Land Of The Best Stone Lifters? (Basque Country Ep 1) - Strength Unknown

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @hughcollard262
    @hughcollard262 Рік тому +287

    This series may be the best hidden gem on UA-cam! Martins and Romark you two should have 10million plus subscribers, keep up the incredible content

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +15

      Wow, thank you!

    • @DannyDeVitois80
      @DannyDeVitois80 Рік тому +9

      Yeah, unfortunately “hard work” isn’t directly proportional to subscriber count lol…. These guys are awesome…

    • @thefullershomevideos
      @thefullershomevideos Рік тому +2

      This series would be even better if the videos were longer! You always leave us wanting more Martins! At least 30 mins 🙏 ❤

    • @kingofthenorth4550
      @kingofthenorth4550 Рік тому +1

      @@thefullershomevideos my thought’s actually. I would even say maybe some explosives picture and drone videos just flying over the areas with him talking about things just to give a better insight on the country he’s in. Would be even more awesome!

    • @ciriqui3175
      @ciriqui3175 Рік тому

      Esto casi emociona

  • @ramonsaiz2001
    @ramonsaiz2001 Рік тому +291

    As a basque watching this makes me so happy, can´t wait to see more. Thanks for coming here with so much respect and modesty. This is the kind of visibility we need to show the world who we are, your will always be welcomed here, you truly are amazing!!

    • @morganw.2473
      @morganw.2473 Рік тому +9

      You all may need to carve out a few flat spots for him before he comes back. That, or have some extra folks to help Romark carry him up those hills. 😂
      Seriously though, that's a beautiful area that I hope to visit myself one day.

    • @zekrinealfa1113
      @zekrinealfa1113 Рік тому +7

      Gora Euskadi my friend. Greetings from Lleida.

    • @betiona1507
      @betiona1507 Рік тому +7

      Kaixo, lo que es increible o tal vez indignante, es que el mejor documental jamas hecho sobre los deportes vascos relacionados con la fuerza haya sido realizado por un extranjero, Rogue. Es decir, los extranjeros y parte del mundo de la fuerza mundial aprecian mas esta tradicion que los propios vascos y sus medios. Te recomiendo ver el documental que hizo Rogue hace unos pocos años sobre este mismo tema.

    • @mp6710
      @mp6710 Рік тому +4

      The respect and interest they show

    • @Lee-ic2yn
      @Lee-ic2yn Рік тому

      Never heard of the place but it's very interesting

  • @brianfox340
    @brianfox340 Рік тому +160

    Dude, THIS is the kind of content the strongman community needs more of. I've heard about their stone prowess, and it's great to see this kind of (very logical) crossover.

    • @kingofthenorth4550
      @kingofthenorth4550 Рік тому +7

      I agree. But to be fair trips to different countries is lots of funding so it’s not easy for other strongmen to bring content like this. But yes I wish more would do this but having martins doing this makes it so much more appreciated

  • @inigolauzirika268
    @inigolauzirika268 Рік тому +45

    Man, as Basque I feel so happy and so proud. I can’t say nothing but thank you for the respect, dignity and touch you’ve showed during the video. Thank you very much! ❤

  • @spacepope4440
    @spacepope4440 Рік тому +31

    Basque fella here. Its nice to see you enjoying our traditional sports. It’s a beautiful video, made with lots of respect and genuine admiration. Thank you for this, Martins.

  • @lifeliver0505
    @lifeliver0505 Рік тому +90

    I have a degree in geography and am a huge nerd for strength history. These videos are everything I could ever ask for! Thanks for another great video Martins and Romark

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +3

      Glad you like them!

    • @XxXx-sc3xu
      @XxXx-sc3xu Рік тому

      that's like saying you got an A in physics... lol

  • @Nelarsen
    @Nelarsen Рік тому +78

    Martins, you're one of the best characters to come out of strongman in the past many decades. I love what you bring to the sport :)

    • @reviewsvoiceontube
      @reviewsvoiceontube 10 місяців тому

      So true. There is a great admiration for strength and the culture of displaying it...wonderful documentaries by the likeable strongman ambassador

  • @user-mu5ny1ks6t
    @user-mu5ny1ks6t Рік тому +27

    I love that you seek out traditional strongman styles and bring them to this format. It is a pleasure to see how previous generations have done things and I love learning new things about our ancestors.

  • @AitorNuñezBerisa
    @AitorNuñezBerisa Рік тому +22

    As a basque, I can´t be more thankful you made this video.

  • @bliblivion
    @bliblivion Рік тому +17

    I love your strength unknown serie, thank you for bringing atention to all those strenght practitioners.

  • @juliomalmsteen7151
    @juliomalmsteen7151 Рік тому +48

    As a basque this makes me proud of my land, what an amazing video Martins💪

    • @marivsMR
      @marivsMR Рік тому

      Si ese es tu apellido suenas más a holandés o algo así que a vasco

    • @juliomalmsteen7151
      @juliomalmsteen7151 Рік тому +1

      @@marivsMR ez da nere abizena potrooo jajajajaja

    • @Davidmesva
      @Davidmesva Рік тому

      ​@@juliomalmsteen7151 From Yngwie Malmsteen? Is our proud father XD.
      To everyone:
      There's more common García, Martínez, or Ramirez than Urkullu or Ibarretxe in Euskadi.
      Like in Catalonia not everyone is Pujol or Mas or in Galicia mmm, mmmm, Rajoy, or Fraga...

    • @juliomalmsteen7151
      @juliomalmsteen7151 Рік тому +1

      @@Davidmesva yess from Yngwie Malmsteen, one of the greatest guitar players

  • @andresbuitron7261
    @andresbuitron7261 Рік тому +6

    Netflix should be sponsoring this, I’d watch this all day!

  • @readmycomment3157
    @readmycomment3157 9 місяців тому +2

    Whats amazing is that these guys have been doing it for centuries, with no steroids, pure farm built muscle

  • @Budsport_TV
    @Budsport_TV Рік тому +5

    I love how Martins stays humble. He is always getting more excited to meet these little known local legends then they are to meet the WSM!

  • @MeptieGoEsTop
    @MeptieGoEsTop 5 місяців тому +2

    Netflix would destroy it. Its fantastic how it is and the people from basque are wonderfull. Much love from germany.

  • @bomberston12
    @bomberston12 Рік тому +6

    The explanation of the "HARRIJASOTZAILE" term is:
    Harri=Stone
    Jaso=Pick up
    Tzaile=The one who
    Amazing series! Love it!

  • @suspe18
    @suspe18 Рік тому +4

    As a Basque seeing Martin amazed by a our culture just make me so honored, happy and proud us, Euskaldunak. Beatiful videos and series, it makes me feel goose bumps all the time.

  • @chromedruidess2546
    @chromedruidess2546 Рік тому +15

    I only found your channel last month but you are now my favourite strongman and I can't wait for more of this series. BTW the hair is looking glorious and majestic :D

  • @tximino_baztanga
    @tximino_baztanga Рік тому +10

    - Map at the beggining was the Basque Country Autonommus Region, not the Basque region as a whole (Euskal Herria)
    - The Basque Country was conquered by the Romans, but it did resist the visigoths
    Amazing video btw

    • @pipas666THC
      @pipas666THC Рік тому +2

      Mostly they allied with the romans, as they formed an auxiliar cohors called the Cohors II Hispanorum Vasconum which served in Germania, Britania and Mauritania, as the roman historian Tacito wrote.

  • @lakedaimoninc.3320
    @lakedaimoninc.3320 Рік тому +6

    Martins has already conquered everything in strongman. Now it's the time for a career in travel documentary. Great stuff guys!

  • @captainjackass77
    @captainjackass77 Рік тому +4

    Anyone who cares about strength should watch this series. Can't wait for the next one.

  • @GREENPOPPERS
    @GREENPOPPERS Рік тому +8

    Awesome been waiting for this 🔥🔥🔥

  • @oilbeefhookedd6185
    @oilbeefhookedd6185 Рік тому +10

    This should be a netflix mini series

  • @juaniriartemerino
    @juaniriartemerino Рік тому +3

    Watching someone that i admire walking trough the same streets as i do fills me up with happines and motivation. Great video and hopemthis isnt the only time you pass by!

  • @AlejandroMeraB
    @AlejandroMeraB Рік тому +8

    Congrats man it was unexpected, the production of your content is getting better and better.

  • @wifflebat14
    @wifflebat14 Рік тому

    13:30 your excitement was so palpable I genuinely teared up. To be witnessing and participating in the origins of your sport must have been a truly special experience.

  • @ianfleming446
    @ianfleming446 Рік тому +5

    I loved this! I'm glad you are travelling and experiencing these unique strength cultures. Mad props to Romark for an excellent job editing!

  • @DanielCho1997
    @DanielCho1997 Рік тому +5

    This needs to be a Netflix show

  • @danzoeee
    @danzoeee Рік тому +3

    Absolutely amazing, deserve millions of views this series!

  • @AlejoViloria
    @AlejoViloria Рік тому +2

    This was so good. The level of care and attention to detail is insane. Can't wait to see this full series.

  • @zydelthenovelty
    @zydelthenovelty Рік тому +1

    So happy you guys got to experience this. Thank you for sharing

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Рік тому +1

    The quality of these is better than most tv documentaries. I can’t wait to see further episodes.

  • @demetriuscooksey7147
    @demetriuscooksey7147 Рік тому +1

    The love and respect you hold for the people and their traditions is truly admirable. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

  • @unashamedly1776
    @unashamedly1776 Рік тому +1

    I got to visit Basque country for a few weeks when I was 17; it’s such a wonderful area with so much culture. I hope to back someday

  • @edwatson4997
    @edwatson4997 Рік тому +4

    Good work. Excellent quality . And some great camera work showing some beautiful scenery.

  • @morganw.2473
    @morganw.2473 Рік тому +4

    Absolute top notch work, guys! So far you've done it justice, and I can't wait to see the next episode!

  • @HighMaintenancePS
    @HighMaintenancePS Рік тому +3

    Awesome Martins! This is my favourite strength video ever. Super excited to see you perform with these amazing guys.

  • @tovarich5778
    @tovarich5778 Рік тому +6

    I'm Basque and I'm proud of It !!! Gora Iñaki Perurena!!!!

  • @thepastrecedes1635
    @thepastrecedes1635 Рік тому +3

    This is a work of art

  • @ridush14
    @ridush14 Рік тому +1

    Between the actual content, the production, and the voice Martins and Romark give this video, this is an absolutely top shelf Video series. Love to see it continue and want to see it continue to grow. Enjoy your year off and your adventures Martins!

  • @r2dadizubz
    @r2dadizubz Рік тому +4

    Yo I'm not even mad this was a teaser 😂
    Pure art 💚

  • @ChiarOscuri
    @ChiarOscuri Рік тому +3

    Amazing work Martins & Romark, love to see you in basque country

  • @Argenour1
    @Argenour1 Рік тому +1

    The heart that is put into this and the production quality is just captivating. Very well done and I can't wait for the next episode.

  • @hjhs5922
    @hjhs5922 Рік тому +2

    This series is such brilliant quality. How do you guys only have 200K subscribers?! One of the most underrated channels out there!

  • @thomasgreen1557
    @thomasgreen1557 Рік тому +7

    4:18 One of the most impressive feats of strength I have seen recently. Different type strength right there

    • @morganw.2473
      @morganw.2473 Рік тому +2

      That's another big part of getting attention/eyes on these traditional feats/records. Hopefully, it gets them some renewed interest and we start seeing some guys start chasing these records, or someone like Rogue brings them to a future comp.

    • @JHMninja89
      @JHMninja89 Рік тому

      Finally Inaki Perurena getting some world recognition

  • @Skargar
    @Skargar Рік тому

    Beautiful series! Martins is the right person to take on the challenges, because no matter how easy he makes things look he always stays humble.

  • @eltrain8694
    @eltrain8694 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this fellas. Been really looking forward to this. Cheers, gentlemen! MARTINS!!!

  • @EDtheIslander
    @EDtheIslander Рік тому +4

    This is such an awesome production. Being part basque I appreciate Everything you expose is one hundred percent accurate. Euskal indarra 💪💪💪

  • @Micheldied
    @Micheldied Рік тому +3

    I don't think this gets said enough; Romark, your production is incredible.

  • @pedrouribarrena8796
    @pedrouribarrena8796 Рік тому

    Greetings from Bilbao, as a basque I feel grateful for this kind of videos where our culture is shown to the rest of the world and specially for the respect and the good vibes you showed. Keep it up guys! Im really looking foward to seeing the next episode

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere Рік тому +1

    What a great video. I can watch this all day.
    You should do a world wide documentary of
    all the extreme sports and competitions you could find.

  • @adamrockwell2653
    @adamrockwell2653 Рік тому +1

    Awesome to see this after hearing you talk about it at The Training Hall! Can't wait to see the rest!

  • @issalga
    @issalga Рік тому +3

    Much love from Bilbao! Hope you enjoyed good food around here ♥

  • @ferryvantichelen6521
    @ferryvantichelen6521 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video, love the history lesson and the voice over. I'll actually be close to Bilbao in a few weeks time, looking forward to it even more now!!

  • @jeremiasj-kk2yk
    @jeremiasj-kk2yk Рік тому +4

    this is extraordinary sport culture history well documented well edited and martins you are excellent Narrator i am really Enjoyed the most important thing to me is you Recognized people what they do at their prime and you Give them Respect what they deserve that's awesome Martines you are people's cham God bless your heart and your family 👪 👪 much Love and respect!

  • @valadezjose47
    @valadezjose47 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love these videos!!! Fav channel by far and i usually look at car stuff

  • @konyecstrength4life
    @konyecstrength4life Рік тому +2

    Absolutely Epic! So interesting learning about different cultures & origins of unique strength sports. There is so much to see & learn.

  • @cosmicbilly
    @cosmicbilly Рік тому +7

    Basque makes some of the best axes in the world.
    Their axe competitions are crazy!
    They are badass forsure.
    The way they swing those heavy racing axes looks so effortless.
    Anyone who has swung an axe, let alone a racing axe, knows how hard it is.
    And they make it look easy!

  • @spikeyspike79
    @spikeyspike79 Рік тому +2

    A masterpiece, thank you both for bringing these amazing people and places!!!🤩

  • @ragebows8490
    @ragebows8490 Рік тому +1

    Romark killed this filming and editing! This is so well done!

  • @rpg.strength
    @rpg.strength Рік тому +1

    The quality of your content is amazing! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and thank you Romark for your talent 💪

  • @nicolastanner9134
    @nicolastanner9134 Рік тому +1

    This was eye opening! Please continue with this series

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround Рік тому

    Such a great series of videos!

  • @bentapio
    @bentapio Рік тому +1

    This is an excellent episode of an excellent series. Thanks so much guys and looking forward to more!

  • @Sobersunrise
    @Sobersunrise Рік тому +1

    Loved this video! Excited for the next episode!❤

  • @mcalpine1986
    @mcalpine1986 Рік тому +2

    Another great Episode, the production quality on this series is outstanding. Well done guys 👏

  • @zydelthenovelty
    @zydelthenovelty Рік тому +2

    Absolutely amazing production. Props to Romark

  • @Lechemilktea
    @Lechemilktea Рік тому +1

    3rd time watching this today.
    Keep up the work boys!!! Team wreck it

  • @samuelgaspar4742
    @samuelgaspar4742 Рік тому +2

    This is incredible! I am portuguese and i didn't knew this sport. Thanks to you ad this series i discovered traditional strongman "near" where i live that otherwise i wouldn't have discovered!

  • @DSRE535
    @DSRE535 Рік тому

    The quality of your UA-cam channel is incredible seriously I look forward to these trips that you make to different parts of Europe and all over the world it’s really incredible and thank you for bringing it to us! Go Martins!!!

  • @fencingrocks3
    @fencingrocks3 Рік тому +1

    Okay that was amazing! Can't wait for the next one.

  • @BasementBrandon
    @BasementBrandon Рік тому

    Looking forward to this series

  • @FatHulkRideEbike
    @FatHulkRideEbike Рік тому +1

    Fascinating, I can't wait until the next episode!

  • @dylanpritchard4981
    @dylanpritchard4981 Рік тому +1

    This is so incredibly well produced! Absolute class!

  • @constantinethomas6204
    @constantinethomas6204 Рік тому +2

    Just watching this is making me stronger and want to go lift my Rogue rubber atlas stones and push my sled!!! Great production! Romark! Martins!

  • @ajs3147
    @ajs3147 Рік тому +3

    It's like if Bourdain's No Reservations were dedicated to strength and athletics. Excellent content.

  • @aaronspratt267
    @aaronspratt267 Рік тому +2

    Super interesting video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @JBF086
    @JBF086 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing our little corner of the world with care and appreciation. As some comments say, its a shame that most us dont even care about our traditions with such passion. Btw, if we loosee the hills our land wouldnt be the shame. Is beautiful as it is hehehehe

  • @romanpetrov5339
    @romanpetrov5339 Рік тому +2

    Amazing experience you have had Martins, I too am a great admirer of the "Laventadores" and my dream is to visit them one day and try to lift those stones. Greate story. Thank you.

  • @jordanbourque5829
    @jordanbourque5829 Рік тому +1

    Such an awesome video, I love what you guys are doing to spread all feats of strengths from around the world!

  • @TIWofficial
    @TIWofficial Рік тому +2

    cant wait for the next one !

  • @rodrigocasarez1810
    @rodrigocasarez1810 Рік тому

    Super cool video thanks for being a strength sports ambassador and sharing the beautiful history and locations around the world!

  • @xlsliceu
    @xlsliceu Рік тому +2

    Looks like I am going to love this series

  • @gammon1183
    @gammon1183 7 місяців тому

    The basque series is just beautiful. , what incredible people ❤

  • @joxemielbatela4767
    @joxemielbatela4767 Рік тому

    As a basque thank you Martin. Thank you so much for your respect. Always welcome.

  • @havaneseday
    @havaneseday Рік тому

    Incredible idea Martins and Romark!! Will be following along as I have been throughout the years. Go Team Go!!!

  • @bennyc409
    @bennyc409 Рік тому +4

    Boys! How's the production values on this?! Outstanding!!! You've gotta keep this series going.

  • @hle619
    @hle619 7 місяців тому

    Keep these up! I am loving the content and looking forward to more! Need more travel shows about different stuff out there!

  • @JohnDoe-vj9wn
    @JohnDoe-vj9wn Рік тому +3

    This video is way too short! I WANT TO SEE MORE!

  • @jcoterhals
    @jcoterhals Рік тому

    This is a great series! You meet people with respect and curiosity and that shows in the finished product. Thanks for this, guys.

  • @Kennnny77
    @Kennnny77 Рік тому +1

    Wow. this series is amazing. The old strongman/woman culture is so inspiring. The odd implements are gritty and look fun for a challenge. Thank you and your team Marrtins! You are putting out real quality stuff here so thank you for this and lifting my spirits!

  • @Scottholiday13F
    @Scottholiday13F Рік тому

    So glad this showed up in my feeds! Hell yea man, i didn’t even know i needed this in my life! So thank you and looking forward to more content

  • @TheAbckill18
    @TheAbckill18 Рік тому

    This is amazing, wow. Production quality is out of this world

  • @fatmunch6318
    @fatmunch6318 Рік тому

    Back to basque these are the best vids Martins puts out

  • @skude3
    @skude3 Рік тому

    These are so good, the quality is just a step above and the content is very interesting

  • @tofuscramblegames5165
    @tofuscramblegames5165 Рік тому

    This series is incredible. Thank you so much Martins.

  • @dassonntagskind
    @dassonntagskind Рік тому +2

    Holy shit, this is amazing, Martins! More of this!! Next stop in the Alps (Bavaria or Austria) for some fingerwrestling?? Its a huge tradition there and so much fun!

  • @paleo747
    @paleo747 Рік тому

    Probably the best episode as of yet, you just keep on improving guys!

  • @nicholasjones1713
    @nicholasjones1713 Рік тому

    A lot of your videos have great production value, but this is on a while other level. This is on par with or better than travel shows on regular TV. Amazing work.

  • @DannyDeVitois80
    @DannyDeVitois80 Рік тому +2

    I want to see Martins, Magnus Midtbø, Anton Fomenko, Pete Whittaker, Devon Laratt and Jujimufu do a GIANT collaboration with STORROR,,,, all get together and and make a little group of videos,,,,, doing crazy fitness stuff… “team V team” hide and seek,, some endurance stuff, eating, hanging, arm wrestling…
    Go to the abandoned silver mining ghost town “Cerro Gordo”!!! Hide and seek, hiking, camping… DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
    You all would get SO many views, and I’d absolutely love it🙏🙏🙏