Aside from the obvious physical benefits of exercise, research has shown that Skateboarding contributes to mental health and wellbeing. Failure, failure, failure… success! As I go into in our video on Falling failure is an essential component of the learning process. We fail, we learn from our mistakes (hopefully) and we try again. We improve. […]
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Am I too old to start skateboarding?
I often get asked ‘Am I too old to start skateboarding?’ Well, recently Nono (pictured) joined us at a private group lesson at Peckham Rye skatepark organised by her daughter. She joined a group of learners with ages ranging from single figures up to what I estimated were several OAPs. I was amazed by Nono’s […]
Continue readingBecoming a skateboarding instructor
We’ve had a few people ask about what you need to do to be a Skateboarding Instructor. The first thing you need to consider is your ability level. You can only really be an instructor to students up to your ability level, as you will need to demonstrate skills to them. That said, most students […]
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Home education group skateboarding lesson in Charlton skatepark
At the end of 2019 we were approached by a mum keen to run skateboarding lessons for a group of children in home education. We duly obliged and set up a regular Tuesday afternoon session for them at Charlton Park. We provided skateboards, pads and helmets where required and we had a range of […]
Continue readingSkateboard lessons at Folkestone gardens skatepark
This weekend I ran a private skateboard lesson for Isaac, aged 8, at Folkestone gardens skatepark in Deptford. Folkestone gardens skatepark has a lot of transition, and is bowled out at one end. There are more street features at the other with a rail down some stairs. It’s a great park for learning to skateboard. We […]
Continue readingI’m now a sports first aid qualified skateboarding instructor
I spent the 23rd April doing my sports first aid training with the St John’s Ambulance. I’m now a sports first aid qualified skateboarding instructor. I learned the procedures to follow in the event of an accident, and some practical aspects, such as how to do CPR, how to tie a sling and to apply […]
Continue readingNo group skateboard lesson next Sunday due to London Marathon
I’m going to have trouble crossing Charlton Park Road on Sunday morning unfortunately! Charlton Park Road is on the London Marathon route from the start at Blackheath, to Woolwich, which means I’m not going to be able to get to the park next Sunday before noon! In lieu of something else to do, I understand […]
Continue readingFamily skateboard lessons
Since opening our beginners skateboarding lesson to all ages we’ve had a few parents bringing their family and joining in! Debbie, and Imogen 8, and William 7, joined us on Saturday morning in Charlton Skatepark in London. Whilst admitting to falling over more than the kids (a key part of the lesson of course) Debbie was […]
Continue readingOur first adult in the beginner group & George works on rock fakies
The good weather is back, hopefully to stay, and so we had a good turn out at the weekend. We had our first adult at the beginner skateboarding group class on Saturday, Imogen who did herself proud! She rolled down the bank by herself by the end of the lesson. She came with her daughter, and […]
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