Have you realized how crazy it is to climb v10 just 2 years into climbing? Maybe being a pro require more than that but you are one of the most talented climbers i've ever seen. Keep up all the good work and the sends will come. Allez!
I think people really underestimate having good genetics for tendon and ligament strength No matter how strong your fingers are or how quickly they get stronger, if your connective tissues don't hold up, then you can't progress (don't mean to minimize his immense efforts in any way)
@@xinsanedefeatxI’ve been thinking abt this and kinda agree. Some people say strong climbers are genetically gifted. I disagree I’ve seen people that work stupid hard get really good, and people who don’t work hard don’t get as good. It’s pretty simple. What gets in the way is injury. This is where “genetics” maybe can come into play. For example I did outdoor V13 2.5 years into climbing. I worked harder then anyone I know, and I didn’t get injured. I was careful, good sleep, good food, self care… but with the stress on my tendons I think some people would’ve still been injured. But there’s plenty of people that never get injured that still don’t work hard enough to progress.
For real. I just hit 2 years and I climb v5/6 if I'm being nice. Course I started at close to 380 lbs(170ish kg) so it's not all that comparable hahaha.
Fascinating video. A few points. 1- I think viewing this experience as resulting in failure is inaccurate. You did not achieve your ultimate goal but your progress was undeniable. You proved to yourself that you had the determination and grit necessary to perform at a high level. As Georges St-Pierre said (although I do think he was citing someone else), “The danger is not to set your goal too high and fail to reach it. It’s to set your goal too low and reach it.” You did not reach your goal but you advanced towards it and having that high goal in mind is what gave you the motivation to work that hard. Think of your greatest achievement in that journey, and ask yourself whether, if that achievement had been your final goal, would you have given it enough importance to work towards it as hard as you did? Probably not. 2- You worked that hard for 6 months and fell short of your goal, and you describe this as "embarrassing". But what you forget is that training this hard is the live of a professional athlete. You're not competing against the other kids at your gym who just climb recreationaly. Who walk while you run. You're competing against other very motivated athletes whose life has been dedicated to climbing in a measure comparable to what you're doing now, for years. And you did it while studying full time as well, while most of them are 100% dedicated to climbing. I think very few people on this earth would qualify what your result as "embarrassing". Quite the opposite. Maintaining that level of discipline and determination for 6 months is something the crushing majority of people can only dream of. You set out clear goals, sought out the means to achieve them, designed and implemented a strategy, and made sacrifices. At 18 yrs old. Dude. 3- What you describe in your experience during the lead competition points to two things. - Your video shows very little (maybe even none at all) preparation for lead climbing. We only see you bouldering. You have to respect lead climbing as a separate discipline. It's like you trained for sprints and assumed it could carry over to being a decent marathon runner. It really doesn't. Even at a pretty decent level, lead climbing usually involves only a small subset of the moves you end up doing in bouldering. The difficulty is generally not as much in the athleticism of individual moves but in efficiency, route reading, identifying rests, effective clipping, etc. - Competing is a discipline of its own. The most successful professional athletes aren't necessarily the ones who are the most skilled or athletic but the ones who can deliver consistently and under pressure. Good news is, you seem to already know how to have the right mindset, as the one you described during your bouldering competition (you knew you had done everything you could to prepare and then just let yourself have fun). All in all I think few people would not be impressed by that journey. As for your worry that you will now have to work and never have time to dedicate yourself as much to climbing, that is untrue. It is entirely a choice. Here in Quebec we have a female rock climber named Annie Chouinard who decided to dedicate herself to climbing. She does mostly rock and not so much competition. She used to work in a medical lab full time and cut down her work hours to half so that she would have time to workout twice a day. She did that move well into her 30's. As a 5ft1' 35 yrs old she was the first female to send some of the 5.14+ routes in the region and she is still improving. The beauty of rock climbing, at the moment, is that the sport is not yet saturated. It only just started to hit the mainstream a few years ago. This means the competition is still at a stage where it can be accessible not just to genetic freaks but also to people who have the heart to put the energy into it. At 18 (or 19, whatever) I think you shouldn't count yourself out.
First and foremost, thank you very much for taking the time to write all that out, I really appreciate it. 1. Throughout the experience, I was so involved with the training and thinking about the details I never gave the "why" as well as "the result" too much thought which might be a reason why when those thoughts come up right before the comp I just crumbled. I have spent a lot of time just thinking after this experiment and I think you are right, I am closer to my goal then ever and that would not have been possible unless I did this, moreover, my weaknesses are way more apparent now which allows me to work on them better in the future. 2. A lot of hesitation was in mind when I was editing this video regarding whether or not to put the section of me saying it was :embarrassing" in, but since that's genuinely the thought on my mind after the competition and honestly an extremely annoying thought, I put it in anyways. I believe that comes down to all the examples that we have out there, all the stories and videos and people who got knocked down, they always get back up and they always make it at the end, don't really recall the last projecting video I watched that ended with the person not sending at the end. Having made my goal quite obvious, maybe not on social media but at least to the ones closest to me and ones who have opinions I care the most about, I felt the obligation of showing something for all that work and results simply is the most clear cut thing. Of course I had so many positive take aways from this experience, not that I am able to relate to Adam Ondra all that well, but when he failed on Perfecto Mundo, I think he expressed a familiar feeling, when you set a goal and publicise it, there's an expectation of the perfect story ending. Perhaps that's something that should be addressed more since most stories and journeys end with failures but that was just my line of thought. 3. A lot of preparation went behind the lead comps actually. I was training a lot of endurance just on the circuit 2 months before the competition and started lead climbing 3 times a month, a month and a half fish before the comp. Also I was lead climbing with the competition in mind right at the start of the six months but going out and leading a lot more just to get the mindset and fear of falling out of the way, perhaps that was not the best way to prepare for the comp, but as someone who was writing their own plans and setting all the training periods by themselves, I tried to maximise my chances at the boulder comp first and build the power endurance at the latest as I know power endurance takes much less time to build then power also the maximum strength from the bouldering training is much easier to maintain. 4. Maybe I should have highlighted the differences in focus between rock climbing and competition climbing more in the video. No disrespect to anyone who has their goals set on rock climbing but I think the sheer time necessary for competition climbing, that is to be great at every single style, multiple disciplines whiles maintaining a healthy body and mind is honestly much harder than having goals on the rock. My emphasis is on the time and not effort, I am fully aware of people who dedicate their lives to rock climbing and spending every single minute of their spare time working towards their goals, I have nothing but respect for that. With other professional athletes or at least people I am trying to catch up to, who have the privilege to train as a job, I just struggle to see a path and examples of where that would worked. 4. At the end of the day, similar to most people my age, I just haven't fully found my path and find myself to be in a constant battle of figuring out what to do with my life despite having spent 4 years getting a university degree. For the time being, I am a coach, video creator and an aspiring athlete (if you can call me that), there does seem to be a possibility of this working out and me being able to manage my time well enough to keep training the necessary amount for me to eventually reach my goal (hopefully). This is going to be a progress of figuring out and I hope to document that on this channel as well. Lastly, just want to thank you again for spending time to share your thoughts, you set up some great questions which I definitely should have asked myselF, it was very helpful, so THANK YOUUUUU!
@@Jonathan_sin88I don't know if that will help as I appreciate difference across countries may well vary but I'm on a fulltime job as of this year in the UK after moving here for uni and I find training consirably easier than at uni. 1. I have one job rather than being at uni and a part time job. 2. I have set hours which means once I'm done, I forget about it to climb with all my brain focused rather than thinking 'oh you should be studying right now'. 3. I have weekends that are actually weekends which means 2 full days with nothing to do but climb, rest, socialise as wanted. So obviously it depends on what job you go for, but if you find something that doesn't require mad hours. it's very doable !
You can still be a pro climber on YT. With time and the right collabs, you can generate a big enough following to support yourself here. Good luck, you’re very talented!
Jonathan keep it up!! Being a pro climber is not what people are thinking, i remember when i started climbing we went to Arco Italy, there are all the pro’s! We climbed with them everything but they climbed so ridiculous much harder then normal people its a total different game. They warmed up in a 8B then climbed 8C+ then tried a 9A and went to the pool again. I’m pretty strong too but was not able to match and still aren’t. That you even tried makes me like you. You will be a pro! Within 2 years if you go on, maybe a YT pro but i’m confident bro good luck
Hey Jon As a climber in HK I witnessed all the effort you have put starting 3 years ago. I am amazed by how you get yourself from a relatively good climber to the bad ass in the gym. Sad to hear you missed it this time. Keep your dreams alive!
Amazing effort man! The videos is also really well structured and produced. You definitely have what it takes to not only be a pro climber, but also a real storyteller here in the climbing scene on RUclips! Excited for your future and keep up the great work!
My first thought when I saw this video was just a big WOW on how quickly you progressed. But thinking about it one more time Im actually more impressed with your dedication and your ability to dream big. I think Magnus said this in a podcast he was invited too once, that his biggest regret as a climber was limiting himself mentally and not believing anything harder could be achieved than what some climbers had just done. (I think he refered to Chris Sharma specifically). So kudos to you for dreaming big and really going after it, no matter how unrealistic it may seem to most people.
Massive respect man. Balancing work, studies, and climbing is no joke. I started working during postgrad studies (whilst following a similar climbing protocol) and the thing that really got in the way for me is the lack of sleep. Since sleep is like essential for all three those (especially muscle recovery), it was a big obstacle for me. Keep it up and crush.
Think this video has found me 2 times now. I clicked expecting some kind of big experiment "I trained like balh balh, lets see what the results were" But to find a geniune story like yours of someone trying so hard to actually go pro is so much more meaningful. Dont give up, your progression is insane, and you still have time to achieve what you want to. I think a willing person will always find ways to achieve what they wish.
I know it has been quite some time since you uploaded this video, but it's so nice to see your progression since this upload and how you got better and more comfortable in general. IMHO, most people are strong enough to do hard routes, but the mental game is the biggest problem.
im a 13 year old youth climber. despite how you performed or how you feel i just want you to know how much of an inspiration you are to me. this is the best climbing video i have ever seen. i started climbing just like you. i went on a family trip to yosemite and saw el cap and watched free solo for the first time. it looked incredible. im hooked. its such an amazing sport. i climb as often as i can. 5 times a week for hours upon hours. wrecking myself but having the time of my life while doing so. my whole family has been super supportive and never complain about driving sometimes 10 hours just so i can perform poorly in cramped climbing gyms. i joined a well known and talented youth team extremely early into my climbing career, but i feel as if i haave been thrown in over my head. i may not the best climber on my team but i sure as hell want to be. while i have never made a podium or sent v11 something about this sport hooks me in and makes me want to try as hard as i can to change that. for me its soemthing about your detication and approach to the sport that inspires me to try even harder, and i really love this video. like you my bouldering is probably my best discipline. i have improved a ton but no matter how good i get i still feel defeated. compared the the others on my team i have barely started climbing. theyve been climbing since they were 7 and have parents can send train with them and project their lead routes. my first comp was a year after i started clibming. almost exactly. and it feels awful sometimes. falling on routes that others would warm up on. sure every once in a while ill do well, but i never win. i raarely even get top ten. I know i have got a long way to go as a climber but I feel as if I have started the race that others are miles deep into, and i have to stuggle to catch up. i would never stop climbing. It keeps me sane. its my favorite thing to do by far, but its so hard to be good at a sport that others have much more experience than you in. i love my coaches and my team and how hard they push me but sometimes it feels like a battle that i cant win. not because im bad, but because im behind. i want to train as hard and as much as you but between school and cross country training it is hard for me to get extra climbing in. i have almost no free time and deticate most of it to planks and other static exercises, which makes a difference. I am lean and strong and fit right in with the kids on my team, but sometimes just cant keep up. and it can get exausting falling on the same 7s and 8s, while other are on 9s and 10s with boulder season coming up im extremely excited to get back on the walls after a [shitty] lead season, but cant help but worry that ill continue to perform badly as i have in the past. i love climbing with all my heart, but it can be cruel, and the best way for me to get ahead is to just power through and put in 40% more than everyone else. Im working as hard as possible to make this the best climbing i have ever had, but am scared to underperform and dissapoint my team. this video freaking opened my eyes. for the first itme im seeing another climbing who started relitively late sending crazy hard and competing well too. i hope you know how much of an inspiration you are to me and how much i look up to you. you are truly a rad dude. if you have any advice that made you the absolute beast that you are please let me know. Ill probably come back after boulder season with an update but until then please keep on sending and climbing as often as you can. ps. (sorry if this is poorly written im not the best at writing and im a bit scatter brained)
hey dude! just wanna say you’re awesome and very well spoken for your age. im 26 and reading this comment blew me away for someone half my age! its so important to have passion and emotion like this, and especially at your age. i can tell you that you’re doing so much better than 99% of the world. you’re doing amazing, and with your mindset i am confident that you will accomplish a lot. keep going!!
hey im 17 and have been competing for a while. i started out getting placements at 26th and 15th etc. Same as you, I felt I had started late as well, i was against people who have been competing since they were like 8 years old. But man i kept working at it and now I am solidly podium at most comps. Its about loving the sport and loving competing. If you dont enjoy it your results will most likely show. Also try not to get stuck up on numbers and make your goal be that YOU feel like you tried your hardest and did your best. Dont get discouraged and also be careful working too hard, injuries suck.
I can give you advise about your mindset. Don’t always compare to your teammates or any other people because sometimes this the biggest mistake that you can make but also it could drive you on higher score but believe that you can do it and don’t lose faith and hope that soon or one day you will be really good because you didn’t start anyway that late! You got the time to get better! 😄
You're on your own journey! Keep up the passion, the consistency, and the effort! 😊 I would observe them; how they each move, how they train, how they read the routes. See if you can adopt something from each of them; ask the best slab climber for tips or organise a climbing sesh, same with the best sloper climber and so on. Climbing with people that are better than you gives you a growth/learning opportunity like no other! You might find over time that you catch up, and maybe even surpass your fellow team members.
Man what you have is real talent, even with a full time job I know you will make it!! In 2 years I am waiting for you to make it to the team, you got this!
I can’t even express how impressed I am and how absolutely amazing you have done. V9-10 in 2 years is completely crazy and I know you came 12th in the climbing comp and you’re not completely happy with that but the people who competed against will have been climbing for years and years like since they were kids. You should be incredibly proud of yourself!! Congrats! And keep on climbing :)
What a video, almost end up crying. You full my with encouragement and will to pursuit my own goals. Thanks for share. I hope all of our dreams come true
dayum i made it to V6 (a few V7) in my first year but your V10 seems so far still for me considering how difficult it gets at your level! Thats amazing!!
dude you climb at an insane lvl! i climb for the same period and I'm not even close to your skill and dedication, keep it up, stay at it and enjoy ✨ be proud of what you achieved and failure will make you only stronger😌
Dude you got super strong, I think you knew you wanted climbing to be a part of your life and it is. Long term it makes way more sense to find a job that pays well and is flexible so you can climb and travel the world to climb forever.
Amazing video! Mad props to you, climbing V10 in 2 years is INSANE. Only advice I can give is always talk to people if you don't, self compassion is a hard thing to do, it's the whole art of you'd never tell a friend they're not good enough or their dreams are unrealistic, but it's easy to tell yourself that. All the best and good luck, keep climbing hard 💪
As a new climber I found this video very inspiring! To see the progress and commitment in a relatively short time was amazing! You’ve definitely not failed anything and certainly wouldn’t say your dream of going pro is gone! I look forward to the next journey!
You didn’t fail. You’ve succeeded more in 6 months then most people do in a lifetime. You’re also still very young, and your goals will change, but the work ethic and knowledge stays. Maybe you will eventually not care so much about competing, I think climbing is about so much more then beating others. Don’t give up, because I’m sure you can do it regardless, but there’s also so many goals you can set for yourself in climbing, and you’ve already proven to yourself how far you can push yourself. I also started climbing “late” and I love to see my fellow strong climbers who were late to the game. Every ounce of skill you fought for, it’s yours, and it came from your own personal desire, and to me (and I think a lot of others) that’s a lot more inspirational then all the prodigious stories that try to tell you if you weren’t born into it, it’s not for you. I can tell you love climbing, if you can keep that fire burning it will take you far.
I love how you showcased all your failures as well. When I started watching your video I immediately had an assumption that you should have aced all the tournaments but seeing you fumble and lose confidence was so relatable. Keep going. :)
Your gonna be huge, love your positive energy. Really inspiring person. Climbing that hard, getting that strong while working and studying is a massive accomplishment. I look forward to watching you in some big competitions some day ❤
This is inspirational. It got me so psyched to climb more and try harder. You should be so proud of yourself, you've worked so hard and climbed even harder, but most importantly you've seemed to enjoy it. Extra awesome seeing how humble you are about the journey and hearing about what you have learnt. :)
wow, thats some amazing commitment to a goal you set, to me this isn't even close to failure. You got 12th place after doing your best for 6 months? and all that whilst keeping your responsibilities in check, you should be proud of yourself man, proud of the effort and work you put in. And if anything, competing with alot at stake is what you trained the least, so it's not that strange that that was your weakpoint. Anyways, alot of respect!
Would love to see what your workouts/ exercises looked like during this period! Hangboarding, pinching, no hangs, etc! If you ever wanted to share a more in depth look at breaking down the routine and what you felt helped and what you felt could've been improved on. All things aside though, great job! Climbing always feels like a selfish (self motivated, putting yourself through the grind), intrinsic sport when it comes to improvement! These past few months weren't a waste and you definitely grew in more ways than you think :)
I might do a more detailed breakdown of my workouts in the future, but for now, I just want to say thank you for watching and your kind words, I will keep going!!
Incredibly inspiring video. I’ve just gotten into climbing around 6 months ago (after recovering from some seriously debilitating weight loss brought upon by chronic illness), and I’ve really fallen in love with the sport as I’ve gotten physically stronger again. Currently climb v6, albeit with very poor technique
Great intro to your channel, I have faith you will exceed your goals brother. Keep going and just know you motivated me to go harder at my goals! Much love!
You are awesome Dude i saw you for the first time in a video with josh and after that you give me the drive to continue climbing !!! Stay strong brother
you have to change your definition of success my man. simply not making the team doesnt mean failure. DONT GIVE UP. you are stronger physically and mentally. failure is a step further. you keep pushing forward. you have unbelievable will. believe in yourself my man!!!!
Keep it up ! Being a professional athlete is not easier, especially in the mental aspect, but as long you still continue what you love, opportunity always arises. As an ex-swimmer and a newbie in rock climbing, your content definitely helped me a lot in making improvements in my climbing techniques.
this legitimately one of the greatest vids i’ve ever seen it got me inspired and shii I only got respect for you and your journey, I may start a similar one #soon
You’re still able to climb at such a high level! This really inspires me to keep trying my best in my trainings as well. Comparing yourself is naturally going to happen, but the will to keep improving is what really makes the climber. 💪🏽 thanks for sharing your journey
its like im looking at an older version of myself, i fell in love with climbing and have been going 5-6 times per week to the bouldering gym. unfortunately i had knee surgery yesterday so ill be out of it for a while, but this video really inspired me. also going from v5 to v10 in 2 years is absolutely ridiculous so keep it up!
I met you in Crux Bouldering when I traveled to HK at the end of June and was impressed by your climbing at that time! As a casual climber who started climbing post covid, I can only climb ~V3 right now. I'm even more impressed after knowing the fact that you only started climbing not much earlier than me. Keep up the good work! 加油！
This is the third time coming back to watch your journey. Its MAD inspiring! Thanks for being so honest and open about it! I think I'm going to try and implement something similar for next year. See how much I can improve from V3 - V4 level. (Altho, my focus will probably be on lead rather than bouldering).
anytime you put your all into something you're already super cool Jon. I've been in places in my life wondering why i spent so long on something i know i couldn't have done like others could. I think all the experiences we go through, bad or good, really build towards a better future for ourselves. As bob ross would say, no failures just happy accidents. You've inspired me a bunch and I just know you'll find your way soon.
Really interesting and inspiring. Even though it didnt have the ending you wanted (yet), trying really hard at something is a really rewarding experience no matter in the end. Please keep making videos!
I want to believe that videos like this one is the very reason why RUclips was created. What an inspiration you are! Instantly subbed. Stay at it mate!
Absolutely incredible and inspiring story mate! Keep up the high spirits and stoke! Loads of love from Europe, keep on creating rad content, I'm sure you'll reach your goals one way or another! ❤
This is the first video of yours I saw and I can really relate because I recently fell in love with climbing and I'm already 17 which makes it really difficult to reach high competitive levels but I climb almost every day. I never really had a dream as big as yours because subconsciously I thought it was already too late but this really motivated me to push myself even harder!
@@Jonathan_sin88 Update, I started climbing in February and yesterday I got my first V7!! I applied to the climbing team for my gym and we're meeting every Sunday starting on the 6th.
Dude this is mad inspiring. It's so cool to see how fully you committed to climbing while being a full time student. I'm planning on starting a more intense training program in January (not nearly as intense as yours) and seeing your drive totally opened my eyes to see what's possible with a high level of commitment.
I'm glad I watched this video. You may not have gotten your desired result but your progress from day 1 up til then has been inspiring. I feel inspired knowing hard work, discipline, and dedication can actually put you on the right path. Many people only see the results of being strong. This video of progression is what climbers should see to bring them to the right path. Thank you for posting this.
I have entirely too much experience with being crushed by the weight of the moment. I was a competitive swimmer for 15 years. From 8 years old until 23 (when I graduated college). I can name many many times where I knew I was in peak shape, but failed to perform. Now that I do not swim anymore, I have come to cherish those moments because I genuinely feel as though they gave me the ability to work through any problem going into adulthood. When you become comfortable with being honest with yourself about your failures, you truly become able to succeed!! Keep working hard, this video was amazing!
Holy shit this video just hit my like a bullet train man. I’ve been seeing it in my feed for days, never clicking on it for one reason or another. But after watching this I resonate with it so much. I too started climbing late in my life, I began in 2021 at the age of 19. I was also blessed with genetics that allowed me to push to v8 outdoors in 2 years, a goal I had set for myself when I truly dedicated myself to the sport. Though I admit I never had the same level ambition as you! I live in Hawaii. I wouldn’t trade my life for anything else but an unfortunate negative is a very small climbing scene. We only have 3 gyms which are all great but we’re lacking in high quality competition style setting (this is mostly just experience of setters and the nature of an immature climbing scene. No one would be able to climb national comp level climbs besides a few dozen people in the whole state). Our state isn’t even registered in a competition region as far as I know. I wish I would’ve been half as dedicated to a dream like you were. But you’ve inspired me to pick up real training again. As a university student it’s easy to feel overwhelmed but you proved that it’s possible to balance both worlds. I’m not sure what my goal is or what my path will look like post graduation but somehow watching this made me feel like everything will work out.
I am relieved to hear that there are other crazy people like me out there haha, I’m sure you will find a path man. I often find myself blaming this and that but at the end of the day I don’t think fully maximised everything that’s already around me. Whatever you end up trying, GET ITT🔥🔥🔥
Dude, you are my hero!!! Don't give up, with this kind of passion and persistence, you have no other way than to become a pro climber in the future! Keep making videos, stay motivated (it's hard with a full time job, I know), but really, sky is the limit!
Dude you are so inspiring! As a newer climber, I'm going to try to incorporate some of your training routine into my own. I also want to get strong and climb hard things. Also, don't give up on your pro journey. I feel like with how much you've improved in only 6 months, as well as your mindset, you can totally break into the pro scene!
We have all been there my guy and your motivation and skill aren't wasted because you didn't make the team. This video is taking off use it as an opportunity to make content around climbing there are many different careers towards one topic and you are set up to succeed!
Amazing video! When I finished it I thought you had hundreds of thousands of subscribers, I'm very suprised to see you only have 6k. Continue your videos, they are great!
@@Jonathan_sin88 Yeah, it's already many people. Out of curiosity, (even if you said you started around 18, idk how old you are) how long have you been climbing for ? And how long does it take to get ok at it ?
@@x_noy1040 I am 22 now, I am going to have climbed for 4 years this summer. Not sure when I got ok at it but we gonna try to keep getting better that's for sure
Subscribed!! it’s awesome to see you being dedicated to a skill that you feel passionate about! Don’t give up!! be critical and confident about yourself. it’s all part of your journey to success!!
Hats off dude! If you ever stop by London feel free to message - happy to show you some of the gyms! (Not climbing as hard as you just now but super psyched to get there!)
Nice mate! Don’t lose hope about that dream! Me as a new climber (climbing since 2021 and now I will soon be 24) I know how you feel although I haven’t train like a pro climber like you did but I have the same ‘crazy dream’ to be come pro! So don't stop man! Because you have the strength but also you need also endurance for all that! 💪🏼👏🤌 Don’t stop! 😄
I have the same dream since i started climbing about 6 months ago and this video makes me even more realize that It won’t be easy even if a friend of mine that won the France cup already told me that but it just will be a long route to live with climbing. For the moment I climb about v6 in 6 months and only 2 months of serious training I am on the point to turn 17 it’s a bit late but never too late.
Hello man, congrats for the level you have. I think that to reach your goals it's necessary to climb with more technicity ( the key of climbing). If you want to compete, participate to all the competitions you can to learn about yourself. For example I have made a bunch of competition in France and I have learned that to be at my best I have to stop climbing 1 week before the comp. It's an example among others. The psychology is truly important, and there is a huge work surrounding your perceptions of you, during the competition and how you can resist to presure. Good luck, a goal is never to high and climbing is more demanding than any other sports .
wow man really great effort and you know what you did gave me a lot of motivation to became like a really good climber and you know be one of the cool kids, recently ive been lacking motivation to train oooor really just climb and seeing you just gave me a lot of motivation to do so, so thanks a lot ! Also i wanna give you a whole lot of congratulations for your hard work !! like i said ive been lacking motivation so i am just climbing poorly all the time trying to climb at my best but really is hard, i recently just send my first 7a+ and trying to be just like you! being consistent and keeping the good vibes! thanks!
ahha thank youuu, I would have made this video just to sum up things for myself even if no one wanted to watch it, ia m just glad there are people who enjoyed it!!
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Ridiculously inspiring. Insane goals are great for motivation, but if you fall short it's always good to stop and recognise how far you've come.
Of all people it's the mustache man who comments here..
Its actually Mumbo lol
Thank youu!! It’s also ridiculous how many amazing experiences you get to try by fully committing to something, glad you enjoyed 🔥
i didn’t expect to see you here
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Have you realized how crazy it is to climb v10 just 2 years into climbing? Maybe being a pro require more than that but you are one of the most talented climbers i've ever seen. Keep up all the good work and the sends will come. Allez!
I think people really underestimate having good genetics for tendon and ligament strength
No matter how strong your fingers are or how quickly they get stronger, if your connective tissues don't hold up, then you can't progress (don't mean to minimize his immense efforts in any way)
@@xinsanedefeatxI’ve been thinking abt this and kinda agree. Some people say strong climbers are genetically gifted. I disagree I’ve seen people that work stupid hard get really good, and people who don’t work hard don’t get as good. It’s pretty simple. What gets in the way is injury. This is where “genetics” maybe can come into play. For example I did outdoor V13 2.5 years into climbing. I worked harder then anyone I know, and I didn’t get injured. I was careful, good sleep, good food, self care… but with the stress on my tendons I think some people would’ve still been injured. But there’s plenty of people that never get injured that still don’t work hard enough to progress.
For real. I just hit 2 years and I climb v5/6 if I'm being nice. Course I started at close to 380 lbs(170ish kg) so it's not all that comparable hahaha.
@@ikarosdream5971thats impressive damn - good for you
These words mean so much to me, thank you!🔥
Fascinating video.
A few points.
1- I think viewing this experience as resulting in failure is inaccurate. You did not achieve your ultimate goal but your progress was undeniable. You proved to yourself that you had the determination and grit necessary to perform at a high level. As Georges St-Pierre said (although I do think he was citing someone else), “The danger is not to set your goal too high and fail to reach it. It’s to set your goal too low and reach it.” You did not reach your goal but you advanced towards it and having that high goal in mind is what gave you the motivation to work that hard. Think of your greatest achievement in that journey, and ask yourself whether, if that achievement had been your final goal, would you have given it enough importance to work towards it as hard as you did? Probably not.
2- You worked that hard for 6 months and fell short of your goal, and you describe this as "embarrassing". But what you forget is that training this hard is the live of a professional athlete. You're not competing against the other kids at your gym who just climb recreationaly. Who walk while you run. You're competing against other very motivated athletes whose life has been dedicated to climbing in a measure comparable to what you're doing now, for years. And you did it while studying full time as well, while most of them are 100% dedicated to climbing. I think very few people on this earth would qualify what your result as "embarrassing". Quite the opposite. Maintaining that level of discipline and determination for 6 months is something the crushing majority of people can only dream of. You set out clear goals, sought out the means to achieve them, designed and implemented a strategy, and made sacrifices. At 18 yrs old. Dude.
3- What you describe in your experience during the lead competition points to two things.
- Your video shows very little (maybe even none at all) preparation for lead climbing. We only see you bouldering. You have to respect lead climbing as a separate discipline. It's like you trained for sprints and assumed it could carry over to being a decent marathon runner. It really doesn't. Even at a pretty decent level, lead climbing usually involves only a small subset of the moves you end up doing in bouldering. The difficulty is generally not as much in the athleticism of individual moves but in efficiency, route reading, identifying rests, effective clipping, etc.
- Competing is a discipline of its own. The most successful professional athletes aren't necessarily the ones who are the most skilled or athletic but the ones who can deliver consistently and under pressure. Good news is, you seem to already know how to have the right mindset, as the one you described during your bouldering competition (you knew you had done everything you could to prepare and then just let yourself have fun).
All in all I think few people would not be impressed by that journey. As for your worry that you will now have to work and never have time to dedicate yourself as much to climbing, that is untrue. It is entirely a choice. Here in Quebec we have a female rock climber named Annie Chouinard who decided to dedicate herself to climbing. She does mostly rock and not so much competition. She used to work in a medical lab full time and cut down her work hours to half so that she would have time to workout twice a day. She did that move well into her 30's. As a 5ft1' 35 yrs old she was the first female to send some of the 5.14+ routes in the region and she is still improving.
The beauty of rock climbing, at the moment, is that the sport is not yet saturated. It only just started to hit the mainstream a few years ago. This means the competition is still at a stage where it can be accessible not just to genetic freaks but also to people who have the heart to put the energy into it. At 18 (or 19, whatever) I think you shouldn't count yourself out.
First and foremost, thank you very much for taking the time to write all that out, I really appreciate it.
1. Throughout the experience, I was so involved with the training and thinking about the details I never gave the "why" as well as "the result" too much thought which might be a reason why when those thoughts come up right before the comp I just crumbled. I have spent a lot of time just thinking after this experiment and I think you are right, I am closer to my goal then ever and that would not have been possible unless I did this, moreover, my weaknesses are way more apparent now which allows me to work on them better in the future.
2. A lot of hesitation was in mind when I was editing this video regarding whether or not to put the section of me saying it was :embarrassing" in, but since that's genuinely the thought on my mind after the competition and honestly an extremely annoying thought, I put it in anyways. I believe that comes down to all the examples that we have out there, all the stories and videos and people who got knocked down, they always get back up and they always make it at the end, don't really recall the last projecting video I watched that ended with the person not sending at the end. Having made my goal quite obvious, maybe not on social media but at least to the ones closest to me and ones who have opinions I care the most about, I felt the obligation of showing something for all that work and results simply is the most clear cut thing. Of course I had so many positive take aways from this experience, not that I am able to relate to Adam Ondra all that well, but when he failed on Perfecto Mundo, I think he expressed a familiar feeling, when you set a goal and publicise it, there's an expectation of the perfect story ending. Perhaps that's something that should be addressed more since most stories and journeys end with failures but that was just my line of thought.
3. A lot of preparation went behind the lead comps actually. I was training a lot of endurance just on the circuit 2 months before the competition and started lead climbing 3 times a month, a month and a half fish before the comp. Also I was lead climbing with the competition in mind right at the start of the six months but going out and leading a lot more just to get the mindset and fear of falling out of the way, perhaps that was not the best way to prepare for the comp, but as someone who was writing their own plans and setting all the training periods by themselves, I tried to maximise my chances at the boulder comp first and build the power endurance at the latest as I know power endurance takes much less time to build then power also the maximum strength from the bouldering training is much easier to maintain.
4. Maybe I should have highlighted the differences in focus between rock climbing and competition climbing more in the video. No disrespect to anyone who has their goals set on rock climbing but I think the sheer time necessary for competition climbing, that is to be great at every single style, multiple disciplines whiles maintaining a healthy body and mind is honestly much harder than having goals on the rock. My emphasis is on the time and not effort, I am fully aware of people who dedicate their lives to rock climbing and spending every single minute of their spare time working towards their goals, I have nothing but respect for that. With other professional athletes or at least people I am trying to catch up to, who have the privilege to train as a job, I just struggle to see a path and examples of where that would worked.
4. At the end of the day, similar to most people my age, I just haven't fully found my path and find myself to be in a constant battle of figuring out what to do with my life despite having spent 4 years getting a university degree. For the time being, I am a coach, video creator and an aspiring athlete (if you can call me that), there does seem to be a possibility of this working out and me being able to manage my time well enough to keep training the necessary amount for me to eventually reach my goal (hopefully). This is going to be a progress of figuring out and I hope to document that on this channel as well.
Lastly, just want to thank you again for spending time to share your thoughts, you set up some great questions which I definitely should have asked myselF, it was very helpful, so THANK YOUUUUU!
This was the greatest comment I’ve ever read
totally agree!!!@@gagegomez1
what a heartwarming comment
@@Jonathan_sin88I don't know if that will help as I appreciate difference across countries may well vary but I'm on a fulltime job as of this year in the UK after moving here for uni and I find training consirably easier than at uni.
1. I have one job rather than being at uni and a part time job.
2. I have set hours which means once I'm done, I forget about it to climb with all my brain focused rather than thinking 'oh you should be studying right now'.
3. I have weekends that are actually weekends which means 2 full days with nothing to do but climb, rest, socialise as wanted.
So obviously it depends on what job you go for, but if you find something that doesn't require mad hours. it's very doable !
You can still be a pro climber on YT. With time and the right collabs, you can generate a big enough following to support yourself here. Good luck, you’re very talented!
Ahha we might just try that in the mean time😏
Jonathan keep it up!! Being a pro climber is not what people are thinking, i remember when i started climbing we went to Arco Italy, there are all the pro’s! We climbed with them everything but they climbed so ridiculous much harder then normal people its a total different game. They warmed up in a 8B then climbed 8C+ then tried a 9A and went to the pool again. I’m pretty strong too but was not able to match and still aren’t. That you even tried makes me like you. You will be a pro! Within 2 years if you go on, maybe a YT pro but i’m confident bro good luck
Mad respect bro. Dreams are meant to be crazy and are never easy stuff. Take a step back and go even higher!
Gonna get on it😤
Hey Jon
As a climber in HK I witnessed all the effort you have put starting 3 years ago. I am amazed by how you get yourself from a relatively good climber to the bad ass in the gym. Sad to hear you missed it this time.
Keep your dreams alive!
Still going strong🔥see you in the gymsss
Amazing effort man! The videos is also really well structured and produced.
You definitely have what it takes to not only be a pro climber, but also a real storyteller here in the climbing scene on RUclips!
Excited for your future and keep up the great work!
JAW DROPPED.
My first thought when I saw this video was just a big WOW on how quickly you progressed. But thinking about it one more time Im actually more impressed with your dedication and your ability to dream big. I think Magnus said this in a podcast he was invited too once, that his biggest regret as a climber was limiting himself mentally and not believing anything harder could be achieved than what some climbers had just done. (I think he refered to Chris Sharma specifically). So kudos to you for dreaming big and really going after it, no matter how unrealistic it may seem to most people.
Skys the limit😎
Massive respect man. Balancing work, studies, and climbing is no joke. I started working during postgrad studies (whilst following a similar climbing protocol) and the thing that really got in the way for me is the lack of sleep. Since sleep is like essential for all three those (especially muscle recovery), it was a big obstacle for me. Keep it up and crush.
Sleep is kingg! But ofc the easiest thing to neglect too
Thank you for the support 🙏
Think this video has found me 2 times now. I clicked expecting some kind of big experiment "I trained like balh balh, lets see what the results were"
But to find a geniune story like yours of someone trying so hard to actually go pro is so much more meaningful. Dont give up, your progression is insane, and you still have time to achieve what you want to. I think a willing person will always find ways to achieve what they wish.
I know it has been quite some time since you uploaded this video, but it's so nice to see your progression since this upload and how you got better and more comfortable in general. IMHO, most people are strong enough to do hard routes, but the mental game is the biggest problem.
im a 13 year old youth climber. despite how you performed or how you feel i just want you to know how much of an inspiration you are to me. this is the best climbing video i have ever seen.
i started climbing just like you. i went on a family trip to yosemite and saw el cap and watched free solo for the first time. it looked incredible. im hooked. its such an amazing sport. i climb as often as i can. 5 times a week for hours upon hours. wrecking myself but having the time of my life while doing so. my whole family has been super supportive and never complain about driving sometimes 10 hours just so i can perform poorly in cramped climbing gyms.
i joined a well known and talented youth team extremely early into my climbing career, but i feel as if i haave been thrown in over my head. i may not the best climber on my team but i sure as hell want to be. while i have never made a podium or sent v11 something about this sport hooks me in and makes me want to try as hard as i can to change that.
for me its soemthing about your detication and approach to the sport that inspires me to try even harder, and i really love this video.
like you my bouldering is probably my best discipline. i have improved a ton but no matter how good i get i still feel defeated. compared the the others on my team i have barely started climbing. theyve been climbing since they were 7 and have parents can send train with them and project their lead routes. my first comp was a year after i started clibming. almost exactly. and it feels awful sometimes. falling on routes that others would warm up on. sure every once in a while ill do well, but i never win. i raarely even get top ten.
I know i have got a long way to go as a climber but I feel as if I have started the race that others are miles deep into, and i have to stuggle to catch up.
i would never stop climbing. It keeps me sane. its my favorite thing to do by far, but its so hard to be good at a sport that others have much more experience than you in. i love my coaches and my team and how hard they push me but sometimes it feels like a battle that i cant win. not because im bad, but because im behind. i want to train as hard and as much as you but between school and cross country training it is hard for me to get extra climbing in. i have almost no free time and deticate most of it to planks and other static exercises, which makes a difference. I am lean and strong and fit right in with the kids on my team, but sometimes just cant keep up. and it can get exausting falling on the same 7s and 8s, while other are on 9s and 10s
with boulder season coming up im extremely excited to get back on the walls after a [shitty] lead season, but cant help but worry that ill continue to perform badly as i have in the past. i love climbing with all my heart, but it can be cruel, and the best way for me to get ahead is to just power through and put in 40% more than everyone else. Im working as hard as possible to make this the best climbing i have ever had, but am scared to underperform and dissapoint my team.
this video freaking opened my eyes. for the first itme im seeing another climbing who started relitively late sending crazy hard and competing well too. i hope you know how much of an inspiration you are to me and how much i look up to you. you are truly a rad dude.
if you have any advice that made you the absolute beast that you are please let me know. Ill probably come back after boulder season with an update but until then please keep on sending and climbing as often as you can.
ps. (sorry if this is poorly written im not the best at writing and im a bit scatter brained)
hey dude! just wanna say you’re awesome and very well spoken for your age. im 26 and reading this comment blew me away for someone half my age! its so important to have passion and emotion like this, and especially at your age. i can tell you that you’re doing so much better than 99% of the world. you’re doing amazing, and with your mindset i am confident that you will accomplish a lot. keep going!!
hey im 17 and have been competing for a while. i started out getting placements at 26th and 15th etc. Same as you, I felt I had started late as well, i was against people who have been competing since they were like 8 years old. But man i kept working at it and now I am solidly podium at most comps. Its about loving the sport and loving competing. If you dont enjoy it your results will most likely show. Also try not to get stuck up on numbers and make your goal be that YOU feel like you tried your hardest and did your best. Dont get discouraged and also be careful working too hard, injuries suck.
I can give you advise about your mindset. Don’t always compare to your teammates or any other people because sometimes this the biggest mistake that you can make but also it could drive you on higher score but believe that you can do it and don’t lose faith and hope that soon or one day you will be really good because you didn’t start anyway that late! You got the time to get better! 😄
You're on your own journey! Keep up the passion, the consistency, and the effort! 😊
I would observe them; how they each move, how they train, how they read the routes. See if you can adopt something from each of them; ask the best slab climber for tips or organise a climbing sesh, same with the best sloper climber and so on. Climbing with people that are better than you gives you a growth/learning opportunity like no other!
You might find over time that you catch up, and maybe even surpass your fellow team members.
Man what you have is real talent, even with a full time job I know you will make it!! In 2 years I am waiting for you to make it to the team, you got this!
Awww thank youu🥹🥹
I can’t even express how impressed I am and how absolutely amazing you have done. V9-10 in 2 years is completely crazy and I know you came 12th in the climbing comp and you’re not completely happy with that but the people who competed against will have been climbing for years and years like since they were kids. You should be incredibly proud of yourself!! Congrats! And keep on climbing
:)
Thank youuuu, onwards and upwards we gooo
What a video, almost end up crying. You full my with encouragement and will to pursuit my own goals. Thanks for share. I hope all of our dreams come true
go for ittt, not sure how's gonna be but we gotta try
dayum i made it to V6 (a few V7) in my first year but your V10 seems so far still for me considering how difficult it gets at your level! Thats amazing!!
As long as you’re having fun that’s good enough 🔥🔥
dude you climb at an insane lvl! i climb for the same period and I'm not even close to your skill and dedication, keep it up, stay at it and enjoy ✨ be proud of what you achieved and failure will make you only stronger😌
Trust the process!!! Thank youuuu
one of the most beautiful videos I've seen on climbing
Dude you got super strong, I think you knew you wanted climbing to be a part of your life and it is. Long term it makes way more sense to find a job that pays well and is flexible so you can climb and travel the world to climb forever.
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Love that ‘yet’
Well done and gamba!!!
thank youuu
Amazing video! Mad props to you, climbing V10 in 2 years is INSANE. Only advice I can give is always talk to people if you don't, self compassion is a hard thing to do, it's the whole art of you'd never tell a friend they're not good enough or their dreams are unrealistic, but it's easy to tell yourself that. All the best and good luck, keep climbing hard 💪
That’s some great advice!! I definitely should give it a try🤣
As a new climber I found this video very inspiring! To see the progress and commitment in a relatively short time was amazing! You’ve definitely not failed anything and certainly wouldn’t say your dream of going pro is gone! I look forward to the next journey!
You didn’t fail. You’ve succeeded more in 6 months then most people do in a lifetime. You’re also still very young, and your goals will change, but the work ethic and knowledge stays. Maybe you will eventually not care so much about competing, I think climbing is about so much more then beating others. Don’t give up, because I’m sure you can do it regardless, but there’s also so many goals you can set for yourself in climbing, and you’ve already proven to yourself how far you can push yourself. I also started climbing “late” and I love to see my fellow strong climbers who were late to the game. Every ounce of skill you fought for, it’s yours, and it came from your own personal desire, and to me (and I think a lot of others) that’s a lot more inspirational then all the prodigious stories that try to tell you if you weren’t born into it, it’s not for you. I can tell you love climbing, if you can keep that fire burning it will take you far.
Those are some very encouraging words🥲I will try to find a way to make it work for sureee
this is insanely impressive!! to progress that much through such a short time!! keep it up, it will surely pay off!!
Thank you!! I will keep working hard😎
I love how you showcased all your failures as well. When I started watching your video I immediately had an assumption that you should have aced all the tournaments but seeing you fumble and lose confidence was so relatable. Keep going. :)
I would love to show that I won all the comps but that's just not the reality haha, not yet🤤
Your gonna be huge, love your positive energy. Really inspiring person. Climbing that hard, getting that strong while working and studying is a massive accomplishment. I look forward to watching you in some big competitions some day ❤
lets see!! I am HYPED about what's coimibn next!!
This is inspirational. It got me so psyched to climb more and try harder. You should be so proud of yourself, you've worked so hard and climbed even harder, but most importantly you've seemed to enjoy it. Extra awesome seeing how humble you are about the journey and hearing about what you have learnt. :)
Thank you!!! It’s been a wild ride for sureee
wow, thats some amazing commitment to a goal you set, to me this isn't even close to failure. You got 12th place after doing your best for 6 months? and all that whilst keeping your responsibilities in check, you should be proud of yourself man, proud of the effort and work you put in. And if anything, competing with alot at stake is what you trained the least, so it's not that strange that that was your weakpoint. Anyways, alot of respect!
I’m gonna work on it more for sure, thank you for the support😚
Would love to see what your workouts/ exercises looked like during this period! Hangboarding, pinching, no hangs, etc! If you ever wanted to share a more in depth look at breaking down the routine and what you felt helped and what you felt could've been improved on.
All things aside though, great job! Climbing always feels like a selfish (self motivated, putting yourself through the grind), intrinsic sport when it comes to improvement! These past few months weren't a waste and you definitely grew in more ways than you think :)
I might do a more detailed breakdown of my workouts in the future, but for now, I just want to say thank you for watching and your kind words, I will keep going!!
Incredibly inspiring video. I’ve just gotten into climbing around 6 months ago (after recovering from some seriously debilitating weight loss brought upon by chronic illness), and I’ve really fallen in love with the sport as I’ve gotten physically stronger again. Currently climb v6, albeit with very poor technique
Whatever grade you climb, as long as you’re loving it and pushing your own limits, that’s all that matters in my opinion!!! Thank you for watching 🔥🔥
Loved the video. Going pro in any sport is truly next level.
It really is haha
Super inspirational! Your hard work and self awareness are amazing! We're all rooting for you 🙌
Thank you!! I will keep working hardddd
Met you in GYM before and it is fun to watch you climbing. So much respect on you.
Thank youu 🥺
Really inspiring, great video aswell! prob one of the best climbing youtubers
Woahhhh what a compliment, I have got tons to learn but thank you for the support 🔥
Great intro to your channel, I have faith you will exceed your goals brother. Keep going and just know you motivated me to go harder at my goals! Much love!
your level of psych is so inspiration i love it!
Let’s get ittt
You are awesome Dude i saw you for the first time in a video with josh and after that you give me the drive to continue climbing !!! Stay strong brother
Josh is my dudeeee! Thank you for the kind words and supoorttt
you have to change your definition of success my man. simply not making the team doesnt mean failure. DONT GIVE UP. you are stronger physically and mentally. failure is a step further. you keep pushing forward. you have unbelievable will. believe in yourself my man!!!!
THANK YOU!! Onward and upwards we gooo
Keep it up ! Being a professional athlete is not easier, especially in the mental aspect, but as long you still continue what you love, opportunity always arises. As an ex-swimmer and a newbie in rock climbing, your content definitely helped me a lot in making improvements in my climbing techniques.
I am glad it helps, the psych is highhhh
Great video! Hopefully this video blows up
Hahah me too🤣
this legitimately one of the greatest vids i’ve ever seen it got me inspired and shii I only got respect for you and your journey, I may start a similar one #soon
Go for itttt
Also, thank you sooo muchhh🥹
Don't give up! I'm 28, climbing 1 year and there is too late for me but you are young and you can do it!
Good effort man! Keep up with the good vibes and the great work and you'll get there
I am on ITT😤😤
You’re still able to climb at such a high level! This really inspires me to keep trying my best in my trainings as well. Comparing yourself is naturally going to happen, but the will to keep improving is what really makes the climber. 💪🏽 thanks for sharing your journey
at the end of the day, we are all just a bunch of climbers who are a bit crazy nd love playing with rocksss
Please, Please, PLEASE DONT GIVE UP! I cant wait to see you on the Circuit and cheer you on! great work
😤😤let’s get ittt
its like im looking at an older version of myself, i fell in love with climbing and have been going 5-6 times per week to the bouldering gym. unfortunately i had knee surgery yesterday so ill be out of it for a while, but this video really inspired me. also going from v5 to v10 in 2 years is absolutely ridiculous so keep it up!
Thank youu 🔥
I met you in Crux Bouldering when I traveled to HK at the end of June and was impressed by your climbing at that time! As a casual climber who started climbing post covid, I can only climb ~V3 right now. I'm even more impressed after knowing the fact that you only started climbing not much earlier than me. Keep up the good work! 加油！
Thank youuuu!!!
2 years is a lot of time to build the mental game 😉😉 you’re the best!!!!!!! don’t stop!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
mini steps but I am on ittt
What a badass video. Keep it up man 🤙
Will dooo🫶🫶
Proud of you man, try to stay fit while working, I know you will make it 2 years to get better
Let’s see what happens 🔥gonna give it my all
This is the third time coming back to watch your journey. Its MAD inspiring!
Thanks for being so honest and open about it!
I think I'm going to try and implement something similar for next year. See how much I can improve from V3 - V4 level. (Altho, my focus will probably be on lead rather than bouldering).
anytime you put your all into something you're already super cool Jon. I've been in places in my life wondering why i spent so long on something i know i couldn't have done like others could. I think all the experiences we go through, bad or good, really build towards a better future for ourselves.
As bob ross would say, no failures just happy accidents. You've inspired me a bunch and I just know you'll find your way soon.
Really interesting and inspiring. Even though it didnt have the ending you wanted (yet), trying really hard at something is a really rewarding experience no matter in the end. Please keep making videos!
They will be coming for sureee
you are a pretty bad ass climber. I have been climbing for a year now and look up to you and enjoy your videos
Thank you!!! We will progress together 🔥
Setbacks are a really big part of success, it's a sign you are on the right track.
Let’s see, looking forward to keep working harddd
@@Jonathan_sin88 That attitude and mantra will get you there if you protect it.
great job bro! started climbing not quite 6 months ago, and recently sent my first v7, with my first comp on the 29th, and im pretty hyped.
Enjoy, have fun, SMASH🔥
@@Jonathan_sin88 Thanks! Just a future vid recomendation, but you should post your training routine and schedule.
Dude, that is amazing! Dont't put yourself down! Sounds like a hell of a journey thus far! Enjoy it! Looking forward for updates on the rest of it! 🤙
Thank you very much!! It’s been fun and it’s about to get even better🔥
I want to believe that videos like this one is the very reason why RUclips was created. What an inspiration you are! Instantly subbed. Stay at it mate!
Thank you very much! I will keep working hard
Absolutely incredible and inspiring story mate! Keep up the high spirits and stoke!
Loads of love from Europe, keep on creating rad content, I'm sure you'll reach your goals one way or another! ❤
Thank you so much!! FULL STEAM AHEAD🔥
This is the first video of yours I saw and I can really relate because I recently fell in love with climbing and I'm already 17 which makes it really difficult to reach high competitive levels but I climb almost every day. I never really had a dream as big as yours because subconsciously I thought it was already too late but this really motivated me to push myself even harder!
go for it !!! You have two more years than me already so GET AFTER ITTT, goodluckk!!
@@Jonathan_sin88 Update, I started climbing in February and yesterday I got my first V7!! I applied to the climbing team for my gym and we're meeting every Sunday starting on the 6th.
Amazing video, super inspiring to see how far you’ve come in such a short period of time. Love the video editing and style, please make more!
new vids are on the wayyy!1
@@Jonathan_sin88 can't wait!
this is such a nice format for this video! Saw you climbing when you were in Leeds and you were looking hella strong. Can't wait to see more!
Eyyy one of my favourite placesss! Thank you for the supporttt
Ill be following your progress. Hope you train hard and continue progressing.
I will keep trying hard for sureee thank youuu
Dude this is mad inspiring. It's so cool to see how fully you committed to climbing while being a full time student. I'm planning on starting a more intense training program in January (not nearly as intense as yours) and seeing your drive totally opened my eyes to see what's possible with a high level of commitment.
great video! love seeing your journey and i'm excited to see what comes next!
Thank youu!! It’s gonna be some cool stuff for sureee
Sick dude. Crazy genetics and dedication!
Hahah thank youuuu
I'm glad I watched this video. You may not have gotten your desired result but your progress from day 1 up til then has been inspiring. I feel inspired knowing hard work, discipline, and dedication can actually put you on the right path. Many people only see the results of being strong. This video of progression is what climbers should see to bring them to the right path. Thank you for posting this.
I have entirely too much experience with being crushed by the weight of the moment. I was a competitive swimmer for 15 years. From 8 years old until 23 (when I graduated college). I can name many many times where I knew I was in peak shape, but failed to perform. Now that I do not swim anymore, I have come to cherish those moments because I genuinely feel as though they gave me the ability to work through any problem going into adulthood. When you become comfortable with being honest with yourself about your failures, you truly become able to succeed!! Keep working hard, this video was amazing!
thank you, ya I think making this video was a good way for me to reflect on everything as well, thanks for sharinggg
Inspiretipnal dude, you're incredible
Aww thank youuu🥺🥺
Holy shit this video just hit my like a bullet train man. I’ve been seeing it in my feed for days, never clicking on it for one reason or another. But after watching this I resonate with it so much.
I too started climbing late in my life, I began in 2021 at the age of 19. I was also blessed with genetics that allowed me to push to v8 outdoors in 2 years, a goal I had set for myself when I truly dedicated myself to the sport. Though I admit I never had the same level ambition as you!
I live in Hawaii. I wouldn’t trade my life for anything else but an unfortunate negative is a very small climbing scene. We only have 3 gyms which are all great but we’re lacking in high quality competition style setting (this is mostly just experience of setters and the nature of an immature climbing scene. No one would be able to climb national comp level climbs besides a few dozen people in the whole state). Our state isn’t even registered in a competition region as far as I know.
I wish I would’ve been half as dedicated to a dream like you were. But you’ve inspired me to pick up real training again. As a university student it’s easy to feel overwhelmed but you proved that it’s possible to balance both worlds.
I’m not sure what my goal is or what my path will look like post graduation but somehow watching this made me feel like everything will work out.
I am relieved to hear that there are other crazy people like me out there haha, I’m sure you will find a path man.
I often find myself blaming this and that but at the end of the day I don’t think fully maximised everything that’s already around me.
Whatever you end up trying, GET ITT🔥🔥🔥
This is an insane amount of climbing. I’m loving your videos.
Dude, you are my hero!!! Don't give up, with this kind of passion and persistence, you have no other way than to become a pro climber in the future! Keep making videos, stay motivated (it's hard with a full time job, I know), but really, sky is the limit!
aww thank you, I am on ittt
great effort Jono!! you're an inspiration
Thank youuu 🙏
Damn man, that was insanely inspirational.
Thank you!!! Hope you enjoyed!!
Dude you have courage. You should go for it again! 2 years from now will feel like tomorrow. Don't give up. You're in the ballpark.
Your Progression is craaaazy
Good Job man
keep it up
thank you will dooo
Dude you are so inspiring! As a newer climber, I'm going to try to incorporate some of your training routine into my own. I also want to get strong and climb hard things. Also, don't give up on your pro journey. I feel like with how much you've improved in only 6 months, as well as your mindset, you can totally break into the pro scene!
We have all been there my guy and your motivation and skill aren't wasted because you didn't make the team. This video is taking off use it as an opportunity to make content around climbing there are many different careers towards one topic and you are set up to succeed!
I am excited for the things to come, the psych is highh
Amazing journey man! It's making me reflect upon what I want to achieve in climbing after so many years. Thanks!
hope youcan figure it out!!
Amazing video! When I finished it I thought you had hundreds of thousands of subscribers, I'm very suprised to see you only have 6k. Continue your videos, they are great!
haha I appreciate the support, who cares if its 6 k is a lot of people for me ahah and I appreciate each and every single one of them
@@Jonathan_sin88 Yeah, it's already many people. Out of curiosity, (even if you said you started around 18, idk how old you are) how long have you been climbing for ? And how long does it take to get ok at it ?
@@x_noy1040 I am 22 now, I am going to have climbed for 4 years this summer. Not sure when I got ok at it but we gonna try to keep getting better that's for sure
@@Jonathan_sin88 okay, thanks for your answers 😁
Subscribed!! it’s awesome to see you being dedicated to a skill that you feel passionate about! Don’t give up!! be critical and confident about yourself. it’s all part of your journey to success!!
such encouraging wordsss, I am on ittt
You are amazing Jonathan and have inspired me as a climber !!
What a beast! Truly inspirational!
Lets gooooo my man! On to the next, keep pushing!
I AM ON ITTTT
Nice vid, Reminds me of the days when I first started climbing🔥🔥🔥
awww thank youuu
What a genuine video. Really impressed!
Please don't beat yourself up too much and don't give up climbing!
All the best for the next selection ;-)
Thank youuu I am on ittt
That’s great. Good luck for your future
Hats off dude! If you ever stop by London feel free to message - happy to show you some of the gyms! (Not climbing as hard as you just now but super psyched to get there!)
Dude this is sick! i'm 4.5 months in and roughly V4-V5. I'm tryna improve at similar clip at 24 years of age! Keep going man
Have fun, try hard, that’s all it’s abouttt
Nice mate! Don’t lose hope about that dream! Me as a new climber (climbing since 2021 and now I will soon be 24) I know how you feel although I haven’t train like a pro climber like you did but I have the same ‘crazy dream’ to be come pro! So don't stop man! Because you have the strength but also you need also endurance for all that! 💪🏼👏🤌 Don’t stop! 😄
Keep pushing man!
I have the same dream since i started climbing about 6 months ago and this video makes me even more realize that It won’t be easy even if a friend of mine that won the France cup already told me that but it just will be a long route to live with climbing. For the moment I climb about v6 in 6 months and only 2 months of serious training I am on the point to turn 17 it’s a bit late but never too late.
I come back to this video so often. Damn inspiring. You are a BEAST
Such a wonderful video. You have such a strong spirit and will. Very inspiring, thank you for your honesty.
respect bro, you deserve more subs
Haha thank youuu🔥
Hello man, congrats for the level you have. I think that to reach your goals it's necessary to climb with more technicity ( the key of climbing). If you want to compete, participate to all the competitions you can to learn about yourself. For example I have made a bunch of competition in France and I have learned that to be at my best I have to stop climbing 1 week before the comp. It's an example among others. The psychology is truly important, and there is a huge work surrounding your perceptions of you, during the competition and how you can resist to presure.
Good luck, a goal is never to high and climbing is more demanding than any other sports .
wow man really great effort and you know what you did gave me a lot of motivation to became like a really good climber and you know be one of the cool kids, recently ive been lacking motivation to train oooor really just climb and seeing you just gave me a lot of motivation to do so, so thanks a lot ! Also i wanna give you a whole lot of congratulations for your hard work !! like i said ive been lacking motivation so i am just climbing poorly all the time trying to climb at my best but really is hard, i recently just send my first 7a+ and trying to be just like you! being consistent and keeping the good vibes! thanks!
Whatever you end up trying, good luck with that🫶🔥🔥 and ofc THANK YOUUU SO MUCHHH
Mind bending effort and absolute amazing progress!
🤗🤗🤗
This is awesome man! Why only 24k views?!
ahha thank youuu, I would have made this video just to sum up things for myself even if no one wanted to watch it, ia m just glad there are people who enjoyed it!!