An interview with Dave Kahl

Dave was kind enough to get in contact today, to let me know of a video interview taken whilst in Tokyo, of him, discussing men in pole and the events he's been involved with:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEIPFfLwc_k

There's not too much actual physical pole stuff in the interview (although there's a few moves from some strong men and women, switched to occassionally during the interview, for 'background shots'). 

However, the video as is, has been a good opportunity for Dave to talk more about men in pole dancing, and share his own experiences.

Keep up the good work Dave!

Remi Martin - Act Two

I've just been pointed to another great video of a Chinese pole performer today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI32GIh9v3U

He's one of these performers with incredible upper body strength, some great upper body flexibility, and a pretty great style too!

Well worth a watch.

Boyesque - male performance

Discovered this video through some friends at Bodybarre today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNQI5tZKbvc&feature=related

It's an interesting video, great location, and a very confident performer. 

Although Mark hasn't reached the same standards of tricks and skill on the pole itself as most of the other videos below, he's certainly got great potential for the future.

I look forward to seeing how he progresses.

A man wins an international pole event!

For the first time in an international pole competition (although there was Mr Pole Fitness UK 2009 a month or so ago), they've finally allowed guys to compete (albeit in their own male category)

Surprise upset at world pole-dancing championships - NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida

The winner was Dave Kahl from Australia, and it's great to see finally, a greater recognition of men in pole dancing competitions.

We're still a long way off of course from an effective balance between men and women on the pole, but at least these first steps are getting there :)

Freerunning UK championships

Expanding on the theme of free-running, I was recommended this link today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JP-I-YRnhA


This seems to be part of the UK Free Running championships, with a highlight of the finalists. It was quite surprising to see the range of skills levels, within the finalists, but definitely some very impressive stuff.
You've also got to love the 1st, 2nd & 3rd podium levels at the end!

Damien Walters

Someone's just shared a clip with me, of one of the most phenomenal freerunner/acrobat/... guys I've seen so far.

You can see his 'official' channel here.
http://www.youtube.com/user/damienwalters

Incredible.

There's a bit of pole in there too, with a shoulder-mount climb up a lamp-post.
But do look out for the back summersault, from sitting cross legged!

Warning.. don't try any of the stuff you see!

Bad Azz in LA

Here's a good guy called Bad Azz. He's been on the pole scene for a good few years now, over in the USA (I seem to remember him having a break dancing background).

His technique and strength has certainly improved on the pole, and dancing around with a couple of beautiful women isn't normally a bad idea either!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piS505puxwg