Parker Cohn, 26, was one of the first to come to me when I returned to California. After some real setbacks in his career and right on the edge of throwing it all in for a 9–5, he came to me as a last shot at finding his rhythm again.
What stood out most was that he found me himself. No push from parents, no outside pressure, just persistence. He reminded me of my younger self. He committed to Wave Ki, showed up for the workshop, and then asked to be my mentored student. That kind of initiative and humility says everything.
From there, we went all in. Together, we put in the work to refine his technique and build his confidence so he can adapt to any condition.
Through his commitment to Wave Ki, the reps, his awareness of the people around him, and the support from his parents, friends, the Wave Ki crew, his sponsors, and his filmers, he knew it would take a team of aligned people to build a true champion and he embraced every part of that.
I’m proud of his grit, his patience, and most of all, his love for surfing that kept him going.
Thank you for trusting me as your Sensei.
Stay the course. Keep believing. This is just the beginning.
Congratulations, @parkercohn you’ve earned every bit of it.
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“Want to be one of the best surfers in the world—or just improve your surfing?
Wave Ki is a method built on over five decades of learning, refining, and teaching —helping everyone from beginners to world-class surfers including myself develop technique and style.
It’s not about shortcuts. It’s about focused, intentional practice.
In my experience, this is the most effective Surf improvement training out there—I haven’t seen anything better.
It’s also a weapon for coaches who want to see their students reach their highest skill level. .” - Brad
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For surfers, paddlers, foilers, and swimmers I’d suggest you find midline and squeeze the thighs towards it. Same with cyclists, same with people driving and flying. The knee squeeze supports center, and a well centered center makes everything easier…
We’re keeping it simple this weekend.
Brad Gerlach will be down at SUR Coffee Huntington Beach with some of the Wave Ki crew from 9am this Saturday 9th May.
If you’re around, come by.
No structure, no pressure—just a chance to connect.
Ask questions, pick his brain, talk story… whatever’s on your mind.
We can get into life, surfing, Wave Ki—or all of it.
Hope to see you there. 🤙
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Eclipse - Ft. @sageguinaldo
One of my favorite projects I’ve done so far, there was a lot of work put into this little 8 min film. Thank you to everyone who supported us in this one!
Go watch it, link in bio!
Hi, as most of you there knew, I had to duck out of my 60th before the speeches. We had a situation with my mom… pretty heavy in the moment, but she’s okay now. Thank God. 🙏❤️🩹
I didn’t get to stand up and say what I’d planned, which I was really looking forward to, especially with so many people there who mean a lot to me.
But… everything happens how it’s meant to.
So my team and I put this video together. It’s what I wanted to share that night, and a bit of a wrap on the evening.
To everyone in my life who’s shown up, shared waves, stories, laughs, and even the lows… thank you. You mean more to me than you know.
The silver lining is I now get to share this with those who couldn’t be there, and with everyone who’s been part of my path, Family, students, members, friends, and anyone I’ve crossed paths with along the way.
Im grateful to you all.
For the love of surfing… and to the launch of the @bradgerlachfoundation 🤙
Caption Correction: Encinitas ❤️
Event 📸 @johnwatkinsphotographer
@parkercohn b-roll clips. These are his throw aways from the last project we made. This guy really puts the time in the water... Parker just won a big contest in HB last weekend. Stay tuned for more from Parker , he’s just getting started. #metalneck #parkercohn #friends #surfer #matttromberg
Visiting the @waveki family and coming back home with the qualifications to spread the love and knowledge around Australia as an accredited waveki instructor and I can not wait.
I have been training with @waveki for the past 8 years and have learnt so much in and out of the water and am so grateful for the time and energy Brad has given me. Being apart of this team is so exciting and I cannot wait to share the benefits of WaveKi and its modern way of learning to surf !
Brad Gerlach turned 60 this past week. I’m a huge fan of Brad since he first popped on my radar as a grom in the early eighties. Many years later when I worked at Trader Joe’s , Ventura,I would meet Brad’s sister Corinne . We often talked about surfing and growing up in the eighties and how epic it was. After about a year of chatting ,I received the latest issue of the Surfers Journal and to my surprise Brad was on the cover. Just a phenomenal shot, and I brought it to work to show Corinne, It was around Thanksgiving and she says, “Hey, how about I get this signed by my brother?” I thought, “Hell yes”, but said, “I don’t want to be too much trouble.” She said, “Just let me see what I can do.”
Well Thanksgiving came and went and she walked in TJ’s with a big grin on her face. She handed me my issue of TSJ and it was signed by Brad in two spots . As a huge fan of surfing culture and its storied history, this is amongst my favorite pieces simply because of the story behind it. Happy late 60th to you Brad Gerlach , an original core lord!
Photos :
1-cover Surfer ‘94 Gerr at Off The Wall by Lance Slabbert
2-Gerr South Pacific by Sonny Miller
3- Gerr on North Baja by Rob Gilley
4- Gerr backside by Tom Servais
5- Gerr at Backdoor by Lance Slabbert
6- 2012 Brad Gerlach charges Indo by Mick Curley
From podiums to perfect lines — Our founder Brad Gerlach and his students have been proving what’s possible in surfing for decades.
Wave Ki is the world’s leading surf improvement and surf body awareness program, built on real-life testimonials, proven results, and a method that develops better technique, flow, timing, and style in the water.
Still evolving. Still charging. Still helping surfers of every age and level improve.
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