In my MasterClass, I hope to inspire you by sharing what I’ve learned through decades of challenges and successes in skateboarding. I’ve had some unforgettable moments in my career, from the first time I created my own trick at age 11 to finally landing a 900 at the X Games. There have also been tougher times, which I got through because of the perseverance I learned from this sport. I’ll even teach you how to do some tricks you’ve seen in my video games, but in real life. I hope you’ll join me.

I believe skateboarding is a lifestyle, a sport, and an art form all at once. You’re creating your own style: The terrain you skate is your canvas and you can paint it however you want—and no two paintings are going to look alike. I’ve seen how skateboarding empowers people, and I want to pass that on. Skateboarding can teach you the value of perseverance, which you can use in any aspect of your life. I want you to know that you are capable of much more than you imagine. Time to shred! mastercla

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