Journal

Thoughts on skateboarding, learning, and skate culture.

Summer Skateboarding in NYC: Why This Is the Best Time to Start

Longer days, warm pavement, and parks full of people. If you've been thinking about it, summer is the season to go for it.

A growing body of research suggests that skateboarding can help kids and adults with ADHD. Here's what we know so far.

People always ask me this. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is more interesting.

Skateboarding won't cure your anxiety. But it might be the best hour of your week.

Every park worth knowing about in Westchester, from someone who teaches at most of them.

Skateboarding is officially a permanent Olympic sport. Here's why that matters for anyone thinking about picking up a board.

Everything parents need to know: what age to start, safety gear, what to expect, and why skateboarding builds confidence like nothing else.

The honest answer from someone who teaches skateboarding for a living, and who taught himself first.

A practical guide to starting your skateboard journey as an adult, with Leon's philosophy on patience and progression.

Connecting skating to personal development, mindfulness, and the science of flow states.

A local's guide to NYC's best skate spots with personal commentary on each location.

Common fears and misconceptions addressed honestly to help you take that first step.

Leon's perspective on why skating matters more than ever in the age of AI and digital everything.