This is insane, the two greatest advocates for wrestling around watch each other's videos. Now all we need is to get Stevan Micic and Trent Hidlay on this trend.
He's better than you because he's not in it for himself and isn't an egotistical pompous arrogant self centered stare at himself in the mirror guy like you!
I wrestled for most of my life and through college. A big thing about the "process" that you mentioned is what I've always called the 'Silent Suffering' wrestlers go through. It wasn't "cool" to show off how hard practice was or the workouts you were doing, and if you did show that part of the sport off it was made fun of or mocked. I think it's awesome that more people are stepping up and showcasing the process--wins, losses, fun times, tough times... the whole lot. Great video my man.
you'll get the recognition you deserve it's only a matter of time the imitations can never compete with your consistent content and eventually your film making skills will transcend wrestling I predict but it's obvious and thank you for bringing the 🔥🔥🔥
I am the father of a wrestler/youtuber, and I am the camera man for my son. Since I have the footage I have made some of my own edits for him. The other day he won an important match for his team at a duals tournament, and after the pin he was in the moment and flexed on the kid. I put together a youtube short with that clip with music and slowmo, we all thought it was a dope video, but he thought it was too much like bragging. I think that is what is missing in the wrestling "cool" department. Wrestlers are so respectful and honorable in the sport that they don't show the times they destroy their opponents, like in a highlight type way. I agree that you should be respectful and humble for sure, but also let the world see your highlight reel. His channel is called "HitSquad Wrestling" check it out, he will be a freshman next season, and is pretty good.
This is overall a pretty great video but a small tip might be to turn up the volume on your voiceover compared to the music. It can get a little tricky to hear you clearly sometimes but I love the honest effort to make something authentic in this world about the sport we love :)
Why have I not watched this earlier? Kyler this was so dope and still a month later we’re all still waiting for a wrestling video better than this one. Big ups brother, LFG and we all appreciate what you’re doing for this sport. 🙏🏼
bro your dad used to fkn coach me holy sh*t i remember you when u were barely able to walk but u had wrestlign shoes on i swear. shout out to the larkins man love seein this
I really hope you happen to read this: The thing you said stuck out to me.... It's really is all about creativity and promotion I come from a part of the world where wrestling isn't easily accessible as it is in the US with the sport being a part of high schools and whatnot. How did I get into it? Movies... If it weren't for Sultan or Dangal, lil kid me wouldn't have known about wrestling or even loved it as much as I do. As a kid me and a friend were really inspired by those movies and would wrestle at school during recess (on fuckin tiles that is, goes to show how truly inaccessible it was) The hype was so crazy back in my home country, me and my cousins would wrestle aloooot, during family functions on tiles (once more) and on the grass or sand if we were lucky. A lot of it was self taught, but there's only so much one could learn by themselves I would yearn to wrestle, and if I had wrestled 4-10 rounds a year I was one lucky kid, hence I didn't learn much. Those movies came out in 2016 I hadn't taken it seriously neither had a passion for it that would set me ablaze, nevertheless it was nothing but a small flame waiting to grow bigger, the love was still there. I got into martial arts mid 2021 and slowly started getting into wrestling again. 2022-23 was when it started to snowball rapidly, I knew that if I wanted to progress, I required instruction. Went on RUclips, imagine my surprise by the lack of how-to's and a clear lack of structure in the video's that were there, I didn't know where to begin.... Until I stumbled upon @WrestlingUniversity, a great channel, taught me alooot, helped me improve massively, but.... even that was built off of promoting it to Bjj practitioner's wanting to improve their grappling. Atleast something of structure was better than nothing. But I faced the problem where I couldn't get the practice I wanted because no one wanted to wrestle, or I couldn't find anyone to wrestle with. Getting 3-4 matches post-c0v1d was a dream. It was in 2023-24 that I massively improved, because I found like minded people, who were about improvement and fitness, I asked them to wrestle with me, and to their surprise, me a scrawny skinny under 100 pounder (currently bulking) was taking down 154 pounders and guys even above, ego bruised they wanted rematch after rematch, and I got to fail and learn alooot, helping with my improvement. Even they got invested in wrestling. I currently have a friend who wanted to learn wrestling, who I'm grateful for because he was the one I tested a lot of the moves on plus two other friends, and it makes me happy to see that I can share my passion for wrestling with others and the improvement I have seen in them just warms my heart. The point being, we lack the sort of videos that promote the sport to the skies, plus we lack instruction for those who don't have the facilities and were captivated into trying it by the creative minds who promoted it. It saddens me to see other sports in the spotlight, while it's us few that carry the niche sports that we love on our shoulders hoping they receive the attention that it deserves. Thanks to MMA and BJJ the sport is flourishing, but I really hope it becomes it's own crazy thing. Edit: I typed this midway into watching the video TLDR: Wrestling is Rad 🤙
I never thought about the parallels and differences of skateboarding and wrestling but your observations a really on point. I'm really stoked that your content is inspiring others to start documenting their careers. Keep em coming!
I wrestle but also play waterpolo. They honestly feel very similar in that they are small communities and seen as weird. I really hope more people can come forward for waterpolo like you do for wrestling. Also awesome video man!!
Trying out for jv for my 8th grade year next year. Been wrestling since 2nd grade watching you and cayden has been inspiring me to make content. So i’m going to next season any tips?
Stay dedicated and be creative. Don’t be afraid to show your loses or times you failed because that’s just a part of the journey. Keep it real. Good luck
Look at F1. More niche until they did the drive to survive seasonal documentary where you get to know the people involved, the process and the storylines. That same format would be great for NCAA wrestling
I feel like yes wrestling is an sport that does take skill and determination,but its also the money...I feel like we don't see alot of athletes because of the cost..football for example is an once in an year thing that cost well lets say cleats are 120,mouth peice is 30,then usally your school provides the rest...vs wrestling between off season wrestling,camps,training...it cost between 700 to almost 1000 an year minus hotels and different things like that...I feel like we need to make it so its easier for kids to learn wrestling without needing so much well MONEY!
Look at F1. More niche until they did the drive to survive seasonal documentary where you get to know the people involved, the process and the storylines. That same format would be great for NCAA wrestling
Bro, thank you for showing wrestling in such a beautiful way. I agree 1000% with you that the wrestling community is not welcoming to new people. But with this new wave of wrestling creators we can definitely see that change in the near future!
I remember back in 08 me and the boys would always got to wrestling practice and then after we would go skate at our local skate park and the skate park was made by this old man that’s lived in the neighborhood.
Wrestling is the purest and most beautiful form of physical expression. There's a reason it's been around for thousands of years and popular across multiple cultures.
ur doing more for wrestling than flowrestling. W music choice, cinematic MASTERPIECE. It's interesting you said no new people get into wrestling, because in Asia, wrestling isn't even taught in schools or colleges. However, I started Muay Thai at 15 and got into MMA eventually. When I saw the creative, ever adaptible takedowns, I got extemely interested in wrestling so I started watching Wrestling University/Iron Faith to learn more about the art. Now I do my best to get in wrestling practice at MMA gyms and jiujitsu practice. My sparring partners are already learning wrestling themselves to keep up with me, so maybe I'm indirectly making wrestling cool around my community...
My dad was actually a football player, and people always tell me I should try out but I always just tell them….Nah I wanna be UFC champ and that’s never gonna help me, this will, and that’s why I love and will work hard at it❤(loved the video man)
It takes a special kind of athlete to be a wrestler. The sacrifices are many. The physical pain is intense. You have to work very hard to have a decent chance at success. Unfortunately, these values are not popular with our culture today.
There needs to be more adult wrestling gyms instead of BJJ gyms, the work ethic and mindset you get from Wrestling along with the great physical shape it gets you in will you make you bulletproof.
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bro straight up posted a cinematic masterpiece
Thanks I’m trying my best
This is insane, the two greatest advocates for wrestling around watch each other's videos. Now all we need is to get Stevan Micic and Trent Hidlay on this trend.
hi cayden :)
He's better than you because he's not in it for himself and isn't an egotistical pompous arrogant self centered stare at himself in the mirror guy like you!
This comments gets over 500 likes ill do wrestling ( im a freshman)
bro casually dropped an autobiography movie
I wrestled for most of my life and through college. A big thing about the "process" that you mentioned is what I've always called the 'Silent Suffering' wrestlers go through. It wasn't "cool" to show off how hard practice was or the workouts you were doing, and if you did show that part of the sport off it was made fun of or mocked. I think it's awesome that more people are stepping up and showcasing the process--wins, losses, fun times, tough times... the whole lot. Great video my man.
BABE WAKE UP. KYLER LARKIN POSTED ANOTHER VID😍🗣🗣🗣🗣
The effort you put in these videos is maximum
I see what you did there
Breaking news Kyler Larkin transitions into skating full time
you'll get the recognition you deserve it's only a matter of time the imitations can never compete with your consistent content and eventually your film making skills will transcend wrestling I predict but it's obvious and thank you for bringing the 🔥🔥🔥
I am the father of a wrestler/youtuber, and I am the camera man for my son. Since I have the footage I have made some of my own edits for him. The other day he won an important match for his team at a duals tournament, and after the pin he was in the moment and flexed on the kid. I put together a youtube short with that clip with music and slowmo, we all thought it was a dope video, but he thought it was too much like bragging. I think that is what is missing in the wrestling "cool" department. Wrestlers are so respectful and honorable in the sport that they don't show the times they destroy their opponents, like in a highlight type way. I agree that you should be respectful and humble for sure, but also let the world see your highlight reel. His channel is called "HitSquad Wrestling" check it out, he will be a freshman next season, and is pretty good.
This is overall a pretty great video but a small tip might be to turn up the volume on your voiceover compared to the music. It can get a little tricky to hear you clearly sometimes but I love the honest effort to make something authentic in this world about the sport we love :)
I really don’t know how you haven’t went viral yet, your content is INSANE
masterpiece. we need more people makin vids like this
Vibes
These edits are sick asf.
I dont think ive ever heard a more well communicated message about wrestling
Why have I not watched this earlier? Kyler this was so dope and still a month later we’re all still waiting for a wrestling video better than this one. Big ups brother, LFG and we all appreciate what you’re doing for this sport. 🙏🏼
Everyone, like the video and drop a sub. It will help larkin with the algorithm
Kyler shouting out my boy James that has to mean he certified
great video, we filmed our scavenger hunt video before super 32 though. I just waited a long time to edit it lol -Tyler
Nuh uh I had the idea first. Jokes aside, thanks for watching the video. I really appreciate it. Great minds think alike lol
bro your dad used to fkn coach me holy sh*t i remember you when u were barely able to walk but u had wrestlign shoes on i swear. shout out to the larkins man love seein this
I really hope you happen to read this:
The thing you said stuck out to me....
It's really is all about creativity and promotion
I come from a part of the world where wrestling isn't easily accessible as it is in the US with the sport being a part of high schools and whatnot.
How did I get into it?
Movies...
If it weren't for Sultan or Dangal, lil kid me wouldn't have known about wrestling or even loved it as much as I do.
As a kid me and a friend were really inspired by those movies and would wrestle at school during recess (on fuckin tiles that is, goes to show how truly inaccessible it was)
The hype was so crazy back in my home country, me and my cousins would wrestle aloooot, during family functions on tiles (once more) and on the grass or sand if we were lucky.
A lot of it was self taught, but there's only so much one could learn by themselves
I would yearn to wrestle, and if I had wrestled 4-10 rounds a year I was one lucky kid, hence I didn't learn much.
Those movies came out in 2016
I hadn't taken it seriously neither had a passion for it that would set me ablaze, nevertheless it was nothing but a small flame waiting to grow bigger, the love was still there.
I got into martial arts mid 2021 and slowly started getting into wrestling again.
2022-23 was when it started to snowball rapidly, I knew that if I wanted to progress, I required instruction.
Went on RUclips, imagine my surprise by the lack of how-to's and a clear lack of structure in the video's that were there, I didn't know where to begin....
Until I stumbled upon @WrestlingUniversity, a great channel, taught me alooot, helped me improve massively, but.... even that was built off of promoting it to Bjj practitioner's wanting to improve their grappling.
Atleast something of structure was better than nothing.
But I faced the problem where I couldn't get the practice I wanted because no one wanted to wrestle, or I couldn't find anyone to wrestle with. Getting 3-4 matches post-c0v1d was a dream.
It was in 2023-24 that I massively improved, because I found like minded people, who were about improvement and fitness, I asked them to wrestle with me, and to their surprise, me a scrawny skinny under 100 pounder (currently bulking) was taking down 154 pounders and guys even above, ego bruised they wanted rematch after rematch, and I got to fail and learn alooot, helping with my improvement.
Even they got invested in wrestling.
I currently have a friend who wanted to learn wrestling, who I'm grateful for because he was the one I tested a lot of the moves on plus two other friends, and it makes me happy to see that I can share my passion for wrestling with others and the improvement I have seen in them just warms my heart.
The point being, we lack the sort of videos that promote the sport to the skies, plus we lack instruction for those who don't have the facilities and were captivated into trying it by the creative minds who promoted it.
It saddens me to see other sports in the spotlight, while it's us few that carry the niche sports that we love on our shoulders hoping they receive the attention that it deserves.
Thanks to MMA and BJJ the sport is flourishing, but I really hope it becomes it's own crazy thing.
Edit: I typed this midway into watching the video
TLDR: Wrestling is Rad 🤙
This is dope
I never thought about the parallels and differences of skateboarding and wrestling but your observations a really on point. I'm really stoked that your content is inspiring others to start documenting their careers. Keep em coming!
Thank you and will do!
I wrestle but also play waterpolo. They honestly feel very similar in that they are small communities and seen as weird. I really hope more people can come forward for waterpolo like you do for wrestling. Also awesome video man!!
Quality of the content is insane, great job as always!
the control part was lowkey insane
SUPER HARD VIDEO WITH A W MESSAGE. The reason you gave for your yt is literally why my tictok account exsists😂😂
It’s a good day when Kyler posts Fr🔥🔥
Trying out for jv for my 8th grade year next year. Been wrestling since 2nd grade watching you and cayden has been inspiring me to make content. So i’m going to next season any tips?
Stay dedicated and be creative. Don’t be afraid to show your loses or times you failed because that’s just a part of the journey. Keep it real. Good luck
@@kylerlarkin159 Yeah I have a couple losses uploaded. Gotta show the frustrating stuff sometimes.
dude this is honestly so sick
Look at F1. More niche until they did the drive to survive seasonal documentary where you get to know the people involved, the process and the storylines. That same format would be great for NCAA wrestling
Way to spice things up!!
Did you forget Dan Gable in your list of famous wrestlers? He’s one of the greatest.
I feel like yes wrestling is an sport that does take skill and determination,but its also the money...I feel like we don't see alot of athletes because of the cost..football for example is an once in an year thing that cost well lets say cleats are 120,mouth peice is 30,then usally your school provides the rest...vs wrestling between off season wrestling,camps,training...it cost between 700 to almost 1000 an year minus hotels and different things like that...I feel like we need to make it so its easier for kids to learn wrestling without needing so much well MONEY!
Just get rid of the singlet and let em wear what nogi jiu jitsu guys wear and youll see a big boom
Look at F1. More niche until they did the drive to survive seasonal documentary where you get to know the people involved, the process and the storylines. That same format would be great for NCAA wrestling
i need the spotify playlist like the music in ur vids🙏🏻🙏🏻
Bro, thank you for showing wrestling in such a beautiful way. I agree 1000% with you that the wrestling community is not welcoming to new people. But with this new wave of wrestling creators we can definitely see that change in the near future!
Please keep posting videos when you are in college 🙏🙏
I am don’t stress
Best wrestling videos in the game 💯
Been waiting for bro to drop
9:28 did flo wrestling ever acknowledge that? Or give you credit?
Nah I guess it never crossed their mind
you’re a big inspiration for me. with your wrestling style, and the vids. keep it up. you’re changing lives
Dude all of your videos feel like a movie
Thank you that means a lot
What are the shoes at the beginning bro they’re heat
I remember back in 08 me and the boys would always got to wrestling practice and then after we would go skate at our local skate park and the skate park was made by this old man that’s lived in the neighborhood.
This was really well made nice video mate
This video,s underrated 😤
I would post a vid but it will never be as good as Larkins
as long as someone out there sees it and is inspired by it you did your job
every video... is a masterpiece. My team loves watching your videos bro
I wrestle in college bro. I feel the same way as you brother. Keep grinding, us wrestlers are just different we’re not supposed to be understood
Well said. Respect
Masterpiece!!
yeah this guy gets it
This was amazing!! Appreciate it
Honestly inspirational…
Bro casually made the best wrestling video I’ve seen so far🙌
Holy shit this was beautiful
Definitely underrated videos❤
I am addicted to this shit 👏👏👏👏
THIS IS AWESOME KYLER GREAT VIDEO, EXCELLENT MESSAGE!
i skated for 4 years before joining wrestling and its nice to see wrestlers that skate and listen to early 2000s and 90s rap too lol
Hey where do you guys train
I want to come train with you
GLAD THERES SOMEONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO SKATES AND DOES WRESTLING LIKE ME
Dang the quality is crazy 😧😲
You’re an inspiration to everyone around you Kyler.
Easter eggs made me the man I am today
This was G’d up
ganna be a legend in wrestling ☝🏽
Great work.
Thank you
never misses 🔥
Your a beast and inspiration man. Keep it up. (Also your music is great)
Wrestling is the purest and most beautiful form of physical expression. There's a reason it's been around for thousands of years and popular across multiple cultures.
These videos make me want to wrestle
Among your best,Kyler,thanks for the elevation!
they couldn’t be on your level if they were in the same building on the same floor
ur doing more for wrestling than flowrestling. W music choice, cinematic MASTERPIECE. It's interesting you said no new people get into wrestling, because in Asia, wrestling isn't even taught in schools or colleges. However, I started Muay Thai at 15 and got into MMA eventually. When I saw the creative, ever adaptible takedowns, I got extemely interested in wrestling so I started watching Wrestling University/Iron Faith to learn more about the art. Now I do my best to get in wrestling practice at MMA gyms and jiujitsu practice. My sparring partners are already learning wrestling themselves to keep up with me, so maybe I'm indirectly making wrestling cool around my community...
If I wasn't already, I'd totally join the wrestling team after seeing this. This is just downright awesome.
Phenomenal video Kyler! Next stop Sundance
love your music taste bro
seeing someone my age trying to grow the sport i love. 10/10
My dad was actually a football player, and people always tell me I should try out but I always just tell them….Nah I wanna be UFC champ and that’s never gonna help me, this will, and that’s why I love and will work hard at it❤(loved the video man)
It takes a special kind of athlete to be a wrestler. The sacrifices are many. The physical pain is intense. You have to work very hard to have a decent chance at success. Unfortunately, these values are not popular with our culture today.
There needs to be more adult wrestling gyms instead of BJJ gyms, the work ethic and mindset you get from Wrestling along with the great physical shape it gets you in will you make you bulletproof.
This is so cool
I wished my middle school/high school offered wrestling, first time wrestling at my MMA gym I got wrecked haha
Taekwondo (correct me if I'm wrong) Is significantly less popular here in the west (from my experience)
Damn you not getting ads on your videos because you want the songs to slap is dedication
Pro skater from the San Francisco Bay Area
I feel like none of the combat sports are popular not like the recreational sports like football, American Football, basketball, and baseball.
@00:10 yo are those OG response's? EDIT: @11:33 casual P2 clip haha noice
Love you edit style
Vids are fire keep it up
Real talk I made some videos in highschool that are still up but I wish I would’ve kept going
You actually motivated me to make videos only thing Is I do everything on my phone no camera no pc
Every great creator starts somewhere. I started with just a phone and edited on iMovie. Don’t let your gear stop you
Love these videos man keep it upq
More to come!
never known anything about wrestling. now i regret not doing it while i was in high school. definitely made me think wrestling is cool
Your content is so fire bro
We dont have any wrestling culture in my country and that is rly a massive bummer bc it is such an awesome sport.
when bro said "I represent the culture", then pulls out Kendrick, I felt that
As a boxer I have a huge amount of respect for wrestlers and i can't wait to get into it myself one day
i thought it was popular cuz in my town it’s one of the most well known and most played sports lol