MasterClass, the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, announced that legendary skater and cultural icon, Tony Hawk, will teach a class on skateboarding.
In the class, Hawk will break down foundational skateboarding techniques in vert, park and street skating, and share intimate stories and insights from his storied career, which helped turn skateboarding into an internationally celebrated sport. Hawk’s MasterClass is now available at MasterClass.com, and members can subscribe for unlimited access to all new and existing 85+ classes through the All-Access Pass.
David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass said:
Tony completely changed the world of skateboarding and we are excited to bring his class to life on Go Skateboarding Day. His MasterClass gives a rare look not only into his skating techniques, but also into his life lessons that will do nothing less than inspire you.
Hawk said:
Skateboarding is a lesson in perseverance, a lesson in self-confidence and a lesson in belief. I hope my MasterClass can show members that you don’t have to be a pro skater to carry these lessons with you for life.
Hawk’s MasterClass teaches members the art of skateboarding, breaking down skateboarding techniques at all levels, and sharing practical advice on becoming a successful skater. Designed for all levels, Hawk’s class starts with the basics in park, street, and vert, making it possible for someone who has never touched a skateboard before to pick it up and learn. Building on the fundamentals of the sport, Hawk brings in two of his own protégés—his son and top-level street skateboarder, Riley Hawk, and top-level park skateboarder and future Olympian, Lizzie Armanto—to assist him in demonstrating intermediate and advanced tricks.
For the first time, Hawk explains the methods and nuances to performing his signature tricks including the Madonna and the 540 McTwist. Each lesson will begin with an inspirational story from Hawk’s past, including how he was bullied as a kid and used skateboarding as an outlet. Throughout his class, Hawk revisits significant moments from his career as a professional skateboarder, including when he landed the first-ever 900 during the 1999 X Games and the night he landed a Kickflip McTwist for the first time. Hawk also shares an inside look into the creation of the iconic Activision video game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. MasterClass members will come away from the class feeling inspired by Hawk’s perseverance and willing to try something new on or off the board.
Hawk’s MasterClass joins the 85+ classes taught by world-renowned instructors on culinary arts, photography, writing, performance and much more. Each MasterClass has digestible video lessons sized to fit into any part of your day and cinematic visuals with close-up, hands-on demonstrations that make you feel one-on-one with the instructor.
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