My self-taught gymnastics journey

[@angelinamcconnell8057]

What the heck you're a natural from the very start

[@Louisejhanna]

Haha thank you! :)

[@ninoslanguagejourney6002]

That's what I was thinking like jeezz some people are just born with it! Her start is what I failed to achieve in 8 years if consistent training, months of which were full time in a circus school! Still canmt do a walkover due to lack of shoulder flexibility which is restricting me!

[@xd_perkyissy6518]

@@ninoslanguagejourney6002omg same lol, my shoulder can’t even get aligned in a straight line with the rest of my body when I reach them up😭 but I somehow got my walkovers just from sending it, I still fall on my head sometimes but it’s fun😂

[@aleahgallo5489]

You gotten so far! I’m so proud of you!!💗💗

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much!💘💘

[@simplybry9661]

I’m so glad to be seeing videos of self taught gymnasts, I used to be a self taught gymnast. I learned my front walkover, my front handspring, handstands, bridges, etc. on my own without any equipment, I hope whoever sees this comment is inspired to keep pushing ☺️☺️

[@justiney29]

I know this is an older video but I still wanted to share my thoughts. As a gymnastics coach and former gymnast myself I can see that you definitely have a talent. The work you put in and the progress you made is admirable. I don't know if it's a possibility for you, but if it is I would really encourage you to find gym and a coach to train with. Don't get me wrong, I am very impressed with your progress, but training in a more suitable environment and with a coach would help you progress even more and even faster. I was a self taught aerialist for years and only recently began taking classes. I made a lot of progress teaching myself, but working with a coach has allowed me to progress even faster and learn more. Either way I commend you for your motivation. You are very talented.

[@Rach363]

I just turned 13 years old and I want to get back but I feel like its a little late like I LOVE gymnastics but it feels like im taking this decision to late. I cam do the front splits and my back is a bit flexible but thats it. Also I went to gymnastics for a year but then quit due to covid. I want you to be honest do you think its a good idea for me to start all over again?

[@soubini]

​@@Rach363I'm 14 y and I'm also starting gymnastics in September, because when I was a kid I was very flexible and did gymnastics for about a year and I regret missing that opportunity. You can do it!

[@Rach363]

@@soubini thanks

[@carlbland8669]

@@Rach363I am a LOT younger than u but I can only do gymnastics at home since my mom will not let me go to a gymnastics club. I RLLY WANNA GO THO

[@nerocalisthenics2829]

Just a girl doing the thing she loves! Love to see it!🙂

[@miss.zoe.]

Very inspirational! THANK YOU!

[@moazzamali3587]

Best motivational video on KZbin

[@julienmateo3084]

I'm Self taught to! My tricks I had done is: -Spilts -Cartwheel -Round off -Front walk over -back walk over -chest nut -one hand cartwheel That's my Journey!

[@kamhrl]

Ugh you're so good! ;( I only have a backbend

[@halaturner]

Royal Gamer same

[@halaturner]

That’s so cool! I can only do a split and backbend😂😳

[@red_bear_9234]

@@Simply_Sahaar idk! Teehee

[@susanbutler3409]

Heyyy I’m a level 5 gymnast and somthing I learned is never give up gymnastics isn’t your typical soccer it takes guts to be a gymnast 😉

[@elianedussault3939]

Hey :) idk if you finally have your backtuck but if you don't, here's some advices that could help: Don't try to go backwards, try to go up and then bring your knees up (a trick to go up is to look in front of you the longer you can, someone can be there and do a number with their fingers so if you see the number they did, it means you looked in front of you long enough!) Once your knees are up, take your legs in your arms and being them as close to your body as you can, this will give you fast rotation, enough to arrive on your feet. I hope this helps if you still don't have your backtuck, and sorry for any wrong terms, English isn't my first language :)

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much! im working on my backtuck and ill definetly try these tips :))

[@ishiiyoo]

It came right now in my recommend list, thank you for sharing your experience, I am so happy and feel motivated

[@swapnasenthil809]

i am a self taught gymnast i got my front and back walkovers and a cartwheel in 2 months so i know how hard it is to learn gymnastics on your own and i really admire your dedication .you are awesome

[@skinnedkne3s]

You are so amazing! I am a self taught gymnast, i work super hard! This made my day, you are incredible :)

[@Louisejhanna]

Pusheen Lover Oh thank you so much, this comment made my day as well :)💓

[@skinnedkne3s]

Hanna Louise, You responed!

[@catsrwonderful]

This is so great! I used to be a self-taught gymnast about a year ago where I learned backbend kick overs, walkovers, front limber, but now I go to a tumbling class and I’m learning aerials, back handsprings and more! I bet you’ve inspired many people 💕

[@Louisejhanna]

Wow thanks!

[@user-to2pz3sz8v]

this actually inspired me so much because i am like you and it gives me hope that i’ll be able to get skills like you did!

[@Louisejhanna]

I’m glad it inspired you! Remember not to give up, you will get all the skills you want if you just keep practicing :)

[@HeheHom]

Wow I love to hear from a person who had no experience from the start!

[@tills7056]

I’ve been doing gymnastics for 8 years and you have your back handspring on ground I used to have it but lost it bye not practicing enough at least I can do it on trampoline well done you’re amazing 🤩

[@elmosworld1237]

I am a self-taught contortionist and i think this is amazing. I have never been able to do glips or anything like that and want to start taking the class for it. you have improved so much it is insane

[@Louisejhanna]

thank you so much! :)

[@viralblueberry1721]

Inspiring story!!! Keep up the good work 👏

[@nathanhindle4888]

Wow that's amazing, I see such big improvement, nd that's great! Keep up the good work

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Annie.the.dancer]

It really inspires me to get better❤ I'm a self taught gymnast too❤ and never give up😊❤❤❤

[@Louisejhanna]

💞💞💞

[@jaysarno6216]

You’re doing very well! I’m a male self-taught gymnast, and I’ve been trying to work on flexibility. I started last summer. I also don’t have gymnastics equipment. I have obtained throughout my journey: Front handspring Front handspring step out Cartwheel One hand cartwheel Back kick over Back limber Front walkover Front limber Front splits Middle splits Handstand pirouette Handstand roll Press handstand Straddle sit L sit Forward roll Backward roll Round off Future goals: Onodi Back handspring Back handspring step out Front tuck Back tuck Front aerial Back aerial Side aerial I’ve tried some of these skills, but I’ve eventually got mental blocks

[@Louisejhanna]

Thats awesome!!

[@camila-ok8zs]

seeing you improve motivates me so much, i was actually a gymnast but i started teaching myself since pandemic started, my level was held back, i have no yard or trampoline too, i felt like i just need to quit because i might lose my skills, i dont have a mat either and after a month of not doing gymnastics, i lost my back handspring skill, i gave up at first, but it ends after watching this video and i thought that if you can do it, then i can do it! now i continued my journey

[@Louisejhanna]

Ahhh thats literally amazing! Good luck with your journey

[@Soph32409]

I'm so proud of you! I dont do gym, I do dance and it is rough learning tricks with tumbling! I believe you will soon be able to do everything your heart desires! Good luck on your journey from here on out!! ❤

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank u so much

[@Soph32409]

@@Louisejhanna Of course!! ❤❤

[@ayla3897]

I think you are so inspirational - I started teaching myself gymnastics and dance but the best thing i can do is a forwards walkover but i will keep trying! You are amazing!

[@Louisejhanna]

Yesss keep trying! and thank you :)

[@Kenzieyofav]

love your self for who you are :) am glad that you made it very far am teaching my self how to do gymnastics I can already do the backbend and the split

[@emmanuellastephen2781]

Am a self taught dancer but every single time I fail I feel like given up but now you are an inspiration to me so am not going to give now

[@goblin697]

Thanks! This inspired me alot! I am a self taught gymnast and I'm having a mental block with going backwards. But you've gotten so far! I'm very proud

[@linneaslife5759]

Ahh im a self taught too! This is inspiring to ppl that wanna start gymnastics❤️and i have mental block on backhandspring connections 😕 any tips?

[@Louisejhanna]

Linnea Gymnast do them slowly with an arm swing in between at first, then slowly take away the arm swing and do them faster until you feel comfortable to do it❤️

[@linneaslife5759]

Hanna Louise oki thx i will try it❤️

[@sunsetswans416]

@@linneaslife5759 I was abt to respond but then I realized this was 2 years ago! I hope you got ur backhand spring connections :)

[@sabrinamarie4380]

Very awesome!

[@edtechguys6096]

Nice backflips!

[@Louisejhanna]

Influencer Hub thanks!

[@aimeejane7219]

This is so inspirational. I started gymnastics when I was eleven but wasn’t that good but have restarted and I’m fourteen now and getting so far ✨💕

[@Louisejhanna]

Yayyy!! That’s awesome, good luck with your journey💗

[@brinleyreiswig628]

So inspiring

[@oliviajayne7550]

I love how you never gave up 😩

[@genemambo5747]

You're an inspiration and you've gotten so far. I started doing gymnastics since I was 6 years old. I'm 12 now. But for some reason I stopped doing gymnastics last year and did more contortion flexibility stuff. This month I got back into it and I'm trying to regain some of the skills I lost. I almost have all of them back!

[@youdontknowkenna]

I am a competitive gymnast and watching this video was awesome! Its so great that you found something you’re passionate about! And even though you had many mental blocks you kept pushing to do what you love! So inspiring for other self taught gymnasts! Keep up the great work Hannah!♥️

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much!

[@syapaajaa_]

I also a self taught gymnast,and i'm 13 years old. But my mom sometimes not allowed me to do that,and when my mom allowed me... My older cousins not allowed me🤪

[@Louisejhanna]

Do you have a soft mat that you could practice on? Practicing on a mat is always more safe and maybe your mom and cousins will think so too! :)

[@alenakolosova6940]

Great progress, thank you for making this video, very inspiring!

[@Santa_clause182]

My self taught tricks -cartwheel -split -needle -one handed cartwheel -front walkover -front handspring (on trampoline) -backbend

[@Louisejhanna]

Amazing!!😊

[@iidawnxo9295]

I use to be 8 when i started self teaching gymnastics, i was improving a lot and suddenly, i went to a vacation, that’s when i got attached to my phone, and after when i came back, i could not do any skills so i lost interest and stop doing it. i am now not flexible anymore, do you think i should get back into it? i really want to but i don’t know if i should

[@Louisejhanna]

I really think you should!! Once you find the motivation again it’ll be worth it :)

[@boutiquealdc]

I did the same iiDawnxo, and I don’t know if I should continue

[@n0onesh0m39]

@@boutiquealdc deff continue! I started doing it when I wss 6 but than I never did it because my teacher quit. I didnt rlly learn anything but thats ok. when I was 9 I started getting back into it, than I got my phone and never did it, 10, I got rlly into it and now im getting close to a back handspring :D

[@HamzaKhan-bc5xq]

That's exactly me I started doing weight training and just stopped doing gymnastics And now I can't even do a bridge properly I don't know if I should start again coz I'm not a skinny guy anymore

[@barrymay8269]

You are a true inspiration and a very talented girl. Hope you continue with your journey and keep making the videos to inspire others as well. ❤️

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you!! :)

[@GymnasticsVideos]

This was so INSPIRATIONAL!💞 Keep it up 👏 You will be amazing ✨

[@Louisejhanna]

Gymnastics Videos thank you so much!💓💓

[@gabg6916]

This motivates me

[@TheSweNic]

Great work! Love the summer shots 😎

[@DARCEY-r8d]

I’m self taught too! It took me a year to get my ... cartwheel, backbend ,walking bridge, back walk over, front walk over, splits chestnut, needle and now I’m working on a front handspring. 🤸🏼‍♂️

[@Louisejhanna]

Thats awesome! :)

[@artbynatasha3107]

I admire you so much. It must be very hard being self taught. It’s incredible you learnt how to do these in just a year. This inspired me a lot. Like I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was six and I’m 13. Do you been doing gymnastics for a year and you’re like level five- which is only two levels behind me. I relate a lot. Up until I was six my mum had me in ballet. I kind of enjoyed it. But it wasn’t a thing I wanted to do. Every day when I came back from ballet I would practice handstands. I didn’t mind not taking classes. I just kind of did it. I’d ask my mum if I could borrow her phone. If she said yes I would record myself doing gymnastics. Since I was only like five I could only do handstands really. I’d be recording myself doing handstands around around again. When I was six my mum let me go to gymnastics classes. It was literally the best thing in my life. I learnt all these new skills. When I was about seven I started competing. At first I wasn’t really winning anything. But then as the years went on I started winning bronze silver and gold. I love working on all the events. People think gymnastics is an easy sport. But it’s not. It’s more than just Tricks. You have to have technique. Discipline. Do you have to be able to take risks. That’s why I really admire you. It’s really scary even in a class. But when you don’t have a coach it takes great courage to be able to do flips in random areas. Weldone.

[@Louisejhanna]

Your story is amazing! And thank you so much!

[@sawyerrose9881]

Good job you just earned a new sub. I’m a level 10 gymnast and your really good! Keep up the good work

[@brooke8192]

I am a self thought gymnast too and it could be hard sometimes but we should never give up

[@milliemoo227]

Perseverance!!!!!! ❤️

[@skyleroswald8243]

i got so inspired your tumbling is amazing I am a self-taught gymnast too but not as good as you!

[@Louisejhanna]

Skyler Oswald awh thanks!💓

[@zacharyippolito1430]

I am a level 8 men's gymnast Ind I am very impressed. keep up the good work

[@Louisejhanna]

Thanks!! :)

[@kamhrl]

I don't have the same motivation as you but you have motivated me to get back into doing this type of things

[@Louisejhanna]

I wish you luck on your journey! :))

[@kamhrl]

@@Louisejhanna Thank you

[@_vanessaw]

It's how she was like "I want to do that" then like she got it

[@ri2023idk]

You have come so far!!! Amazing, you are inspiring 💕

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much, that means a lot

[@ri2023idk]

Hanna Louise Np 🤗

[@reynaldonavarro791]

Wow you’re amazing! Keep up the good work!! Not everyone can do what you do! WOW

[@camilledawson866]

Mental blocks are scary, they are unpredictable and sometimes you don’t know why you suddenly have a mental block Anyways, your a great gymnast!

[@HamzaKhan-bc5xq]

Yeah That's the most frustrating shit ever

[@supernovahhcos]

I did gymnastics for about 8 years, only got to abt level 4. I never got my bsh on floor due to mental blocks. I still practice it on tramp and i still have a majority of my skills left bc i fortunately have mats and a floor beam at home (and large tramp) keep going, dont give up like i did lmao. YOU GOT THIS!!

[@jeremygonchakhailov]

I ADMIRE THIS KIND OF PEOPLE.

[@natiwati7878]

I’m so proud of u! I’m not self tought, but I do practice continuously in and out of gymnastics. Your improvement and confidence give me confidence and I strive to never give up like you 🤩

[@Louisejhanna]

Ahhh thank you so much!!

[@natiwati7878]

@@Louisejhanna np ☺️

[@peachyblox3483]

I don’t know if you can do some awesome flips in only a couple months considering im a gymnast (practicing for like 3 years now) and i havent gotten my aerial or back tuck. Really though, you have to train EVERYDAY for months to do flips like that and it even surprises me that you just started doing gymnastics after watching a video and gotten really really good at it! So very good job and congrats you should be so proud of yourself, a lot of people cant do this ilysm👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me :)

[@peachyblox3483]

@@Louisejhanna I’m glad!

[@priyalarsen5568]

you go girl!!! 💖💖

[@crustyseashell8848]

This is so inspiring, you should honestly be very proud of yourself!👍

[@Louisejhanna]

Thanks!! :)

[@emilyalmond1295]

For your back handsprings straighten your legs and really reach it will help you be able to eventually maybe get 2 back handsprings in a row. For your back tuck really throw your arms up and back in the air and tuck as high and as fast. The faster you tuck the quicker the tuck is going to land. I’m a cheerleader not a coach so always be careful and do everything with caution

[@higgaroc]

Woah, what, this is amazing. That takes a lot of courage, strength, and discipline. Keep going! PS You remind me of Nastia Liukin!

[@Reneeslife8463]

You’ve come a long way!! Great job!

[@miaandowen]

I am also self-taught and l never give up till l finally achieve my goal of getting a back handspring xxx

[@katysage1874]

I’m your 800th subscriber I’m a self taught gymnast

[@paulamendezrodriguez8854]

im so proud of you...

[@belladingdong3396]

So cool!!

[@teresafernandez87402]

You gotten so so so so far and you are amazing I am so proud for you!❤️

[@elisehughes04]

This is so inspiring! Awesome job girl🙌🏼

[@mocha6868]

.i am also a self taught gymnast but have no equipment like a trampoline or a big backyard do you still think i should continue my journey?btw im so proud of how far you have come

[@Louisejhanna]

Caitlin Smith hi! Of course you should continue! It takes practice but you’ll feel so proud of yourself when you get new skills and start to improve!💓

[@mocha6868]

Hanna Louise Tysm and thanks aha your journey is amazing

[@CheeseCuti1612]

sure you can. I've been a self taught since 9, at our place there is no equiment, no trampoline. Only a small backyard and I would use walls, matress and pillows to help with. I am 14 now and can do solid back handsprings, walkovers, aerials and practicing back tucks.

[@talithahiggs1912]

@@CheeseCuti1612 How did u learn to safely do back tuck and backhandspring, did yopu use youtube videos?//

[@CheeseCuti1612]

@@talithahiggs1912 yes partly. I consider that very dangerous but however I still have my parent spot me most of the time in order to get over mental blocks. I am pretty sure there are plenty of videos on youtube🐸🐸

[@pgagymnastharper5810]

I’m so proud I love you 💕❤️

[@benedettaversiglioni9333]

Wow, i didn't think it was possible to learn so much all by yourself 😱😱 great job! You are an inspiration ❤️🥰

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@valerie6145]

You look professionally trained !! 😃😃😃

[@Louisejhanna]

queen_ quinn wow thank you!☺️

[@vaishnavibissoondath5503]

This video reminds me of my self

[@jannika7184]

So inspirational😍💗

[@Louisejhanna]

Ja Eb thank you!💓

[@cinnamorollplayzz2276]

I learned gymnastics by myself too!

[@jocelynfdore]

You are really good 💪

[@_dqvv_8903]

I teach myself gymnastic too btw ur very good

[@eddiejeffery7015]

i have: -Cartwheel -Roundoff -Handstand -Splits -Back Handspring -Back Tuck -Front Walkover -Back Walkover i also have lots of skills on trampoline but i can't do them on ground yet. im working on my aerial and front aerial on ground mostly

[@Louisejhanna]

Thats awesome!

[@germanandresjimenezpolo]

So inspiring ❤❤

[@elenikhouchaba5462]

This is so good! My only tip is try to block out of your shoulders instead of pushing out of your arms in your back handspring :)

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you! :)

[@elenikhouchaba5462]

@@Louisejhanna np xx

[@tropikiki]

Omg amazing! It took me a while to get my skills with help and you did it all by ur self wow

[@charlottegoff13]

You are so good! ❤❤❤

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much!💓

[@gymnastics-jaceylindquist6738]

That is so amazing!😱 I'm glad that you have found a talent!!😊❤

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you! :)

[@sunsetswans416]

Wow I can imagine how u learned all those skills self taught!! That’s amazing! I’m a level 7 competitive gymnast but, I don’t think I would have ever been able to learn those skills with out a coach! You’ve gotten so far! :) ❤️

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank u!!!

[@jaidyn222]

This is legit so inspiring

[@doradjuricic934]

You are so good! 💕

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much!!

[@kiwivolador3644]

Hey girl! I found your video very inspiring. In respect to your standing backflip progression, I believe you already could achieve it, but in order to do it you should correct your technique in this way: jump as high as possible in a straight line up (don't lean back), and on the highest point group your legs and start rotating. For landing properly, you have to learn the timing to ungroup (staying tucked is what gives you the rotational inertia to do the full flip). Two tips for doing this: when you jump, look at some fixed point in front of you and focus on staying actively tucked when rotating. Congrats for your journey.

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much for the tips!

[@kiwivolador3644]

@@Louisejhanna keep on posting!

[@knucklesnorris2814]

Your so talented

[@dominikasikorjak6677]

Ur such a good self taught gymnast, I’m from a gym and I want to share some tips -for ur tuck, make sure to set high and jump straight up, and also tuck really fast Some connection ideas, try a backwalkover backhand spring, a handstand back handspring :)

[@Louisejhanna]

Hi thank you so much! ill definetly try the connections as well :)

[@Only.Nylah1]

Ur lucky I have snow every were I haven been on the trampoline in 4 months I hope I can still remember my flips and tricks I learned 😔😔

[@gabbymajor3575]

You inspiring me so much ❤️

[@Louisejhanna]

Aww thank u❤️

[@maddie_malfoy1284]

This hits hard since I was. A self taught dancet

[@thatwinss282]

Wow I was in a ballet studio in 2017, that was my last year because I thought it was to hard, 😢I was 10 years old at the time 2021 I'm teaching my self how to be ballet again.😀 If I've learned one thing it's to never give up you have to have self confidence in yourself.😀

[@pgagymnastharper5810]

Great job go girl

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank youuuu!

[@erienna4814]

She’s so talented!

[@Louisejhanna]

thank you

[@tivasparis]

Any tips for people like me who are scared of backwards tricks. I have my aerial but i can’t even do a back walkover without a spot even though I’m capable and have done it before. I just psych myself out cause going backwards just freaks me out I guess.

[@Louisejhanna]

Tiva Lover oh yeah same, I currently have a mental block on a back handspring too, check out my “advice for self taught gymnasts” or “my back handspring journey” because I explain some stuff about mental blocks in those!

[@Louisejhanna]

Leah Grace just about a week, I’ve had the same mental block before so I’m pretty sure I’ll get it back soon!

[@ghostylotus]

I have always had a mental block on backwards tricks, I am so disappointed in myself. :(

[@christineburleson-larrabee2445]

Amazing! i do artistic gymnastics and compete. Here's a pointer on your back tuck/back flip try to do a standing back tuck on your trampoline and and do a straight jump then go back and look and your knees and if you are scared look up how to do a good form back tuck on tramp and then you can get it on ground!

[@Louisejhanna]

Thanks!! :)

[@courtneyconroy3319]

If you don’t want my advice that’s cool but I did gymnastics for 10 years. And if you straighten your legs in your back handspring it’s going to make the landing a lot easier to snap down. Also for your back tuck you just need to pull your knees closer to your chest and I’m sure you would be able to land it perfectly! But you are honestly doing so amazing keep practicing

[@Louisejhanna]

Thank you so much!