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.
First day back on blades in over a decade but then same feeling I had 30 years ago! With the re-release of one of my favorite skates the S3 I had the urge to try to skate again although knowing that I would never be able to live up to my own expectations. I would be lying if I said I was shocked about the outcome! It’s crazy how much passion can drive someone to achieve the things they want!
Believe in yourself stay true. Doing so I truly believe you can achieve anything! Thank you to all who have supported me throughout my career it is because of you I have lived the life I have lived and I am forever grateful. S3 are out now and probably won’t last long I highly suggest you contact your favorite skate shop and order them before they are sold out! Tell’em Shima sent you! Thank you Razors for making this possible! - Brian Shima.
Photos: @Brianshima.
USD uploaded the full video of this classic video. USD Coup De Tat - Full Video. A film by Joe Navran. Check this post for direct access to the sections, and soundtrack listing.
Enjoy another classic from our skate video archives, the 2005 USD team video “LEGACY”. Featuring: Dustin Latimer, Brian Shima, Champion Baumstimler, Josh Petty, Kevin Gillan, Jon Julio, Carlos Pianowski, Arlo Eisenberg, Abdiel Colberg, Dominic Sagona, Robert Lievanos, Gonzo Jaquez, Evgenij Leonov, Albert Hooi, Demetrios George, Aaron Feinberg, Rachard Johnson, Scott Raser, Sean Kelso, Mark Korte & Cameron Card. A Video by: Joe Navran.
Full Video on Youtube: PLAY.
The Nimh Team Video. Edited by Brian Shima, Dustin Raysik & Jan Welch. Featuring: John Bolino, Montre Livingston, Brian Shima, Joey Chase, Oli Short, Casey Mcfarland, Marc Moreno, Matty Schrock and many more Nimh supporters.
Nimh Team Video - PLAY: Full Video | Trailer.
The video features profiles on: Brian Shima, Montre Livingston, Joey Chase, John Bolino, Marc Moreno and Oli Short. Gabriel Hyden was injured not able to film for the video. There are also profiles on flow riders: Matty Schrock and Casey Mcfarland. Other people featured in this video are Adam Brierly, Keith Brierly, Chris Tinsley, Chad Hornish, Jon Ortiz, Charles Dunkle, Michael Braud, Remy Meister, Sam Tufnell, Mirek Ragen, Alex Rudolph, Bruno Santos, Daniel Anzola, Leon Humphries, Mineroh, Paco Rey Jeremy Spira, Zach Gutweiler and more…
The legendary spots outside Montreal Olympic Stadium. Featuring rollerblading, skateboarding, parkour & BMX. Bladers: Ian Brown, Mathieu Ledoux, Austin Paz, Jon Julio, Ivan Narez, Franco Cammayo, Diego Guilloud, Victor Arias, Felix Guzman, Taylor Ritchie, Eric Perkett, Alex Broskow, Brandon Smith, Chris Haffey, Rob Thompson, Richie Eisler, Brian Shima, Selwin Briggs & Neou Men.
A compilation by Scoreback (Youtube Channel).
Flashback: Brian Shima - Section from Un.Cloned, Razors Team Video 2001. Produced by Beau Cottington. Song: Bob Dylan – The Hurricane.
Razors Team Videos: Un.Cloned (2001, by Beau Cottington), Steal this video (2002, by Jan Welch), Closer (2003, by Beau Cottington), Ego (2005, by Adam Johnson), Icons (2007, by Adam Johnson), Game Theory (2010, by Brazillionaire), Children of the future (2012, by Erick Rodriguez).
Iconic Skate Spots: The legendary curved rail at Berkeley, Clark Kerr Campus, University of California. Featuring: Brandon Smith, BJ Bernhardt, Kell Mckenzie, Jeff Jackson, Rob Nana, Jeff Stockwell, Korey Waikiki, Joey Chase, Brian Shima, Philip Moore & more.
A compilation by Scoreback (Youtube Channel).
Iconic Skate Spot: the legendary double set at San Dieguito Academy. Featuring: Bryan Bell, Chris Haffey, Ranier Piramide, BJ Bernhardt, Aaron Feinberg, Shayne Skowers, Charles Dunkle, Carlos Pianowski, Boschi Pope, Oli Short, Jeff Stockwell, Aaron Dizon, Nick Wood, Frazer Watson, Connor O’Brien, Dominic Sagona, Jon Elliott, Santiago Azpurua, Eric Perkett, Brian Shima & more.
A compilation by Scoreback (Youtube Channel).
Iconic Skate Spot: The legendary Dallas Kink rail in La Mesita Park. Featuring Chris Haffey, Louis Zamora, Frank Stoner, Eric Schrijn, Damien Wilson, Mike Murda Johnson, Rob Thompson, Jules le Penseur, Dustin Jones, Robert Guerrero, Jochen Smuda, Brian Shima, Brandon Mateer, Dustin Halleran, Jeff Dalnas, Brian Aragon, Montre Livingston & more.
A compilation by Scoreback (Youtube Channel).
