General Yuzuru Chat

[Sammie]

31 minutes ago, Terrapin said:

Kurt choreographed Hello I love you. Actually Kurt is really into 'bad boy' Yuzu and tends to be disappointed at Yuzu's quiet or dramatic programmes (he wasn't into Requiem that much for example). I'm sure he could choreograph one hell of a sexy short programme for Yuzu too  

I remember Kurt saying he like macho showmanship type of programs or something like that. Isn’t he one of ones who makes fun of Yuzu “girly” costumes? Or was that Scott Hamilton .....

[Terrapin]

3 minutes ago, Sammie said:

I remember Kurt saying he like macho showmanship type of programs or something like that. Isn’t he one of ones who makes fun of Yuzu “girly” costumes? Or was that Scott Hamilton .....

Yeah, for example I remember him saying that it was Patrick's time to win the Sochi Olympics and not Yuzu's, simply because he could not possibly stand at the top of the podium wearing the RJ2 costume (of course it was said as a joke ^^). 

[Sammie]

 

Countdown begins 

[WinForPooh]

4 hours ago, Sammie said:

 

Countdown begins 

 

Where's time flying, I'm not ready!!

[Hanmgse]

4 hours ago, Sammie said:

 

Countdown begins 

Time actually flew by this time, it felt like eternity when we were waiting for his comeback at Olympics

[Maleko]

Hace 17 horas, 4Nessie said:

Anyone knows, where is this from?

 

I searched in my tumblr and found some gifs that I made of that time

 

[Sammie]

 

[Sammie]

I need to see them link arms on the podium again 

[Yoa]

13 minutes ago, Sammie said:

I need to see them link arms on the podium again 

Remember when Yuzuru said that he still needs to take care of Shoma for a little bit longer so he will continue competing? 

[asiacheetah]

9 hours ago, KatjaThera said:

To more serious topics, IMO, I believe Yuzu's biggest weakness is his big brain, which is also one of his greatest assets. He is very analytic and self-analytic and he uses his brain a lot. However, that sometimes results in overthinking and I think that's when things go off. I think his mistakes have little to do with technique, which I believe could be quite perfect, and a lot to do with him being able or unable to show that technique off when the time comes. The way he thinks about things in great detail is what helped him develop his technique and learn from mistakes. But it's really easy to fall into overthinking...

I was about to say the same thing. Most of Yuzu's mistakes happen when he gets too into his head or too ahead of himself instead of focusing on one element at the time. He admitted he let his mental focus slip in PC after the (former) combo of doom and ended up botching the 4T-eu-3S.

 

Technique wise, (other than the flip which will never be a deep inside edge), he's technically perfect. He should be able to land all his jump content every time. But sometimes he overthinks and then disaster happens.

 

It strange how his brain (tenacity and mental toughness) is such a big reason for his many success, but his mental strength also have drawbacks.

 

As to other weaknesses, I noticed that he really relies on music and rhythms. I feel like that's why 4L and 4S seem to be mortal enemies. He and Brian, I think, said these jumps have different rhythm so you have to find the right music and beat for it. So if he's off the musical beat or can't hear it too well, it can throw him off. I noticed this with ACI Origin step sequence actually. I think he might have forgot a step or missed a beat because there was a noticeable change in tempo, attack, and commitment halfway through it. Problem with being an audiophile I suppose.

 

Techniques he needs to work on: his spins. He doesn't practice it enough and it showed at ACI. He used to have such fast, centered spins. Even his spins in PC were not necessarily slow, but not fast either. Since it's slower, he can't get the required number of revolutions and then he drops a level. He is fully capable of level 4 spins every time. He should work on making sure that happens.

 

Some of his spin positions need work. I love the layback he's incorporating, but it's not ready yet. His Yuzu spin (where he holds his leg over his head), he doesn't have the hip flexibility any more so I think he should drop it. While I've always loved his Bielman spin, I think he should save it for the galas from now on.

 

He should also work on flexibility more. He's got flexible shoulders and back, but not so much legs.

 

That's about it for weaknesses I guess. Technically, he's basically the perfect skater. Weakness is sometimes he turns into a head case. Which, is part of why it's agonizing and exciting to be a Yuzu fan. You never know which Yuzu is going to show up.

[sophiang]

21小时前, 4Nessie说:

This just popped up for me: 

 

So nice! There is some footage I haven't seen before.

 

  展现隐藏的内容

Edit: The only thing is, that after my first Japanese class, I am still in the 'only Arigatou' knowledge field... 

Well, the videos will do for now.

wow...this video just make me cry

its have cover many wordings from yuzu and you can feel his pure heart.........

[4Nessie]

3 minutes ago, sophiang said:

wow...this video just make me cry

its have cover many wordings from yuzu and you can feel his pure heart.........

 

I don't understand a thing. 

But It's okay. At least I'm motivated to learn Japanese harder.

 

Edit: Yuzu shoud actually receive some award for bringing foreigners closer to Japanese culture and make them learn the language. 

[sophiang]

1分钟前, 4Nessie说:

 

I don't understand a thing. 

But It's okay. At least I'm motivated to learn Japanese harder.

 

Edit: Yuzu shoud actually receive some award for bringing foreigners closer to Japanese culture and make them learn the language. 

its has chinese translation, so suit me! haha

Japanese i only know a few words.....you know, everyone of us must understand some common words used by our boy! 

[4Nessie]

14 minutes ago, asiacheetah said:

As to other weaknesses, I noticed that he really relies on music and rhythms. I feel like that's why 4L and 4S seem to be mortal enemies. He and Brian, I think, said these jumps have different rhythm so you have to find the right music and beat for it. So if he's off the musical beat or can't hear it too well, it can throw him off. I noticed this with ACI Origin step sequence actually. I think he might have forgot a step or missed a beat because there was a noticeable change in tempo, attack, and commitment halfway through it. Problem with being an audiophile I suppose.

 

The Origin, I think, was a bit off from the beginning. Some "Yuzuness" was missing. However, after that fall and the popped jump he just became really frustrated and it looked like he was trying to make it through the program and not to start yelling at his jumps and spins to behave.  So yeah, maybe it was the music, but I think, if he had been at his best, he could've dealt with it.

[rockstaryuzu]

25 minutes ago, 4Nessie said:

it looked like he was trying to make it through the program and not to start yelling at his jumps and spins to behave.

If I were a figure skater, this would so be me. People would have to cover their kids' ears because of the language.