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WHAT WE TRAIN

A structured system to improve your surfing faster.

We don’t guess. We follow a system.

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ROSS BUTSON 

HEAD COACH

Performance-based surf coaching focused on movement, speed, and long-term development.

WHY THIS SYSTEM EXISTS

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After years of coaching, one thing became clear:

Most surfers don’t lack effort. They lack structure.

They chase techniques. Watch clips. Try harder.

But nothing sticks.

 

The problem isn’t effort it’s the approach.

Performance doesn’t come from isolated techniques.
It comes from how the body moves as a system.

 

So I stopped teaching tips and built a method based on:

  • movement first

  • repeatable patterns

  • real performance under pressure

 

Every session follows the same process:

Structure → Analyse → Connect

 

This evolved into a 12-part performance system used across surf, surfskate, and training. That’s how surfers improve faster and actually keep it.

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TRUST THE PROCESS = SURF BETTER QUICKER

PROBLEM

Most surfers:

  • practice without structure

  • repeat mistakes

  • plateau

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They surf more… but don’t improve.

SOLUTION

We use a structured system:

👉 Train → Apply → Review → Progress

  • Train movement

  • Apply in surf

  • Review and correct

  • Repeat with purpose

MP METHOD

1. STRUCTURE

Build the correct movement first

  • Position

  • Hinge (not squat)

  • Rotation (hips lead)

 

 

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👉 Position. Rotation. Control.

BUILD 

THE 

MOVEMENT

2. ANALYSE

See what’s actually happening

  • Video review

  • Break down movement

  • Identify errors

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👉 Video. Review. Fix.

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BREAK

IT 

DOWN 

3. CONNECT

Transfer to real performance

  • Surfskate → Surf

  • Training → Wave

  • Repetition under pressure

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👉Skate → Surf → Performance

APPLY

UNDER 

PRESSURE

WHY 

Most coaches:

❌ Teach random tips
❌ No system
❌ No feedback loop

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Modern Performance  =

✅ Build → Check → Apply

 

👉12 Key performance system for all levels

STRUCTUREBuild the movement

What We Train 

Modern Performance Skill System 

We break surfing down into 12 key elements.

Each element builds on the next creating a complete, repeatable performance system.

We don’t coach everything at once. We focus on what will create the biggest improvement first.​

POSITION

1. TAKEOFF & POSITIONING

The foundation of every wave.

We focus on:

  • body alignment at takeoff

  • board angle and direction

  • stable stance from the first movement

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👉 If the takeoff is wrong, everything after is limited.

 

 

GROUP 1. FOUNDATION  / 基礎​​​​​​​​​​​​​

SPEED

4. SPEED GENERATION

Speed is everything.

We focus on:

  • generating speed without pumping randomly

  • using body positioning

  • maintaining speed through turns​​

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👉 No speed = no performance.

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GROUP 2. Speed & Drive  / スピード＆ドライブ​​​​

FLOW

7. FLOW & COMBINATION 

Connecting movements without stopping.

We focus on:

  • linking turns smoothly

  • maintaining rhythm

  • continuous motion

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👉 Flow is what makes surfing look effortless.​​

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GROUP 3. Flow & Control  / フロー＆コントロール

PROJECTION

9. AIR / ADVANCED 

Advanced performance.

We focus on:

  • projection off the lip

  • generating lift

  • controlled release

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👉 Built on everything before.

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GROUP 4. Performance / パフォーマンス

MOVEMENT

2. BODY MOVEMENT 

How your body creates movement.

We train:

  • rotation (shoulders / hips)

  • upper and lower body connection

  • efficient movement patterns

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👉 Good movement = less effort, more speed.​​​​​

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GROUP 1. FOUNDATION  / 基礎

RAIL 

5. CUTBACK & TRANSITION 

Using the rail to control direction and power.

We train:

  • rail engagement

  • clean cutbacks

  • pressure through turns

 

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👉 Rail control creates real surfing.

 

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GROUP 2. Speed & Drive  / スピード＆ドライブ​​​

CONTROL

8. BOTTOM TURN 

The most important turn.

We train:

  • positioning at the bottom

  • setting up for the next move

  • controlling speed and direction

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👉 Every good maneuver starts here.

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GROUP 3. Flow & Control  / フロー＆コントロール

LINE

9. WAVE POSITIONNG

Your line determines everything.

We train:

  • where to position on the wave

  • choosing the correct path

  • reading sections early

  • adjusting line based on speed and section

 

👉 Great surfers choose the right line.

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GROUP 4. Performance / パフォーマンス

BREATH

3.CONTROL & COMPOSURE

Breath controls your body and mind.

We focus on:

  • staying relaxed under pressure

  • controlling tension in the body

  • breathing through takeoff and turns

  • maintaining composure in critical sections

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👉 Most surfers hold their breath → creates stiffness​

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GROUP 1. FOUNDATION  / 基礎

WEIGHT

6. PRESSURE & CONTROL

How you use pressure.

We train:

  • front foot control

  • tail release

  • pressure transitions

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​👉 Weight control creates power and release.

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GROUP 2. Speed & Drive  / スピード＆ドライブ

TIMING

9. TOP TURN 

When and where to hit the wave.

We focus on:

  • wave reading

  • timing at the top

  • correct positioning

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👉 Timing turns good surfers into great surfers.

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GROUP 3. Flow & Control  / フロー＆コントロール

TRAINING

9.CONSISTENCY / REPETITION​

Training is what makes everything stick.

We focus on:

  • repetition of correct movement

  • building consistency

  • creating habits under pressure

  • structured progression


👉 Repeatable performance = real skill

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GROUP 4. Performance / パフォーマンス

👉 We focus on 1–2 elements at a time

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WHY IT WORKS

  • Most surfers try to fix everything at once.

  • We focus on what matters most first.

  • 👉 Clear focus = faster improvement

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WHERE WE APPLY IT

  • This system is used across all programs:

  • Academy → Build Fundamentals

  • Block Training → Focus Development

  • Performance → Combine Skills

  • Weekends → Surfskate Movemnt

  • WavePark → Refine and Repeat

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START YOU PROGRESSION 

  • We don’t teach tricks.

  • We build repeatable performance.

SURF BETTER QUICKER 

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