The Road to Greatness!

The Moniz kids grew up in a very competitive way.  Everything they did was a competition.  That taught them how to win, how to lose, and how to become great.  3 out of 5 already became World Champions.   So now the bloodline continues.  These kids are having their own kids so I’m excited what other kind of World Champions are on the way.

Honouliwai is Kelia’s son.  He started skateboarding when he was 1 year old.  He also started riding a bicycle at 1 year old.  And of course surfing at 1 year old too.  Now he’s 2 years old and riding a dirt bike.  NO, not an electric toy one, a REAL one!  

When Kelia sent me this video, I couldn’t believe it.  But shortly after, I believed it.  Honouliwai is special.  He’s talented, brave, confident, smart, and already acts like a teenager.  When Kelia was 7 years old I predicted her becoming a World Champion.  She doubled down on that.  Now I’m predicting her son to be a World Champion in whatever he pursues.  Let’s all watch it happen!

And with the support of family and friends, anything is possible.  Look at his Dad Joe and Grandpa Tony chasing him and telling him to slow down.  And he’s only 2 years old!  Haha.  Go-Honouliwai!

THE ROAD TO GREATNESS…

April 25, 2023 Hawaii Surf Report

Memories:  Cocoa Island, Maldives…

Good morning 3:40am.
North shore head high and onshore.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and good.
Trade winds are back at 20mph.
Sun, clouds, and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

The Fundamentals of Surfing

I’ve been trying to take this girl to the next level in surfing.  It took some time, but her fundamentals are perfect so now it’s time to speed up the process.  We’re going shorter on the boards, and heavier on the turns.  And now she’s getting better faster than ever. 

One thing I teach my students is don’t try this unless you have the surfing fundamentals perfected.  Because if you don’t, it won’t look good at all.  It might feel good, but it won’t look good.  But once the fundamentals are perfected, everything after will look beautiful.  Just like this.