Daito Iwasaki's Blog
Insights from AI development, gymnastics, and music.
2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: Men's World Team Race
The men's field for the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships was announced on July 21. Held Aug 6-10 in Phoenix, it doubles as a Worlds selection meet for Rotterdam. A gymnast's-eye D-score breakdown of Nedoroscik, Hong, Richard and Malone.
Sports Industry Careers: Jobs, Salaries, and How to Break In
A guide to sports industry careers: market growth, key roles, salary benchmarks, the skills employers value, and how graduates and career changers can break in.
D-Difficulty Skills in Men's Gymnastics: A Learning Map
A by-apparatus guide to D-difficulty skills in men's gymnastics: key elements on all six events, how they build the D-score, and a map for learning them.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Men's Gymnastics: A D-Score Preview
A D-score preview of men's gymnastics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 24-28): the absence of Jarman and Whitlock, and floor and pommel picks.
Multiband Compression Guide: Control Dynamics by Frequency Band
Learn how multiband compression works and how to use it in mixing and mastering: crossovers, threshold, ratio, band setups, dynamic EQ, and mistakes to avoid.
Vault's Hardest Skills: Li Xiaopeng and Shewfelt Families
A group-by-group guide to men's vault: the forward Li Xiaopeng family, the roundoff Shewfelt family, and the hardest vaults under the 2025-2028 Code of Points.
2026 European Men's Gymnastics: Zagreb D-Score Preview
A D-score preview of the 2026 European Men's Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb: team selections, the Rotterdam Worlds, and Europe vs Japan and China.
Athlete Tax Filing in Japan: Sponsorship and Scholarships
Tax filing for athletes in Japan: how sponsorship income is classified, when scholarships and medal bonuses are tax-free, and how blue and white returns differ.
Rings Swing Elements vs Backward Salto Skills: Scoring Guide
A clear guide to still rings swing elements and backward salto skills: giant swings, Yamawaki, Honma, double-back dismounts and the 2025 FIG D-score rules.
US Men's Qualifier 2026: Nedoroscik's Pommel D-Score Strategy
A D-score breakdown of the 2026 U.S. Men's Qualifier: Nedoroscik's pommel specialism, Wiskus' all-around win, and what it signals for Rotterdam Worlds.
How to Choose Studio Monitor Speakers for Accurate Home Mixing
How to choose studio monitor speakers: differences from hi-fi speakers, nearfield basics, woofer size for your room, and placement tips for accurate mixing.
Pommel Horse Flops and Scissors: How High-Difficulty Skills Work
A guide to pommel horse flops and scissors: how chained circles earn D and E value, the sequencing rules, top scissors like the Mikulak, and 2025 Code changes.