Daito Iwasaki's Blog
Insights from AI development, gymnastics, and music.
Fred Richard's First U.S. All-Around Title and the 2026 Worlds AA Race
Fred Richard claimed his first U.S. all-around title at the 2026 U.S. Championships. From an athlete's and D-score developer's view, here is how the men's all-around race at the 2026 Rotterdam World Championships shapes up against Hashimoto, Oka and Zhang.
Studying Sport Science in Graduate School: A Researcher's Path
A guide to studying sport science in graduate school: master's vs. doctoral courses, leading Japanese schools, JSPS fellowships, and paths to a research career.
Choosing Gymnastics Floor Music by Age: Preschool to Teen Guide
How to choose women's gymnastics floor music by age—from preschool to teens. Covers the 90-second rule, instrumental-only music, tempo (BPM) and genre tips.
Russia Returns to the Gymnastics Euros After Five Years
Russia returns to the European Championships after five years. A D-score look at the Zagreb comeback, the visa drama, and the men's field before Rotterdam.
Limiter vs Clipper: The Final Stage of Your Mastering Chain
Limiter vs clipper at the final mastering stage: how each controls peaks, why a clipper goes before a limiter, and how to set true peak and LUFS for streaming.
How to Commission Gymnastics Floor Music: Process, Prep & Pricing
How to commission competition floor music for women's artistic gymnastics: the process from consultation to delivery, what to prepare, pricing, and DIY vs. pro.
USA Names 2026 Men's Worlds Team: A D-Score Breakdown
Fred Richard won the 2026 U.S. Championships as the U.S. named its Rotterdam Worlds men's team. A former athlete breaks down the five-man roster by D-score.
Business Basics for Athletes: Marketing, Finance & Negotiation
Business basics for athletes—marketing, accounting, and negotiation—to gain an edge in sponsorship deals, money management, and building a second career.
Gymnastics Floor Music Editing: Cut & Splice Mistakes to Avoid
How to edit women's gymnastics floor music: common cut-and-splice mistakes and fixes—crossfades, beat-matching, clean cold endings, for a 90-second routine.
2026 U.S. Championships: Picking the Men's Worlds Team
The 2026 U.S. Championships open August 6 in Phoenix to pick the men's team for the Rotterdam Worlds—a D-score look at the selection rules and five-man format.
Headphone Mixing Pitfalls: When to Use Studio Monitors
Headphone mixing is convenient but risky: bass gets exaggerated and stereo width misleads you. Learn how to combine it with studio monitors and boost accuracy.
How to Build a Compelling Floor Music Arc: Climax and Structure
Build a women's floor music arc with a four-act story and climax design: 90-second timing, syncing tumbling to beats, editing, and FIG vs NCAA lyric rules.