One of the best parts was the interview of the dad. He explained that he was a dancer and knows how to contort his body and tries to teach her that but that he cannot help her with climbing technique. As a coach in a different sport, I commend him for that. We love when parents get involved and try to help their kids. Many don't know the limits of their skills though and teach them wrong things. He knew his limit and let the coach take over from there. Kudos to him
Ashima is such an amazing climber and an all-around great kid. I see her a lot at BKB and she has a fantastic attitude and is often cheering on other climbers around her. Her humility as well as her style are inspirational.
Found out recently about how climbing is in the 2020 olympics and am hoping to go and compete. Doubt I'll get a medal though as there are so many great climbers like Ashima and Brooke, and I've only been climbing for a yearish...
Her hands look fine, they were covered in chalk when there was a close up. Her hand shape when she's climbing is to get maximum leverage and strength (making her hand look claw-like or like she's holding a baseball). Her toes look a little worse, but that's down to having them crammed into climbing shoes. The tighter the shoe, the more precise you can be with your foot holds and the more strength you can get from your toes. Loose shoes let your toes bend or slip.
i think she is a phenom partially becuase she only has been climbing 5 years. a lot of good climbers started from veeeery young, climbing 10 years, like brooke rabitio and they are the same level
Brilliant. She is quite a talent. I took up bouldering last year. I'm bloody awful, I'm overweight and have no upper body strength. If only I had started when I was six years old.
In this instance ethnicity lends to cultural values. being asian has a big factor because of their amazing work ethic which is culturally based. Their culture is predominately Asian.
It's all about the weight/strength ratio. She may be very light but she also has half (if that) the muscle mass of a adult male climber. I agree that the transition will be rather bumpy but all it takes is hard work. This said, I would love to see her more diverse problems (roofs, compression, ...) to better understand her power.
she's definitely talented, but i think part of her advantage is her size. when she gets big, i wonder if she'll be able to do the same things in her adult body
Don't go around arrogantly saying that people who are titled the best in the world aren't the best in the world. You don't know everyone to have the complete picture.
She is amazing. But won't her hands get bigger as she grows, making climbing more difficult? She'll always be a great climber, but I would think the older she gets, the harder climbing will become for her. Maybe, I don't know. Cool kid though.
I watched Ashima climb last night at the Portland Boulder Rally. It was incredible to watch her unique climbing style.
One of the best parts was the interview of the dad. He explained that he was a dancer and knows how to contort his body and tries to teach her that but that he cannot help her with climbing technique. As a coach in a different sport, I commend him for that. We love when parents get involved and try to help their kids. Many don't know the limits of their skills though and teach them wrong things. He knew his limit and let the coach take over from there. Kudos to him
she is awesome and i love the support of her parents. thats a girl thats going to shock the community further
One word springs to mind " RESPECT"
4:49 "and hopefully climbing can be in the Olympics" - looks like todays your lucky day...
How can anyone dislike this! She's incredible and so sweet!!!!
Keep breaking those records, Ashima!
American Dream! i hope she gets gold from usa team! as well
+MsTokies Dream your ass
"YYYEEEEAAAHHH, ok come on relax" Ashima looked chilled, I think you're the one who needs to relax bud lol
You found your favorite sport , it is a very beautiful thing. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
In India, the word "aseema" means limitless or without boundaries. Quite an appropriate name for this kid.
Ashima is such an amazing climber and an all-around great kid. I see her a lot at BKB and she has a fantastic attitude and is often cheering on other climbers around her. Her humility as well as her style are inspirational.
I met Ashima at the 2013 bouldering divisional series in NJ. It was super cool to meet her and watch her incredible strength and technique!
I went to brooklyn boulders once! Too bad I didn't get to see her in her element when I was there:(
Found out recently about how climbing is in the 2020 olympics and am hoping to go and compete. Doubt I'll get a medal though as there are so many great climbers like Ashima and Brooke, and I've only been climbing for a yearish...
Also, just realised Ashima would compete in her parent's home country!
Adeline Coupe no offence or anything but if you have only been climbing for about a year I don't think you are quite ready for the Olympics
Her hands look fine, they were covered in chalk when there was a close up. Her hand shape when she's climbing is to get maximum leverage and strength (making her hand look claw-like or like she's holding a baseball). Her toes look a little worse, but that's down to having them crammed into climbing shoes. The tighter the shoe, the more precise you can be with your foot holds and the more strength you can get from your toes. Loose shoes let your toes bend or slip.
Go girl! Right to the top!
This girl is going to go far in her life. God blessed her.
i think she is a phenom partially becuase she only has been climbing 5 years. a lot of good climbers started from veeeery young, climbing 10 years, like brooke rabitio and they are the same level
Awesome, she'll be a champion! I wish you all the best lil Ashima!
Brilliant. She is quite a talent. I took up bouldering last year. I'm bloody awful, I'm overweight and have no upper body strength. If only I had started when I was six years old.
天使のような純粋な笑顔を持って、見た私は元気になりましたよ。
She is my inspiration!!
She's amazing and brave.... I added to one of my favorite. happy new year
4:47 OMG She‘s soooo CUTE!! 🥺🥺😍😍
so amazing!
This kid is so cool!
I love it😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
That is impowering
keep it up kid
U R My Mini Idol Ashima !!! U R Awesome !!!
this little girl is born to climb heights!
Wow, she's amazing! I'm very impressed, keep it up, girl. :)
I get what you are saying, but I think they meant it like she has somewhat the skills of one. Considering her ability to climb like that.
Great talented kids.... inspiring other kids!
4:41 "The sky's the limit if she keeps climbing". Very good :-)
woah !
In this instance ethnicity lends to cultural values. being asian has a big factor because of their amazing work ethic which is culturally based. Their culture is predominately Asian.
Her voice is so cute
And the sweaty hands begin
She is elegant while climbing. I hope I can meet her one day.
her dis a dancer bboy spirit foooool
WOW
It's all about the weight/strength ratio. She may be very light but she also has half (if that) the muscle mass of a adult male climber. I agree that the transition will be rather bumpy but all it takes is hard work. This said, I would love to see her more diverse problems (roofs, compression, ...) to better understand her power.
Now she is in the Olympic team :)
DASSSSSSSSS MY GIIIIIIIIIIIIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS SO NICE... I MET HER AT ABS 2016-17 AND WE HIT IT OFF!!!!
HOLY LAWL
Central Park - NYC
Omg when you were seven i was just born!
Lol
she's definitely talented, but i think part of her advantage is her size. when she gets big, i wonder if she'll be able to do the same things in her adult body
She still is 2018 she is top of this world. Completely world class, I have never seen a better climber at the age of 17
Has she met Adam Ondra???
rock climbing will be in the 2020 olympics...
She’s so cute
this sounds like brooks story
nvm thats pretty amazing
3:58 YEAAAAH COME ON!! -- alright, relax -.-
wicked!
Hiroshima residents say "What doesn't turn you into a shadow only makes you stronger."
可愛い♪のに凄い！！
Damn! Gotta go back to the gym!
Bouldering doesn't require ropes. It's all over crash pads
Faith from Mirror's Edge...
HOW is she doing this without belaying? Like, there better be some pretty thick mat under her because...
Someone should sign her up for the Brotherhood and make her an assassin
I'm sorry that I pointed out your error.
誇らしいな（๑⃙⃘ˊ꒳ˋ๑⃙⃘）
HOW DO THEY DO THIS WITHOUT A HARNESS? Crazy kids :D!!!!
It's called bouldering
Bouldering is not higher then 4 meters or 13 feet high. And you land soft on a mat so it's not that dangerous
mirror edge irl
spider-girl...!!!
Don't go around arrogantly saying that people who are titled the best in the world aren't the best in the world. You don't know everyone to have the complete picture.
It probably helps that shes small and light
She is great, though what worries me is the way her toes and hands look. Very warn out...
she is def going to the olympics lol
If you enjoy extreme calluses, sure
we'll see how good she is when she weighs more ;)
She probably has the same muscle:weight ratio as The Rock haha.
I knew someone gonna say Asian , hahah
tomb raider irl
Ethnicity has nothing to do with it.
Lara Croft, is that you?
Future lara croft? I can accept that =]]
How to become successful: Step 1 become asian
She is amazing. But won't her hands get bigger as she grows, making climbing more difficult? She'll always be a great climber, but I would think the older she gets, the harder climbing will become for her. Maybe, I don't know. Cool kid though.
Difficulty level: Asian
comment of the century right here, slight improvement would be to say FAKE AND GAY
too bad shes japanese, not indian.
therefore the roots of the name differ and should not be mingled with foreign pronunciation
Bran would be proud. Avoid Lannisters. GoT fans know what I'm talking about ;)
FAKE
You know, Lara Croft climbs of rock with an icepick. She doesnt know much about rockclimbing.