World's Strongest Man VS Wood Chopping Champion (Basque Country Ep 2) - Strength Unknown

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  • @MartinsLicis
    @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +97

    Thanks for watching!
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    • @drip369
      @drip369 Рік тому

      Twas fun!

    • @VIK_1903
      @VIK_1903 Рік тому

      IS THE NOTIFICATIONS ALLOWED FOR ANYONE ON THIS CHANNEL??? help

    • @Fred-oz3tw
      @Fred-oz3tw Рік тому

      No thanks

    • @nevertakeadayoff
      @nevertakeadayoff Рік тому

      Martins!!!! I just fucking found your channel! You are an inspiration!

    • @patrickgronemeyer3375
      @patrickgronemeyer3375 Рік тому

      it is clear you have never chopped wood in your life... why did you have to stop???? it was only 10 min.... bro people chop wood for days straight so they do not freeze in the winter.. you could not make 10 min....

  • @g0rth0rTBL
    @g0rth0rTBL Рік тому +435

    You are really setting up a gold standard for strength sport documentaries. Keep this up!

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +24

      Thank you! Make sure to tell your friends! :D

    • @spartanstrengthskills371
      @spartanstrengthskills371 Рік тому +1

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @markduncan6690
      @markduncan6690 Рік тому +2

      The Bearded Guy if memory serves me is “Hacksaw Jim Dugan” formerly of the WWF!

    • @templer46
      @templer46 Рік тому

      @@markduncan6690 Never put those two together. Now, I'll think of Hacksaw, whenever I see ML.

  • @Cbyneorne
    @Cbyneorne Рік тому +73

    I love the "she only beat us due to superior skill and capability."

  • @sebastiankeiner1955
    @sebastiankeiner1955 Рік тому +233

    I work for a basque company and know a little about the culture. The way you present the country, the people and the sport is so beautiful and well done, love it. Folks gonna be proud over there

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +13

      Thank you so much! Spread the word :D

    • @GenocideLv
      @GenocideLv 2 місяці тому

      they should be. European cultures dont get any recignition anymore, not at a per-nation basis. Outside of stereotypes of le pizza and baguette, its radio silence on the mainstream

  • @cobelix
    @cobelix Рік тому +178

    This should be a Netflix series, love your voiceover and the respect that you put in every sentence. Beautiful! thank you

    • @drip369
      @drip369 Рік тому +5

      Omar Isuf was on History Channel. Anything is possible

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +14

      Thank you! Pass it on! Show some people :D We love what we do.

    • @correlfreehand9454
      @correlfreehand9454 Рік тому

      nah netcrack will kill it somehow, someway. disrespect the history or something.

  • @CurleyHobo
    @CurleyHobo Рік тому +95

    Romark definitely doesn't get enough credit for this editing. This is world class production

  • @jjc5056
    @jjc5056 Рік тому +33

    “She cheated and only beat us due to skill and superiority” 😂😂😂

  • @olitp2364
    @olitp2364 Рік тому +30

    I am Basque, living outside with my family, And this made me cry. Thanks, very very good quality work

  • @Muadmh
    @Muadmh Рік тому +65

    I came here expecting a normal vlog and I was so taken away by this documentary that it felt like 1 minute has passed when the video ended. I live in Spain and I've been to the basque country many times but I didnt know about this sport. Thank you for shedding a light on it.

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +7

      Thank you for watching! Show your friends :D We love what we do and want to do more of it!

    • @feliciacoffey6832
      @feliciacoffey6832 Рік тому +2

      I, too live in Spain and didn't know this existed. It is SO compelling! Beautiful sport, beautiful tradition.

    • @javijauregui1668
      @javijauregui1668 Рік тому +2

      La pelota mano en todas sus modalidades son yamada pelota vasca y todo este deporte sale del campo en desafíos también es cierto ke los deportistas vascos de todas las modalidades de deporte rural fue la jeneraciones pasadas la última hornada más de 35 años pero ay muchas pruebas con animales buelles vacas caballos burros carneros ectra antaño gallos carneros ectra

    • @johnnyj2066
      @johnnyj2066 11 місяців тому

      @@MartinsLicis i miss your old intro with the pop music, shades, and your entire team goofing around....

  • @nobodyspecialfromkentucky
    @nobodyspecialfromkentucky Рік тому +78

    The only bad thing about these are that I wish they were longer. Incredible work you guys do

    • @christinetassone3156
      @christinetassone3156 Рік тому +3

      They do small serialized videos. I like the short length. Easily digestible content.

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +26

      Thank you! We may compile it all into one documentary along the lines... until then, enjoy! And spread the word!

    • @jsw2187
      @jsw2187 Рік тому +1

      They get paid off this so gotta spread all the material that was recorded. Smart idea.

  • @EuskoViper
    @EuskoViper Рік тому +43

    As a basque, this makes me so proud

    • @DonostiGros
      @DonostiGros Рік тому +1

      Es un ejemplo de cómo presentar nuestra cultura al mundo. A veces se necesita de la mirada nueva de alguien de fuera para celebrar aquello nuestro que damos por supuesto. Qué gran vídeo/documental.

    • @jonkayak5307
      @jonkayak5307 День тому

      Me too!

  • @briang1735
    @briang1735 Рік тому +20

    As a Basque American and former Basque cultural dancer who danced in the first Jialdi in Boise, this brings me great joy to see. I have wonderful memories of the stone lifting and splitting competitions.

  • @gentlemani9150
    @gentlemani9150 Рік тому +4

    fml. I'm from Barcelona but my wife's mother was from the Basque Country,,, she passed away due to cancer a month ago at the age of 61 years of age. I cant help but cry throughout the whole video. She always wanted to travel the three of us there to show us where she grew up. Thank you for the trip Martins.

  • @LHLMaE
    @LHLMaE Рік тому +11

    Holy cow, should I comment on how beautiful Basque country is? How interesting and lively their history is? Their sports history? How well this documentary was made? Choices, choices...

  • @DonostiGros
    @DonostiGros Рік тому +13

    This is such a superb insight into the Basque culture. Martins you've shown such respect and love for it and it shows. I love how Maite Perurena says that 'this is not just sport, it's a family, a culture, a tradition', very moving words. Despite my name I was born and grew up in Donostia, Gipuzkoa, and I can tell this video is true celebration of one of the most idiosyncratic and defining aspects of Basque culture. Much love strongman, well done.

  • @maximilianno9357
    @maximilianno9357 Рік тому +8

    The production quality my man... Props to everyone involved you are doing an amazing job!

  • @herrnoname2.094
    @herrnoname2.094 Рік тому +5

    I can't tell how many times your videos got me tears of joy in my eyes. You are sharing culture here, pure sportsmenship and joy of sharing experiences. Thank you really really much!

  • @nicolakibble
    @nicolakibble Рік тому +7

    ❤ Netflix…sign this up!!!
    This is a series I could binge watch ❤❤❤
    I loved this so much, but wish it was longer ❤❤❤

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +1

      Yes please, Netflix, do sign us up! :D ... please share with your friends, and maybe one day it will!

  • @LadynamedLeo
    @LadynamedLeo Рік тому +2

    This is some of the best content I've seen from anyone in a long time! Thank you so much for bringing this kind of content to us 💕

  • @FatHulkRideEbike
    @FatHulkRideEbike Рік тому +5

    Guys, this series is amazing!! Fascinating and so professionally done! Really awesome!

  • @tentoesdownchristianity
    @tentoesdownchristianity Рік тому +1

    This is awesome I love the whole series.

  • @PanJahRave
    @PanJahRave Рік тому +1

    Another golden episode, thanks for your work this is amazing !

  • @RawPowerBaarn
    @RawPowerBaarn Рік тому

    Thanks again. Really love the series.

  • @steveferro5091
    @steveferro5091 Рік тому +1

    Amazing job Martins and Romark!! Keep the content coming, Strength Unknown is awesome

  • @readmycomment3157
    @readmycomment3157 2 місяці тому +1

    I find strength unknown so moving. Every episode gives me goosebumps. It touches something primal. Theres a purity to it. A pure expression of humanity, untouched by technology or politics. Just people, coming together, to celebrate what they can do.

  • @JKhouri
    @JKhouri Рік тому +3

    I’m really loving this content. Thank you for introducing many of us to this beautiful place and culture!

  • @ianfleming446
    @ianfleming446 Рік тому

    I'm loving this series, great job Martins and Romark!

  • @jerimybutler897
    @jerimybutler897 Рік тому +13

    As most have stated you guys rock with your storytelling and cinematography. I spent 17 years in the US Army and haven't worked out in about 10 years. My youngest son and I recently started in the gym and it's so motivating. @17ish minutes I got emotional and it goes to show what strength means to me and how much you guys get it! Thank you

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +2

      That's beautiful... reminds me why we do what we do! Please share the video!

  • @fatnose0
    @fatnose0 Рік тому +3

    The protection is soooo good congratulations. Its been a while since a UA-cam series got me excited as much as this one

  • @c-dawg6061
    @c-dawg6061 Рік тому +2

    Production quality is insane. Phenomenal job Martins and Romark!

  • @danielsavery4480
    @danielsavery4480 Рік тому

    Incredible work Martins and Romark. Thank you for this.

  • @kevinmendes575
    @kevinmendes575 Рік тому

    Quality is insane ! Thanks for the video

  • @Pashb33
    @Pashb33 Рік тому +3

    I love Martins humbleness - he has won worlds strongest man and other top comps, but he acts as though he has lots to learn during these documentaries. That's a sign of wisdom and humbleness right there.

  • @Quehuevohtengo
    @Quehuevohtengo Рік тому +6

    Thank you Licis for understanding and loving our sport the way we love it ourselves. And thank you for taking it and making it known far from our borders. Here you will always be welcome. "Gure etxera datorrena, bere etxean dago", "Whoever comes to our house, is in his house".

  • @pricerowland
    @pricerowland Рік тому +4

    Thank you for showing the beauty of Basque rural sport. I think eventually these will be the videos that people return to, again and again.

  • @captainjackass77
    @captainjackass77 Рік тому

    Another great episode. Keep em coming!

  • @Ralphfili
    @Ralphfili Рік тому +3

    Another beautiful piece, guys!

  • @itschaos007
    @itschaos007 Рік тому +2

    "But there is GOATS!..."
    I love this guy

  • @rmur4820
    @rmur4820 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Martins! This was beautiful and interesting. I told you and Romark at OSG we love this series. I'm glad you are still killing it!

  • @chriszinn7143
    @chriszinn7143 Рік тому

    Love the production of your videos! Very professional. 💪

  • @parisferguson8654
    @parisferguson8654 Рік тому

    Great video, romark your skills in production are amazing. I’m so excited for the next episode

  • @julentome571
    @julentome571 Рік тому

    Amazing video, cant wait for the next part

  • @zachmorse4715
    @zachmorse4715 Рік тому +13

    Love the videos you and Romark are putting out. Keep it up!!

  • @timbrawdy2249
    @timbrawdy2249 Рік тому

    These series are so incredible!

  • @ondrejklasek5431
    @ondrejklasek5431 Рік тому +2

    The moment "we are man, we were born for this" and then Martin chops like my 4 years old niece. But ye, its scarry tool if one has no experience with it.
    Also seems like this is the kind of sport made for women, Nerea looks amazing.
    Such a nice people.
    Overall amazing video, thank you for it.

  • @ChomageRider
    @ChomageRider Рік тому

    Incredible work Martins and Romark. I cannot wait to see what other amazing strength sports you'll unearth for us in the future!!!

  • @satinderjit4
    @satinderjit4 Рік тому +6

    This was entertaining and the production value of this is O M G.

  • @TheSamBarrass
    @TheSamBarrass Рік тому

    This was awesome. Thanks Martins.

  • @annulator
    @annulator Рік тому

    Serious production quality man, keep it up and enjoy the time there!!!

  • @chriskirk2780
    @chriskirk2780 Рік тому

    absolute first-class video!! i just wish it was longer. Fantastic work!!

  • @smuir6104
    @smuir6104 Рік тому

    I hope you both continue to do stuff like this well into the future. Awesome stuff!

  • @oooookkkkkk
    @oooookkkkkk Рік тому

    This is sick! Loved it. Will watch the series

  • @oliviervanoeveren6348
    @oliviervanoeveren6348 Рік тому +1

    I'm in awe of the video. The subject, but also the video quality in itself is right where I want it. Sublime

  • @martinstuvland8620
    @martinstuvland8620 Рік тому

    This was an amazing video! Story telling, education and genuine atmosphere. Thank you.

  • @MrPoliticalScientist
    @MrPoliticalScientist Рік тому

    What a well-made, extremely informative documentary! Keep up the great work!

  • @SinisterSkip
    @SinisterSkip Рік тому

    Nice production quality and narration man! Some of the highest quality videos on these topics. Keep up the great work.

  • @ridush14
    @ridush14 Рік тому +6

    Getting to meet so many incredibly unique types of strength athletes from throughout the world is incredible to watch. Love the series and great video again Martins / Romark!

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +1

      Right!? We want to keep going, meet more unique athletes and make so many more videos like this. Please share with your friends. :D

  • @morganberlin4610
    @morganberlin4610 Рік тому

    Man love your channel! Beautiful work!

  • @Pile_of_carbon
    @Pile_of_carbon Рік тому +2

    Wow! What a beautiful place and the fact that the entire area breaths original strongman makes it even more amazing.
    Love this series! Keep up the good work.

  • @jarrarrizvi1778
    @jarrarrizvi1778 Рік тому +1

    Oh yeah you just struck gold. We definitely need more unique strength sports videos like this from all over the world

  • @kyndred-ry5mm
    @kyndred-ry5mm Рік тому

    really good vid ,wow amazing new stuff ,thank you !!

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Рік тому +16

    Fascinating! Such an interesting culture that I’d probably never heard of if it wasn’t for this series. Thank you.

  • @jamiesilvestro3382
    @jamiesilvestro3382 Рік тому

    The production quality from you guys are only getting better as is your your contents, great work team!

  • @kizzmitten1
    @kizzmitten1 Рік тому

    Beautiful stuff. Interesting as well. Thx guys!

  • @demetriuscooksey7147
    @demetriuscooksey7147 Рік тому +19

    Wow. You guys are doing something that supercedes anything else out there. We have a Basque Center where I live in Boise, ID. But the strength heritage in their culture is something new and fascinating to me. Thank you for bringing these beautiful people and their sports to light.

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +3

      My pleasure! Please share the video! We want to keep doing this. :D

    • @javijauregui1668
      @javijauregui1668 Рік тому

      Mira todos los vídeos Demetrius y modalidades en pelota con animales ectra en el país vasco francés cambian algunas cosas pero el fondo es el mismo yo soy Vasco y participe en sokatira ya Ace más de 44 años y carreras de burros o en Vasco asto lasterketa en euskera pero ay decenas de deportes del campo la Malloria ke falta personal para hacerlo y darle vida muchas veces a nivel internacional

  • @NotYourUsualPath
    @NotYourUsualPath Рік тому

    Man, this was an absolute joy to watch! Loved every damn second of it. Beautifully narrated, awesome video editing and nice to have learned something interesting today!

  • @tolex91
    @tolex91 Рік тому

    Nice series you are making!

  • @loganbridges204
    @loganbridges204 Рік тому +3

    The production quality on this video is insane. Keep this shit up Martins!

  • @sethgilbertson2474
    @sethgilbertson2474 Рік тому

    I’m in love with this series. ❤

  • @aarontaylor2167
    @aarontaylor2167 Рік тому +14

    Keep leaning hard into the Strength Unknown series. You guys really have something here. Monetize it well and grow this thing. Excellent content 👍

    • @greenwendal5056
      @greenwendal5056 Рік тому

      Deffo something more to this than short youtube videos.

  • @Tim_flips
    @Tim_flips Рік тому

    What an incredible documentary! Can't wait for the next one!

  • @guillermomonteroespiau8962
    @guillermomonteroespiau8962 5 місяців тому +5

    This Basque series have been amazing, as a spanish person living in Australia, really enjoyed discovering more about my own country and strength sports, thank you!

    • @patxicarp7420
      @patxicarp7420 4 місяці тому +1

      Un comentario que dice mucho de tu persona Guillermo, muchas gracias!! Y que sepas que falta gente como tú en este pais ❤

  • @HandsOnKnowledge
    @HandsOnKnowledge Рік тому

    Stumbled on this series and OMG the quality is insane and Martin's willingness to learn new things and cultures is amazing, I have always been your fan Martin. Keep making these series and I will share as much as I can.

  • @aasimyousaf2455
    @aasimyousaf2455 Рік тому +1

    Like many others have said, the production quality on these videos is incredible.
    But it's also fantastic that you constantly go out of your way to shed light on some of the most under-appreciated sports and athletes. These stone lifters are some of the strongest athletes in the world and i would never have even heard of them without a video like this one 👏👏👏

  • @AnarchyDucky
    @AnarchyDucky Рік тому

    Production of this is just insane. Love it

  • @stefansekej3047
    @stefansekej3047 Рік тому +1

    Storytelling, editing, music/sound.. wow! Now this is a Documentary boys 👏👏 Well done

  • @txopon
    @txopon Рік тому

    This is amazing! Very good job Martins! Thank you very much, eskerrik asko egindako lanagatik.

  • @JeffNixonComedy
    @JeffNixonComedy Рік тому

    Best strength channel by a huge margin. Wildly entertaining and informative!

  • @samuelbatth4317
    @samuelbatth4317 Рік тому +2

    Amazing story telling best videos ❤

  • @StephenAryan44
    @StephenAryan44 Рік тому

    Fantastic stuff. Love seeing this and the different strength sports around the world.

  • @sebastianquinones9406
    @sebastianquinones9406 Рік тому

    Amazing content 💪🏽

  • @0kneelbeforezod0
    @0kneelbeforezod0 Рік тому +8

    Maybe not in Martins’ wheelhouse, but the Basques also crank out endurance athletes like nobody’s business. (5 time TdF champion Indurain, among a multitude of pro cyclists, distance runners and alpinists). A lot of these events, especially this woodchopping modality has a hella endurance component as well.
    I think this series gives us a window into the culture that produces so many great athletes in a multitude of sports.

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Рік тому +6

      These people are incredible athletes. . . blows my mind... it's all the hills... gotta be the hills.

    • @0kneelbeforezod0
      @0kneelbeforezod0 Рік тому +7

      @@MartinsLicis I think so too, but it’s deeper than that. My father is from Galicia, which is on the western end of Spain. The hills, their connection to the land, but also - the Basque way is also hyper disciplined, organized and industrious as hell with an emphasis on doing things well - work hard, play hard, eat well. You apply that to sports, it’s gonna produce some ringers. 😉
      They are famous for it amongst their fellow Spaniards, because in many respects they lived amongst yet apart from the rest of Spain - basically because the Basque existed in that region before the Romans who laid the foundation for what Spain became, arrived - like their own little planet nestled in the northern frontier between Spain and France. Its really cool you got to see that live. It’s a very special place.
      I do hope your hosts took you to see Athletic Bilbao play at San Mames. Mind blowing soccer experience. 👍

    • @feliciacoffey6832
      @feliciacoffey6832 Рік тому +1

      Soy fan de Atletico de Bilbao!!

    • @0kneelbeforezod0
      @0kneelbeforezod0 Рік тому

      @@feliciacoffey6832 Yo soy Madridista pero tengo un gran respeto por los Leones y el futbol vasco.

  • @paleo747
    @paleo747 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed this one too. Great work guys, hope you get tons and tons of views.

  • @robinwells5343
    @robinwells5343 11 місяців тому +1

    Fantastically done video. Really professional and classy

  • @jamilesimplicio2163
    @jamilesimplicio2163 Рік тому

    I really like this vídeo such the context and quality truly good guys nice work

  • @txgohan5707
    @txgohan5707 7 місяців тому

    Your awesome Martins! I’m really enjoying the new content

  • @pingolexx
    @pingolexx Рік тому +1

    I hope you enjoyed your stay in Spain! awesome series, excited to see the rest.

  • @Qcnordique
    @Qcnordique Рік тому

    Awesome video! The Quality was great!

  • @kaepsele0711
    @kaepsele0711 Рік тому

    One of the best yt series

  • @Harry_Bahlzanya
    @Harry_Bahlzanya Рік тому

    I could legitimately watch these all day keep it up man you're doing something special here

  • @bigonlineguy
    @bigonlineguy Рік тому

    this is fucking sick, y'all. love a new direction on the channel!

  • @murph3744
    @murph3744 24 дні тому

    I really enjoy your strength unknown episodes and I’m excited to see more this year! Good luck with your recovery, but I just hope you find what makes you guys happy!

  • @keithshamblen8345
    @keithshamblen8345 10 місяців тому

    So happy I stumbled upon this series..!!

  • @regencysilver7008
    @regencysilver7008 Рік тому

    This is epic bro best on youtube by far😎👊💪

  • @FadedImage
    @FadedImage 10 місяців тому

    The story of the shop had me choked up man, beautiful stuff! All of the love fellas

  • @Jqteadventures1659
    @Jqteadventures1659 Рік тому

    Incredible place! Loving these videos I hope one day these will be shown on tv around the world.

  • @yarpyarp85
    @yarpyarp85 Рік тому

    Wow this series is soooooo good!!!! PRO LEVEL!

  • @Cupofgo
    @Cupofgo Рік тому +1

    Romark, your editing skills are incredible.

  • @Mayvrick
    @Mayvrick 11 місяців тому

    Superb content quality and presentation...A class

  • @justneedalogin
    @justneedalogin Рік тому +3

    The production quality is ridiculous. Romark is just as world class in his field of expertise as Martins is in his. Fantastic piece of content, thank you.