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Happy Year of the (Skate) Rat!

1/25/2020

What is a Skate Rat?

Chinese Lunar New Year is tomorrow and 2020 is Year of the Rat on the zodiac cycle. Because I can't help but make connections with skateboarding, this made me think instantly of the term "skate rat". Picture someone so dedicated to skating all day that this passion almost consumes them. Clothing ripped and tattered, eating simple, inexpensive food, these skaters put skating over almost everything else. But the pursuit of this eternal moment of bliss is akin to a monk in a cave.

Every skater has had their rat phase. Whether it's idle summer days, endless skate sessions with college friends, or apartments packed with skater roommates, these social situations create the ideal conditions for intense singular focus. Even a skater past their rat phase can find themselves back in the rhythm on a skate trip or even a heavy all day session.

Our classes are a great introduction to learning skate techniques. The day camps and summer camps provide a deeper experience through time and connection. In designing these programs we have recreated ideal versions of our own experiences. Rats for life!

Namaskate!
Kevin

Come Try SKATEYOGI!!

Presidents Day Weekend 2/15–16
Special Workshops ($35/class; $60 for a pair for Parent & Me)

These classes are perfect for someone who wants to try out SKATEYOGI before signing up for our next series or camps!

Sat 2/15

11am Skate Tots (Ages 2-3)
12pm Little Kids (Ages 4-5)
1pm Kids – Absolute Beginners (Ages 6-12)
2pm Adult Beginners
3:15pm Teens – Absolute Beginners (Ages 12-17)

Sun 2/16

11am Little Kids (Ages 4-5)
12pm Kids – All Levels (Ages 6-12)
1pm Parent & Me (Ages 6-12)
2:30pm Parent & Me (Ages 4-6)

Summer Camp Registration Open!

1/10/2020

"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls."
-Joseph Campbell

We are excited to announce 2020 Summer Camp registration is now open!!

With this year's futuristic date, our theme for this year's camp is Universe. I love the metaphor of space travel for personal development. It is a humbling notion to consider the perspective of our individual experience as one piece of the overall cosmic puzzle. But as far out as you can zoom, you can zoom in just as far. Dropping in is like a moon landing and learning kickflips is a mission to Mars. The journey isn't easy but you'll learn a lot about yourself and the world around you in the process.

The whole team is looking forward to daily skate adventures, good times and facilitating new friendships in our 6th year of SKATEYOGI Summer Camp! We've got 12 weeks to choose from for skaters of all levels ages 6-13. For intermediate level skaters ages 9-15 we are bringing back our popular Urban Shredders camp for 4 weeks based out of Golconda Skatepark in Downtown Brooklyn. Sign up soon to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird and multi-week discounts.

Hope your skate astronauts can join us on our voyage this summer!

Namaskate!
Kevin

Peace Out 2019! It's been RAD!

12/31/2019

What a way to end the decade! This year has been one awesome session after another with all of you. We've had more classes, more camps and more students skating with us and sharing rad memories this year than ever before.

With a new decade ahead and skateboarding heading to the Olympics this summer it's hard to tell what new experiences our four wheeled planks will bring. One things for sure, here at SKATEYOGI we will continue to cherish the fun, wacky and creative form of expression we all love to share with anyone interested in learning. Here's to a new year and decade full of radical good times and high fives!

Namaskate!
Kevin

Looking forward to seeing you in the new decade!

SKATEYOGI's 2019 Holiday Shopping Hours

12/17/2019

'Tis the season... Come shop at SKATEYOGI! We've got lots of options for your holiday needs! Let us assist you with finding a perfect holiday gift for your loved one. We also have small items that are great for stocking stuffers!

We are offering workshops (single drop-in classes) on Sat 12/21, Sun 12/22 and Tue 12/24 too! Check out the schedule!

And we're offering complimentary gift wrapping designed and hand crafted by the SKATEYOGI Crew for all skateboard purchases!

If your child is free on Mon 12/23 or Fri 12/27, we have day camps!

Take care of your shopping while your child is learning how to skate!

Skateboarding Shopping Tips!

11/29/2019

Looking for tips on how to pick a SKATEBOARD that is perfect for you or your loved ones?

What's the difference between a trick skateboard or cruiser?

What's a good skateboard for kids or adults just getting started with skateboarding?

We answer these questions and discuss some common mistakes to avoid. We also talk about the best way to buy a skateboard and how to know what you're looking for at the local skate shop.

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2019

Have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones!

With Lots of Love,
From everyone here at SKATEYOGI

Complimentary Holiday Skateboard Gift Wrapping at SKATEYOGI This Holiday Season!!
SKATEYOGI is closed on Thursday 11/28 & Friday 11/29.

SmartBiz® Names SKATEYOGI, LLC 2019 SmallBiz of the Year to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

11/26/2019

We are honored to be selected for this year's SmallBiz of the Year award by SmartBiz!

SmartBiz Loans®, the leading online bank marketplace for SBA loans, is celebrating Small Business Saturday® by awarding SKATEYOGI, LLC $1000 for being chosen as “SmallBiz of the Year” for 2019. The small business was selected from a pool of customers who applied and received a loan through the banks in the SmartBiz marketplace before October 31st, 2019, have a unique business, and demonstrated strong year-over-year revenue growth.

SKATEYOGI, LLC, owned by Kevin Banahan and his wife Yasuyo Takeo, is spreading the culture, creativity, and community of skateboarding through group classes, private lessons, afterschool programs, and camps.

Located in Brooklyn, NY and operating out of a brick and mortar indoor space, the small business has the mission of spreading the love of skateboarding to all ages in a fun environment.
“We’re recognizing SKATEYOGI for the positive effect they have on adults and children in their community as well as their outstanding growth,” said Evan Singer, CEO of SmartBiz Loans. “The business owners’ passion and drive epitomizes the commitment entrepreneurs all across America have to achieving their business dreams.“

SKATEYOGI co-owner Kevin said, "We are excited to be chosen for this distinction. The proceeds from our SBA loan allows us to hire and explore new locations for expansion. Our goal is to bring our passion for the sport of skateboarding to more and more customers in our community."

Source: BusinessWire

SKATEYOGI on Forbes: When Venture Funding Becomes A Pipe Dream, Entrepreneurs Look To Loans

11/23/2019

SKATEYOGI Founder was interviewed for a recent article on Forbes!

Family Skate Fun! ?‍?‍?‍??✨

11/14/2019

The Family That Skates Together Stays Together!

Living in the city in this digital age it can tough to find ways to truly share time together as a family. Well, skateboarding offers a great opportunity to turn off the devices and really play! More and more, I'm seeing multiple members of families joining in on the fun whether it's another sibling getting the bug to skate or a parent signing up for an adult class to partake in the shred.

This Thanksgiving Weekend, our regular class series are on break so we're taking the opportunity to bring back our popular Parent & Me classes . Offered for both 4-5 and 6-12 year olds along with a parent, the class will include instruction on the basics, some skate games and tips on how to skate with your child. Each class is limited to 4 Parent/Child pairs so sign up soon to save your spot!

We are also offering specially-priced drop-in classes for all of our usual age ranges (2-3, 4-5 & 6-12) .

Great way to sneak in a post holiday feast bonus class and/or let a friend know that's been wanting to try out SKATEYOGI.

See you out there fam!

Namaskate!
Kevin

Climate Change & Skateboarding

9/25/2019

"All Good Things are Wild and Free."
-Henry David Thoreau

With a lot of recent talk about climate issues, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on how skateboarding factors in on a personal level.

When you skate around doing errands you’re not just adding some fun to your day, but also lowering your carbon footprint. Skating is best in cities which are inherently more environmentally friendly than more spread out communities due to economies of scale and shared goods and resources. Skateboards are one of the many alternative transport options that move us around without burning fossil fuels.

As NYC skaters have experienced for years, our skateboards are both the journey and the destination. We skate to the spots building stamina along the way, and at the spots challenge our balance and coordination with tricks that then help our agility back in the streets. You’ll see in all our classes that we cover both fundamentals and tricks.

Maybe soon you’ll be saving the bus fare and skating to school or work!

See you out there!

Namaskate!
Kevin

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Our Location

140 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn NY 11225
(between Franklin and Bedford Aves)
Parking lot in front
Subway: B/Q/S Prospect Park
Bus Stops: B16, B41, B43, B44-SBS, B48, B49

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