PLAYA DEL REY, Calif. – The World Surf League has released Season Two of a video series called Transformed.

Transformed is an online series that explores how surfing has changed lives and cultures all over the globe.

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The first episode features local surfer Gio Douressau from what use to be called South Central L.A. He grew up with role models who were gang members and didn’t know a life outside of guns, drugs, and violence.  

“Offered drugs before I even knew how to add or subtract,” said Douressau.

One day when he was 12 years old, Douressau got a chance to surf. He says it changed his life.

Transformed Season Two went live on Monday, October 28.

You can watch Douressau’s episode here.