Brian Freeman and Omar Onitveros run the Oakland Blade Jam, which returns to Town Park on Sept. 19.

We talked about the upcoming contest, the rich history of competitions in the Bay Area, recruiting new bladers with skate demos, and more.

Please tag responsibility: #OaklandBladeJam2015 and @oakland_blade_jam

Oakland Blade Jam 2013:

Oakland Blade Jam 2014:

Read more about Taig Khris and Chris Haffey and their world records on BladeorDie.com.

Follow Bfree as @masterthrilla, Omar as @omezzy_jsf, and Krans as @citizenkrans.

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Intro music is “Devils Poker” and the outro music is “I Ain’t Dead Yet,” both by The Afterdarks. Music on the break was a segment from “Bay to L.A.” by the Grouch.