WHY KIDS IN JAPAN ARE TOO GOOD AT SKATING

Skated with some of Tokyo's best young skaters around the city
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Music:
Intro background: Sarcastic sounds - I don't sleep
Park Edit song: Cadence Kid - Hold on Me
Skaters: Mantarou Tokura, Kyonoske Yamashita, Toa Hoshino, Leon Kaetsu, Haruto Hoshino,

[@Hannah-ri2tk]

Its because adult skaters dont look down at the younger skaters. They encourage them to even improve more. And its great.

[@brandonmaya8993]

Hannah is Shookt hey I’m 10 and I’m sponsored nice writing dude your cool

[@calebgoodner1899]

Like in america

[@spoonfedchild]

Im lucky that my town doesnt have people like that

[@senkinz866]

adult skaters in Canada are all ass holes

[@angelyssa0]

Senkinz u sound very biased i’ve met quite a lot of friendly canadian skaters

[@mrmu3448]

1:15 Luis first time meeting kyonosuke damn

[@tessa1946]

Ikr crazyy

[@nicholasbrown3109]

Damn bro

[@hokagelogan9967]

@@nicholasbrown3109 he look so small

[@jaquan6702]

@@hokagelogan9967 ikr lol

[@fredietuazon3402]

No that's not the first time he got a video way back 2017 that the first time

[@marinapetkovic4525]

I think they skate so good not just because of their families' support, but because the older skaters truely accept them. They hang out together, get encouragement and learn from example. They don't get to be looked down at by the adult skaters. And of course, there's that samurai mentality--> go all in, or nothing!

[@ontehmoon9846]

The community was toxic where i grew up skating.

[@janicetsz-yanyen9702]

@@ontehmoon9846 same here. I still remember the first time skating, few dude laughed at me and asked me to leave. I mean no one is born knowing how to do things.

[@fireplayer476]

I really wanna try and have the samurai mentality

[@anthonylo2389]

marina petković I’m afraid to practice in the public skate park because I don’t want them to judge me 😢

[@fireplayer476]

@@anthonylo2389 mate everyone was a beginner they won't judge you.And a side note it is really cool that you have a skate park in your town.I only have holes 😂

[@viaumagma]

No drugs No violations and good skate parks, they purely enjoy skating. They are not even SxE. Good luck New generations...

[@tan8281]

@@nikigedzhov No shit but how bad are their drug problems compared to in America where you can walk down the block and buy drugs???

[@hellohi-mj8ho]

barbatos. Drug laws are much more strict in japan

[@hiyou969]

Reuben Tan wtf not every were in America is the hood you cannot just walk down the block and get drugs I know you were exaggerating it but if you think it’s actually that bad then you’re stupid and probably live in the ghetto

[@dethkok3869]

I have to carry a weapon for protection where I skate lmao theres alot of gang members who just like to jump or kill people where I am

[@henthaai]

i don think thats the problem

[@superzeldastepssbb]

i think its because japan just has that mindset to master everything that they do whether its skateboarding or there job i think its there culture to do the best they can

[@ccdiaz1981]

I need that mentality

[@coolkid5410]

Yet they believe in a fat guy LMAO

[@andrewphan774]

Hackers ERROR:001 better than what we have right now

[@hydrogehtab]

stupid

[@dress8399]

PeWNyPnOY *their*

[@thechurchoflucio5709]

Their style is so good wtf

[@dom2479]

they got mad dripppp i need the yellow beanie

[@RainOnYourParadise]

My man is like an embryo and he’s kick flipping the 4 stair😂

[@dreamergirl4635]

Kynouske is now 17, Yuto won gold in the olympics, those two younger boys are older. Wow time flies

[@Nayteluvsyou]

And this was the how the story of kyonoske began

[@heavydrizzle4472]

And now Yuto's just won the first Olympic gold in his home town! I really think Kyonoske may be huge soon, I definitely hope so.

[@Rufusdos]

Good video. As someone who has skated since about 1989 and lived in both Japan and the UK, I'd say the main reason (some) Japanese kids get so good is that skating is set up over there in such a pedagogical way because of the strong master/apprentice culture they have. They have all sorts of skate classes for boys and girls, and the kids really follow instructions. Skateparks have small obstacles for people to learn on before they progress to the bigger parts. There are even a couple of skateparks with parallel bars for people to hold on to while they learn to ollie and do flip tricks. In the UK it wasn't really the done thing to ask for advice, and when it was given, it was in a kind of "too cool for school" way. I'd never heard of any kind of skate class in the UK. maybe things are different now.

[@thlee3]

KAIZEN philosophy too

[@gabos7892]

UK is currently going down the drain

[@KarelPGKarelPG]

this. this is it

[@juliasamson9559]

I’m skating in London right now and we have like way too many “skate parks” but like u said there’s not much for beginners. If your a beginner u learn to just skate then learn like 2-3 tricks before actually being able to use the skate park properly. Also some areas are restricted not on paper but like socially. For example there’s this skatepark at south bank that is really fucking dope but u can’t really go there unless your advanced. If your a beginner then u either find a group or you practice in your garden because a lot of the older people snicker a lot. Also skateboarding tends to be associated with druggies because most of the time it is. Like if you skate near Camden or even walk with outfits that don’t make you look like a tourist to the area then you will defo be approached by a guy on a skateboard asking if u want to buy.

[@cupa6285]

i could say the same

[@cynamonstudio]

There is something to it. The japanese way of skating is sooooo clean, polished and so pleasing to watch. Amazing.

[@Mike-hj7gg]

the way the music kicks in at 6:11 and how he says "speedo" had me thinking i was watching some anime about a young skateboarder, trying to go faster and bigger.. loved it.

[@Booleanaal]

Oh wait i figured it out its the rugrats

[@luke2803]

7:11 - This made me smile so much. What a fantastic vibe :)

[@flowersmile123]

Luke And they have great rhythm.

[@jonathanbertulfo9684]

Whats the song

[@WretchedDrummer]

jonathan bertulfo “Chain Hang Low” by Jibbs

[@JagiFrisbee]

That youngster knows great music when he hears it.

[@crkst]

This video is hella inspiring, fun, enjoyable, cute, lovely, compassionate, heartwarming, and mindblowing.

[@flowersmile123]

Mike G. Well said.

[@moshimoshi6347]

I swear, everytime I go to this channel I get so inspired and motivated to just skate! Keep it up Luis!!!

[@ZeroDarknezz]

I've been skating for 15 years now. I wish I had these kind of friends in my life, skating around and having a lot of fun. Now that I'm older I feel like I've lost a big part of my life :(

[@emily-xc8ny]

kyo has grown up so much now wow :'))

[@igorsantana9297]

1:15 a legend is born

[@_uaety]

4:39 "It only pertains to chickens so don't worry" lmao

[@chromloverr7675]

I love this whole group. They are so talented and so down to earth.

[@benlangille8451]

Hey, chances are your probably not gonna read this. But I just want to tell you that your japan videos are incredibly funny and well put together. It really goes to show that putting the effort into your videos pays off. Im looking forward to many more Japan vlogs in the future as well!

[@elijah2xool65]

Ben Langille Same

[@SystemNutrition]

he didnt read it

[@oppery9881]

Ben Langille w

[@AH-fl4lx]

Yeah hes a sell out.

[@flowersmile123]

Ben Langille Lol. Y'all are funny.

[@gokoreanzombie296]

seems like the future of skateboarding is gunna be Japan and Brazil.

[@rize5437]

And then COVID nation attacked😂😂

[@Nametag_101]

If you look at the olympics this aged well

[@lauramessy]

@@Nametag_101 we love to see it

[@ryujikazuda]

@@rize5437 only the Asians, masters of all skateboarding could stop it. But when the world needed them most, they vanished..

[@novrinkov0053]

​@@rize5437 You looked frustrated.😂

[@DocoDake]

I'm Japanese and I want to live in Japan but these Japanese people want to live in the US. I want to switch places with them

[@bin9305]

I live in japan, and I am half japanese half african american. I can say that japan is much safer and isolated, but there is less space in general. I like japan better, but I miss the open space of the states, take advantage of that

[@farhanputra5301]

Lmao

[@randomtopics78]

Which song did that kid play

[@hambone8820]

I'm an American and live in Japan.

[@DocoDake]

I like America in general but most of my family member lives in Japan so I only see some of my family member once a year

[@milkycloud.]

6:24 DID LEON HAVE TO GO ALL SHIRTLESS IN FRONT OF MY HOLY EYES LIKE THAT?! TT MY HEART.

[@user-sp4iw8dn3l]

@@peppapigess8058 ahaah hopefully its a teenage girl commenting

[@Carmn07]

@@user-sp4iw8dn3l they probably are a teenager, usually people who listen to BTS are (I hope)

[@alt6801]

@@Carmn07 lmao

[@wtvitssugaaa1239]

@@Carmn07 i hope they are but about the bts thing no actually they have more adult fans than younger fans

[@katieluk5392]

i just can’t help but keep repeating 7:07 good vibes man

[@sharmeebanza5180]

Title???

[@dr.wilhelmusakomba7432]

Jibbs - do your chain hang low

[@jalkahfierro5597]

Did that kid make a whole ring out of the 1000 yen😭😂

[@marcoj25]

the positive energy in this video is on an other level.

[@joemomma2629]

6:20 “super hard”

[@marvelleonangelo918]

69 like

[@Jeremy-dc9pg]

Steezy Kane shut the fuck up fake ass

[@dinalvasilvasilva7926]

He is a freaking kid! What's your problem? Ew!

[@1hero866]

Everyone is gangster online, until a Japanese joins your lobby

[@Rueiiejrj38388]

Me whose japanese, and cant even kickflip a 5 stair.

[@maxia4584]

@@Rueiiejrj38388 it takes time,how long have you been skating?

[@kezin395]

6:32 this is the kind of group I try to avoid by going around a block but wish to be part of

[@bravetherainbow]

5:15 perrrrfect editing man, I love that as soon as he landed it you cut to another thing with the music on like his victory lap and then it stops awkwardly when he does

[@mdnght5152]

Roses are red, Violets are blue, There's always an asian better than u.

[@yousofuckinbadattitude8823]

Lu ngepantun?

[@anthonylo2389]

Dropout 😂

[@candyvibes5276]

Oh it’s so funny to put other races down for likes 😒 you uncultured swan.

[@candyvibes5276]

Alex Nguyen yes I realized I had a typo 😂 I’m not takin it out it’s to funny.

[@earth2n360]

ouch.

[@soymilk2617]

everytime a younger kid goes on and he adds in the baby music i just- 💕💕💕

[@Christina-km4us]

Now daiki ikeda has a gold medal from the junior street division of x games under his belt and is a pro skateboarder. 1:29

[@phibu7517]

the flair of your videos always gets me hooked

[@supershadow230]

Phi Bu they look sick af especially in parts

[@RajithaElpitiya]

After Oympic ,I came here to find the secret of Japanese skateboarding skiils

[@Kassgocrazy]

How is every video so beautiful. Like every single one...

[@SystemNutrition]

there is no place for the word like in this sentence

[@Bilal_qrs]

Japan is such a beautiful country the people are amazing and the landscapes and it is soooo positive

[@NaturalProgressGames]

12:41 Bruh is a straight up anime character... He got that Jin from Samurai Champloo swag... Much respect to these young guys killin it so hard.

[@AEMBowers]

Luis ... you and everyone who helped put all this together are awesome! So many smiles, so much fun. And good skating and editing. No to mention, giving exposure to those who might otherwise never get it. But, just the amount of fun you all have and how much respect you all show for each other. THAT is what skateboarding is all about! Makes me miss all the skating I did when I was younger!

[@yudryanferiahs6973]

Whos here after watching kyonosuke introduced in primitive skateboard?

[@akemid.6857]

Awwww, they’re so sweet. So good to see that they’re doing what they lov & getting along 👊🇯🇵❤️Thanks 4 this ✌️

[@megxmarie.kalani]

this was the second video I saw of Luis’ watching it back now, is wild! it’s crazy to see Kyonoske & how tinyyEEE he is😭😭😭🤍🤍 & how much he’s grown

[@1takejay_ak]

looking back at this seeing kyonosuke growing up through out the vids i’ve seen of him brings memories now he’s part or AM Primitive that’s crazy

[@waterquiche9036]

it’s true what he said about having many skateparks in the US, we take it for granted and parents usually ignore skateboarding since it’s everywhere

[@Dinosaurverde]

I think, what made them so good is not just the support from families and senior skaters but also the culture they have. They are so driven to do things they want & very discipline to achieve their goals. One thing too, they have a clean skate crew. We might not see it in the videos but I feel that they don't do shitty (drugs) things unlike other skaters. You guys know what I mean...

[@romariofreitas8346]

Absolutely!

[@cameronadams4366]

Dude that back Smith was so gnarly 😥😥😥

[@headwound]

Cameron Adams - Sorry but what does gnarly mean?

[@WolfKjetilsson]

Awesome, rad, sick. Just in surf/skate slang language

[@headwound]

XxX_MineDiamondPlayz!_XxX - Oh okay, thank u for answering me

[@ceciliehalvorsen5178]

Cameron Adams _____narly_______

[@parksidekid7241]

Ever since I heard about luis Mora I thought hes some copyrighting guy who takes other people's skate clips , till little I found out about how he started out and how he ended up to how he is today I've been a fan for about four years now and I pretty much know and understand everything hes doing at the moment and hes made me believe alot in my self Congratulations luis

[@6iovanj]

These kids can do kick flips and hella tricks while I can’t even skate in a straight line

[@PTV_DrellA]

Little kyonosuke was so cute and adorable :(

[@onnaSecret9615]

my Lord.. I must say I adore these kids parents to let them fly with pair of wings they like. God Bless you all!

[@r045k]

小さい子達がうますぎてスケートパークに行くと自分の技術がへなちょこに見えて凹む

[@intravine]

Yes

[@リヴァイアッカーマン-f4j]

me too...

[@BRuh-gv3rk]

It’s funny cuz the replies made sense. The guy said “The little kids are too good so it belittles me when they make me seem bad”

[@amyswiftroblox3039]

XD I don’t understand this person.

[@omgyojay978]

You are my fav KZbinr and you showed me what I want to do in life with all the Tokyo vid and how great it is there

[@nordiccmtl]

WhatsGood4u same

[@joytrembles190]

their game of whoever squats last is honestly so cute, it makes me wish I had a friend group like that 🥺

[@McLOVIN_456]

Thats really insane! 🙈 This little guy is just too cute! 😍

[@有限会社ひきた]

人が好きな事を楽しんでやってるのをみると勇気が湧きます！！ ちょうど難病でどうしようもなくなってたところですが笑い方を思い出せそうです！！ ありがとう！ 怪我をしないようにしてください

[@Demiurge66]

These kids are incredible talented, disciplined and actually don't feel to cool to wear a helmet at the skate park.

[@christopher7328]

So much love & respect to the young skaters there in Japan...Amazing talent!

[@izzy-un2iq]

this is the life man! bruh, I wish I have friends where we can just do crazy shit like this together, ride till frickin midnight, get in lots of trouble n have fun. daym, i love watching your videos cuz it makes me feel like I’m there as well, like I’m goin on these adventure with y’all. Love the crew, hope one day I can have enough money to acc buy some of ur clothes ♥️

[@artistoddessy8484]

I think this awesome, i loved skating when i had legs for it, had a couple breaks and its dangerous to skate for me now. I was never very good anyways, but these kids are amazing. Luis keep doing what you're doing, and part of that is being interested in what these young men are up to. This vid was inspiring, now for me to start my night of painting, you've got me stoked. thanks

[@farquid9745]

whos here after yuto got first place in the 2020 olympics

[@JustAnotherYoYoEr]

I have been watching gour vids for just a couple months and I love Kynosuke, it's crazy how good he was here already! Amazing to see how much he's grown, salutations from Barcelona 🙌🏻🙇🏼‍♂️

[@lucasnauta5144]

Kynosuke now 3 years later am for primitive

[@VgxAstro]

Very inspiring. I just started skating 1 month ago and my dedication to skate got me to 50/50 grind at burnside today and all the hype from the adults just made me want to skate more. Just wanna say keep up the good work. Love the vids hearts

[@rosa123rosa1]

Yes they are great but for me it’s beautiful how group of young guys having fun and enjoying something they all love. Great and enjoyable video even for us who never skate hahahah

[@tadhgeoghancarraher3222]

Absolutely loved this bro!! Bringing another aspect to skating and promoting which is amazing to see!! Japan looks amazing

[@krzyriott4105]

You have entirely inspired me to actually start skating and do things I would never amagine to do

[@firdianfallas9675]

Just a word to describe it. DISCIPLINE (of whateva you do). A word come then is PERFECT.

[@anastasiiakukla]

Ooohh God, I know nothing about skating but I need to say that these guys are so damn handsome

[@olgacota2099]

Right preach

[@dom2479]

u should learn, its really fun and used pennys go cheap

[@ConekQ]

Dominic c Don’t.

[@Go.el_Hadam]

I lived in Japan as a kid(mid 90's) and yes there were just random Japanese dudes that were doing super crazy tricks. It is definitely the culture. Japan has a culture of excellence, they strive to master what they do.

[@francoise899]

Haha my brother fell at the skate park and lost conscious for a second and instantly was swarmed with the adult skaters who helped him get up and called the ambulance. They truly care and support each other which really makes me happy

[@brandy4081]

the vibe in this video is amazing! And taking the kids to skate with you guys. honestly cool

[@pablo3168]

I didn't realize kyonosuke is that young 😳😱

[@KibaLiu]

For those who love to watch these types of skating videos, I recommend to watch Sky and Ocean too. ❤ These kids are amazing

[@ameliene6386]

can we talk about 6:22 because that's was adorable 😂😂

[@Okhaj]

These kids are insane, huge props. Great character and vibe too

[@songquynh1066]

They have so much energy. Wow !

[@flowersmile123]

song quỳnh It's what happens when you are around positive good energy that brings you joy.

[@thorn_00]

I love it how kyonosuke grew with Luis

[@benreacts1822]

Had me dying when the little kid played “do your chain hang low” 😂

[@Supernaturlisch]

This was such a chill video. Never seen any of your stuff before (nor any skateboard related things), but I'm absolutely stunned by the talent of these kids!

[@harryl5085]

9:29 thsi mans got moves

[@lex3102]

9:30 MOOOODDDDD ASFFF 😂

[@aaronbeltran1659]

do you know the name of the song?

[@ShollGPutra]

楽しそうですね。皆さんもとても上手い。

[@lucisventusnoctis]

Kyonosuke got a real precious vibe 😊 clearly serious about skating but slightly a bit slower in hype and so that comes off as real chill and endearing ❤️

[@xLicksquids]

People sleep on how good your video production is

[@myshozuhouse]

The chain hang low part was amazing

[@mementomori681]

I one day want to go to Japan just for the Skate scene, it looks fucking amazing by what you've shown.

[@jixqah3490]

anyone else come back to this video after kynosuke went am for primitive? lol

[@juliendavis5840]

Japan lowkey going to win all the skateboarding at the olympics soon

[@dinalvasilvasilva7926]

Covid... :(

[@shalom3971]

Damn

[@alyaputripratama7609]

And now they did it

[@julianwalsh6774]

I love your videos! Your are so blessed to have the opportunity to do everything you do. It makes my day better and batter with each of your videos! Keep up the good work dude!

[@wassabiii600]

I could see a whole anime series on the life of these kids. So dope! I would watch it!

[@FayD1]

you make literally the best skateboard videos in the entire world, literally all of your videos are so good you are amazing :))

[@ridhwan7963]

6:07 suddenly a slayer song comes out me: starts headbanging like crazy

[@ferdiemvira]

so pure, enjoy and motivational, makes me want to skate again..

[@mackgay3746]

OMG ITS LITTLE KYNOSUKE

[@thiccTiccle]

this is so dope, thank you for showing us a glimpse of their lives

[@Whatever-xu3np]

1:03 he not even count properly and already so good at skating

[@xmikywayx]

There are many ways of counting using your fingers, including finger binary.

[@dididiihas]

I mean it is another language than hes use to. Japnese has its own words for numbers you know.

[@maxterw1583]

he knows it in japanese...in english he has to count it since he may not know 8 immediately...

[@mrjmarv]

Thank you for shining light on this incredible scene:D

[@paulasuzettebravo8597]

4:38 the chicken sliders warning killed me 😂 By the way, I did see someone in another video teach their chicken to skate

[@dee1089]

man i wonder if their parents actually know JUST HOW GOOD their kids really are. you should do an interview with the parents.. id find that very interesting. Its nice to know that kids are actually supported in their interests somewhere in the world. sad that most of americas parents dont get it. i know mine didnt.