video guys! You need to get Emily to do a lesson with bendy!! She would be AMAZING with her flexibility! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Dedlyniteshade]

Yeah the skills you guys have are amazing and seriously underrated by most people. Glad pole's been getting alot more recognition lately cause yous defo deserve it:)

[@joshelizondo2523]

do you mind if i ask what do you think about acrodave the spanish pole dancer

[@moxylady007]

I agree!!! Emily and Joanna!!!!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I think it's really cool how you guys can utilise your upper body strength for some really daring moves and often take a lot of inspiration from Chinese pole

[@jasonlam5738]

Couldn’t agree more! Well said Paul.

[@annlassiter798]

As a fellow pole dancer, this made my day, but also made me die a little inside watching them smash shoulder mounts, handsprings, and iron X their first day! 🤣

[@AlucardaDark]

I found it hilarious that they casually rock the iron X on their first day, but fail to do 'simple' leg hangs that are much more achieveable for a lay person who does pole but doesn't have a pro gymnast's core strength or flexibility :D

[@hannahkenny502]

Although it was their first pole class, they have probably over a decade of training in gymnastics. If you had been training pole for over ten years you’d be there too. You see the final result in clips like this, but you don’t see the journey that got them there. No one is perfect on their first attempt.

[@katerinastruncova3065]

when he made iron X/flag with the legs together i died

[@laurent6782]

Hahaha same I was like cool 👍🏻 the leg hangs made me feel better tho 🙂

[@mariasoto1837]

They are elite gymnasts.. so that helps.

[@143yaknow]

Continues to believe there isn't anything Ash can't do

[@danyeldoyle9685]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@kimberlytong8342]

Lol yeessss

[@Audi1Pete]

He can't beat the Yellow team..

[@rissababy8832]

It’s so true! He’s just good at everything 🤣❤️

[@moxylady007]

Wtf even is Ash?!? He crushes everything.

[@bowtiepotato554]

Kate seems like such a sweet teacher, love how she explains everything so well. Ash was definitely born for the pole 👏🏼😆 Oh and good job Nile 🤪

[@jessicacox7966]

She is so lovely in person 💙

[@BeautyMania16]

As a pole dancer with no gymnastics background this was SO interesting to watch! Crazy to see you guys get all the flips and different invert entries first time (which is crazy hard), and then struggle with the Scorpio/Gemini which most pole dancers learn much earlier. This is the best first lesson I've ever seen!

[@hannahxx17]

At what point are the videos just gonna be called "Ash smashes it at...'', cause I haven't even watched it yet and I know Ash is gonna be the best at it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scottessery100]

how ash makes a flag look easy is insane

[@millmashxo]

I've been doing pole fitness for nearly 5 years, I don't come from a dance or gymnastic background. I have zero flexibility - can only just touch my toes. The moves you did were so advanced, things I have never dreamt of. Just shows how strong and flexible you and Ash are. However, selfishly I was thrilled that the only move in this video you guys couldn't do (leg hang) is the only move in this video I can do 🙈 also glad you acknowledged the pain of pole 😂

[@brynneholt1990]

Same.

[@sophieliebtmusik9045]

literally same, ive been doing pole for 3 yrs and I can also do the leg hang and the pencil one - I wish id be that strong and flexible : D

[@millmashxo]

@@sophieliebtmusik9045 it's weird because what I call a pencil is not what Kate calls it. I hate spinning pole it makes me feel sick 😷

[@sophieliebtmusik9045]

@@millmashxo what do you call a pencil? :) thanks to corona i haven't been able to pole in many months so maybe I'm confusing it :D spinning poles also make me feel so sick, its really annoying .. i feel you!

[@millmashxo]

​@@sophieliebtmusik9045 where you are upside down but are beside the pole, one arm is in an arm pit grip and the other is pulling, we use it as an entry into brass monkey. Same I haven't poled in ages, I am going to be so bad.

[@mariamartingarcia2615]

In this episode of Ash is the best at everything....😍

[@rachderbs40]

I love how Nile and Ash encourage and coach each other still.

[@moxylady007]

I love how supportive Nile is. He’s right there, coaching supporting. It makes my heart happy.

[@dvdh4856]

Loved how they cheered together when they nailed a trick, and the hugs! They were so genuinely excited for each other

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

@@dvdh4856 you can see even more of that in the video where they're doing rhythmic gymnastics. Ash was actually pretty damn good at some it just naturally, and Nile getting so excited when Ash would nail a skill, was nice to see!

[@jaythethinker3994]

Does Ash have a channel? I want to know what he does for flexibility for so long i thought things wasn’t possible because of my athletic build. But this give me some motivation

[@davinatest8467]

Kate is pregnant and still doing this...that’s amazing

[@TheSiobhan12]

Agreed!!! Bloody brilliant!!!

[@taylorrosepole]

Fellow pole dancing instructor here! You guys ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT!!!!!! Probably the most incredible first pole dancing class I’ve ever seen haha

[@sarahadair6126]

I love how they mastered advanced moves on the first try but then couldn't get into Gemini. Excellent first class, you guys killed it! ❤️ 😂

[@MegaIlovemusic1999]

As a pole dancer for ~2.5 years, it was so impressive to see how strong you guys are! Most people will never reach that level. It was nice to know you’re human though feeling the pain from shouldermounts and struggling with a Gemini 😂

[@batandball617]

Nile is a former elite British Olympic and world champion medalist, which has no doubt stood him in good stead during the bendy challenge. Hats off to them both.

[@meetyounever6923]

Right, remember how hard it was conditioning for shoulder mounts. These guys just show up and pull it off in one day.

[@LonChaneyJrfan52]

It’s really interesting how people with different athletic backgrounds perform the movements, I’ve watched gamers that’s main sport had been rock climbing, ice skater turned cross fitter and there are such subtle changes in how they attempt each movement

[@whatchyagonnado]

So true!

[@westzed23]

This is why 'Gymasts Do ___!' is becoming so popular. Now we need Footballers Do Gymnasts. Nile and Ash, you need to get some friends to try this. 😄😄😄

[@wholeshebang1]

Yikes! It's "gamers *_whose_* main sport *_was,"_* not the mess you wrote.

[@dragonflye24]

First off; the fact Bendy Kate is pregnant and doing this is insane. Then to see gymnasts having such a difficult time makes you appreciate the difficulty of this.

[@Tugela60]

It is not difficult for them, it is just that it involves motions they are not used to. They would be experts within a week if they continued to practise.

[@aliciax5854]

@@Tugela60 They would definitely need more than a week, at least a month lmao

[@Tugela60]

@@aliciax5854 I doubt it. They are gymnasts, it is just different motions, they will pick them up pretty quickly once they practice the moves.

[@claregallacher2684]

Oh it would take longer than that. I'm an ex gymnast and dancer and I've still moves to learn after 2 and half months.

[@tylerkim68]

I did gymnastics from around 3-15 years old and I’ve been doing pole now for almost 3 years come February and to see you guys do moves I’ve yet to be even taught is crazy I’m totally going to see my instructor and ask her about it

[@LittlestHoboKatie]

Why is Ash so good at EVERYTHING? lol

[@shinome2365]

Cuz he is Ash :-) why can a bird fly? A fish swim?

[@wai25wj]

He used to be a gymnast

[@risingpath]

It’s amazing to see what hard work and athleticism actually goes into pole dancing. Most videos are of the finished performance and make it look easy. This was informative and entertaining to watch. 👍🏼

[@goldwellnesscenter]

It's magical to watch people connect through sport, pushing themselves in friendly competition and laughing and learning together! Awesome!!

[@kobaltkween]

I love how quickly this became solely about "Can I do this trick?" That's so much the heart of all of these different forms of gymnastics/acrobatics.

[@chloethomae6144]

Ash killing it while Nile looks on in surprise

[@moxylady007]

Why is Nile still surprised?!? 😂😂 it’s Ash.

[@etmax1]

I've always been amazed by the incredible strength and grace and agility that pole dancers portrait, just simply remarkable.

[@sylliebee]

I love watching you guys try other disciplines, taking it seriously, putting real effort into it!

[@halfashine6348]

ok. not only was this super entertaining (way more than i thought it would be) i am SUPER impressed with her abilities and her elegence while doing obviously physically demanding moves! way to go champ!

[@thisislife_after50]

Love seeing Ash again, I have missed him!

[@scottessery100]

i think ash has a new career.....

[@swiftietay99]

I’m a pole dancer! You guys have incredible strength so did super well! The skin grip pain from pole shows though!

[@AleeSteezy]

I just want them to try this at a random club or bar with a pole and get peoples reaction! That would be hilarious

[@chicafemmefatale]

Why would it be hilarious?

[@maggieavilla1336]

@@chicafemmefatale it's people's reactions that are hilarious. Especially when they see something unexpected. It would be even better if their outfit was something stereotypically not something associated with dance at all.

[@RudolfHorvath]

Oh my god, incredible control. Amazing how she can slowly explain the technique while performing the movement at the same time.

[@Kaemshot]

I love how she is in these upside down positions bending like idk what and explaining everything in the calmest way.

[@Fl0sssie]

I’ve pole danced for 8 years now and am on the brink of giving it up because I’m having a super hard time with getting moves atm but this has brought a major smile to my face! Congrats boys you did and amazing job 🥰🥳

[@PeachPlastic]

Are you injured, or do you mean you've reached a pleateau from where it's hard to advance further? If it's the latter case, I hope you didn't quit! The joy doesn't have to come from from making it ever-harder.

[@tamaraandersson2532]

Ash absolutely smashed it! So impressed with his grace and control.

[@arfriedman4577]

Kate taught very detailed. I hope this video goes viral. Kate your artistry is beyond top notch.

[@PaigeLPearce]

I am a pole dancer and was so impressed by you guys! You both absolutely smashed it, and Kate is so amazing!💖 Please don’t stop doing pole, I’d love to see both your journeys😀

[@joebr8653]

It is nice to see how far your gymnastics skills bring you and how much struggled with the grip part. I am a poledancer and include gymnastics skills and training in my routines a lot, as it is very complementary. Great work. But we need an update from your bruises the next day. 😂

[@Cantetinza17]

I did pole dancing at a studio for 3 years and then I had to stop for financial reasons for 6 years, but I want to go back into it (back to square 1), and you guys did SO WELL! My first class I couldn't even climb the pole, so you guys were leaps and bounds better than me. I love how Kate explains things so you better understand what muscle group you are using and how you want to use them.

[@natashaburrows7743]

I’m a pole dancer from Bristol. I haven’t been to Bendys studio as of yet. But I will! Pole is super duper Hard and you two have just smashed that!! Well done! Awesome lads. I’ve only just become a teacher myself and teaching beginners pole is completely different to what you’ve been taught here. Well done lads!! Total respect!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤩💪💪💪

[@karleenbergkotte2350]

I've had a class with Bendy Kate a few years ago and she was so amazing, makes anything look so beautiful and easy. I am so amazed at the moves you guys managed to do, it's always amazing when guys do pole as they are so strong and can manage things that take girls often ages to build the strength for, but your gymnastics background really helped you to smash so many difficult moves. I can hear my pole instructor shouting at you to point those toes though!

[@boriboribo]

She bends my mind. That's how amazing this lady is. Doing stuff like that with no effort by the looks of it. Both Nile and Ash are strong, flexible gymnast and STILL strugle with most moves. Amazing !

[@darvoid66]

Ash is a complete S A V A G E. Holy crap man is there anything you can't do?

[@AmandaArnold]

Ash is literally incredible at everything.

[@roxannemorison5933]

I've been poling nearly 5 years and I'm not even close to being able to do what you guys did at the start... So strong! Made me feel better that you struggled with the outside knee hook moves towards the end though 😂 they're my fave!

[@minecraftphoenixgaming]

Brilliant guys… such fun to watch and lots of admiration to you for trying👌🏽💪🏽⭐️👏🏽guys are so much fun to train with… love bendy Kate… she is a gem in the Pole world 👏🏽💪🏽⭐️

[@angelicajacobs584]

She's a really good teacher, her analogies I'm like okay I could do that! (I can't tho 😂) love how amazing pole dancers are!

[@rmarriott87]

I've been poling a year and three quarters and still haven't got all the stuff you guys managed with ease for a first pole Session that was hardcore much respect. You can definitely see the transferrable skills.

[@shawnstone666]

It’s amazing to see how strong they are, and still struggle! A whole new perspective to pole dancing! Thank you!!

[@bruja_cat]

I love how much fun they’re having and how elated they get after achieving each move!

[@meetyounever6923]

That's my favorite thing about being a pole instructor. ^_^

[@kayelle8005]

Bendy Kate is such a good teacher, I love how much the lads cheer each other on even though they’re competitive, and their laughter is just joyous.

[@sarahsmith2485]

Loved this video! I’ve missed this type of content where you are hanging out and trying cool stuff. More please. And Ash is looking mighty fine!!

[@BWTGH]

As a pole dancer / ex gymnast you two absolutely smashed it! So many transferable skills which helped you both nail them moves - which are intermediate and take years to master. Bendy Kate is an inspiration in the pole community and isn't she an awesome instructor? Hope you both enjoyed the experience, pole dancing is not as easy as we make it look :)

[@oliviaevans4428]

I love Bendy Kate so much, this is awesome. I did gymnastics until age 15 (tore Achilles) and have been doing pole for about 4.5 years; I'm 29 now. When you went for the front and back flips and she said "pole dancers will be impressed" she wasn't wrong. Well done!

[@joannaconlon448]

Wish your Dad and Luke had come along ! But wow Ash is in great shape ❤️

[@mbrizknits]

Loved this. She's great at explaining it, and you guys really help me to understand the movements. Please do more with her!

[@maddymckenzie390]

insane for a first class! Having a gymnastics or dance background when learning pole is always helpful! Can't wait till studios open in Ontario again so I can get back to it!

[@meetyounever6923]

Covid hit us, studio owners, hard. We're working on it though, at least in my area.

[@emilyashby4697]

Ash your insane.. the flexibility here is crazy 😳

[@emmanuelleschultze6095]

I’ve never done pole dancing before but seeing you guys try, makes me want to go out and try something new someday. Well done lads.

[@Devil.0356]

Holy cow, 7 minutes in and they already look like they're flying or just swimming in the air magically! This is all impressive!

[@thebrainybrunette3553]

Omg, Nile - I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed! You make me laugh out loud on the regular! Thank you for that. When you said "If I can recall, I've done everything as well!" made me snort-laugh! Hilarious. Thanks for sharing your joy and humor. Subscribed.

[@jnelson268]

Can do an Iron X but can’t do a basic Gemini/Scorpio ahahahha classic

[@LightningRound1st]

Ash is a beast! Always enjoy whenever he's in a video!!

[@ilsethijssen1177]

I'm pole dancing for almost 4 years and I can't do all of this 😂! You guys are so strong! ❤️ Really funny that you're struggling with the 'easier' things but rocking the hardest stuff 🤣❤️. Normally Gemini isn't that hard! 😉

[@picklepirate]

Right!! Gah I must really need to push myself because jeesh. I haven’t even tried some of these

[@picklepirate]

Do hairy legs make a difference for leg hangs? 😂

[@alexherts7953]

Aww Kate is so nice, I’ve had the pleasure of attending a couple of her workshops. Well done guys!

[@ΆσπαΠ]

i cant believe that you did all the advanced/expert moves and you were struggling on the begginer moves ! your skills were insane!

[@shanmarie95]

This is legit mad for your first class 😂 us pole dancers can only dream of getting to this level of being able to do some of the stuff you’re doing!! Incredible 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@thepoledancergingie]

Pole instructor here. Literally blown away by this 🤣😅 JEEEEEESUS. Some serious moves very quickly

[@danielblanc2214]

Ash is the best! He doesn't know what is fear or anything close to that. I'm his fan!

[@laLadyDiana]

I’m a pole dancer myself and I have to say I was soooo impressed! I remember how I was struggling when I first started and you just walked in there and did a handspring with no problems.. I took me months until I was able to do it 😅 so kudos to you! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@HorsesAmazing]

I wasn’t having the best day today then I found your channel watched some of your videos so I just wanted to say thank you for brightening my day looking forward to more videos

[@eline7207]

I'm so excited for this video!! Absolutely amazing. Gotta say as a pole dancer I'm jealous by how easy you guys master those moves 😅. Would love to see a second part, and maybe with some more spins or a serie moves. I do gotta say I sometimes was a bit afraid when there wasn't a person next to them to catch, especially when upside-down. For new moves we always make sure there is someone next to you to help

[@JRaeStacey]

This makes me so happy! Pole has been a part of my Life for over ten years and it’s so cool to see two of my favourite athletes come together!

[@egeegee7146]

Oh guys I have not laughed so hard for ages. She's fabulous and what a lesson. Bodies beautiful if you eat well, sleep well and train well.

[@brynneholt1990]

I actually learned a couple of tips I think will be helpful in my practice, so yay! Funny that they nailed the really difficult stuff, but had trouble with the “easy” stuff like the outside leg hang.

[@emilychilds7646]

Good job y’all! Considering for most “normal” people who get into pole, it can take months to years to do what you have already accomplished in your first try. I’m too terrified to even try to the back flip on the pole.

[@EE.333]

me: so mad they can do a straddle floor invert literally 5 minutes into their first class instead of 6+ months of training, then a deadlift Ayesha, Russian Split... she did a great job of picking moves that would work with their existing skillset instead of grip strength and skin conditioning! ya'll did amazing!

[@nicolemontoya5222]

Wow this was amazing and she is just incredibly talented !

[@selahr.]

Ash keeps blowing me away. He’s fearless and picks up things so easily. Kudos!

[@RedDescent]

You guys are incredible! Kate's control is amazing, btw.

[@ianxu9787]

Welcome to another episode of “Ashley nails everything”

[@soffibeibs]

You guys did so amazing!!! I’m a pole dancer and I’m always looking for videos where people try pole dancing for the first time so this made me so happy😊❤️

[@Michelle-dn6qh]

Kate is just absolutely AMAZING and inspiring and strong!!!!

[@IwannaOriental]

As a fellow pole dancer thank you so much for showing what pole really is cause people need to see that it’s not just sexy and for strippers. There are many kinds of pole! You totally SMASHED IT! You can do things that I don’t have yet the strength to do ! Funny enough the last things u did and considered difficult are some of the first lessons in pole class and the first ones are the actual difficult ones 😂❤️

[@fenecofeneco19]

Don't fool yourself and others,just because there's pain doesn't mean it's "respectable" . Do what ever the f you want, but it comes from a ,misoginous ,often abusing and depressing background. You can do gymansticS or aerial yoga or ballroom dancing , with a bigger range of motions and healthier self awarness of/for your body and femininity.

[@IwannaOriental]

@@fenecofeneco19 okay, then dont do it ! :)

[@chicafemmefatale]

@@fenecofeneco19 why do you not like strippers? They have done nothing to you, they've only created a beautiful form of sensuality and dance. I pray your heart is softened to allow for empathy and compassion.not to mention respect for pole dancers

[@meetyounever6923]

@@fenecofeneco19 I don't comprehend that level of disgust, neither would I want to. This is a form of art and true athleticism. None of it was performed in any provocative way so why are you hating?

[@westzed23]

@@fenecofeneco19 The more respect for pole dancing and pole competitions get, will stop the exploitation of the dancers.

[@RavensRetreat]

As pole dancers, we can say you guys were incredible!

[@maisiewoods6938]

Absolutely offended by how much they got on their first session 🙂 well done boys

[@sammyb8425]

Missing Emily on these videos - love the banter yous have!

[@samanthaschuck5036]

I was just thinking how much fun it would’ve been if she was there too spinning around

[@josiecloud9810]

Agreed!

[@tatianafeitosaaraujo]

I’ll always miss her too! Their videos were so much fun! 😞

[@michelebrandt1323]

@@tatianafeitosaaraujo are they broken up?

[@sammyb8425]

@@michelebrandt1323 aww I was hoping it was just she went back to training for work! Really sad if they have

[@nmo1971]

This has to be one of my favourite video from this channel that I've seen in a long time. more Ash please, great work guys and Kate too she's amazing

[@cal2538]

This is one of the funniest of the challenges and I loved it! Kate is so absolutely graceful and makes its seem so effortless. And the boys.... well, I was in splits! (see what I did there) but props for the effort and for nailing some of the moves. p.s. Ash never ceases to surprise me.

[@Jaque88W]

I love this! You guys did so well. I did low level gymnastics in high school then after trying to compete level 5 with a full time job, in a leotard with maybe a few hours training each week against 12 year olds training way more yeah wasn’t for me anymore. Then did pole dancing for a few years. It’s so hard and so much fun! Bendy Kate is an amazing teacher, she breaks down the skills so well. Pole burn is real.

[@F1Elle17]

Thanks for making these Nile. I'm studying my post grad at the moment and these videos are such a welcomed break

[@courteneylarkin]

Loved this !!! Done pole for 3 years and I still haven’t mastered the shoulder mount never mind the iron x !!! Bloody smashed it well done !!! 💪🏼

[@angele7045]

As a fellow pole “sister” lol this was so exciting to watch. You did great!

[@elenabarskaya7127]

Thank you guys. Watching and laughing here.. indeed, body is the best instrument you'd ever own.

[@melinaf2547]

It's interesting to notice that what takes the most strenght (handsprings, flips) they managed just fine, but what takes the most pole dancing technique (the scorpion) they couldn't get the hang of, because the positioning of the legs, hands and hip hold is pretty much pole specific only

[@Nihal-wx3th]

Please make another part, she is amazing and this was so much fun watch

[@silviaponce3848]

She's amazing, she is!

[@grandcarriage1]

Ash was kind of adorable doing it. It was excellent to watch.... You both did fabulously.

[@user-ol1ib1ss2b]

Ash is pretty damn good at this. Maybe he missed his true calling... 😉

[@neonasmith8593]

This video was so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@falafelsalaatti]

These guys try pole dancing for the first time and are already a million times better than me after 4 years...

[@amandinepaccioni]

Super entertaining to watch. Without a background in gymnastics, it looks like some of the moves would have been almost impossible to do so well done lads, super impressive

[@emilypattison4996]

As an Aussie pole dancer- where the hell did Nile find dry hands 🥺🥺🥺🥺