HOW TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD - 10 BEGINNER STEPS | BOOT CAMP EP. 1 

Update i broke my arm

I really appreciate that you haven't forgotten about us biginers and that you want the skateboarding community to stay alive

Pro tip for stopping: Make sure your foot is close to the board. Too far out and now it acts as an anchor cast too far out and you'll turn slightly.

I really hope someone else hasn't done this, but here are the time stamps Intro: 0:00 Board Parts: 1:23 Regular Pushing: 3:50 Basic Stop: 6:46 Basic Backside Kickturn: 8:45 Basic Frontside Kickturn: 10:32 Tic Tac: 11:55 Crab Walk: 13:45 Standing Tail Stop: 15:35 Turn By Leaning: 17:23 Backside 180 Pivot: 18:45 Frontside 180 Pivot: 20:41

i’m a 30yr old “poser” 😂 & jus picked up my first board a week ago 😅 a buddy told me abt u & this series..it’s been a massive help going through this process..been going abt 20mins-1hr a day & im seeing a ton of progress. thanks so much for these vids..also picked up the braille app & got my first ollie today bc of the vid on there !!!!

I'm a "come back after 15 years" guy and i really like the way this video is made. These exercises really helped build my confidence. Keep it up, much love from Austria!

*Update 14/2/24 Last week we took the dogs and a board on a 5km walk, where i was able to cruise (albiet slowly) around the lake. This was the longest periods of staying on the board I've had! Also, my 4yo can stand on the board, propel herself with her hands haha and lean forward and back to turn herself where she needs to go along a straight path. Perhaps I'llshare some videos and shoutout this tutorial! *Update - so far we can mostly cruise up and down the hallway. Next stop, to venture outside!* Thanks heaps for this video! I’m a 35yo mum of three. Always wanted a skateboard growing up, but it never happened. A few years ago I took up roller skating with my middle child. Now my 4yo and eldest want to learn to skateboard. I realised there was nothing stopping me from doing the same! Boards are on their way for Christmas. Can’t wait to learn together with the help of this video :)

I'm 22, I started skating briefly when I was about 16/17, had a nasty fall and sprained my elbow but now I'm ready to get back on the horse! Thanks you so much for your encouraging videos!

Yo Aaron I’m a 40 yr old musician with Cerebral Palsy, I was in awe of skateboarding when I was younger, but never got down the basics, cause my balance point can be considered a zero at times. All I ever wanted to achieve was to be able to push and ride around. Your boot camp video gave me the confidence to try again, gonna get a board thick hoodie and jeans and hit my parking lot, keep you posted. 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻

Thank you so much !! I recently started skateboarding with my little kid, I am 45 years old. And your video just come at the right time, thats awesome

turning 35 in a couple weeks - always wanted to learn to skateboard but my family was very against it. Picking up my first board next week and gonna finally do it. I lost 130 lbs over the last year from just getting out and doing stuff, so I'm still a hefty dude, but watching the vids has given me confidence and I think this can help a lot with me getting out and around the town more, too. If you got any tips for a big dude, let me know. I'll try to remember to post an update. Update: Have had a lot going on but still have practiced a few more times! I have a physical trainer who I work out with now and then and we both think I lost a lot of muscle mass in my knees and hips/back while I was really out of shape. Because of that, it's still REALLY hard for me to balance at all on the board. I've taken a few spills, can get both feet on now and then but mostly I kinda just shamble along with one leg on the board trying to push. I've started working out and doing squats with weights along with riding a bike I got (lmao i bought a bike so I could take my skateboard further out from the city to practice without as many people) and the bike has been helping a TON with rebuilding those muscles. So - it's still a work in progress. I haven't given up, I've taken some rough falls, I'm still alive and still not really doing great but not practicing a lot, too. And since I'm also trying to rebuild my health, it's just slow. Hopefully I'll have a better update, soon!

Just got my first skateboard at 37. Decided it was finally time to take the plunge and I'm really appreciative of your content for this.

*-casually trying this without any padding-* 👁️👄👁️

Thank you for making this video. I'm in my 30s and I haven't skated in over 15 years. I have a 11 year old and a 3 year old and we are all learning the basics together. Thanks for this video! 🛹

I am 39 years old and have been extremely obese my entire life until the last year. I grew up watching Tony and the boys slay at the X Games and always wanted to learn how to do it myself.. My weight and physical condition always prevented it. Now that I’m down to a reasonable weight, I want to scratch Skateboarding off the bucket list. I just want to ride and turn properly. This video has given me the confidence to try it.. I went to Target, bought a board, made a few adjustments, and started pushing. Today was my first day and I was able to ride and push with confidence after an hour of practice.. I managed to check this off my bucket list and you are a big reason why. Thanks.

I watched this guy 10 years ago now im 22 and bought myself a decent deck and im watching him again hahaha love you dude

Recently recovering from a broken leg, I think going through these basics while i learn to walk again will help me learn to ride again also. Thanks Aaron!!

This is the sign I needed to pick up a board again after 35 years! As a 50 yo woman it’s a bit scary but a year ago I started snowboarding and it changed my life, and had been thinking about what to do in the off season and this is the answer. So stoked to get started!

Getting back into skating at 48 years old and it is terrifying! Just discovered Braille, and I've got to say how awesome and helpful this content is. Huge thanks to Aaron and the crew!

Oh...this bootcamp is gonna be tough. I think an ollie will always be out of reach for me. But I will start with an advantage in episode 1, as I have begun skateboarding 3 years ago. Everything I will learn along the way is a plus in my book! The hardest will be to skateboard every day, as it is winter over here.

Whoever has been editing your featured content as of late has been doing an excellent job. Great transitions, B-roll is quality, and the animated graphics are well done. Keep it up!!!

I'm 48 started skateboarding 2 weeks ago and my progress is awesome never thought I'd be now doing all these beginner steps in this video at 75% gaining more confidence daily by practicing. Thanks guys excellent training videos

my toxic trait is thinking I could do these easily..

Aaron and everyone at Braille, you guys are legends..! I'm 25 and somewhat overweight, i recently started playing thug2 for nostalgia's sake and you guys popped up on the related videos. Long story short: Now i own a board, helmet and pads and can't wait to go to the park to learn everyday. Thank you so much, no cap i'm having this life-changing feeling through out, i'm actually touching grass and overcoming anxiety♥

I’ve only skated a little bit and I’m just now getting into it at 25 and I’m stoked. I never had anywhere to ride where I grew up but I recently moved and there’s tons of spots and a park. Just watching the first 10 mins made me realize just the little things I did wrong that made it hard for me to skate. You earned another sub just from 10 mins! Thank you so much for this helpful info man and all the time and effort you put into these vids

Thank you for keeping these videos going, I'm 36yo and I just picked up a skateboard for the first time in my life this week. Your videos have all the encouragement and tips to help me feel like I'm not going alone and unprepared. Going to make it for the first 30 days (and longer most likely) because of Aaron and Braille!

I'm so glad you are still doing this beginner videos because that's how I learned to skateboard 8 years ago watching your videos, much appreciate it 😎

I love seeing another person sharing their love for their art.... Love watching these all videos.... Been on a board for years, and even watching something like this makes my heart glow..... Hope the best for every beginner out there just looking for that little bit to get started...

Hey Aaron, thank you so so much for the bootcamp videos! I'm a 34y old heavy guy and thought skating would always be out of reach, but you and Braille got me on a board for real for the first time today, and I can't wait for tomorrow to hit the park again. Still feeling wobbly so I'll go over the walking and step-on for ever I guess, but I even landed a popcorn on my first day, felt awesome!

Aaron thank you so much. Each year I tell myself that it's the year I start skateboarding but each year I get a little further. This really helps and I just wish I had a group to learn with rather than alone. Keep it up.

These are kind of videos we need more of. they're so positive and you can see the passion they have for skateboarding,

I've been skating for almost 1 year now, this video really helped get me started and I freaking love just cruising arround the city now

I just started skateboarding a week ago. Best trick I can do it roll off a curb. Super excited! Thank you Braille!!!

Been a Braille fan for a few years now recently got a Braille board for Christmas and I can now Ollie loving the consistent content as Well 😁

Im 27 starting skateboarding, been part of the community for years but this is my first time delving into riding.

Hey Braille im 42 next month just started skating yesterday, your videos are an inspiration for me. Thank you looking forward to many years of skateboarding ahead. Cheers

I’ve been snowboarding for a few years I’ve always wanted to learn to skateboard and this video just helped me get started thanks for the tips

I've been wanting to learn to skate for like 2-3 years now? I recently landed a part in an audition for a skater guy, so this is super helpful in my endeavors to learn how. Thanks man!

I love this series so much! I’m a 26 year old female and have just started skating and this has been super helpful! Thank you so much for making this accessible and for being so enjoyable and easy to watch!

Aaron, you’re the best. Thank you for putting all the effort you do, into what you do.

Thank you so much I had no clue where to start and I'm getting much better so thanks and I hope you keep making content to help us beginners ☺️

I had ACL knee surgery a year ago and I try to learn skateboarding now at 25.. your breaking it into small steps really helps with the fear … great video. You guys are really comforting.

best tutorial ive found so far. thankyou so much man

You're a legend. Thank you for this series

Thanks!,now it's time to go outside and learn

Let's go!!! It's videos like this that make me appreciate Braille. Aaron says he wants to get everyone on a skateboard and he really means it. These very beginning steps into skateboarding are so valuable. I'm looking forward to this whole series as a resource for people who want to get started. 👍

I’m 33 and just bought my first board last night. Excited to watch all of these! Last night it felt super scary on the board, but I’ve already noticed some improvement today!

This guy is really amazing! Thanks so much for all your videos. I'm trying to relearn this after almost 20 years and your tutorials are so helpful.

Its so perfect that i found this video, just after hopping on the board for the first time in my life. Hopefully i'll be able to improve, but its already so fun to reach each little win

My toddler has been interested in skateboarding so much that he refuses to get off of the board unless we ride for a bit...even in the rain. These are perfect for me to get back into so I can teach him and skate with him can't wait to do my first kick flip just landed my first Ollie.

I really wanted to learn how to skateboard, and you helped me so much! I feel really comfortable with it and after like 2 weeks I have learned an ollie. I really appreciate this video, thank you!

Just got my first complete from you guys waiting for it to arrive in the mail next week, havent "skated"(I was pretty bad) since i was 15, been super hooked on skating now 6 years later, let's get it

This is already geared up to be better than Skateboarding Made Simple! So excited for these more recent modern Aaron videos!!!! I just picked up skating a few months ago thanks to Braille :)

I am so grateful for this content! I'm brand new to skating at 35 and these steps have made it super easy to achieve. On day 2 I'm already starting to cruise a bit and carve out some turns.

Hi Aaron you taught me a lot over the years . Thank you for making videos. I will always love skate.

I'm 29 and haven't skated since I was 15 but just ordered a new board after watching like all of yours and Jonny Giger's vids. Never even managed to get an Ollie down properly back then, and now I weigh about 30lbs more haha. Wish me luck ✌️😂

okay so I twisted my ankle :D

Your video is just perfect! I am 37y and just ordered my first skateboard 😁😁 As a kid I didn´t feel comfortable on this thing... but with this video I feel prepared ^^ Thank you so much 💙💙

So cool to still see you guys making skate videos after at least 10 years and at Fremont as well so much nostalgia just hit me when I came to watch this vid one of the few gems left that remind me of when things were a1 I hope this channel continues to grow and prosper

I've felt like my progression slowed, I remember watching other boot camp videos but I thought, maybe there's something I'm missing in video one. The shoulder movement from 180 kick turns just turned my skids, into powerslides. Thanks for posting this for free and helping everyone have an opportunity to learn something new

Not me watching that knowing im not gerting my skateboard til my birthday in 7 months

Once again thank you very much for posting the boot camp series. I'm going to learn so much from you, and going to spread it to everyone who wants to learn along the way. You're awesome Aaron, seriously. All you guys are 👊

Thank you so much. There's something special about the way you communicate your passion. It's inspiring. And after dealing with some big stuff in my life, reconnecting with skateboarding has reinvigorated me. Btw...in my mid forties. Getting back on the board after over twenty years...

While I absolutely love and appreciate that you're doing this series, did you ever explain A) how to tell tail v nose B) what is frontside/backside? (Ps I'm only half way through the vid now, so forgive me if you explain these later)

I don’t know if you guys watch CallMeKevin or not but he just did a video of him learning to skate and referenced you guys as the main place he looked to for help. He needs to check this video out as well!

Just picked up a second hand board, about 20 years since I last got on one. This has been super helpful so far! Thank you.

I’m 27 and went to the skatepark today for the first time… with a pennyboard because I always wanted to try it out. So not it lol. Came home, decided to buy a board and haven’t been able to stop watching these videos. Thank you so much for boosting up my confidence. 🤙🏼

Went out today for the first time. I'm 31 years old. Had a blast. Thanks for these videos, it's exactly what I needed!

Looking forward to this series! Thank you, this is awesome 😊

i’ve been watching your videos since i was 9, i always come back to your channel!! love your work ❤❤

So stoked to be here. Just started skating last week. This video has been so helpful. Thank you!!

This is a brilliant video for me. Last time i was on a board was about 34 years ago. Ill be 50 this year and just bought a new complete to give it a go again. This is briging all the memories back. 👍🏻

Thank you for this video. It’s perfect for starting from scratch 🙏

Last week I tried skateboarding for the first time ever and it was so much fun! I just ordered a board for myself online and can't wait to get to practice, your video is so helpful thank you so much!

Perfect timing. Bought a board yesterday and can't wait till the weather gets better so I can start skating💪

This video is super helpful, I've just started learning to skate for the first time ever at 31 and this break down of the steps is perfect! Thank you, best tutorial I've watched 😁

That’s exactly what I’m doing I stopped for 5 years and now starting all over again. I appreciate the video teaching how to get comfortable on the board.

Just bought a new board and my first board yesterday, I watched this vid before buying, thank you for the tips it helped me get back my balance 😊❤🎉

I remember watching tutorials from Braille and I lost the tutorials and never started skating (except for one time but eh) that was like 6ish or something years ago. I wanted to start again so I'm so excited to rediscover this RU-vid channel and to get a board. Edit: Looking back at the old playlists on this channel, I FOUND IT! It was not 6 years it was 8!!! omg im so old q.q

My 11 year old had been enjoying your channel, so I shared this video with him a few weeks ago. He saw a skateboard in the store a few weeks ago, and told my husband he wanted one. He got a skateboard for his 12th birthday a few days ago. I'd been working on learning to ride a ripstick, but broke down and went and bought a skateboard for myself, as my ripstick progress has been close to a snails pace. Spent 30 minutes skateboarding tonight, and I love it! Very fun! Many thanks!!!

The way you teach this is just amazing I thank you so much

Thank you! looking for more episodes. I am absolute beginner and this is super useful for me

How is this so entertaining to watch 😂 not a single dull moment! This is my first time watching this channel and I say it deserves a subscribe! ✨

Thanks Aaron! I’m super hyped to start hammering through this boot camp so much that I’m about to start skating in my house because its stormy outside lately haha

Aaron I love you man... I'm so glad you're back 🤘😎🤘

Hi this helped me so much for my skills where i dont feel scared thank you so much

Thanks for the help! Bending the knees and using my head/shoulders really helped improve my riding

Not gonna lie I'm 23 y/o and I was so scared of skating until I saw your videos. Just got my first board a day ago and started practicing right away after watching what to do. Making progress in getting more comfy with the board feels amazing!

This is shaping up to be an awesome series man! 👍 👍

Bought a board a few days ago after i used to skate a little on my sister’s old one, can’t wait to get back on it! This is super helpful i love it

as someone who doesn’t even own a skateboard, I found this video very helpful

I JUST GOT MY FIRST ROLLING BACKSIDE KICKTURN THIS IS SO COOL THANK YOU

Took my son for his first skateboarding today and he nailed it and he's inspired me to get myself on a board and try it as well. Thought I'd be too old to start haha Looking forward giving these a try with the laddo!

Thanks man you really helped me out ❤

Thanks for this boot camp !!! Its gonna be hard but im looking forward to it ! Started today, Its hard to do the pivot 180 front side but i managed to do multiple 180 pivots backside in a row !!

Just got back into skating after not doing it for about 15 years. Making time every couple of days to make sure I get a skate session in. It's great cardio and finally landing ollies while moving again and getting more comfortable with them has reminded me why I loved skating. Can't wait to improve so I can show off to the wife 😅

This is awesome, very helpful. I just started again after 20 years, I forgot how much I enjoy this...

Hey I flipping love you guys at braille man..I'm 54 from the uk..I'm no stranger to skateboarding...but haven't been on a trick deck in 40 years...but It all coming back to me all thanks to your vids 😊

I just started not too long ago and I was able to cruise decadently but after watching this I got so much better thanks a bunch

Just started the stepping part of this, looking forward to this!