Teaching New Tricks to Old School Legend

[@Glenburrows]

80 ft fall potential on trad gear, no worries, stepping on a volume "I don't like this at all" - LOVE IT xx

[@kockarthur7976]

less than a meter off the ground, no less

[@largeformatlandscape]

Once you’ve sprained your ankle a few times you get very protective … I think I’d prefer to break something than a bad sprain recovery

[@alloutgod2066]

I just feel like I’ll slip dynoing onto a volume

[@matthewsevers5862]

I feel the same way on dynamic climbs. Don’t like this at all, lol.

[@LongBoy.0]

Yeah I think he was playing around lol

[@GelasticTM]

Love his willingness to admit he's scared, he doesn't like it, and still push through it. Truly gaining confidence by the second as he said. Legend!

[@flaviosancandi9466]

The tip on when it's better to stop watching the hand and start looking at the foothold is pure gold!

[@LatticeTraining]

Great to show how fear of dynamic moves can be a big limiting factor, ever for the Pros! And Neil knows how to cope with fear. Maybe the next evolution in hard trad climbing is going to come from comp style moves high above gear 🤯

[@kamilgaik6585]

@WungusBill in Tatra mountain that same (Tatry Poland).. You have to be above level that you climb sportly, tradstyle case is to not make any fall

[@samuelprescott7426]

@WungusBill you realise that Lattice Training is probably Tom from the Wide Boyz, right?

[@Doctor_Yuri]

@WungusBill There's...tons of dynamic style trad climbs. Are they all damn hard, yeah. Also not sure about the UK, but its here in Indian Creek, Eldo, etc.

[@rc5981]

big trad dynos to push things to E12. :-o

[@daan_me]

This might just be one of the best climbing video's i've ever seen, as a beginner at least. To see such a pro being scared is so much comfort to me, i love bouldering but some things are still so scary to me and to see a pro has the same issues is makes me feel so much better

[@SuspensionTruth]

Yes! Truly real, raw, and inspiring! I've been recommending Neil Gresham's amazing 'Climbing Masterclass' especially to beginners and to see him being so beautifully coached by Louis and working through the fear is just awesome!

[@HideoV]

On the scary heel hook, I think it helps to wear long sleeves. I scratch my arms really badly doing these moves, so I usually bring a jumper if I know I'm gonna be trying some

[@AidanXavier1]

You can tell Louis is so excited to be teaching one of his heroes

[@jherekco]

I just came back here to say, I watched this video. I'm a older novice v2 climber. I'm heavy and climb quite statically. I saw a new v5 at the gym which had a very static starting position and you were obviously supposed to dyno across to a volume, jump to another hold and smear the wall. With this video in mind, I tried it few times and actually managed to get to second hold, before I watched this video I wouldn't have even bothered to try!

[@yinianlai5295]

This is a big WOW. I started climbing when I was 43. I know I'm not gonna climb like those young fellows but look at Neil!! As a living legend, he's not only in perfect shape, but also learning new things. Nothing's more inspiring than this to me.

[@SuspensionTruth]

Right with you, friend! I started a few years ago at 45 and am happy to be able climb hard, finding inspiration anywhere I can (like here)! I get regular sauna sessions which improve my recovery immensely and have amazing health benefits.

[@ceeroo6736]

I love the fact that louis chalks his hands while coaching someone a no hands start :)

[@rgudden90]

The fear of injury with big dynamic moves is so relatable!

[@achuck8245]

Louis' genuine excitement and Neil's happiness on sending the final boulder was an amazing end to the video. More content like this please!

[@stuartday3232]

This was great. I hate indoor comp style problems. I literally walk past them as they have no appeal for me. Watching Neil was like watching my thought process on the screen 'I'm going to face plant', 'I'm gonna break my ankles', 'I really don't like this'. We all know Neil is not your average climber so seeing these scenarios played out, the doubts, the small wins, the eureka moments was brilliant.

[@michael1]

Yeah, it was unusual to see someone verbalising their inner dialogue like that. TBH Neil was clearly strong and adept and, I think, started later and progressed faster in the training process perhaps than some of their other videos show. Louis other videos if you search for momentum or dyno have people doing exercises where you're not really going to break a sweat let alone an ankle but you're still practising momentum moves - e.g pulling yourself up on jugs to a standing balance point and the exercise he does where you do a relative easy climb (for yourself) but you drop a limb - if you pick the right climb there then the kind of 'hopping' between footholds is not going to feel as scary as running at the wall and throwing a leg towards a foothold. They never mention this (at least I don't think they have) but I always try to find the minimum amount of speed, increasing a bit each time until I get enough momentum to reach the hold - the other thing I think the push with your foot seems generally more important to get right than the run up? Really I guess I'm saying the idea you're just running at the wall at an uncontrollable rate that if you get wrong means you hit the wall with force doesn't match how I've done them. I'm more likely to have not used enough momentum than too much. I think the Hannah Morris video shows both of these exercises. I think most of us only start to think about dynos when our gym sets a dyno with a grade we think we're at, and then we're looking at a hold that seems a mile away which we try to reach statically first. Then we're jumping for and throwing out a random arm or leg at it (depending where that hold is) which, yeah, I concur with Neil as someone 50+ if I tried to learn momentum like that I think I might break if I land on the hold hard enough and just skip these climbs. But these videos show that there's a path to getting there that doesn't even need a dyno setting.

[@Bennici]

I want to be this willing to learn new tricks when I'm 50. That's more inspiring to me than any of the other climbing achievements he's done.

[@SuspensionTruth]

You can and will! The stoke, the psych, is within us and the climbing community is simply the most inspiring group of people around. I love picking problems to project that are just outside my comfort zone because I know I'll be learning a new technique or refining one that needs work. This video is an amazing example of pushing one's comfort zone!

[@toladamatanou3134]

Great teacher, remarkable student, and captivating pace of progression throughout the video!

[@alexcouret]

This put a smile to my face throughout the whole video. The psych, humbleness and the fact that we're able to relate to such a legend is unmatched. Louis' coaching is crazy good and how good must it feel to teach things to Neil. Neil is such an inspiration, if I'm 10% as awesome as him at 50 I'll be happy!

[@sgrvrnk]

This video is so full of pure joy and enthusiasm! Such a delight to watch (and useful too!) thanks! :)

[@Jackwithoneeye]

Neil is a legend I still watch his masterclass vids to this day . Now he can add a new chapter with parkour style moves haha

[@kellygage73]

One of my favorite climbing videos ever. Seeing a legend scared and then success. Louis, your energy is super infectious. I love it!!

[@kingsindian8948]

Excellent session. Two legends for the price of one. Neil's humble honesty, given his status in super-hard, bold outdoor climbing is very cool. Louis is a great and perpetually enthusiastic teacher of this dynamic style. Felt like I learned a lot.Thanks guys!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Total vibes. If I could bottle the psyche and enthusiasm at 2:35 I would. 🤩

[@Rycamcam]

Man, Neil is such a good sport! What a great collab--I learned climbing techniques from the Neil Gresham's masterclass of climbing series. I still revisit those videos on occasion to brush up on the fundamentals. What a legend!

[@ghinwamoujaes9059]

Louis, love your energy and enthusiasm! I also appreciated showing how natural "fear" is in climbing :)

[@RoadtoV11]

This is one of my favourite videos so far! It is so relatable being scared in new school moves. Nice to see Neil trying comp style moves, this makes him the best rounded climber period :D

[@leonakadir3833]

Louis is such a great coach, so much enthusiasm

[@chalk-rock]

Neil was the first to teach me about technique with his old school master class film series and changed my life! I always recommend to every climber to watch that series. I consider him my mentor. A true legend for sure!

[@SuspensionTruth]

Same here, I recommend his masterclass series to everyone! What a gift he's given for free for all to appreciate. Always something to work on.

[@ChocolatTherapy]

that first catch on the red hold, and then immediately doing a maximum janja move. LOVE IT

[@CatalystClimbing]

So great isnt it!

[@noahlanger2429]

This is one of the most inspiring climbing videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks to you both for the willingness to be vulnerable. I’m hyped.

[@flip_lange]

WOW! blown away by how good this was. Incredible coaching. and you can see how hard it is to work on moves whihc are just a little bit (or even a little bit more) outside of your comfort zone! Neil accepted the challenge and he learnt something new, even after climbing at an elite level for so long! Thanks a lot for this video!

[@NWRinehart]

This is no joke one of my favorite climbing videos I've ever seen. And with a legend like Neil Gresham. Unbelievable!

[@badbunnyTUBE]

The smile and exitement on Neils face completing that boulder. Fantastic! This was a super good video

[@karlderdelinckx]

Old school climbers learning new tricks. So recognisable. I’d feel the same fears ;) nice how you overwon them a little!

[@danielredgate]

Never thought I wanted climbing coaching until I saw this video. Looks like so much fun to learn with Louis

[@daniellegoodspeed5800]

Wow. Love how you breakdown movement in the learning process. I loved how Neil pushed his comfort zone in learning dynamic comp style movement.

[@zacharymehl1461]

As a guy in his mid-40's I can completely relate to Neil's concerns. That was a really fun collaboration. Thanks for doing it!

[@ramsessiereveld2824]

I want Louis to train me, such enthousiasm!

[@Boogieforme]

I'm so delighted by such a legend showing that honest initial strong hesitance. Shows it's completely normal to feel scared when trying new things, and makes it much more comfortable for scaredy cats like myself for it to be okay to be scared sometimes! Small steps!

[@aliyaclare]

When I was last in London, I had the good luck to watch Louis teach someone how to dynamic moves in. He's the most incredible teacher.

[@stefanwossner2007]

I can so well relate to Neil! I’m 55 and I’m standing in front of these comp style boulders just like him ;-)

[@nubroca6371]

I actually started crying when he sent

[@jeremiahclimbs]

Love all of the genuine excitement from both of you at the end of that red boulder! Awesome video!!!

[@stefanbrecher364]

Well done Louis! great teaching

[@Mitzbergatc]

wow that was unbelievable seeing Neil struggle on those things considering his vast experience and career. Tells you how diverse and niche climbing can be!

[@WhiskyMystery]

What a great vibe in this video

[@CatalystClimbing]

Amazing isn't it!

[@glinkowopalca]

Thank you for lighting up these dark times❤️

[@MiguelClimbs]

Can't believe he's 50! This was one of my favorite episodes yet

[@TGoKovenant]

I love Neil! I've watched his master class, all the way through, like 10 times.

[@unleashedclimbing6598]

Totally relate to the fear of breaking something at this age. Such a good series 🙂

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@hijack80]

i love the energy louis brings what a lad

[@kristenb9703]

It’s awesome to see that every climber has things that make them scared, even legendary climbers! Makes me feel like it’s more okay to be scared and just keep trying anyways!

[@Cranberrycheesecake1]

Your enthusiasm really makes me smile. Both your videos were great

[@sobertillnoon]

This is incredibly relatable. Like, I'm totally afraid to climb. And seeing a pro climber being hesitant is comforting.

[@jonnyselter2935]

You are such a good teacher! Love this kind of content!

[@brigno_4]

The pure happiness after Neil achieved the red is golden! Amazing video!

[@wabdih]

He learns so incredibly quick. Just a testament to his skill level

[@kevedwards]

As someone who is hitting 40 this year and is only just returning to climbing since covid and an extra 3stone to boot, I can relate to the fear, I was fearless (until I decked out) and would do arguably very stupid things right up to my mid 30’s but self preservation definitely kicks in with age.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Definitely understandable!

[@punypixel2795]

Wholesome AF.

[@malindarayallen]

You guys have such infectious positive energy together!

[@RealWorldClimbing]

WHAT!?!?! For sure a Legend! Such a great collaboration. I still go back to the Masterclass DVDs every so often.

[@jofitness9373]

The excitement in both of you at the send was amazing.

[@alexgerdisch]

Neil Gresham's masterclass changed my climbing game overnight. Great to see this collab guys. Thanks

[@Greesher]

What an awesome video!!!!! An excellent learner and a spectacular boulderer!

[@thanevalor9294]

holly smoks. thank u Catalist Climbing. this video already helps me to get better at dynamic moves in climbing, while just watching it. deffinitly the best kiind of tutorial if seen towards this end, in my opinion. big up louis.

[@tuila]

What a thoroughly wholesome video! Got me amped up to go and try some dynamic stuff now as well.

[@rw7446]

Really raw video. Thanks for letting us in on the session, it was super inspiring!

[@user-je4eh9ht1k]

As a newbie, it's reassuring to see even super experienced climbers get the butterflies on certain moves

[@nick1681]

This is so relatable. I feel the same about certain dynamic moves. This was awesome.

[@matiasmiranda4587]

Wow this video was so amazing! Neil done sooo so well!! Pushing through even though he was not comfortable with some moves and come on, Louis is such an amazing teacher and climber 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾 loved every second of this

[@valgoesoutdoors1505]

It's honestly refreshing to see a legend struggling with dynos and worrying about getting injured. I'm about to become 45 and have problems with depth perception, so for me dynos or bouldering in general are terrifying.

[@davidmiller-hershon6893]

What a great video. So cool to see a legend learn something new. His process and feelings were extremely relatable and the enthusiasm from both throughout the video was inspiring

[@mariusbraun450]

16:54 Neil doing the Janja move really made my day 😄

[@devieilleroche]

thanks for sharing this fantastic video! Louis is such a great mentor! I wish he could teach me like that one day. and thanks for Neil’s honest and genuine performance. I learned so many classic climbing techniques from his tutorials before. Never I would have thought he could have less confident moments while he climbings. I found it quite inspiring and I salut for his braveness 👍

[@gritmasterbull]

Loved watching this . Found myself shouting out loud when Neil topped out. Legend!

[@aries_9130]

So cool. Lots of good stuff to take away for tackling dynamic boulders!

[@eliottblue402]

This was so cute! As a lot of people already said, great student, amazing teacher, and wow, that progression! I wish I was in London to benefit from your classes! Cheers from France~

[@jedkai29]

Amazing video, really loved that. Neil is a legend and basically the same age as me. I got into gym boulders in my mid 40’s when I took my kids after a 25yr break. I really enjoy the weird gym holds and movements but I definitely get those ‘I don’t like this, I’m gonna break my ankle’ moments. Great coaching, really inspirational.

[@戴庆明]

Thank you Neil and Louis,awesome content!

[@markusmuller65656]

What a great episode! Thanks to both of you. Great energy

[@avasaunders8959]

They both seem like such great coaches I can’t even!

[@PowderCaptain]

Captain static flying around on a wall, wow! Great job Louis and Neil. When things got real at 6:10, "what?" 😂

[@rimmelewood2637]

This is so lovely to watch!! Just so heartwarming and totally awesome

[@pert4361]

Amazing video! Both Louis and Neil are awesome!!

[@MovementForBJJ]

Absolutely great video. Props to Neil for trying something way out of his comfort zone and Louis showing some great coaching skills, all about those little wins and repetition.👊…Sam✌️

[@jonathanschmidt1668]

Hilarious in a positive way. Neil admitting that he is a little bit afraid for his ankle when stepping on the volume while being an insane trad climber. Good on him to push through it.

[@jofitness9373]

"All the holds are the size of fridges", brilliant.

[@96iceshell]

What an great video! So much enthusiasm and respect for each others skills

[@yingwaitham7847]

hahah so glad to see how the Neil Gresham feels about this new style of climbing. I am 47 and have been quite resistant in learning this new com style. My wife has been trying to get me to try but i have been giving excuses like breaking my ankle too. Looks like this old dog has to learn some new tricks too

[@dillonliew5370]

cant help but smile throughout the entire video !!!!!!!!!

[@Joe-vp4fi]

Brilliant. Very authentic. Nice to see the vulnerability too.

[@RossPotts]

That was awesome watching him progress! Also doesn’t make me feel as bad when I start getting nervous about a climb or a hold at my age…

[@leftcoastbeard]

Such a wholesome video!

[@raoul3444]

You are a very good teacher !

[@katienormandin493]

I’m static all the way, but this video gives me hope that it’s possible to learn dynamic climbing even if it’s scary and not your instinct! Very cool progression!

[@iCollege2]

Excellent video all around, really enjoyed this one

[@courtclimbs]

I loved this 💛 Great job Neil! I am really scared of dynamic movement too (why did I tear up? aw)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Keep at it trying the movements!

[@paultoms6139]

Nice to see another brunel cruiser still going strong

[@huntjames]

What a great video! Really enjoyed that 👍

[@Drinkyoghurt]

Good example of student becoming the teacher.

[@seth2308]

Beautiful coaching

[@rara58524]

It's kinda reassuring to see even a legend like Neil Gresham could go through self-defeating thoughts the rest of us usually go through and still manage to overcome it and surpass his own expectations.

[@ChopinDolphy]

So heartwarming!