Brian Matthew Isoa Shima (born December 22, 1981) is a former professional inline skater. Considered one of the greatest in the sport, he also holds the record for the most pro skates held by any person (you can check some of those here).
He skated professionally for aggressive skating brands USD (Universal Skate Design, or Upside Down) & Razors Skates and was, along with Jon Elliott, a former pro skater, co-owner and team rider of Ground Control frames, Nimh Skates, 4x4 Wheels, Vicious Bearings, King Crow bearings and Shima Skate Manufacturing (SSM). Along with Jon Elliott and Jan Welch, Shima started a distribution company called Rat Tail in 2002.
Shima owned his own skate brand, named Shima Skate Manufacturing, also known as SSM, which was launched after he left his former company Nimh. He is also co-founder of the World Rolling Series (WRS).
Brian has appeared in several videos such as:
Children of the Night (c) 1996 Medium,
Film of the Year (C) 1997 Medium,
Espionage (C) 1997 PRN,
Smell the Glove (C) 1998 Medium,
Amateur (C) 1998 Joe Navran,
Elements 2 (C) 1999 PRN,
United Front 1 (C) 2000 Jan Welch,
Brain Fear Gone (C) 2000 Trendkiller,
Coup De Tat (C) 2000 Joe Navran & USD,
Uncloned (C) Razors team Video 2001,
What Do You Believe In? (C) 2001 Trendkiller,
Concentration (C) 2001 Escozoo Media,
United Front 2: Trash (C) 2003 Jan Welch,
Razors Closer (C) 2003 Beau Cottington & Razors,
8th Annual Hoedown (C) 2004 Jason Reyna Project,
Leading the Blind (C) 2004 Jan Welch / Patrick Lennen & 4x4 Urethane,
Ego (C) 2004 Adam Johnson & Razors,
Killerboots (C) 2005 Artistry Productions,
Barely Dead (C) 2006 Misled Media,
Drip Drop (C) 2008 Old Apple Films,
Nimh Team Video (C) 2011 Monk & Race.
Classic Section: Brian Shima - Brain Fear Gone (2000).
Mindgame - Brain Fear Gone (2000), A Shane Coburn and Dustin Latimer. Profiling: Jon Elliott, Omar Wysong, Brian Shima, Dustin Latimer, Aaron Feinberg. Also featuring: Arlo Eisenberg, Robert Lievanos, Brooke Howard Smith, BJ Bernhart, Eric Schrijn, Fridolin Eelbo, Louis Zamora, Mike Murda Johnson, Dominic Sagona and many more.
Brain Fear Gone (2000): Full Video.
Music: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Last Dance w/ Mary Jane, Nirvana – Something in the Way.
Brian Shima’s birthday at Woodward West - Therapeutic Blading. - Miguel Ramos.
One of the top 5 most revolutionary videos in rolling. This video paved the way for a a lot of what you see in skating today. It’s edited to perfection as well as skating to match. A sure classic. Featuring Brian Shima, Kevin Gillan, Josh Petty, Jeff Fredrick, Champion Baumstimler, Dustin Latimer, Jon Julio and Friends.
PLAY:
Intro |
Brian Shima |
Kevin Gillan |
Josh Petty |
Jeff Frederick |
Champion Baumstimler |
Dustin Latimer |
Jon Julio |
Brian Shima 2 |
Friends |
Outro |
Secret Section.
Soundtrack Listing
- Intro: Pink Floyd – Is Anybody Out There?
- Brian Shima 1: Blackstar f. Common – Respiration.
- Kevin Gillan: Aphrodite – Ready or Not Jungle Remix.
- Josh Petty: Dilated Peoples – The Platform The Platform.
- Jeff Frederick: Jeru the Damaja – One Day.
- Champion Baumstimler: Pink Floyd – Another Brick in the Wall.
- Dustin Latimer: Metallica – No Leaf Clover S & M.
- Jon Julio: Xzibit – At the Speed of Life.
- Brian Shima 2: Smashing Pumpkins – Today.
- Friends: Santana – Put Your Lights On.
- Credits: Blackalicious – Deception.
“Skating has to mature and grow, which it hasn’t. It has regressed.” — Beau Cottington.
Joe Navran’s 1998 video: “Future of Rollerblading” featuring Erik Burke, Robert Lievanos, Dustin Latimer, Josh Clarke, Jason Marshall, John Starr, Brian Shima, Pat Lennen, Matt Andrews, and “Future Prospects”: John Glynn, Kevin Gillan, Billy Prislin, Pat Milbery, and more… This video inspired A LOT of people to make their own blade flicks.
Youtube Mirror. Cover & video courtesy of Oneblademag.com.
Detroit 2002, Airborne Skatepark. With Dustin Durasa, Henry Hubbard, Jasper Harper, Jon Murikami, Don Bambrick, Stephen Durasa, Wasteland, Mike Currier, Jordan Ulmer, Cory Casey, Ben Weiss, Derek McClain, JC Rowe, Chris Edwards, Brandon Smith, Aaron Feinberg, Josh Jones, Brian Shima, Erick Garcia, Ron Copeland. Host: Kennen Scott.
Sections: Jon Elliott (2:40), Omar Wysong (8:00), Friends (12:30), Brian Shima (17:36), Falls (24:50), Dustin Latimer (29:55), Aaron Feinberg (40:10). Also featuring: Arlo Eisenberg, Robert Lievanos, Brooke Howard Smith, BJ Bernhart, Eric Schrijn, Fridolin Eelbo, Louie Zamora, Murda, Dom Sagona and many more.
Soundtrack Listing (courtesy of Rollingvideos)
- Intro: DJ Shadow – What Does Your Soul Look Like (pt.2)
- Jon Elliott: Pink Floyd – Time
- Omar Wysong: Krayzie Bone feat. Snoop Dogg – The War iz On
- Friends: Michael Jackson – Billy Jean
- Brian Shima 1: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Last Dance w/ Mary Jane
- Brian Shima 2: Nirvana – Something in the Way
- Crashes: Mott the Hoople – All the Young Dudes
- Dustin Latimer 1: Cirque Du Soleil – Rumeurs
- Dustin Latimer 2: Cirque Du Soleil – Ombra
- Aaron Feinberg: Foreigner – Juke Box Hero
Thanks rolldc.
Featuring: Chris Haffey, Charles Dunkle, Trace Taylor, Marc Senn, Roadhouse, Jeff Stockwell, Daniel Pope, Cory Casey, Beau Hale, Sayer Danforth, Brandon Frost, Brian Shima, Dustin Halleran, Garret Slobey, Walk Austin, Tim Taylor, Rob Thompson, Nick Wood, Jeromy Morris, Brandon Mateer, Julian Bah, Benny Harmanous, Jon Elliot, Kurt Newman, Murda and more! Produced by: Shawn Engler and Charles Dunkle.
21 days with Chris Haffey at 13:00 (play on Youtube).
Soundtrack (courtesy of Rollingvideos).
- Montage 1: Bad Company - Bad Company.
- Montage 2: Gary Jules - Mad World.
- Jeff Stockwell: Pink Floyd - Happiest Days of Our Lives.
- Roadhouse: Unknown.
- Chris Haffey: Marilyn Manson - The Nobodies.
- Noir Trailer: The Faint - Cars pass in cold blood.
- Montage 3: Anti Flag - Angry young and poor.
- Credits: The Who - Who are you.
The third in a growing series of real street competitions held by pro skater Jon Julio. This time we find ourselves in Escondido for an out battle among the top street pros during the ASR weekend.
The coverage takes you behinds the scenes and captures exclusive industry leader interviews right alongside the competitors. Josh Petty makes history at his old stomping grounds while picking up a cool 2000 dollars. You will not find better coverage of what happened that glorious day in Esco.
Brian Shima - Killerboots Section. Third video by Artistry Productions. Produced, directed and edited by Carl Sturgess.
Video on Youtube: PLAY - Music: The Kills – Love Is A Deserter.
This is the Brian Shima section from the first 4x4 Team Video Leading the Blind by Pat Lennen & Jan Welch. Video on Vimeo: PLAY
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