Skate Your Story
ANANSI the SPIDER is a West African mythological figure dubbed the ‘Owner of all Stories’. Through resourcefulness and creativity, he overcomes many obstacles outsmarting the “superior” characters he encounters on his journeys.
At ASL, we celebrate Anansi’s spirit of creativity and independence by empowering students to have faith in their abilities and courage to forge their own paths.
LEARN SKATEBOARDING
Skateboarding is Learning.
At ASL, we support not simply your growth as a skateboarder, but the development of your learning process.
Failing and falling is celebrated as an essential component of elevating skillsets. We’re here to guide and encourage you on your path to success!
Mame Fremah Bonsu
Founder & Instructor
Mame discovered skateboarding at just seven years old. The child of a Ghanaian immigrant and single mother, she often felt lonely as the only minority in school and extra curriculars. Skateboarding was a sanctuary, a place of freedom and expression Today, Mame serves as Community Impact Manager at The Skatepark Project, formerly called Tony Hawk Foundation. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, she has dedicated herself to sharing skateboarding as both a skill and a source of empowerment. Her work extends beyond the U.S., raising funds and support for the growing skate scene in Ghana. Skateboarding has remained her constant throughout the highs and lows of each life chapter. Now, she’s here to share that love for the sport, the culture, and the lifestyle with you. <3
As a kid my mother told me to “play with Anansi” when she was too busy for a game, meaning I had to play as myself and as an imaginary opponent. Similarly, in skateboarding, there’s no outside competition. Anansi represents self-discovery, wisdom, and skill. I once distanced myself from my roots because I wanted to belong, but I’ve grown to embrace them. We can all access our excellence by recognizing our vulnerabilities. Skateboarding embodies risk, reward, and self-discovery, and ASL exists to share this journey with anyone inspired.