How cool is that TKD instructor.. still had his certificate on file. That’s dope

The Tae Kwon Doe instructor is the real MVP

I had to become a caretaker to my disabled, alcoholic Mother from the age of 14-22. She passed away when I was 22. Unfortunately the disease of addiction WAS passed onto me. I have been sober since 2014. It's an everyday battle for me mentally. Props to Jeremy for breaking that cycle.

I don't even skateboard and I watched this whole video and I'm glad I did. Jeremy is an inspiration and an amazing human. -Peace to you Jeremy ✌️

Even though his parents are addicts.... They showed interest in his skating and martial arts and gave him a solid foundation of being at the skatepark every day......this gave him self confidence..

I just got home, cracked a tallboy, smoked a little bowl & clicked on this expecting a skate part or something... Holy s$!t dude.....This was super deep and had me contemplating life on a really deep level....Props to jereme for blessing us with this gem, I took alot out of this & in a weird way needed to see this.... Much Respect!!!

Jesus, this guy has a beautiful soul. There's a lot of wisdom in this video, the kind of wisdom some people are more or less born with but the rest of us can still learn from.

Love the ending how he says I hope people don’t think this is a beg for sympathy, rather a source of inspiration. Dude is a prime example of how sometimes you can’t sit around waiting for things that you cannot control to change. Rather you need to grab the Bull by the horns and rely on yourself. Much respect and best wishes for this young man! You definitely inspired me.

"Its never to late to turn your life around."

Thats so sick he saw his Tae Kwon Do teacher and officially got his black belt title while he was there

Jeremy's dad said he loved to water ski, Jeremy said yeah until you decided to leave me abandoned out there with a bunch of alligators with a hurtful look on his face and his dad looks at the camera and laughs, He's really trying too reach out to his father and say don't make it sound like your the reason for my success.

Was not expecting to watch all 46 minutes........but I'm really glad I did.

It makes me angry that parents choices can have such a detrimental impact on their children's lives. So happy that Jeremy could rise above all that and become the person he is today.

This is real. This is heavy. This is amazing. Good guy.

He seems like one of the most humble guys ever

Well this was way heavier than I expected

Pressure makes diamonds. Unbelievably positive down to earth guy.

Jereme (the kid) is the parent and saint in his family. What an amazing human being he's become... I hope he's open to seeking therapy. Addicts (his dad) typically are self-centred, selfish people with low self esteem. We love our parents even when they are abusive. That's what makes it so hard. Keep up the good fight kiddo - I can relate!

That Sensi is the Man! You can tell he truly loves all his kids and his job

That black belt segment was so heartwarming, dude ❤️

Jeremy has always been quiet & calm, you’d never know he had to deal with all of this shit growing up.

What's great is his parents had him in Sports TKD, Skateboarding, building a great kid despite their sketchy lifestyle. They really need him now.

Mowing the lawn at 3 am, just saying, "It's only gonna take 5 more minutes, 5 more minutes..". It was 2 and half more hours and we had a gravel yard, no grass.. so..

I haven’t skated in 10 years but this dude makes me want to buy his deck

It’s funny to hear Jeremy talk to his dad like he’s the father “your hair is getting long” with such maturity great relationship non the less.

Skateboarding saves you period... Couldn't have said it better

As someone who started skating in the 209 in the 90s I can honestly say that this story is so similar to many I know who skated including myself. At that time it seemed like skateboarding was a route to take for people who had ongoing trauma. Everyone I skated with was going through some heavy shit. Many didn't make it. Trauma is no joke. I hope if you have a similar story you seek help for the trauma. Don't ignore the PTSD. Don't ignore the anxiety and depression. Talk to a professional if you can. Shit gets better if you let it.

There isn’t a more deserving dude in skateboarding 🛹❤️❤️❤️❤️

I worked at central skate park back when Jereme was skating all the time. He was a good kid. Glad to see he getting his shine. By the way that Chinese was worth the punishment lol.

He seems to be a very sweet, cool dude. Definitely deserved to turn pro, so happy for him. He just radiates positivity, in spite of everything.

Man It gave me so much chills when he finaly turned pro after everything he's been thru

I cried at the end. What a humble, good hearted and determined man Jeremy is. The world could use a whole lot more of him. Won a fan for life.

My new favourite skater. Mad props

that was a really cool way to turn him pro. great documentary also.

I cannot tell you how long I’ve been a fan of Jereme, I’m happy to say we’re good friends now. His story, his skating, everything that resonates from him is something you want in someone. Throughout all that he’s been through he’s maintained the amazing persona he has today, and that’s something money can’t buy

It’s crazy how one moment can change your life forever. I’m glad he got that call

Mad respect to jereme for telling his story. Seems like a good human being

Im 40yrs old- my eyes watered up to the point I couldnt see my screen. The levy came close to breaking ...... Im a fan after watching this...

I don’t know who this guy is but I’m now a fan, good luck to him from 🇬🇧 - you earned it brother

I don't know this guy but you can tell he is a genuinely good person. I'm proud of him and I don't even know him.

"its super easy to do the wrong thing in florida" is one of the realest things ive heard. Its something about this state man. I resonate and relate to a lot of this. I just wish i stayed on the path instead of turning to alcohol after my first acl tear in hs. It was like the cherry on top i felt like i lost the one thing that kept me grounded when i needed an escape from my home life. This doc has me self reflecting like crazy. Thank you for this.

Now I definitely need to get his board

I’m a fan Jereme! Feel like this vid was from the heart. I’m 57 and back skating 2 years. I’m also 8 years clean and sober. Here is my number for your dad if he want someone to talk to. We don’t do it alone!

This kid is wise beyond his years . Not just a incredible skateboarder but also an incredible human being

it's crazy to hear his mom talk about his skateboarding. Like even though she might have been out of it some of the yrs of his life you could tell she always took an interest in what Jereme did. Most parents wouldn't know what vert is or notice anything about their kids skating.

"Skateboarding saves you." ✌😊🖖

How can you not root for this dude? He's just an all around cool genuine ass dude and that type of personality makes people want to be around you and support you. This dude deserves everything good that comes his way and I'm definitely a fan. This dude is a true skateboarder man. There's just something different about him and I'm looking forward to seeing what he accomplishes.

It's nice to see good things happening for good people. What a deserving young man.Who ever disliked this video must be in a dark dark place, I feel sorry for them.

Jeremy, I feel this so much. Similar path almost verbatim. Sharing this personal information speaks volume on your character and unfortunately, is highly relatable...I back you even harder. Keep up the great videos Santa Cruz...

I have a lot of respect for Jereme for keeping a good head on his shoulders through all of the bullshit he had to deal with as a child, it is very respectable and very hard to do when brought up in such circumstances.

"He's my video game character" Man so many good shots in this, had no idea the back story. THANK YOU!

"He's my video game character, period" Man that line really hit me.

Everybody has hardships in their childhood no matter what background you come from. So much respect for knibbs and his parents no matter what they did it was all about jereme 💯🙌

I’m so glad this wasnt done by the berrics.

I feel this video im a Florida boy myself and grew up the same way skateboarding was my outlet as well It's inspiring to see folks who had a rough start have such great success I myself was also faced with a choice and I chose to put in the work and make it the right way so I build houses and am a proud father and am teaching my son to skate. Its so cool how jereme is taking care of his family. He has a heart of gold and is an inspiration i think people should take a page from his book and chase there dream man no situation is permanent things can always get better if you work at it

Ima 36 yr old. Struggle with addiction and depression. These stories, make me feel guilty and also show some light at the end of the tunnel. Shout out to all the people that have to deal with addiction and Knibbs.

we love you jereme!!

🙌 KNIBBS 🎯🎯🎯

I just don’t understand why anyone would dislike this video

Knibbs is rad. Heavy story. Glad he stayed strong. Go get it!!!

Damm Knibbsy this was deep brother..Thank you for sharing boys.. I thought knibbsy was tough before but my man is a whole nother level of solid. True Grit for sure! Thank you Knibbsy an Santa Cruz much love boys..

Congrats Jeremy,I remember you as a lil kid me you and Jed, skating central skatepark between lockdown .you did it!!👏

This motivated me so much I’m not looking for empathy or anything but I’m in a tough spot right now like my moms always gone and same with my dad and we are not doing good on money and I’ve been skating a lot recently and I wanna be a pro skater one day, I know that’s pretty far fetched but I know it’s possible

Big props to everyone involved in the production. And huge huge props to the man himself, Jereme. Absolute legend.

What a strong dude to come out of that situation as such a solid person - deserves it

Damn. My dad was the same guy. Wasn't violent but all the rest. I was skating really well til I chose drugs at age 22.. Amazing story. Jeremy. Ur the man.

Im buying this dudes deck soon as I can, I have tears in my eyes and am truly inspired ♥️

Glad your dad is sober I've been sober 19yrs better life. Way to tear it up dawg

Big respect to this man. Keep pushing on. Have kids. Raise them right. Be the change

What a forgiving guy. We can all learn a lot from this guy. Hope his dad stays sober

It's awesome how proud his homies are of him.

Damn coming from skating in the late 80's, 90's and I quit skating in the 00's got too old and body not handling falls so good anymore. Skating was a part of my life for long and he had parents supporting his skating even if they had their mistakes they still supported him. My parents hated skateboarding. I had to work my ass off as a kid to buy my decks, bearings, trucks, rails(old school decks had rails to slide on) and wheels. I never had the best stuff sometimes hand me downs as friend upgraded their decks I got worn stuff. But it taught me valuable life lessons look after your shit. Stuff costs money and if you work for your stuff you appreciate so much more. I never had the new powel Peralta bucky deck or Tony hawk deck. But yet I still skated harder than all my friend with their pricey decks. Then I studied and got a job and I bought my 1st new school Santa Cruz deck with the good shit indie trucks and all the bells and whistles but I was past my prime. Still did not stop me from enjoying skating. Thank you for the video brought up so many good memories I have of skating.

The fact that knibbs went through all that and still made it on top is a testament to who he is as a man and what he’s become as a professional skater. Keep reppin the city and keep pushin!

Bro it’s crazy how far you’ve come man. I remember skating with you and tookie, Marcus, and Anthony at Central/ Ross Norton and Tampa. Proud of you fam and all you overcame. Miss the 688 days

Hearing that Jereme Sr was 5 months sober at the time of this video was real heart warming.

His smile right after that last phone call spoke volumes. Truly an inspiring story. I knew since way back any time I skated SPoT just seeing him rip there, he had something special. Well done, Knibbs. You deserve it all 🤙❤

This...this is what skating is about love and respect..my respect towards Jeremy man growing up like that and for him to be pro is some real life bottoms much love

Thank you so much for this, I grew up in a similar environment. Constantly moving, both parents addicted to heavy drugs, being a kid and that being the only thing you know...but skateboarding is the thing that brought me out of that being my reality, it kept me from going down that same path. This is so relatable and makes me very relieved to see someone in skateboarding openly discussing this harsh reality for so many. Thank you Santa Cruz, thank you Jereme ❤️

He reminds me a great deal of my nephew that had the odds against him with the parenting he had, now has his own business and doing really well. Always great to see these stories.

All I have to say is, I feel this to my core. I have lived this life and came out on the good side like him.

This is the best documentary I’ve ever seen

Yo on the real this story just hit home with me. And what his dad says at the end is what has inspired me the most. "It's never too late to change your life." It was just what I needed to hear. Thanks for that. Peace!!

His dad is like a little brother not a father. His mom is awesome. He’s proof you can do whatever you want too no matter your up bringing and situation. It’s a choice and skateboarding community has done more for young men and woman as far as giving them a safe place to skate . There’s just something special about skateboarding and those who will continue to skate until they can’t .

Tears flowing like the salmon of capistrano. Good shit.

"Jereme Knibbs deserves unconditional love ❤ and its so cool to see Santa Cruz has his back, and his front." 👍

My dad was a big time drug addict. I felt this shit real deep.

I watched the whole thing. I am happy for you man. Thank you for being this strong for showing us a part your life. Be safe! Take care! My respects!

My generation taught their children by example..... An example of what you don't want to end up like. You see, we make all the wrong decisions in life, time and time again, and suffer severe consequences for making those decisions, time and time again, so you don't have to. It's a thankless job but we do it because we love you.

Thank you for being you, Knibbsy!!! 💜💜💜

This is amazing. Knibbs is actually one of my favourite skaters. Any footage of him is gold.

I just stumbled upon this. I'm not into this world of skateboarding, but this story made me cry. God's plan. Keep going, Jereme!

I don’t want my boy to go down the same road. Same deal , Hes amazing,never in trouble or a discipline case, straightA’s , and I love him more than anything. Mad respect to Knibbs for persevering!!!! All the best !!!!!keep shredding and stay radicool!!!!

I now got another favourite skater what a lovely guy total respect for him he loves his family bigtime enjoyed watching this alot 🤘

i remember when he went pro i saw all the homies goin beserker...now i understand why. Huge fan now. Perfect title, great video. Santa Cruz killing it on the KZfaq platform as usual.

Thanks for sharing! Just picked up your pro model and it's sick snappy! I'm 47 and been skating on and off since I was 13.. seen a lot, done a lot.. and as with you, skateboarding has always saved me! Appreciate your desire to inspire! Skate hard and be safe bro!!!!

This is good material on the internet, very real and teach fully. Proud of Jereme 100%. Skate for life.

So much love for this guy 💙💙💙

Not many that are this deserving. Well done knibbs can’t wait to get one of your decks and skate the hell out of it

This should be made into a movie.

Good guy and great skater he reminds me of my friends son, same situation everything was stacked against him but he discovered skateboarding and got good and never got in trouble.