Learning How to Backflip in 72hrs... (bad idea)
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2020
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Don't you dare say part 2 is next week. I'm sorry Matt you were brave
Wow you can’t swear my moms in the room
The ending.. rip Matt’s head
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Tried a backflip and fell.
Sleep Discomfort.
This is hilariously clever 😭😭
Now that was an amazing pun
:)) nice start
You are so smart I love this
😂😂😂
“We should give him some encouraging words”
*Don’t be scared*
Time stamp?
@@shivamjhanwar2782 10:33
Thanks man.
🤣🤣
”You’ll probably be fine”
Hey anyone here in 2020 Easter waiting for part 2. Still here in 2020 August 17. Now here in October 4th 2020.. OH MY GOD WE HAVE WAITED A YEAR AND NOW WE ARE IN EASTER 2021
Rewibez gaming yup
Yup
Way past Easter and still waiting, where’s it at???
I need it
i was really hoping it would be here by now awh
Honestly, I'm so proud of Matt for getting through these 72 hours and trying again even when got scared again. That mindset is what I need
I really expected him to do the backflip at the end when he said no spot
Cole Abrahams me too I literally laughed so hard. And I love this guy but sheesh
Ahmad Makableh same laughed lol
Me too.✌
Not funny.
The title of the video (bad idea) should've been a hint.
I've always wanted to learn the backflip too but landing on my neck and imagining the worst-case scenario it may result in is scary AF.
I don't know you but you sound like a very intelligent person who values being able to move.
i did this when i was 14, i did it first time on the grass and actually hurt myself , 21 now and im not the same
I actually learned how to front flip before back flip, then when i tried on my trampoline, i screwed up and hurt my neck, nothing serious i was fine after an hour or so with ice amd ended up with the same mental block as matt since i was 13 and im 21, i can front flip in ground but cant backflip at all just the idea scare me
Rishabh Kumar it’s hella ez bro but you gotta remember it’s 75% in your head. That’s why they say “send it”
@@XxCodWiLL3RxX i can front Flip just Cant backflip Im not even able with help LOL
Since no one is saying it
*WHERE IS PART 2?*
Coronavirus
Loveeee the NF picture lol and yeah corona -.-
I've been waiting, I feel like they should upload it now. unless they still have to film
@@sgt.krakatoa1093 wdym that was before corona virus, they already have the clip
IKR
Matt, could possibly have a broken nose.
TD, while editing: “wow. Anyways, we have a new line of Seek Discomfort!”
Me: IS MATT OKAY?!
Dorothy possibly could of broke his teeth too?!
I need part 2 😂
@@drawingsdefined7302 *could have
In their new video in Brazil, he injured his nose doing a backflip hahaha
Title: 9 year old teaches me how to backflip
The other two pros: Am I a joke to you?
9 yr old encourages me to do a backflip* lmao
fr the 9 year old did nothing but i dont blame him
Clikbait
“2 middle aged men teach me how to flip” doesn’t have to same ring to it
@@lukeislazy4941 maybe 'PROS TEACH ME HOW TO BACK FLIP'
"Let's give him some encouraging words"
"Don't be scared"
LMAO
1.4 k likes no comments
1.6😂
1.7 lol
Still 1.7 but I felt like commenting
I scrolled though the comments just to find one like this
Quick tip: don’t push people past they’re limit like here. Give people time to get used to it and Matt was definitely not ready.
Yeah, almost anyone can give it all to learn something in 3 days. It is way harder to commit some minutes everyday to systematically master it.
yep
Hey it’s 2021, the world hasn’t ended but I still wanna see that pt.2 please.
Instead of going straight for hard ground practice it on grass and don't just do it once and move on practice until it feels natural and it's no longer difficult.
he only had 78hours
That floor has a slight spring and is soft.
It's a spring floor lmfao
@@jimb8363 he probably meant the last beach concrete floor-
edit: okay that looks like soft
*Most People*:
C'mon dude it's just a backflip. Just do it.
*Yes Theory Community*: It's not only about doing it , it's about the fear and the missing spot you're trying to fill to make you feel succeeded. That's what it's all about. You fall and get up again and do it better.
I like the message they are sending to the world but this is just fucking bullshit
Its all about being dramatic as much as possible that's it
Wtf is wrong with you, why you sooo limited man, it’s not just a fuckin backflip, it’s soooo much more
@@moozinho8667 lies
@@moozinho8667 hahahaha
anyone now coming to terms with this never having a part 2
yes😔
Yep, and i'm very sad :(
No what happend
@@JxckTxylxr we dont know he probably was too scared
Id like to commend Matt for getting past his own mind and keeping going but I also want to commend Ammar for telling Matt to not sit too long and let his nervous system kick in too much but to get right back up (since he obviously was not very hurt just scared). This is so important even though it doesn't feel like an important thing. I am sitting here actually clapping at my desk watching this. Much love from Canada.
istg Matt is their test rat for everything thats physically hard
shook yea but it was also his idea
He is the most athletic to
I think Ammar can already backflip, or is it just when cliff jumping
Anmar can backflip already he did it on tiktok
Matt’s scared of it so he wants to overcome it
"No spot!"
*dies*
I'm scared af now !!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂
I feel bad for laughing at this comment lol
😂😂 this comments really funny but I also feel kind of bad laughing because of it
Weird Flex but ~OK~ _dies_
Who's still waiting for part 2?
I am waiting as well. It will be Matt’s triumphant return to in front of the camera.
If we buy 50k copies of his book he will do the part 2 haha
It's really weird how many people in the comment section "broke" their neck or something similiar when learning a back flip. I've been flipping for a little bit more than a year now, and for everyone who wants to learn it I just want to say this:
Don't rush it immediately. First you need to get awareness of your body, in relation to being able to take control of your body in any situation possible, for example: worst case.. mid-air you find yourself realizing your jump wasn't high enough, or not rotated quickly enough. This awareness will help you to know early if you would'nt make the flip entirely, and more importantly will it allow for a readjustion so you don't injure yourself badly (not as much atleast).
The other thing is, really get to know the movement. Kind of play it in your head, reviewing each step you need to take at which time and picture it in your head. At the same time, even if it might sound stupid, feel your limbs moving with each step. This will make you more comfortable soon enough and you'll eventually even be less scared because you understand each step. You kind of studied this trick.
What I've learned after attempting swing back flips, front flips, even small corks (180° backflips in this case) is that this goes for almost every trick. You should always get these steps done if you want to ease it up for yourself. I've only had a very small injury in the entire 14 months I've trained and that was only for a few days because I messed up these steps on the trick.
I understand what issues there are, and yes it might seem more or less demanding (mentally and physically) for some, but in the end it's almost only about these 2 steps I'd say. The only other thing is the physical "fitness" you should maybe have. If you want it you can learn it. But take it step by step, later you'll need less and less time ofworking on body perception and you'll find yourself almost only having to understand the tricks themself.
I hope this helped atleast one single person, with even a tiny thing. If not, that's fine too. I just know how it can be in the beginning. Anyways, thanks for reading I guess
thankss man
Tought myself how to backflip when I was 16, did thousands of them, among other acrobatic/gymnastic tricks as well. The only way to get hurt on a backflip is to give into fear. If you don't commit, you will land on your head. So long as you use something that even resembles proper form, you will go all the way around and at worst you'll land on all fours which is no big deal.. Fear-lack of commitment is the number one reason people get hurt doing backflips. They really are a very easy movement. It's just unnatural. Once people overcome the mental battle, they realize that it was extremely easy all along..
I'm 32 now. I attempted one this past summer weighing 50lbs more than the last time I did one at 22 years old. I barely made it around and landed with my hands. Lol. I was lacking the physical strength, I didn't have the necessary physical ability to successfully land one at the time. But I still didn't get hurt, I simply committed to it despite knowing I may not land it.
That's the best way to ensure safety. Commit no matter what and you'll always be okay. Learning to backflip is an incredible practice in overcoming and understanding fear, as it's literally the only limitation for most..
I really have a mental barrier with doing a flip or just being upside down. Does anybody have any tips to help this? I'd like to be able to learn how to do a flip (front or back) and just have better body control. How do you work up to that and practice this?
@@coastalbeaches7181 Do you have Discord? I can try and help you over there. But in general either a friend/friends to spot or a trampoline are very nice options
@@RadBlaze naw, but thanks for the tips. My friend has a trampoline, but I'm usually to scared to try to do a flip on there since I don't have any practice with it.
whenever he's doing on his own. it feels like he's rushing it, not really trying to get enough rotation. cmon matt, cmon
He got the rotation but he forgets about the jumping
@@Lars_Boehr that. he doesnt put enough strength it seems
Jêpê ™ jeez don’t be so insensitive
Jêpê ™ hes trying his best goddamn
@@zCruise sometimes, its better to be mean and give constructive criticism than sugar-coating it. Also, it wasn't even that insensitive.
The sheer amount of high fives and hugs in this video shows what kind of people they are
True.. it's so genuine
TheAidanator hippies
Shane Butler lmao you clearly never get any love
5000 subscribers with no videos? True
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Me: it's been 5 months where is part 2😆
make it 6, wtfffff
first time seeing this and i cant find it
they're done with this idea, there's no part 2
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yall should have a watch with "seek discomfort" on it so every time you look at the time, it'll always be time to seek discomfort
That was one of the biggest Cliff Hangers I've ever witnessed... Can't wait for the second part...
Dude the ending got me chills jesus Matt are u okay
o no he deaded
He RIPped
I think this is the most I have connected to any of the videos. They all inspire me, but I felt like I saw myself in this one. The struggle with something small and brushing it off, but that avoidance giving the fear power. Facing it. Falling. Not wanting to try again. Going for it. Not achieving it the moment it was desired, but taking that time as reflection of growth rather than failure. Then, achieving it and feeling a growth of confidence. It’s so hard sometimes and I feel like the smaller things we fear can sometimes be the bigger ones, because they are the ones that can make us feel weak if we let them. I’m proud of you. Probably will not ever see this, and it may not mean much, but it inspired me... immensely. So I’m happy for you, and I thank you.
Oh boy, I just discovered this channel like a week ago and you guys have got me tied up. Almost every video is sooo connecting and comforting, got me in tears almost every time...in a good way! My lifetime dream is to make others happy and seek my happiness seeing them happy. Seeing u guys doing it, wow...I have no words. Love you guys!
And everyone laughed at creed when he wanted to do a cartwheel...
BEST COMMENT EVER OUT OF THIS ENTIRE SECTION I CONGRATULATE YOU FOR MAKING ME LAUGH👏👏
Lmao super underrated comment
The office!!!!
“It’s literally just like a F*ck it moment” - Matt
i couldn’t describe doing a backflip any better. literally just gotta send it
Dude yes!!! My first backflip on skis took me 14 tries and it hurt like a bitch but you just gotta say fuck it each and every time
I used to do backflips all the time and landed on my neck and hurt my back one of the times and haven't done it again since.
indianafreeskiingcom exactly. for a week straight i ate shit trying to backflip onto a mattress. always been able to do it on a trampoline. After a week of just saying “Fuck it”, i finally landed my first flat backflip. now i been able to land em clean ever since!
life is a whole send it
Funny how a bunch of Canadian kids actually managed to create a new meaning to an otherwise nonsensical phrase
The only way you can get hurt doing a backflip is bailing out mid flip, if you don’t think about doing it it comes naturally
Also, I’m a former gymnast and the whole thing about gymnastics is full sending and we had to deal with this everyday, you need to have as much mental strength as physical strength
«Part 2 comming soon...»
Me: what do you mean by soon?!?!
yo that ending, dont play with us like that :(
Serenne Hagen for real!!
true :(
Probably a fractured collarbone
Not gonna lie, i’ve really wanted to learn how to backflip for a while now.
QueenFresca Kaboom me too it’s just so nerve wracking
Just do it, I literally went to sky zone and just tried it
Same, I’m able to do one on a trampoline, but I don’t want to try off of a diving board or on land. I’m going to try and work on this over the summer with my cousin though :D
Me too, I can't even do a cartwheel it terrifies me. I'm going to a gymnastics class with my gf maybe next week though, so who knows?
the main thing is hight i guess. i can't do one right now but i go gymnastics and seen people prep for it by jumping up and landing on a high block with a mat on it and from there basically doing a backward roll. Just getting your hips high and rotating is good. its good if u can't face a backflip on the trampoline and you honestly can't get hurt from it
Yes theory: part 2 coming soon...
Also yes theory: LETS PIMP OUT A STRANGERS BACKYARD
IS MATT OK?? I need closure
Meggles Flair I NEED CLOSURE TOO
Still waiting 🙃
Literally been looking every day for an update
Me too!!!!
Meggles Flair yo I been waiting for TWO weeks now!!!!!
I'm proud of Matt for trying to overcome this childhood fear. Some of these comments clearly show a lack of understanding about trauma/anxiety/fear, and a lack of empathy towards those that suffer from them. As someone who has severe PTSD, I can understand how paralyzing these fears can be, no matter how small they seem. These fears actually affect your daily life, make you doubt yourself or want to give up before you start.
Go Matt! Conquer your fears! I'm cheering you on!
Tell me I’m not the only one who thinks they’re the best people on CZcams and they deserve everything
Agree
“No spot” *bravely said*
*falls on face*
bruhhhh this comment had me rolling
Gotta give him credit for the hype tho XD
Andr3s101 I was dead 😂
if he did like 1 or 2 more spots he would have landed it
😂😂
Thank you for being so authentic 🙏
I appreciate all the genuine emotion shown here, in my opinion this is much more powerful that the end goal of doing a backflip. I think it's even better to see all the mistakes as I can connect with that. I get validation from seeing you guys make mistakes, struggle, and progress. I actually also have this same fear with on ground backflips and any kind of front flip and this inspires me to make it a goal to do this later! It also inspires me to put myself out there and try out some more socially challenging things and post them on youtube like you guys do! I love your message, I love your commitment and thank you so much for all these gifts of inspiration, empowerment and compassion, it means alot!
As a girl who broke her neck a dozen years ago, I would never attempt to do a backflip.
But I totally understand the mindset. I broke my neck because of getting bucked off a horse. In order not to develop this same mindset about horses, I forced myself to go back to my grandpa’s farm where I broke my neck that totally changed my life and brush one of the other horses than the one who threw me. About 10 years later, I actually got back on a horse and rode for like 3 hours through the countryside near Arches National Park. It made me recognize how much I really loved horses as a young girl and appreciate that for what it was.
I hope you'll keep on riding horses now :).
k
How are you now ? Does it still give pain ?
I had a spinal operation 20 years ago and as a result have acquired many mental blocks which I am working on to eradicate.
Best wishes.
This is the kind of comment I was looking for! All the other jokers are inappropriate now.
Matt need encouragement! He doesn't need to do it, but if he wants to we should all encourage him!
Going back to the actual place is an interesting point. Like reversing time, and getting yourself back to the point where you made that decision not doing this again. It made me wonder about my fears.
Sometimes you just gotta get back on the horse.. 😏
I'll see myself out now...
Yo, Matt almost gave me a heart attack at the end.
Tori Mei agreed
Yeah like when is part two coming out
same haha
is he ok?
FACTS!!
Hey yes theory crew so glad to see matt attempting to overcome a small fear like that. personally ive struggled with the same exact fear since I've had some bad spills as a kid. I've gotten better but still have yet to land a standing back also. For him to keep trying after those to hits is just inspiring since i would have called it a day there. Something that is really enjoyable and not dangerous at all is using lines on either side of you connected to a harness thay allows you to spin freely in mid air. Yes some people might say they are kid parks to help them learn standing backs without being able to hurt themselves but ive personally seen people from all age groups on these even old and it brings me joy and inspiration rather than just astonishment and slight jealousy to watch them overcome that fear or achieve that dream through repition in a controlled environment. Love you guys hope everything is going well and yall are staying safe, Love and peace. Is there a part 2 out yet cause I did go looking for it?
this video actually inspired me to finally get my back flip down, Thank you and keep up the good work!
Fookin cliffhanger on an yes theory video, didn't see that one coming
I feel cheated on
"DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME"
me: good for me cause I'm at a friend's house
Lmao
Good for me cause im lonely
Well too late
So did you do it?
I believe what Matt did was nothing less than incredible. FIrstly to take that first step to overcome a fear is so difficult, and then having the world see it. I applaud you Matt, the team of @yestheory and all their friends who stuck by him. I recently started watching your videos, and each time I learn something new that really resonated with me. Being in lockdown, your videos have helped me in more ways than one, and now I have made it my everyday new goal to seek discomfort so I too can live my life to the fullest and come out each day stronger than I was when I woke up. Thank you for sharing
Matt I know that you can do it, fear is a mindset that traps us from overcoming things that we think we can’t do but can. I believe in you can’t wait to watch part two
"And you can't fully express yourself and you can't fully chase who you are" life changing quote!
As the great Tobias Eaton said in Divergent, nobody is fearless. Everybody is afraid of something, but you have to be able to face it when the time is needed.
These guys would totally be part of Dauntless xD
VK Jungenberg cringe
Are you actually qouting a movie character? Not even a good one at that. Dumb.
Rodgie Christian Cruz But it’s still a good quote, because it’s true.
@@rojichrstn2277 it still is a good quote tho?
will we ever learn if he made the flip
bruh
If you mean landing square on his face is making the flip then yes he made it lol
Cannot wait for part 2. Go Matt you can surelllyyy do it.
Listening to you talk about "overcoming every fear" in order to change the person you want to become really got me. It might sound small but today I voluntarily used an elevator for the first time in my life, alone. It took 5 years of therapy and a LOT of determination to get there. And I can put some of that down to the inspiration that you guys give me to overcome my phobias. I want to change the person I become because it might sound silly but thank you
Sophie What is your phobia? Claustrophobia is the first thing that comes to mind.
I overcame my fear of riding down escalators but what this guy is doing is beyond dangerous and stupid.
@@1110karin how is overcoming a fear stupid? While being closely watched by professionals.
@@rice1298 Its not claustrophobia, it's a couple of things and a little more complicated, but close to agoraphobia is the best way I can describe it...
Wow! That's a really huge step for you! I can't imagine how much courage that took for you. The feeling of pride afterwards must have been amazing! Keep going!
"Don't think about it too much"
Matt: 'I'm thinking about it so much.."
Big mood
The fact he preached so much about it and there’s never gonna be a part 2
I got soooo excited whit that first backflip on the trampoline!!! I also got very emotional when you wanted to give up !!! I can’t wait for part 2 !!!!!! If it’s already out then I’ll comment on it, if not, I’ll be waiting !!! I believe in you !!!
Why did they go straight from the spotted back flip into sand to hard concrete no spot? He should've gone to the grass next, I think. Either way, still very proud of him.
It's not concrete, it's a softer semi-hard material
@@corruptsage9154 Still prefer the grass one tho
10:33 "We need to give him some encouraging words"
"Dont be scared"
💀
Matt, I only wish to overcome so many fears, as you did. And you should be so proud of yourself for what you accomplished.
You, and whole Yes Theory members and YesFam are amazing and inspiring people.
So...2 years latter boys, still waiting for part 2.
frr
9:17 Amar: I think from now on we’ll be spotting you...
Matt: He was spotting me
Amar: ahhhhh hmmmmmm
🤣🤣
Lmaooo
I mean, what are you supposed to say? I would've said the same lol
Daniel Falonipe I’m glad someone mentioned that 😂 I was feeling sad for Matt the whole time and then Ammar just cracked me up 😭
Amaar: I think from now on we're gonna be spotting u
Matt: I was being spotted
Amaar: ahh, hmm
When you try to support that one friend
when I see the tittle I’m like ‘seems interesting’ (not really the sort of video I would click on straight away personally) but when i watch the video I feel inspired, proud and grateful. Thank you for being in our lives.
I'm think it's very comforting giving us such an insight into your fear Matt, cause I do actually have the same fear and could just feel with you when you were falling and why you don't want to do it.
But I also just have to say that this video encouraged me to start trying it again, until I suceed. Most of the times when I started I would just tell myself I can't do it, and stop after the first 5-10 fails. But this video really motivated me.
To Yes Theory,
Long time fan here! This is really random but I love pretty much everything about your guys' merch! The designs are great, the colors don't fade much, the material seems to last and feels very comfortable to wear (ironic as "seek discomfort" is slapped on all of it haha). But as a tall person, anything with long sleeves (jackets, sweaters, joggers, etc.) tend to be too short for me, usually the torso length and the sleeve length fall short a couple of inches. Anyways, just wanted to say you guys could probably expand your market by allowing a tall option for merch and adding a couple inches to the length / sleeves. For me, I know It's definitely hard to find quality clothes like yours that fit too. Thanks for all you guys do!
Slap a like to help a tall guy find clothes that fit 😂
How tall are you? I’m 6 ft
Trying to figure out the size 🧐
@@simp8772 I'm 6"3' and decently skinny!
I second this, being 6"6‘
@@tomveeneman9358 you live in chernobyl?
It breaks my heart everytime I see some of these guys crying! Okay that's NOT fair, how dare you to end this video that way!!!!
Matt, you are AMAZING!! 🤘
Matt is really brave he’s reallly gonna go after every fear I’m scared of everything I love his mentality I wish I was like him ♥️♥️♥️
Dude such a cliff hanger.. you can’t do this to me..
Spoiler alert: he landed on his face.
Likey that hurt me the cliff hanger
Yo flips are extra hard. I understand completely. They are a mental game, they're a fight you vs you, and getting hurt doing flips ruins your self esteem, your self belive. Watch my first video, I only do basic flips but it took me years and years to actually be able to do them anywhere. I learned by myself on grass/beach, at some point you just kind of know how to get hurt to not be hurt. I know he can do it, he just has to win mentally first and that'll be it👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Completley agree. Of all the things I have learned in my life I cosider learning how to backflip my biggest accomplishment, as dumb as that may sound.
Had a stroke reading this
@@lisarose-dupass4828 ha ha ha ha that was a good one.
Thanks for sharing this story. You can do it Matt!
It’s so amazing how they show all there feelings I’m really touched by their emotions
When I saw that you were already on cement I knew you were going to get scratched or bruised up. I do “learn quick” videos on Instagram. As a fifth degree black belt in Kung fu and clinical psychologist, from my experience the backflip is actually something to be careful with and not hurry to achieve on cement. You could have tried it in the GYM, TALL GRASS, SAND NEAR THE SHORE, THEN something harder like CEMENT. Plus, you had already traumatic events in your past, so it is very easy to overthink or pullback from the backflip. Your body also needs to recover after training so much in only days. “ in 72 hours” always sounds great, but a potential trip to the hospital maybe isn’t so great. Nevertheless, keep fighting Matt. Learn to override your fear. Be talented, Be Great, BG. Cheers from SF - Johnnybgsf
Jonathan Fajardin hey man how can u do it by yourself safely
Yeah they rushed it way to fast, he wasnt ready for hard ground.
I couldn't agree more. He is there, but small careful steps are needed here.
Blue Animul That’s a good question. For those that don’t have a gymnasium or people to help spot you, the process is different and more challenging. So ideally you want go to the experts (gymnasts, cheerleaders, some martial artists), not only can they help but they could also show you what equipment they use. If you’re absolutely on your own, you’re going to need ALOOOT of tumbling Mats, cushions pillows, and anything that can make your landing soft. Be careful with mattresses. There’s another youtuber named Mike Boyd. He also tried the backflip like Yes theory. The problem was he also got hurt EVEN WHILE USING A MATTRESS ON A GRASSY AREA. It’s been over a year and he hasn’t made it yet. He said he never overcame the fear. So make sure you stay safe always. I preferred using sweats, a sweater and shoes while practicing to avoid scratching myself up and kind of have an “extra” thin layer over my body. When you got the “homemade equipment” it’s important to learn the technique and practice exercises for the backflip before actually just diving into it. Like Matt was able to do a lot of different exercises in the gymnasium before trying it, however if you’re on your own the truth is you’ll have less exercises in your power. Once you practice a lot of the exercises, watch a lot of tutorials, learn different exercises and techniques, you’ll eventually wanna try it. I highly recommend having someone (not a baby) that can spot you and help you get over when you try. Honestly it’s better to have someone strong enough to spot you and help you turn over if you don’t commit to it. If you’re on your own, to be honest it’s your own risk. What I can say is, like in skateboarding, you have to commit to it. If you’re trying by yourself and you’re doubting it, that might mean you need to practice more before trying . Take your time, it’s not easy. If you can buy an Air track on amazon (200-300 dollars) that can help. If you really want something, I’m sure you’ll do everything to get it done, and get it done safe. This inspired me to upload the learning process of the backflip on my Instagram: johnnybgsf. If you have any other questions you can DM me there. Stay safe. Be Great, BG
That's not cement. It might look like it but its that kinda sprongey plastic/rubber stuff that they have around some playgrounds
TD at the end killed me 😂😂
Great cliff hanger , Matt you’re a champ
He's acting or an idiot, maybe both.
matt has never been more relateable- no human ever has been more relatable
Matt never did learn to backflip, there never was a part 2.. Instead Matt let his fear and discomfort win. Interesting that not long after this video he quit the channel..
Matt, we know you come back here to this video from time to time, since the backflip is something you ran from, we know it's eating you alive.. You shouldn't have allowed the fear to win, but there's still a chance. It's not too late. There's absolutely no reason why you can't backflip other than your own mind holding you back.. This is bigger than just a backflip. This is about you living your truth, this is about you and the battle against fear and evil...
Take back your power. Take back your agency. Get over your fear and learn how to backflip before it ruins you, Matt.. You can do it..
When Matt started crying... that broke me
Ahhh you can’t leave it like that!! The cliffhanger!! Is he OK?! Did he go on the trip?
Thanks for making this video. I landed on my neck really bad when I was trying to learn a front flip and it scared the crap out of me and I'm like Im never trying this again im done. I relate to this guy in this video so much with trying new tricks and hitting bigger jumps on my bike. This video really inspires me to not give into my fear.
1 year later still no part 2. I want to know what happened! you cant leave it like that
Valentines Day?
Matt: "Nah Imma try a backflip. BYE"
Adam: Don't think about it too much
Matt: *I'm thinking about it so much*
This is so inspiring! Thank you so much ❤️ I love your videos, amazing as always!! Also I’m really worried about Matt, are you okay?
Don't learn a back flip on concrete?? Have a solid back tuck on grass before you attempt concrete!!
I did backflips all the time on the trampoline before.. one day i hit my leg on the metal part and i haven't done a backflips since that. 6 years ago.
Try it again forget wat u did and try it again mate. Never give up
Ryan Taylor i’ll try my best..
Ooffff
Damn, exact same thing for me when I was a kid. Just one bad front flip and I went forward a bit too much, small femur fracture and Ive never done any kinda flips since. I'm going to start trying with cartwheels.
Dr. Wolfenstein bro same I fell as a kid while attempting one and hit my neck and back in a concrete step and have been absolutely mortified ever since... I can’t even do a flip in a pool...
This makes me want to cry, because even tho is such a simple fear, I understand totally!
"Don't be scared"
Oh, you sweet summer child.
Oh wait.. no part 2 yet? Would love to see the smile and excitement of the Matt and everyone when he does it. :) You can do it bro :)
Don't hold your breath
10:34 Matt is scared give him some encouraging words
Kid- Dont be scared.
😂😂😂
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@@anaytyagi8839 what if they copied him
"A nine year old watched some pro free runners teach me how to almost do a backflip"
Yeah...a bit to clickbaity this time...but hey, he threw some nice (as far as I can validate) tips and encouraging words into it too.
Kiwi Bird well he is 9 years old and isn’t very big
aahhaha I get what you are saying... but it's not very smart to let the nine year old be a spotter is it... He did have some great tips tho
He still technically flipped backwards just not all the way or land it sooooo
6:41 So true... And so inspirational. It's all about freedom. Control your own mind and emotions to set yourself free. Thanks for sharing yet another great piece of content 🙏
I watched this a while ago and was jealous because you had trained guys helping you. I would've totally learned it the day I watched your video if I had the support you had. Anyway, my friends were helping another friend learn a backflip while we were at the sand volleyball courts last night, so I finally decided to try it. I did it unassisted on my second try!! I wouldn't let myself try it until I was 100% sure I could do it without help. Recently I've been practicing meditation and that helped me gain confidence and silence the nerves. It paid off :)
5:04
„Don‘t think about it too much.“
„I‘m thinking about it so much.“
pretty much sums up my life
This video really just proves that everything we think we can’t do is all mental and a battle that we are fighting within ourselves.
Whaaaat! tat was crazy! I was cheering matt like crazy sitting in my room ten months later !!
Bro this man is a beast, if I’ve fallen that first time I would never try to do it again props to you, you for sure got bigger balls 🏈 hopefully that fail at the end stop you from trying to accomplish that backflip (I’m sitting her in quarantine waiting for part 2)
My life revolves around skiing (my job, where I’m going to college, my friends, trips, etc), so I was terrified of doing a backflip in fear of paralyzing myself. I watched this video this morning, and it gave me the inspiration to learn. Tonight, I landed my first backflip, and will attempt to land a backflip while skiing in Montana next weekend. Thank you so much for being so inspiring
Update: I did it
Kade Borson CONGRAATS!! ☺️
Thats dope man! I love skiing myself (next winter im going to be a ski teacher for a whole season in Austria, im from The Netherlands). I can do backflips on the beach and trampolines etc, never tried on skis tho. How do u start!? I mean the jumps to do a backflip on are pretty big haha, any tips?
@@RVDS1996 What really helped me was getting comfortable with normal backflips, into a pool, on the trampoline, so you get used to them and when you try it on skis it won't be about how to do it but rather to deal with the additional skis. Also, before trying it the first time, get comfortable with the jump, jump it several times, so you are aware of the slope, airtime and the landing.
What also really helped me doing it for the first time where my friends, if you try it with people around that will push you further you will easier overcome the fear.
Hell yeah bro! Congrats
Doctor: what brings you here today?
Me: *Haha just fix my neck please*
Where's the part 2??