Surf Mastery - Surfing Tips and Wisdom for Lifelong Surfers
Michael Frampton
Are you finding it hard to get better at surfing, struggling to catch waves, negotiate the line up and understand surf culture?
This podcast that helps passio...
111 Surfing, Philosophy & the Search for Meaning: Longevity & Adventure with Aaron James
What if the key to how to surf better wasn’t just in technique, but in how you think about the sport? Whether you’re a beginner surfer learning the pop-up on a surfboard, a traveling surfer chasing bigger waves, or a weekend warriorlooking to refine your surf positioning, your mindset shapes your experience in the water. In this episode, host Michael Frampton sits down with Aaron James—surfer, philosophy professor, and author—to explore the deeper meaning of surfing beyond the pursuit of perfection. Aaron shares how he evolved from high-performance surfing in world-class waves to embracing adventure surfing—a mindset that prioritizes connection with nature, uncrowded waves, and personal fulfillment over competition. Their conversation dives into surfing tips for longevity, movement, and mental resilience, touching on how surf trainingcan extend both your physical abilities and your love for the sport. They also explore the psychology of surfing positioning, the social dynamics of the lineup, and how surfing parallels music and dance as a form of self-transcendence. Shift your mindset on how to surf by redefining success beyond competition. Learn how philosophy applies to surfing, from the psychology of localism to the joy of riding waves for their own sake. Discover how surf coaching, surf workouts, and surf training can keep you surfing stronger for longer. Hit play now to rethink your approach to surfing, whether you're just starting out with beginner surfing or refining your surfing positioning in pursuit of bigger waves. Click this link to develop your own surfing philosophy: https://learn.surfmastery.com/the-philosophy-of-surfing www.surfmastery.com Aarons' books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aaron-James/author/B007CL9J5M?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Music: Marahau by Nachur Other books mentioned: The Mature Mind - Gene D. Cohen The Mindful Body - Ellen Langer The Surf Mastery Podcast: For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we’ll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we’re here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner Surfer to advaned, fast.
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110: 3 Unconventional Surfing Tips To Catch More Waves and Learn Fast
Surfing Tips for Beginners: The #1 Technique to Catch More Waves Instantly Join the Wave Catching Academy: https://learn.surfmastery.com/wave-catching-academy-1 Jason struggled to catch waves despite three months of experience. Most surf schools overcomplicate the learning process. The key to catching waves is matching their speed, not paddling harder. Three beginner tips: Change perspective: Think of surfing as dancing with the ocean, not fighting it. Wave selection: Choose strong, smooth white water waves with clean water in front. Stop paddling: Let the wave push the board—jump forward instead of paddling. Focus on these fundamentals before worrying about standing up. You Tube Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpEKf1cbT4Q Summary: This episode breaks down how beginner surfers can catch more waves with less effort. The story follows Jason, a struggling surfer who had been taught the wrong way. By focusing on timing and simplifying his approach, he caught more waves in one session than ever before. The key takeaways: shift your mindset to see waves as dance partners, learn proper wave selection, and stop unnecessary paddling. These three simple changes can drastically improve a beginner's ability to surf successfully. For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we’ll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we’re here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner Surfer to advaned.
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109 How to Catch More Waves and Abolish Surfing Shame
https://learn.surfmastery.com/wave-catching-academy-1 If you've ever felt frustration, shame, or disappointment from missing waves, this episode provides actionable drills and insights to help you surf with more confidence and consistency. 3 key techniques that can help surfers at all levels improve their wave-catching ability: Mastering timing, overcoming the fear of falling, and dealing with the emotional fear of failure. For more wave catching tips visit www.surfmastery.com Click HERE to register or find out more about the Wave Catching Academy Tim Ferris - How I learned to Surf in 5 days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_c_FCTX0gk  For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we’ll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we’re here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner Surfer to advaned.
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108 Catching Waves - The Foundation of Good Surfing
https://learn.surfmastery.com/wave-catching-academy-1 https://surfmastery.com Catching Waves: From Surfing Anxiety and shame, to Confident Rides In this episode of the Surf Mastery Podcast, the host reveals his transformative journey in surfing—from struggling with how to surf to mastering techniques that allow him to catch more waves, even in challenging conditions with bigger waves. He discusses his evolution from an uncertain surfer to one who embraces effective surf coaching and hones his paddling technique, which proved essential for improving his performance. Listeners gain practical insights into how to surf confidently, overcome obstacles, and elevate their surfing skills for a truly rewarding experience. For more surfing tips visit www.surfmastery.com  For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we’ll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we’re here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from beginner to intermediate to advanced surfer fast.
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107 The Parallels of Surfing and Golf: Tiffany Joh’s Insights on Golf, Surfing, and Finding Flow
What can surfing teach us about golf? - What can golf teach us about surfing? How does a former LPGA pro balance technique with pure joy in both sports? This episode features Tiffany Joh, a retired professional golfer and current coach, sharing her journey from golf to surfing and drawing parallels between the two sports. Tiffany discusses her late start in surfing during a period of burnout in her golf career, emphasizing how the pursuit of surfing brought balance and perspective to her life. She details the similarities between surfing and golf, such as the blend of technical skill, feel, and mental focus required. Tiffany highlights her coaching philosophy, her approach to learning, and her experiences blending the discipline of golf with the improvisational nature of surfing. The conversation also touches on her appreciation for consistency over intensity in skill-building and her reflections on the joy of surfing, the pressures of wave pools, and her favorite boards and clubs. Tiff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffjoh/?hl=en For more surfing education: www.surfmastery.com Â
About Surf Mastery - Surfing Tips and Wisdom for Lifelong Surfers
Are you finding it hard to get better at surfing, struggling to catch waves, negotiate the line up and understand surf culture?
This podcast that helps passionate lifelong surfers to catch more waves, surf with more speed, style, grace and to gain wisdom and confidence in the water
Discover why you aren't getting the most out of your surfing, the exact steps to take to improve, so you can develop not only your surfing, but also your relationship to surfing and the ocean.
The podcast shares lessons of my transformation from frustrated, below-average adult-surfer, to a confident, competent and respected surfer.
The podcast is a mix of long form interviews with the best surfers, surf coaches and industry leaders, and focused, shorter episodes with specific surfing tips.
Episodes 100, 108 and 111 are a great place to start.
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