Learning to rollerskate in 30 days

I gave myself 30 days to learn how to roller skate. I learned numerous skills and achieved that goal. All of the music used in the video is shown in the credits section.

[@xMochaPuffx]

Just want to say this is extremely helpful for new skaters, like myself. Just seeing someone struggling through the natural process of it all is reassuring that I too can overcome all the obstacles into reaching my end goals of being a fluid & fun skater. Thank you for sharing!

[@sarahzlife.x]

How are you now?

[@meganmakani5110]

I was just gonna say this 😭 I just got my skates a few days ago and I was wondering if I'm just really awful with balance or if my learning speed was normal. This video definitely gave me hope lol

[@lv4230]

Is it normal for the skate to feel super "rolly"...I keep falling and hurting myself...not sure if I'm slipping away because of my posture and balance ....help please

[@King_smidget]

L v you can tighten the wheels a bit so they don’t roll as much. Before careful though because you don’t wanna tighten them too much. I would say try maybe half a turn. Make sure you’re bending your knees and not leaning forward or backwards. I had that problem for a long time. Just kept rolling backs and not knowing why. 😭

[@saralouati9258]

I actually been rollerskating for almost 6months im a self-taught ,but I have just learnt how to roll and a lil bit crossover ,sometimes I see my friends skating and I wonder how they do it and I just feel awful and demotivated so sometimes I think I would just give up ,but nah I really wanna be good at it,do you have guys some advices or tips to become better,btw have a nice day!

[@raynobleorchestra]

don’t just bend your knees, lower your hips. palms down,chin up, shift your body weight from right to left, right to left, tighten your core.

[@charlotte-anne3461]

justswell you sound like dirty Deborah Harry from the dirty school of skate

[@jhowardsupporter]

do these things get stopped easily by small rock? blades don't really get stopped by anything. I don't really wanna spend 500 bucks on those Chaya skates only to find they are more difficult to ride than blades.

[@joshuaadler4259]

@@jhowardsupporter most of the time anything with small wheels get stopped by rocks however it all really depends on how or what your riding

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@joshuaadler4259 Whatever man rollerskating is dead! We cartin' now. Carts Of Darkness. Rock and roll! I don't know how they flip the cart with the weight of their massive balls!

[@nadia-yx6re]

Snack area* Hahaha

[@anewjourneywithbertie5290]

THIS IS AN AMAZING VIDEO I COULD SEE THE PROGRESS AND THAT GAVE ME COURAGE I START SKATING TODAY AND I AM VERY EXCITED TO TRY LEARNING THANKS GIRL YOU DID GREAT

[@courtcat3]

Thank you for the love. I hope you do well in your endeavour to skate again.

[@ashy4957]

How is skating rn after a year?

[@AdieuAlle]

I just got my first pair, every time i start to slip I scream “no no no please no-“

[@juanaarreola4880]

BAHAHAHAHAH “no no no please no” IDK WHY I FIND THAT HILARIOUS 💀

[@AdieuAlle]

@Chen X Lia LMAOOAOAOOOO

[@bartooma]

I got my first roller skating shoes after years of waiting because Mom prevented me when I was 12. I am in my thirties now. I tried them this morning and it was very funny indeed. I couldn't control myself and each leg went to another side. I was holding a stick and only walked a few steps without sliding. Sometimes they push me backward while I am struggling to step. Hilarious!

[@courtcat3]

Im proud of you for finally living a dream you've had since your childhood also for being very brave and trying them out for the first time. It's a big step in your day. Keep it up!

[@nicolestark881]

Nice progress :) but no matter what.. go deeper !! Always bend your knees. Thats makes you more stable and you can control you skates better :)

[@noahverhoeven2047]

Why is everyone saying what they can do in rollerskates followed up by saying great video or whatever 🤷... It ain't no flex when you say you can skate backwards just enjoy the video

[@courtcat3]

Not to mention, this is my progress of the fist 30 days. I have been on my skates for nearly a year and I have noticed how much progress I have made in the long run.

[@noahverhoeven2047]

@@courtcat3 Not what I was trying to say xD

[@autumn8553]

Courtney Sargent update?😄 id love to see one

[@valeriesorensen981]

Wheels, wheels, wheels....I know this video is about 9 months old but newbies coming by remember you need outdoor wheels for the outside- they are softer and able to handle small rocks, twigs etc....indoor wheels are much harder and designed for indoors only- they are too hard for outside it will slow you down dramatically and much easier to lose balance when you come across small rocks, twigs, cracks in cement etc.....I only mention this because she said it was so much easier to skate indoors and outside took more effort- almost always that is because she probably needed softer wheels outside.

[@courtcat3]

My sketchers have those gummy outdoor wheels. I have a love hate relationship with them.

[@valeriesorensen981]

@@courtcat3 Haha...I have the Moxi Juicy wheels pretty similar I would say...they are stickier that is a for sure! Love -hate is the best way to describe it I agree with you!

[@courtcat3]

@@valeriesorensen981 I WANT A PAIR OF MOXI BEACH BUNNIES SO BAD

[@edengarden6811]

Girl you did so good! After 3 weeks i am still a little scared on those wheels. But yes, you feel more stable with time, so true. Reminds me to skate every single day, even for 10 minutes, i don’t skate everyday.. You made such a fast progress! Looks like you are not afraid at all. I would love to have such concrete near my house!!

[@Adam-tu1zo]

I suggest you wear a helmet out doors because when you went backwards I cringed if you don’t you might fall backwards and hit your head. Stay safe😁😁😁

[@KhanhKhuu1]

Omg play roblox with me

[@KoahK]

Khanh Khuu kid

[@rjewels1045]

She just needs to move one foot to skate backwards honestly

[@r.m4915]

Yup, my sister once fell like that while skating backwards and got a concussion

[@wynteer2943]

When I fall backwards I quickly lift my head to protect it

[@heygamerxoxo4533]

Bend your knees, lower your hips, go from left to right and if your gonna fall bend down to the floor. That's just some starting advice

[@KHANSOFFICIAL]

Just started to learn skating a couple of days ago 😁

[@teahgarcia2657]

i went the other day and fell and broke my arm so that’s fun

[@KHANSOFFICIAL]

@@teahgarcia2657 Jesus 🙄. Get well soon sis. 🤲.

[@devilfangz3623]

KHAN'S OFFICIAL how’s your progression over the year?

[@KHANSOFFICIAL]

@@devilfangz3623 well, I had to pause my training because I hurt my wrists pretty bad, after around 2 weeks in. I had to take time off to let my wrists heal. That was a mistake, I never resumed. (Yet) 😩

[@devilfangz3623]

KHAN'S OFFICIAL aw man that sucks, i hope you get to continue soon and learn how to balance without hurting your wrist again!!

[@txcowgirl83]

If anyone here is trying to learn how to roller skate, please research the correct skate for your goal. I would suggest learning on a classic healed boot.

[@katiaenmiami4901]

I loved your video. I have just ordered my roller skates and I will be reteaching myself after 35 years or so. Your video gave me the strenght to go and try my best. Thank youuuu!

[@MorDreadful]

I think this is very brave of you to put this video out (that's not being mean, read on), with the mistakes and learning from those mistakes you do, good for you. This is brave in the sense that a lot of us wouldn't dare as we would all be embarrassed to have a video of us learning out on the internet, you just did it regardless. As for employers, whether you are employed or not, this shows them a lot about you. Brave to do that where others wouldn't be, this means you have a lot of confidence whether you realise it or not. You're calm and collected, work things out in your own mind of how to do things that suit you. You show far more skills than you realise and some have nothing to do with skating specifically but rather in general, adaptability to situations, these are some good skills that you should also build upon, a good employer alone would help you greatly there and recognise these things and that is just one area of your life that could be affected in a positive way. This video says a lot about how you think just by watching and listening carefully to what you say. Right or wrong (I don't know what is right or wrong btw when it comes to skating), you go by what you feel is right and what is comfortable. The best part is, this is you naturally and showing this about you in a natural way. You had a goal, you never said you would be down the skate park doing half pipes etc. in 30 days. Your goal was to skate and you did that, you met your own deadline. You show some of us skills that most overlook. I found it intriguing tbh. To watch this kind of video and the learning process we all go through in other areas, but showing the world from your perspective is fantastic. Well Done. Personally I never got on with quads, I prefer inline and did some for a little bit 20 years ago, before that some ice skating but nothing on a pro level. I have been thinking about taking up skating again which is why your video popped up, it was very nice to watch. Thank you.

[@courtcat3]

Thank you for your kind words. At the time I thought I wasn't learning anything more than the basics. After watching this almost a year later and noticing the tremendous progress I have made just encourages me to continue growing. I am glad you found this video to be inspiring in your pursuit to pick up skating again. I wish you all the best on your endeavor.

[@entrepreneurblondie7291]

Wow amazing how well you skated after only 30 days!! Thanks for Sharing! Continued progress on your skating!

[@Lauren-bs5yn]

yay!!! you did so good! I grew up roller skating occasionally but it wasn't until recently that I started skating as a hobby. I can kind of skate backwards and spin. Thank you for making this because now I want to practice everyday to see how good I can get in a month. Keep rolling!

[@stinky5242]

I been skating consistently for a year now although I have skated in the past as well-- on inlines (hockey and speed skates) I'm on a local speed skating team and I go on hockeys at session (public skate at a roller rink) for fun. Speed skates have a much tighter boot- lower cut and much larger wheels. Hockey skates are the opposite. I'm not on a hockey team but I use my hockey skates at session because I dont have freestyle skates yet. I go to skate for roughly 12 hours a week. I am able to do these tricks on my hockey skates primarily (some on speed skates but it's much harder): Eagle (both directions) Backwards + backwards crossover (both directions) Grapevine (actually really difficult to learn-- when backwards crossing you pull out your foot and hold it there until you are forced to turn) Scooter I am currently learning the Johnny. (Scooter with one leg out and leaning back)

[@courtcat3]

Good for you! I'm starting to do grapevine... any tips?

[@stinky5242]

@@courtcat3 Just keep crossing backwards and trying to hold it there. It took me several hours to get it right, but I got it finally lol

[@eviejean8]

Very inspiring. Thankyou for sharing your journey. xx

[@intelect98]

This is such a good video! Super inspiring as someone who is still very wobbly to see you progress into fluidity

[@NatashaEstrada]

Come to Dirty Deborah's skate class on Saturday mornings in Fountain Valley.

[@courtcat3]

I have attended a few of her classes when I was just starting out. The first snippet of this video is filmed at that roller rink. I love her so much and she is super helpful and down to earth when it comes to skating

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

I'm super proud of you! This is a very encouraging video. I'm sure your even better now!

[@alealiaga4110]

I bought skates probably two weeks ago. Only went roller skating 5 or 6 times. I've been feeling really down. I've watched videos on the Internet and people got really good really fast. Or at least that's what they show. Anyways, watching this has really helped me. I'm not giving up on this.

[@darlingthimblemoon4658]

You did so much better than me my first time! I fell 5 times.

[@courtcat3]

Check out my Hard Knock Life video on my channel. It is nothing BUT me falling. I really enjoyed making that video too.

[@westyy2078]

TexasRed lmfao I fell so many times my whole knee was purple😂😭👎

[@darlingthimblemoon4658]

@@westyy2078 yeah, I had a huge bruise on my bum for quite some time. Not on my knees, elbows or wrists though. To play derby, to get out on the practice rink, you have to be in full gear.

[@westyy2078]

TexasRed lmao yh😂🥺😅👎

[@ponynuts4934]

But when she was in the roller rink she was skating fine but day two it looked like she had never even seen a pair of skates

[@courtcat3]

That was due to different skates. At the rink I had boot skates while at homeI had my Sketchers. I had to relearn the balance and muscles. I didn't show this but at the rink I had a skate mate to help me too.

[@elenagoldstein5308]

That and skating inside and on asphalt feels soooo different

[@gabbyf2906]

Pls make more videos! I love this so much! It inspired me to roller skate! I’ve been only skating five days I can go forwards and a little backwards

[@courtcat3]

Im so proud of you. Im happy that you are making progress. Just remember to practice everyday.

[@gabbyf2906]

Thank u I will!

[@MentalHealthJourney]

Look behind you when you’re going backwards! So important and will help you skate! You’re doing good though! I’ve just put together my 2 years progress skating video! I hope you continue to skate! Xxx

[@MentalHealthJourney]

Also don’t be afraid of falling! Falling is part of skating and it’s ok. I got better at skating when I was ok with falling! I make my friends who want to learn to skate literally fling themselves on the ground again and again until they’re comfortable with the fact that it doesn’t hurt!

[@ameliashaw6357]

yep! your body will go where your eyes are looking! and also do you don’t crash into anything or anyone lol

[@userrr7772]

Did you start off with not moving at all? I want to learn but I’m so scared!! You think if I’m consistent like you were for 30 days I’ll learn? Btw you did an amazing job!! Thanks for the video ❤️

[@courtcat3]

Day 1 I went to the roller rink and tried to learn. I grabbed on to the wall most of the night. Then my friend showed me how to position my feet and step. That got me moving a little bit. At home, I had nothing to grab onto so I was on my own. Im sure with practice, a little everyday, you will become a great skater.

[@stinky5242]

For me, I started learning when I was 4 (14 now). When I first started I went to a local roller rink and use their quads (different from inlines). I could barely move, so I held onto the wall. Now to learn just hold onto something and push your feet out. One foot at a time. Diagonally. Once you push your right foot out, pick up your left and push out to the left side. It's kind of like skating like a penguin. When you first start bend your knees. It's ok I'd you have to hold onto a wall. It's hard at first, but once you get the hang of going forward try to learn cross overs. Crossovers are where at turns you pick up your feet and put it over your other one. Like if I'm going clock wise, I would pick up my right foot and put it over my left. Its kind of hard to describe with words, but I hoped that helped. Also, there are different types of wheels. Outdoors and indoors. Personally, I have a set of outdoors and indoor wheels for my hockey and speed skates. If you are intending on skating outside, get some skates that have outdoor wheels hehe. For beginners, I recommend using recreational inlines. They are pretty common at a sports store like academy.

[@jamesjeffries5564]

Nicole, I'm 56 years old and still enjoy roller skating. You can do it, you gotta believe you can learn and the willpower to learn. If I was there I'd teach you myself. Unfortunately I'm not.

[@MrDillon2029]

Good job!!!! This video made me actually happy for you that you set a goal and did it!! Keep up the good work! And knock out the other 11 goals!

[@schelbyrenea]

I would love to see how much you have progressed over the year. You should do an update video. (: I'm about to buy my first skates, I want to do something active over the summer so I am kinda holding myself to the same goal you have.

[@courtcat3]

Good for you! That's amazing. I was thinking about an update video during the summer to watch how I progressed from then until now. I haven't really learned anything new. Maybe I can go to a couple more skate classes and pick up on new skills.

[@hunterkono824]

Thanks for posting this video. I am excited for my birthday and I hope I can get some skates.

[@gaming_potato4544]

This is inspiring to me! I had skates but was to scared for a year to ride them after my fall! Now I can ride them but still getting used to them.

[@Hdidbi_3049]

Im gonna start rollerskating again after a couple of years, I remember liking it so much and being so good at it

[@clarisset7948]

Just a tip. Look behind when learning backward skating. Even though there was no one behind it's still a good idea to learn how to balance you weight early on just to prepare for when you are at the rink and there are alot people

[@courtcat3]

Thanks for the tip. I have since learned to look behind me because I don't want to hit anyone or the cars in my neighborhood. I can only go about 20-30 feet at a time before I lose my momentum and have to turn back around. I am getting better everyday

[@philgq]

Nice Vid, just started skating myself with my daughter, it counts as exercise so we are allowed outside to do it. Hopefully I can do as much as you in my first 30ish days.

[@diaphilm]

Well done ! Very good video too.

[@peppermink2200]

I had the exact same thing happen. I was doing great at the rink, take the skates outside, and I'm suddenly a baby giraffe

[@PuroAstrology]

Did you fall at all during your learning process? I was on day two and fell right on my butt and hurt my tailbone, and the adult part of my brain is telling me to just quit--but the little girl part of me demands that I make my roller skating dreams come true!

[@elliotisdreaming]

i am learning how to skateboard right now but i want to learn roller skating, so this is helpful!

[@wings-of-dawn]

Ok but how did you do that spin. I'm on day 8 of my skating journey and I can't spin. I've adjusted the trucks and everything but I always lose balance

[@joannamaxwell7636]

Hey waiting for my skates to come. How much time did you dedicate to practice a day?

[@Mm-abcsony]

It really inspires me. Now, I'm trying to do inline skating. But I'm so scared to fall and it's not improve so well.

[@quingles3085]

Mm inline skatin is easier and better for your ankles. Good choice

[@MichaelJones-qf3qt]

Your progression is really good! But please put a helmet on.

[@Twistnsine]

Brave girl! Well done 😃 Very inspirational for a new future skater like me 😇🙏🏼

[@ezranexcalibur]

what stopping method did you use when you were still figuring stuff out?? I'm kinda stuck at the moment because I have seen a lot of hate and warnings for pretty much every method of stopping and because of that I mostly just try to stay slow and crash into the curb when I need to (which isn't ideal).. the fact you improved so much is really commendable!!

[@courtcat3]

Hey, I had to learn to use my front toe stop and dragging my foot behind me. I used my dominant skating foot and twist it to form the T stop while applying pressure to only my toe stop. I have to be careful with my right skate because it has a back stopper too and that causes complications. I tried to get in the hang of the T stop and it puts a lot of pressure on my ankles, so I don't do that as often.

[@ameliashaw6357]

hi! any method of stopping where you DO NOT use your toe stop is safe. Unless you’re at a point where you can either skate backwards or transition from forwards to backwards. Using your toe stop when skating forwards is a real easy way to end up with a broken ankle. A t stop is to me the easiest stop, but a plow stop is the quickest. The best way to get good at stopping isn’t just to use a stop when you need to stop, you need to practice the stop on its own by skating a few feet and then stopping. You can also learn a knee tap/slide if you have knee pads. You should be able to LOWER (not drop or your knees will get BUSTED) yourself onto one knee and recover (in roller derby you have to be able to recover within 3 seconds.) And above all else STAY LOW. You aren’t going to be able to do ANY stop with any sort of stability unless your knees are bent.

[@morganb7140]

This video has helped so much! As an aspiring skater this inspired me to do something like this myself :)))

[@itsjustiara69]

skating is one of thos things that after just 2 hours you can get so much better practice makes perfect.tip the more relaxed you are the easer it will be.(and you will look like a natral)

[@Josh-gj8dw]

Good job

[@theartist_harlivi]

That was amazing!!! I’ve had my skates a month and can only do half that and not on asphalt lol

[@kenyamccrary2355]

Awesome video! I’m giving myself a minimum of 30 days to improve my skating as well! It’s been 2years, I see; have you kept it up?! Very curious about your progress, and will you show more challenges?!

[@juls7176]

started my first inline skate yesterday. 😂 it was fun to fall and slide many times

[@gurukrsna]

Would love to see where you are now. Awesome Video!! n_n

[@xXSweetJaniiXx]

My skates came today and I look like a baby goat

[@DriftmastersJason]

I always love potrait video. Keeps you guessing whats behind the black margins

[@josipamajic8930]

I just wanted to ask you something.Did you fall a lot of times and you didn't show that in a video or you didn't fall at all?

[@courtcat3]

I fell quite a lot and I took any shots I had and put them in a separate video on my channel.

[@daniellukecurtiss]

Really cool vid 👍

[@uvazs3293]

What roller skates did you use or own

[@lollipoplover0017]

u forgot to wear a helmet..... Better wear it cuz u may hit ur head if u r rlly new on roller skating (its for everyone) ;

[@emitosy4530]

Lollipop Lover001 As a more serious skater (usually indoors), I don’t use a helmet because I don’t like the bulkiness of it. It also gets really hot with a helmet on. :b

[@justahermit1172]

@@emitosy4530 one day you're gonna fall on your back and your skull will turn into blood cereals my dude, put on that damn helmet, it's part of skating.

[@drzeus9449]

Just got back to skating after 40+ years. Butt slammed twice already, ouch. 2nd was today...went flat on back and head slammed too! Thankfully I had just bought and worn a helmet! Wear a helmet, you could easily become a no-brainer without one! And believe me, concussion is not fun, even at your age (been there, done that a long time ago!). A slightly hot head is better than a mushed head. Great to see how quickly you progressed and you managed so much in such a short time! Has totally inspired me to keep going, when my butt stops hurting 😁 (PS my brain doesn't seem quick enough to send the signal to drop down and forward in time , so I just fall backwards!)

[@MzJKristine]

Do you recommend wearing a helmet indoors?

[@NotPofkp]

drzeus I just put my hands on the back of my head when I fall backwards 😂

[@hadleymanmusic]

The asphalt is rough! But its good for practice so when u find a smoothe spot its beautiful.

[@yolandacandela8112]

Averagelly how many hours a day did u practice skating?

[@courtcat3]

Everyday I practiced between 1-2 hours on average. Some days like day 10 I spent the rest of the afternoon til evening practicing my new skills (about 3 hours).

[@lazygal3485]

Maybe when trying the crossovers, try getting low instead of standing. It helps with balance n if you fall, you’ll fall forward.. which is good falling backwards is not good.. know from experience. But overall great job

[@selmahoppe3560]

You got really good!!!!

[@douglasharley2440]

fantastic job!...respect.

[@venusalexa7367]

Is there anywhere in particular you learnt to spin from??

[@cierrahiggins8246]

Are you still Perusing skating?

[@hannapena7390]

Why does everybody started rollerblading/skating a year ago? and im only starting now? Whyyyy

[@tobiasbeckett7132]

God dam this a good video, makes me wanna learn 🙌👌

[@sassiehealzyo]

did you keep it up??

[@baileyxoxo1898]

This gives me motivation

[@satelitekomputer2608]

so I remembered the roller skate learning period 1 year ago

[@soulqueen3819]

LoL I know that is right, teaching your self in my opinion is way better than paying a old skate teacher who wants you to bend your knees all day and keep your feet close the whole time people learn this at thier own time and learn all that eventually!

[@hollymorgan8723]

You are amazing! Woo!

[@babysalazarsmommy]

I dont even know and im so proud of u 🤧

[@노희주-v2k]

How many min did u skate everyday

[@riotgrrrlgess]

i wish on day one i could go to the roller rink...I can barely stand up HAHAHAH this is great tho :)

[@--DIPSTICK]

How long did you skate in a day?

[@courtcat3]

I would skate between 1-2 hours a day.

[@Spartanshaq777]

the music is adorable lol..it suits you :D :D :D

[@Rachelcampbellll]

Well done! I've just started today :D

[@silagumus4897]

Where did u get ur skates from??

[@courtcat3]

Well.. incase I didn't like skating, I didn't want to invest a lot of money to get skates. So I found these ones at a Goodwill.

[@Hellavenly]

Now I feel really proud because I learned in my basement in 2 days (it’s a concrete floor)

[@gkesterson1]

You did great in this video, I would have done the same thing. Keep it up! Too bad that you didn't make one while you were on inlines.

[@fantalol3104]

Does anyone feet hurt after a few minutes

[@King_smidget]

In skates.? Are they new.? There’s a break in period but if you have them on for like 5 minutes and they hurt they might be too small.

[@resikek1207]

awesome keep it up :)

[@hatemondaypieczona8564]

you can skate better after those 30 days than me ever after 2 years... it's time for me to correct my training

[@ScrolltheNature]

i am also want to learn skates !!

[@shuntheafloresvlog6872]

I just bought a roller skates I'm so excitde😍❤💙

[@nightdriver007]

Wauh! 👊🏼

[@Galimah]

did you train every day?

[@noursabry5453]

are you in canada

[@gunnerlowe828]

Oof the music in that rink😫 Mine plays old funk

[@anjalin2415]

I love fountain Valley!

[@desireejwalker]

IS THAT OSWALD MUSIC

[@skoky83]

Omg this is awesome!! I have been wanting to learn how to roller blade for years but been too scared! You’ve given me the motivation! How tall are you? I am 5’9 and mostly legs so I am terrified of falling! 😂😂

[@courtcat3]

I'm 5'8 and mostly legs too. I definitely fell a lot, but that's what elbow and knee pads are for right 😁

[@abdullahilawal9830]

excellent

[@Canarias_5]

pls more videos, more roller pls

[@ninjakitas]

When I was learning how to skate I never used any protection or padding. I didn’t have the option too. Did I get injured? Yes. And there was always blood but I usually just let it dry and continued on. But I do agree it’s good to be safe however with skating lol.

[@betsymcintosh7066]

👏👏👏👏

[@elainezel24]

why did you stop posting

[@wwefigurefights5438]

"Courtney you did great now its my turn lol"

[@britishairwaysptfs5420]

Thats Dirty debborah Harrys rink! She has her own channel