{"id":4777,"date":"2026-07-27T14:21:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skating\/journal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T10:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:51:21","slug":"journal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skating\/journal\/","title":{"rendered":"Skate Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"skate-site skate-inner skate-journal\" aria-label=\"Skate Journal\"><section class=\"skate-inner-hero\" style=\"--skate-bg:url('https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-6HbVAnBx.jpg')\"><div class=\"skate-hero-shade\"><\/div><div class=\"skate-shell\"><p class=\"skate-eyebrow\">SKATE JOURNAL<\/p><h1>Skate Journal<\/h1><p class=\"skate-lead\">Practical reading on balance, street skills, park awareness, coaching and skate community.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"skate-section\"><div class=\"skate-shell\"><p class=\"skate-eyebrow\">TOPICS<\/p><h2>Read with a clear practice question.<\/h2><div class=\"skate-grid-3\"><article class=\"skate-card\"><span class=\"skate-icon\">F<\/span><h3>Foundations<\/h3><p>Balance, stance, stopping and movement quality for new skaters.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"skate-card\"><span class=\"skate-icon\">S<\/span><h3>Street skills<\/h3><p>Ollie stages, manuals, obstacle approach and line building.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"skate-card\"><span class=\"skate-icon\">C<\/span><h3>Community<\/h3><p>Park etiquette, shared practice and the culture around progression.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull skate-site skate-section is-ice skate-journal-feed is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group skate-shell is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"skate-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaching ideas for the next session.<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one article, identify one useful idea and practise it in a level-appropriate environment.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-query skate-journal-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1457 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-skating\"><div class=\"wp-block-group skate-journal-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skate-culture-and-community\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-6HbVAnBx.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Skate Culture and Community\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-6HbVAnBx.jpg 940w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-6HbVAnBx-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-6HbVAnBx-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-6HbVAnBx-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"skate-journal-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T14:36:58+00:00\">July 13, 2026<\/time><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skate-culture-and-community\/\" target=\"_self\" >Skate Culture and Community<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Skateboarding is more than a sport \u2014 it is a culture built on creativity, persistence and a welcoming community. Learning From the&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skate-culture-and-community\/\">Read article<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1454 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-skating\"><div class=\"wp-block-group skate-journal-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/landing-your-first-ollie\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-zniOMGmS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Landing Your First Ollie\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-zniOMGmS.jpg 940w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-zniOMGmS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-zniOMGmS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-zniOMGmS-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"skate-journal-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T14:36:55+00:00\">July 13, 2026<\/time><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/landing-your-first-ollie\/\" target=\"_self\" >Landing Your First Ollie<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The ollie is the gateway to skateboarding. Master it and a whole world of tricks opens up. Break It Down The ollie&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/landing-your-first-ollie\/\">Read article<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1451 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-skating\"><div class=\"wp-block-group skate-journal-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/balance-first-the-skater-foundation\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-yt2Xq5Wf.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Balance First: The Skater Foundation\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-yt2Xq5Wf.jpg 940w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-yt2Xq5Wf-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-yt2Xq5Wf-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-yt2Xq5Wf-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"skate-journal-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T14:36:53+00:00\">July 13, 2026<\/time><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/balance-first-the-skater-foundation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Balance First: The Skater Foundation<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Before the tricks, before the speed, comes balance. Every great skater builds on a foundation of confident, controlled balance. Find Your Stance&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/balance-first-the-skater-foundation\/\">Read article<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"skate-site\"><section class=\"skate-section is-navy\"><div class=\"skate-shell\"><p class=\"skate-eyebrow\">READ, TRY, REVIEW<\/p><h2>Turn one useful idea into a safe practice task.<\/h2><div class=\"skate-grid-3\"><article class=\"skate-card is-dark\"><span class=\"skate-badge\">BEFORE<\/span><h3>Choose one question<\/h3><p>Decide what movement or decision the session should improve.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"skate-card is-dark\"><span class=\"skate-badge\">DURING<\/span><h3>Use a safe environment<\/h3><p>Match speed, obstacle and traffic to the skater&#8217;s actual level.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"skate-card is-dark\"><span class=\"skate-badge\">AFTER<\/span><h3>Review one change<\/h3><p>Record one strength, one adjustment and the next practice task.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"skate-cta-band\"><div class=\"skate-shell\"><div><p class=\"skate-eyebrow\">TURN READING INTO PRACTICE<\/p><h2>Book a level-appropriate skating assessment.<\/h2><\/div><a class=\"skate-btn is-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skating\/contact\/\">Ask the Academy<\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div>\nn<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull athlorix-section skate-journal-audit-sections is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the lesson onto the ice<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Convert each article into a short practice plan with one edge skill, one control drill and one review point.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edge control<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practise the movement slowly before increasing speed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balance and posture<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the body position stable through turns and transitions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note what improved and what needs the next coaching cue.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull athlorix-section athlorix-section--cta skate-journal-audit-sections-cta is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose your next skating step<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book a suitable class, assessment or coached session based on your current level.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/skating\/contact\/\">Contact the club<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skating articles on foundations, street skills, park awareness and skate community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4218,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-builder-fullwidth","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4777","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4777"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4777\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4931,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4777\/revisions\/4931"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}