How Japan changed my Olympics training on worlds hardest indoor boulders 🇯🇵

[@TobyClimbing]

Hey, thanks for watching. Please let me know if you like this style of video? 😊

[@skatelift2010]

Yes!

[@BrainGym-dg3rk]

I love it

[@Macchiatobaer]

Totally awesome!

[@andrearamirezreyes3055]

I enjoy it.

[@aracanthe7251]

Yes! Definitely a good vibe, some voiceover over some climbing, and learning the bits of what makes bouldering in japan and in these gyms special!

[@ReshirexOnYT]

imagine being them guys giving the advice to do a youth comp and then seeing this guy win the olympics lol

[@tomhayward3796]

Real life Leonardo DiCaprio Pointing at Screen moment

[@Nyitemare]

"One of them told me i should try youth comps" is sooo out of pocket hahaha this was a great video Toby, good to see there are places with proper stupid hard problems out there

[@afrikat.chalkbags]

Savage 😂😂

[@TobyClimbing]

I was humbled 😂

[@10freekie2]

@@TobyClimbingand the man said “based on how I was climbing it was solid advice”. At least you got that English dry humor! 😜

[@Marcelo_Azcurra]

And now toby has the gold medal, what this guy's face look when he know that? Haha

[@upsidedowna8103]

Funny looking how he won the Olympics now lol

[@alex31721able]

This feels like a training arc where the protagonist hears about a far away land where the average person is stronger than their very strongest opponent and goes to experience life there

[@TobyClimbing]

😂😂

[@JustTiiqo]

"A few locals gave me some beta, demonstrating the problem actually wasn't that hard, it was mainly just me. One of them told me to try youth comps, and based on how I was climbing, it was solid advice" Honestly one of the most entertaining climbing videos I have ever watched

[@TobyClimbing]

Hahaha it was a very humbling experience 🤣 thank you!

[@LadyLaddy]

I absolutely love this style of video. It's a digital diary. You can be proud of yourself for trying again and again. Not giving up isn't easy, and I'm sure you learned something that will help you continue to grow.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked the new style :D

[@BAdinkersGaming]

It was fun to play the "count how many other pros you see" walking through the background in this video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Bpump is like honey to a bee 🤣 everyone wants hard Boulders 🥊

[@sebwalker5343]

Your commentary is ace!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks!

[@theodizeeproblem]

wow, dont thank me for watching. this was probably the most enjoyable climbing video i have ever watched. seeing the process of one of the best indoor climber transition from strength and power training to training on hard boulders, being included in your thoughts, seeing the progression and trying super hard on crazy hard boulders, that is something very unique i have never seen. i truely appreciate the effort you put into that video on top of your strict training regimen. thank you for letting us be a part of your journey. you seem like a humble and chill guy, which makes it even more relatable. i wish you all the best in life and for the upcoming seasons. this video made me root for you :)

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I looks forward to posting more content like this. I’ll try my best!!

[@jessiiieofearth]

facts

[@bomubomuboi]

I don’t know if there’s anything more motivating in the world than watching this video of constant diligent trial and error and ample failure _after_ seeing Toby grab the gold medal in the Olympic Games. I don’t think so.

[@Leo-ry6zh]

I think the best bit about this video was the pacing, showing and explaining a few attempts, then the send attempt from the ground, with music, works really well

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :D

[@elooouan]

this is the fucking best vid ive watched in a while lmfao perfect timing too loved it

[@TobyClimbing]

Haha thank you 🤩

[@Imiscarlett]

So awesome seeing the growth and progression on Japanese boulders. Also really interesting to have the insightful commentary over all the climbing footage. More of this please!!!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, crazy how different boulders are out in Japan compared to Europe. Stay tuned for more :)

[@sneakysnake123]

So Japanese are the only people who are allowed to say "thats a V2 in my gym" xD Great video and great climbing

[@TobyClimbing]

😂😂

[@perorrgard7057]

Best indoor video in a while imo - always fascinating to see anyone at the top level struggle a bit as well, good reminder

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, not everything is as smooth as it seems!

[@kyleochoa3810]

just the casual Janja cameo

[@thanh-thomasnguyen7969]

16:53 for those searching

[@luisantoniogalvezheras2792]

@@thanh-thomasnguyen7969 thank you

[@eadelindizon9514]

love the honesty in the tone, not hiding frustrations and talking about the badness of the holds as freely as you wish. super relatable and i really love watching you climb/learn from each attempt (: all the best for this season toby!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much!

[@Aztemophyis]

This style is perfection. This is the first video on your channel ive watched and i was hooked. As many others have pointed out, everything from the pacing to the music and the monologues were done amazingly well. Please make more! I know who im rooting for at the Olympics!

[@martin.sendsonig]

23:32 kokoro fujii casually strolling b pump 🤣

[@-masteryoda]

6:50 Looks like Chaehyun Seo was there too

[@Lenniiii]

25:18 Janja 👑

[@androgynousmaggot9389]

He's a setter there

[@androgynousmaggot9389]

​@@-masteryoda full Korean native team was there..well, everyone is always there

[@choff-]

Really sick video, the commentary and editing made it really entertaining from front to back -- I felt a bit shocked when I realized that all 30min was up when it ended lol

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you! I will try to create some more content like this!!

[@x19chen]

To that local Japanese climber, Toby didn't follow your advice to participate the youth competition, but went straight ahead to the Olympics game. By the way, he took the gold medel home 😂

[@equinox2345]

Enjoying this style of video!

[@TobyClimbing]

More to come!

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

So cool to see that after completing the savage slab with one beta, you were able to immediately do the other beta. Seems counterintuitive but it shows how much climbing is about mental commitment. This video is insanely motivating

[@TobyClimbing]

For sure, so many times a move feels impossible then you stick it once and all of a sudden it feels easy

[@sebhurd2334]

I love how you can already see he has more confidence talking into the microphone compared to his first few videos! Great work and great video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks so much!

[@CykoruKun]

That jump into a no-hands piston squat was crazy impressive

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks 🔥🔥

[@Moache]

This kid is pretty good he should try qualifying for the Olympics.

[@larajay7095]

Was good to see you compare the difference between UK vs Japan grading.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks!

[@Dimitarus]

One of the best climbing videos I watched recently

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!

[@muffindolphindaphnee]

Thank you for being so real about not feeling your best and having a not so great mindset. It’s reassuring to know that even the best in the world can have bad days or a bad mentality at some point. We know you’re strong and amazing Toby!

[@adamsibane4719]

So cool that you show even “bad” or not perfect session, stay chill and focus dude 🤙

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@kellykimballiversen4185]

Definitely refreshing to see how a elite climber can still grow so much during just a trip! Great documentation of everything and relaxing B-rolls of some views in japan😊

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you:)

[@mollyb.7834]

I feel like there is some comfort watching Toby, a fu*ing olympian struggling with boulders, but at the same time there is no excuse for me for not trying hard enough 😅😅 Thank you Toby for showing your process, and letting us in to see a bigger picture which involves that you fail and get frustrated sometimes.😅

[@orangeorlemons]

adding to the sightings, chaehyun seo at 6:50 haha

[@Robbasd]

Would've loved to see even more of your trip to Japan outside of bouldering! Love the content! It is also comforting to see someone even at your level struggle from time to time and getting back to form after keeping at it.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :D next time I’ll try to show more!

[@KunalWalkoli0]

I am watching this after olympics and I see what you mean now, nice to see that training paid off❤

[@ferdik6640]

Loved your commentary on this one 😅 keep it up

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks, I’ll do my best!

[@takkainseattle]

Still this is one of the best climbing videos I’ve ever watched.

[@guilhermesoares7857]

Amazing quality! Wouldn't change a thing, keep them coming !

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks so much, more to come

[@Bhrz]

I loved the style of this video where you show us your failures and not purely the highlights!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you 😊

[@pianoman47]

Huge congratulations yesterday, Toby!

[@TheSwimsuitGuy]

this is high quality content, brilliant stuff (also how I feel whenever i climb in any new gym)

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :D

[@dizietz]

Toby, it was nice meeting you and your dad in Bpump. Your beginning summary of how hard but also skill based climbing in Bpump is right on the mark!

[@florunio]

23:34 Kokoro Fujii - the legend himself is casually wandering in the background of B-Pump lol

[@TobyClimbing]

👀

[@CII7-I]

the combination between the commentary and the video is exactly what this industry need imo, great stuff, hats off

[@kavali6320]

The hole video blew my mind. 13:43 just wild! Tops of the black tape at 20:50 and light green at 24:45 were extra special moments. Your heel hooks are just mad👌. Voice over was top-notch.

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@bullydungeon9631]

Seeing you get really clean on the climbs that were shutting you down is extremely cool

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@carlherner9458]

wow best climbing video i've ever seen, keep it up toby!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :D

[@Smowling]

That black one in the end. Dude, sick af. Great job. Cant wait to see you in comps this year. GL!

[@TobyClimbing]

So satisfying to finally stick it 🤩 thank you!!

[@atherismagic4639]

Sick video! Reminds me of getting shut down whenever I go to new gyms, getting used to the new style, and then coming back home and getting shut down again after forgetting the old style lmfao

[@TobyClimbing]

🤣🤣

[@marshmelows]

I like Toby. Toby is humble and direct :)

[@davidk3567]

This got me so psyched for paris! Love the format!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@StealthClimbs]

This style of video is great, chill vibes. Lots to learn here as well :)

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!

[@QuinnValetine]

video was a breath of fresh air, really enjoyed the realness of this video more thenn your other videos, do more like it :D

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, more to come :D

[@Echo-ci8bn]

Best climbing video I’ve seen in years. Can you please do more?

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you! More to come soon 😆

[@happywolfie1980]

I'm so happy for you that you managed to finish the dynamic black problem at the end, because I'm sure the movement sequence will haunt you for a long long time otherwise!

[@TobyClimbing]

Yes me too, so many different movements in one boulder. Crazy 🤯

[@Growlizing]

Your great humor makes this one of the best climbing videos i have seen!

[@ajsimmons]

Love this video. Definitely gets me excited to visit the Japan gyms.

[@TheRackdog]

Toby you’ve qualified for the olympics when others you compare yourself to haven’t, your a beast mate and never doubt yourself 🤜

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!

[@TheHybrid96]

This is perhaps the best climbing video I've ever watched

[@D4NKN4]

loved the japanese climbing community too. all supporting each other with "ganba" & "Naisu". went there to climb too, absolutely humbling experience my god.

[@SurferConky]

Awesome video Toby, the format was excellent especially with your commentary overlapping and showing some of the travel on the side. Japan is such a beautiful place, and seeing the best climbers in the world getting humbled by bpump makes us mortals that much more confident! It was a pleasure meeting you at Ogikubo mate, was one of the highlights of my trip. All the best at the world cup this year!

[@gijsramakers9588]

Honestly one of the best climbing videos ive ever seen. ill definetely be looking out for your content from now i enjoyed it a lot! You can see the progression so nicely!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@steffen1405]

I literally CanNot Believe the difficulty of the last boulder! What the heck!? Amazing send! And determination! Respect to you! And to the Japanese climbers! 🤯

[@Leo-gy8lg]

Incredible video Toby! Love the voice over, whole thing is impeccably put together

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks a lot 😆

[@jonathanlin66]

thanks for the video toby. bpump was such a nice gym to go to and experience when I was in japan. Making me wish I was back there. Japan routesetting is exceptional (if not sandbagged), almost every boulder I tried was 5 out of 5 stars.

[@TobyClimbing]

So true, all the boulders are such high quality

[@questpatch4527]

Oh this was great, just some pure climbing and seeing the process/commentary. Please more of these, love it

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@miloplayz7474]

I could watch this for hours jeez

[@derekryden6574]

I've watched hundreds of videos on how to get better, from all the usual suspects, but I actually think this vid will make more difference than all the others. Just seeing how very hard and how consistently Toby tries is a real eye opener.

[@Lainkk]

It was great to see that you too can struggle and progress, this video is pure gold!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks so much

[@mnoplbnaikj]

Such a cool video! I lived in Japan for a while and B-pump Ogikubo was one of the best gyms I've ever been to

[@TobyClimbing]

It’s crazy in there!

[@CaseyFackreClimbing]

Loved the video format, really cool to see your progression throughout your time in Tokyo!! I get the feeling those black tapes are some of the hardest boulders in the world. Must be an awesome feeling to have so many projects right at your limit

[@androgynousmaggot9389]

Rewatching this video since I didn't pay too much attention to the surroundings the first time, you were not even showing the other climbers (very polite, ngl) but the sheer amount of Japanese and international gold medalist is insane ( 8:09 Amagasa and Omata at the lead wall) Anraku, Garnbret, Fujii, Seo, Ogata... It's quite unique to climbing how countries don't hide their methods and even organise comp simulations! Let's hope this community continues with the comradery, despite climbing becoming an Olympic sport...And I with the new ifsc restrictions and some rumours, maybe it will not survive! Hopefully, you young athletes will resist and keep up the spirit of this beautiful sport! Congratulations on the deserved medal! (Even if I was cheering for Tomoa, since you and Anraku would have more opportunities! 😅)

[@luis.sanabria]

You are the future of climbing, keep going!!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, I’ll do my best

[@joehertz8903]

Makes me want to go climb in Tokyo so bad! Hope you got ramen too. great to see the progression on each boulder with commentary, really made me feel how ridiculous some of these problems probably are... hope to see more of this style of content from you for sure! Great video! :D

[@TobyClimbing]

You should go if you get the chance! Food in Japan is also amazing, I love ramen 😍 I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@KlimburgBouldergym]

Honestly one of the best climbing videos I watched in a while. All the best for your journey towards the olympics! Gave me some good rout setting inspiration

[@adamrupsis3390]

My friends and I came up with this paradox that you have to believe in for success where you have to believe you're the best at what you do, and no one can stop you, but also realize that there will always be someone better than you. This applies very well to climbing as well.

[@Alyssa-nm9kg]

Aww Toby this was such a great watch, so happy to see you get progressively more comfortable with the routes there ❤️ love this style of video, looking forward to more ☺️ take care and happy Easter!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much, happy Easter!

[@TomHumphries-gk6qf]

Toby trust your plan and process!! Never compare and enjoy 😊 you’re more than capable of a podium finish!! Toby you’re an Olympian 💪💪

[@TobyClimbing]

Yes I will! I will just go and enjoy it. Thank you 😆

[@hjarandwikne7309]

First time I feel like I get a super indepth introduction to Japanese gym climbing. Good video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, happy you enjoyed!

[@evelei194]

This is indeed the best bouldering video I've ever seen. so addicting that I wanted to find more like this but failed. plz continue with this style!!

[@TobyClimbing]

More to come :)

[@AaronClimbs34]

Super cool to have been at B-Pump on most of those days while you were filming and watching you and Ogata yoshiyuki projecting. Loved the video!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@joaquingomez9261]

Great video, awesome to see the process so close-up.

[@lolKryzik]

Pleasure watching such focused and hard training :D Simple yet effective editing with the grade clarification on each boulder, as it can be hard for viewers who aren't accustomed to the grading in Japanese gyms. Also i liked the chill but informative and insightful commentary, very good video, ty :D

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :D

[@diiidell7608]

I absolutely love your videos! Greetings from Switzefland

[@TobyClimbing]

Thanks!!

[@AriPaul]

Great video. Fascinating seeing one of the world's very best climbers struggle so badly.

[@bitesizetrouble3807]

this was amazing to watch! i love doing climbing as a hobby and this makes me wanna visit japan even more now. thank you for sharing this toby and look forward to seeing you in the paris olympics!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you, you should definitely visit if you get the chance!

[@Fellstr]

Super cool format of video! More of this please!!

[@TobyClimbing]

Tried something new! Happy you enjoyed :D

[@deviantsonique2049]

Hey man. Great work. Showing off your authentic self is super important as Magnus said. The wasabi (?) kicking your ass at 8:46 was funny

[@climbing_thomas]

that video was awesome, impressive not only in the strength displayed, but also in your humour! haha good luck for the upcoming season!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you so much

[@lukas_krck]

Great video, was a pleasure to watch🤙

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@Bobbzorzen]

This was an amazing video, the comment about trying youth comps had me folded in half! Thanks for sharing!

[@TobyClimbing]

Haha it was very humbling 🤣

[@rysarmiento]

Yo, for me and the homies, this is everything we love to see and hear when it comes to gnar indoor bouldering videos! Thanks for this man and keep killing it 🤜

[@landonbolognese9535]

Sir - I'm typically never a fan of gym climbing videos and even less so with commentary over sessions. This was the easiest watch in my life. Hard to tell precisely what it is about the content that you're making, but it's a blast to watch. You're real as fk, and your personality bleeding through these videos is amazing. I think your brutal honesty coupled with the talent display makes you a unique watch. Hopefully you enjoy creating this content as much as we do viewing it, you're absolutely killing it.

[@LePetitBat]

Could not agree more

[@HelloBrother22]

Really enjoyed this video. Currently recovering from an elbow tendinitis and this has got me incredibly psyched to go and climb again soon!

[@unauthorisedvodka5920]

Fr the best climbing video ive ever watched

[@Tarabulus]

impressive self-reflections for such a young guy Toby - respect!

[@quentinzaparucha53]

Amazing video! Thank your for sharing your process in Tokyo, seeing you going from the "elephant-style" to achieve some the hardest boulders of the gym was inspiring.

[@Metapuff1]

I loved the in-depth analysis of the boulders and getting to see the progression! as a non-pro it is very cool to see pros climbing in the gym in the same way that the rest of us do

[@SR-lw1dg]

Best indoor boulder vid ever watched!!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you :)

[@samgoldsmith3759]

Absolutely awesome video! Really escaped into the Tokyo scene. Love the vlog format and your narration insights!

[@TobyClimbing]

Thank you!!