Calypso Tumblers Raymond Bartlette- Life Story of international Street Performer

[goksuakguc11]

Does ganja count as a bad drug for Calypso?

[1102nm]

wow

[helthful]

Very inspirational your life Alex keep going like that man respect

[bboy4life27]

This is amazing

[patricia26165]

Continue to do what you do best my dear Sons. My prayers are with you daily. God bless and guide you in all you do.

[1RichieRich101]

Man I love/miss island life! big up to Alex... 345 Cayman Island bless up

[xxFILIPINOx]

What a great guy...how does he build this amazing body, just with calisthenics ?

[bxwizard]

Wow, that was inspiring.

[Ramth18]

Lechosa!

[BioBars]

Me encanta la musica de tus videos

[ExoWarp]

Much love

[Matashi12345]

Raymond! Thank you for your handstand video and to be my inspiration. Your the reason my handstand have got sooo much better its great to hear that you live your life great. Love to Strength Project!

[Thenevisian]

Alex!!!! Love you bro!! (Mike Henville, on Nevis) Love you cuz!! Come back to see us soon!!

[TheRobb2223]

my dream

[TheTruthHurtsYup]

Any healthy man who eats like a man is supposed to (natural foods) and uses his body actively can be ripped. Its this 'modern' culture of sitting in cars, sitting at a desk for work and eating calories that of a marathon runner and to top it off full of manufactured ingredients that makes a man fat and soft. Funny how a 'modern' culture goes backward and against what nature had worked so hard to produce!

[Artsip1]

Peace, when I was portrait artist down in the village, i do remember when Alex starting hanging with the Calypso Tumblers. I even remember seeing him with a unicycle. Myself I was too a tumbler, but not like these guys. It's amazing to see Alex still have it going on, I'm approaching 55. I was also known back when as a moko jumbi (stilt-dancer) working too for Virgin Island tourism. Stay blessed.

[hamdubtao216]

What kinda accent does he have?

[urlove12day]

@hamdubtao216 kittitian

[calypsotumbler]

@urlove12day big up to skb.

[bananahead25]

cool i hung out with him a couple times! alex is awesome man

[calypsotumbler]

@bananahead25 likewise.

[khensuneferhetep]

purw admarayshun reespek!

[strengthproject]

I would like everyone to know, if there is any confusion... Raymond goes by Alex, and thats what we call him. Raymond is his birth name

[sonic1221992]

@strengthproject Hi is alex rastafarian by any chance?

[calypsotumbler]

@sonic1221992 

[calypsotumbler]

@sonic1221992 Yes who respect and love people.

[calypsotumbler]

@sonic1221992 Yes am a rasta,who love and respect people.

[kanochain]

It's fantastic to see that you can influence people so positively while still doing what you love.

You guy's are a true inspiration. : )

[calypsotumbler]

@kanochain Thanks

[sketchyou]

Who's the guy being interviewed at 11:54? Which crew is he in, his background... etc

[sketchyou]

Did Raymond (Alex) take supplements to grow muscles like that.. or is all that natural? (Seriously, not a joke)

[calypsotumbler]

@sketchyou Yes

[calypsotumbler]

@sketchyou No i eat good and use my mine..

[fsfsfsfsfsfsg]

Dude you say it SO fucking calm - Trying to do the back flip " A friend of mine, broke his neck. Died the next day.... oh, but that didn't stop me..." D:

[sketchyou]

yea i tot so too when i first saw the video last week when it was uploaded - but i think it's a natural coping "mechanism" of his (or any other human for that matter) when talking about such painful memories, plus to stay positive and simply "ignore" it. (sometimes humans hav a natural tendency to form apathetic habits/reactions aft having to speak about a particular "painful" memory many times when asked)

Cheers! :) @fsfsfsfsfsfsg

[fsfsfsfsfsfsg]

@sketchyou Yeah You're right I can understand it... I have a similar story but it always send's shivers down my spine to just think about it. I don't Know I figured I'd at least see something in his face

[jeffeben21]

Damn your life is simply fascinating.

[chappahh]

What is the song at 1:48? Thanks!

Alguien sabe el nombre de la canción al 1:48? Gracias!

Alex you're legend!

[ave383]

Yea I landed on my neck the first time I tried a full twist. I jumped to high and when I came down for the landing my body kept turning going into another flip and I landed on my neck.Should have went for the 2 in the air,i'm glad I didn't die becuase I landed on my neck knocked the air out of my lungs and bit my tongue.

[afromusician1]

this dude is ripped :O

[strengthproject]

@afromusician1

Years of consistent training!

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject Thanks.

[sketchyou]

Agreed! Cool.. But a tough livin' in the early years if u'd ask me..no joke. being homeless for just 1 mth (instead of his 6 as he stated) can be extremely difficult (and lonely). Cheers dude! ;) @staticxmr

[sketchyou]

@StrengthProject Please ask Raymond/Alex Bartlette to create (or maybe you could assist him) his own personalized Youtube channel so we can subscribe to him directly! :D don't worry we're still going to support your channel and won't run away shld this suggestion ensue haha, cheers!

[nuckkingfuts]

Wow great video. Alex is one down to earth guy. Thanks for sharing .

[strengthproject]

@nuckkingfuts

Thanks for watching!

[calypsotumbler]

@nuckkingfuts Thanks for watching.

[krajackson]

Great video

[DropklanTV]

the world need more positive people like Raymond(alex). Street preformers maybe doesn´t make the biggest paycheck but they get experiance that couldn´t be bought for any money in the world!

[gdoginya]

Big up alex from haiti...SAK PASE....MAP BOULE...

[gdoginya]

which 3 fat idiots didn't like this video.....

[Supernaturaltattoo]

Big up bredren , I used to see you guys perform in battery park new your city back in the day, I see you guys still doing ya thing , Big up.

[staticxmr]

This guy has the coolest. life. ever.

[jumpstyleftw]

Ripped to death

[ASIANBBOYYY]

song @ 2:32 ?????

[strengthproject]

@JamesNintendoNord you know what? thats a great idea. hercules of Venice Beach is next!

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject  Hey its Raymond ,thanks man,,

[strengthproject]

@calypsotumbler

Nice Alex! Got your account!

[kutabacha1]

such a beautiful place :)

[JamesNintendoNord]

great vid. looking forward for documentary like these! hercules next? :D

[Kratax]

You are very strong and brave, great person

[THETOMANATOR2]

Just to put things into perspective, how old I Alex. He's achieving more than many do in a lifetime

[tribecalledsean]

Love the video. Alex is the man!

[Hogaboga101]

can someone please tell me the name of the song at 1:47

[michael88c]

2:31 Beautiful

[remoney]

Wow. I think I saw Alex and his group when he was in Chicago on Michigan Ave maybe 4 or 5 years ago.

Anyways GREAT DOCUMENTARY!

[MikeVandal]

Wow an amazing and inspirational vid. How many shows a day would they do?

Makes me want to work on getting my backflip happening.

[elhombre698]

that guy looks like some freaky dreadhead from bad boys 2 :D haha

[TheDuoProductions]

sogn at 14:00?

[strengthproject]

@Betoesco15 yes! i get inspired watching some of the videos and people I interview and work with.

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject Thanks.

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject Thanks

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject thanks

[strengthproject]

@shintahalo gracias!

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject  Thanks

[DawgFL]

Wow that place is friggin beautiful, wish I lived there.

[DawgFL]

Whoa! A guy died doing a backflip? Wow, now I thought I was scared before. Now...

[Betoesco15]

Great video very inspiring.

[tarjr94]

Bartlette seems like one of those gems you really don't find anymore in the world. It feels weird to not even know him, and to think that he's one of the most inspiring people I've ever come across, even if it's just in a video. Lucky are the people who get the opportunity to meet him. This video made me really, really happy Thank you :)

[lagangsta1]

This guy is such an inspiration, he simply wanted to travel and to do so doing acrobatic street performing was ingenious in my eyes and must have taken so much dedication. He appreciates everything and cant make that much money, but yet was kind enough to help out his mother with what little he had, not only is he an example of fitness, hes an example for all those out there as a person.

[shintahalo]

greetings from colombia your channel its pure inpiration

[prettyboy1970]

Those one -arm handstands defy the laws of gravity! I'm seeing it and I still can't believe it!

[jone0425]

This dude is diesel, damn! He's done well for himself.

[TheManFromRoomFive]

very talented guys!  inspiring!

[goldreserve]

Raymond is Legend

[arkk1]

hes soooo strong

[goksuakguc11]

Where are the ganja plants?

[MrBMoreFitness]

thanks for this video man. very inspirational. it lifts your spirits up. this brotha Alex is an amazing individual. can't wait to get out there to Cali, looking forward to the experience

[jorami2014]

One day I'm going to live there! :)

[theSSs1]

02:41

That place is beautiful.

Anyone agree?

[i3rucei3ruce]

That was one of the most impressive videos I've ever seen.

[Nicklegault1]

Amazing video editing! That's awsome, beautiful and inspirational! love it

[pingolexx]

10:10 YOU ARE IN THE PHOTO JAJAJA;)

[strengthproject]

@pingolexx

Yup :)

Raymond (Alex), is one of the reasons why I'm flipping over people.

[chavamma]

@strengthproject Hey Arash have you guys tried using Vibram Five Fingers shoes? I cross train and am a Martial Artist I'd like to see what you guys think about them they've been very helpful. Best shoes for posture and flexibility its like being barefoot.

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject My Brother,keep up the good work..

[calypsotumbler]

@strengthproject  Keep up the good work.

[calypsotumbler]

@pingolexx Yap.

[alexdewf]

THAT VIDEO IS GREAT AND THE PICTURES!!! GREETINGS

[mrbwest3]

Great video!!! Love the energy

[iverson25allen]

A dislike to this video is like saying "ALEX I HATE YOUR LIFE!" Why? Why you hate his life for?

[daaniel66]

solo ganjha!

[Filup93]

I saw him at Venice beach...he and his group are amazing!

[LucasBlancTV]

this guy jumped over me in chicago!

[sketchyou]

Nice! I would never have thought of 'this guy jumped over me in chicago' as a compliment hahaha.. but eversince Raymond Bartlette and The Calypso Tumblers have come to my knowledge.. HELL YEAH! @LucasBlancTV

:D

[LucasBlancTV]

@sketchyou hahaha

[sketchyou]

Great job Arash! Thanks for putting this together for us! Am always always going to Raymond's video (you posted previously) on the 6 steps to doing a handstand to learn from it and his 'Stay in Shape' video to get Inspiration!

Yes yes, and not forgetting SAM TRIBBLE!! @ArtofSpin

Thanks! You doing great bro..doin' great @StrengthProject

[Doodleedeedoodleedoo]

Wow, way to pull yourself out of the gutter O_o This man did fight for it and truly deserves everything he has right now though, must be an awesome feeling. :)

[plamenxyzpenchev]

how was that guy's name again?

[eetZhITnDIE]

interesting vid :)

[SuckerSove]

great motivation

[GetFitStayingFit]

Absolutely incredible!

[negrodecompton]

What a great vid ! So inspiring.

[TemeculaParkour]

=]



[TEAMROCKETSAM]

Raymond: Do you do isolation training on your biceps and triceps? And do you strive for size and appearance of muscles or do you only do functional training when it comes to resistance and weights?

[kanicristiano]

nice video

[vinataba22]

sick video ;) rlly nice job!! man i gotta go to st. kitts ;))

[serlobko]

Very inspirational and positive!!!

[ImCheat]

Inspiring vid.

peace

[strengthproject]

@OlympicCraft

thanks, I'm trying. At the same time I'm gonna keep it true and do this for the underdogs!

[pisa187]

GROW SOME GANJA !!!!

[miskokinoo]

Inspiring!!



[Littlebeastmtraining]

this video is to short!

[cheddafresh954]

he looks like a swole carribean Katt williams

[pingolexx]

one sugestion STRENGHPROJECT, could you put subtitles in this types of videos, it would really help me :D, incredible job congrats

[strengthproject]

@pingolexx

I will! Subtitles just take so long! I'm a 1 man crew at the moment for editing, and sometimes filming... Sometimes I average 1 to 2 videos a day, so please imagine how long that takes for one person :O I will get it done, I'm a hard worker :)

[pingolexx]

@strengthproject You are incredible :D, i appreciate it so much¡ one of my favorite channels of youtube with no doubts ;) respect

[cssoad]

@pingolexx there is a CC on the vídeo, is almost a subtitle ^^

[KingzOfPop]

So is his name Alex or Raymond?

[strengthproject]

@KingzOfPop

Raymond, but we call him Alex.

[KingzOfPop]

@strengthproject Got it, thanks! That's always confused me. And thanks for this video, this guy is awesome. I've been firing up handstand pushups since I saw the tutorial with him.

[strengthproject]

@KingzOfPop

Thats what I'm talking about! Please post a video if you can and give a shout out to the SP handstand pushup tutorial :)

[ToonstaTV]

@strengthproject makes sense.

[lane7330]

man you're truly inspiration to the world.i love when he and his crew were saying:"it's only one race and that's human race" WHAT A WORDS

[fermerwuvu]

woooow awesome island =)

[ShahTelevised]

OMG, the abs, the coconut, I really like, lol

[ShahTelevised]

Wow.  I like.

[casketofdog]

omg was that arnold?

[kier06]

amazing video! 

[LikeToLMFAO]

The music is very nice! what songs did u used?

nice work! i can see that you putted a lot of effort into this one! :)

[TeacherPhilEnglish]

@LikeToLMFAO check out Lucky Dube if you haven't already

[LikeToLMFAO]

@TeacherPhilEnglish Thanks! 

[casketofdog]

so much money in street performing lol- this guy has so much land

[Masletraining]

very nice video bro!

[2s2bs]

Raymond is ultra cool

[Bane33333]

I love to see how much you improved man ! Keep it up .. Best of luck !

[matejcek94]

Just AWESOME!!!! 

[nidalhaiqal]

u guys inspired !!

[pathemus]

Great vid!

[CaneNer0]

Fantastic vid!

[JinThenZhang]

This man is Jesus.

[hardnphirm87]

this is some heavy stuff bro. Dig it.

[Suertsje]

Freaking awesome

[boabie]

jelly of those delts

[TepochaTe]

More than a video, this is a life changing experience. I really loved it. thank you, Arash.

[RaddyTZz]

Really nice vid, didnt even see 17 mins passed!

[ektonas]

Quality video ! Getting better and better each day strenghtproject :P

[sujoms]

" en dat is where i learnd há tu swimma" :D

[clearasil11]

Ey mate is it possible to include the names of the soundtracks you're using cause I really like some of em and would like to get my hands on em so that'd be great, cheers.

[JAW007JAW]

sweet vid



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