but in 2000, he decided to move to california where the sport is more important and he could do it all year long. there is also more competition in california. since he moved there, he has competed in brazil, china and switzerland. for him, skateboarding is not just a sport; it is a kind of art. it is a way of expressing himself, being original and unique. it is not a traditional sport where everybody executes the same tricks. a skateboarder needs to develop a unique style almost like an artist.