Antwuan Dixon facts for kids
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| Born | August 19, 1988 Victorville, California |
| Education | Fontana High School |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder. He is known for his exciting style and impressive tricks.
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Antwuan Dixon's Skateboarding Journey
Starting Out in Skateboarding
Antwuan Dixon began skateboarding when he was twelve years old. His mom helped him get his first skateboard, a Powell Peralta deck. He also got a skate video called 411 Video Magazine - Issue 40. This video helped him learn new moves.
Getting Sponsored
Dixon's first sponsorship was with Transitions skateboards. They gave him free boards to ride. After that, he rode for Chocolate Skateboards and Youngguns Skateboards.
A person named Mark Waters saw Antwuan skating at Carson skatepark. This led to Antwuan joining the eS team.
First Video Part: Baker 3
In 2005, Antwuan Dixon showed his skills in the video Baker 3. This was his first big video part. He filmed all his tricks for the video in just three months. Antwuan was 16 years old when Baker 3 was released.
After his time with eS, Antwuan was sponsored by Supra footwear. In 2009, he received his first special shoe designed just for him by Supra.
Antwuan's Current Sponsors
Today, Antwuan Dixon is sponsored by several companies. These include FTP Skateboards, Hardluck MFG, Straye Shoes, and Thunder Trucks. He also gets support from Brooklyn Projects, Hearts and Hammers, and Transitions Skateshop.
