Great video. Like, really well written and edited. I'm going to go back and take notes on this to learn for my own play. I really like how you used the progression of Leo's comeback on Luugi while explaining figuring out matchups. I can't wait to see what you post next
I actually wanted to mention this at the end of the video, but I figured it would be better to have people make the realization themselves. Everything's got a purpose, some are more intuitive than others - good eye!
I'd also like to add that, as helpful as it is to grind and lab and practice in different ways to improve in different areas, it's also super important to take breaks! In my experience, no matter what you're doing, playing too much eventually leads to burning yourself out. Giving smash a rest for a while and finding other things to enjoy lets you process everything you learned and just refresh your mental game and attitude. Inputs might be a little rusty at first but I've found myself solving matchups mid-set and making some of my best tournament runs after having not played any smash in the past week. That aside, great video! looking forward to future vids :]
I definitely agree to this and I'm SO glad you mentioned it. The first time I took a break was in Summer 2022 after I had just gotten ranked on the PGRv3 NA, and I was so scared about it since I was worried I would "fall behind" the competition. Little did I realize that the game is so mentally oriented that a clear mental game can be enough to win sets. Yes, the rust will sometimes get discouraging, but it's just a small part of a long improvement journey. I actually might make this a video reality, thank u for ur inspiration! :)
thanks i will improve mi habilities to play this game, i have been losing with the same people at my city, i´m gonna take a watch streams that we made it and take my bad habits and another things that i maybe did it wrong, thanks a lot a new SUB ;D
The algorithm is apparently spreading the good word. I'm not even a competitor, more a spectator, but the technical insight you provide in this video is fascinating for both. Beyond that, it's brilliant to see you on TH-cam, I'd be certainly interested in also seeing your perspectives on different communities within the Smash scene, seeing as you have a breadth of travelling beneath your belt. Also, I am certain that match with Asimo is the foundation for some amazing content. Keep it up man, I dropped the sub, and am a big fan, both for your sportsmanship and handling of the sticks.
Definitely a top 5 fav set of all time I've ever played, and I appreciate the kind words! Still thinking about it all -- thanks for ur sweet comment! New video maybe sometime this weekend about something similar to what you have described:)
I think this is my favorite informative video about smash ever (top 5 easily) and I’m only 5 minutes in. This is awesome, the insight will be helpful to so many 🙏 this is Zie btw haha hope to see ya again at a tournament sometime soon
Holy BRO it's so good to see you enjoyed it!! I know we only talked for a lil at collision but it was so nice to be acquainted w u! gonna try to make more plz stay tuned 🙏🙏🙏 top5 is a huge milestone when u consider stuff like my smash corner / old beefy smash doods / tweek talks LOLLL
this was such an interesting watch, always found it easier to adapt to certain characters but couldnt quite put my finger on why that was but this vid perfectly explained it fighting a gnw for example feels easier to me because you know what you should be expecting in most situations and how to play around his strongest options, so you can 'play the matchup' on autopilot and put your focus fully on player to player, while a character like wolf or young link has more versatility so taking your time to figure out the player to player aspect can take more energy because you have to keep more options in mind add a strong punish game char on the top of being versatile and it becomes extremely demanding to play against in bracket, think of rob/steve
adding to this this video also made me realize my mistakes when it comes to fighting characters who have crazy versatility (terry for example has been a problem mu of mine) and how i can simplify my gameplans against them
@@elitetweet So glad to hear that this video has reached players overseas and helped them out. Love the support, and glad to hear you're able to understand more about your own play to improve and become a stronger opponent. Keep it up :)
Maybe in the future! I love talking about mindset prep. Not sure what I want this channel to be just yet but I've got many ideas and suggestions from all y'all
Yeah this can get extremely deep with long runs. Top 64s and 128s of majors really test you to be on your toes especially. Even local and regional losers runs can really be exhausting
Both of us now on YT? Real ones remember Doobert Discussion. I hear rumors of another Midwest podcast going off with 2 ZSS players. We might need to make a comeback (fr this time!)
Late hit, meaning the attack hits shield later, meaning less gap in between endlag of attack + first actionable frame. Really funny how it's THIS safe though :P
I stream sometimes on Twitch, so maybe if you come by in chat we can set something up! Not sure if I wanna do stream highlights now but maybe in the future
You are a Ryu main. I am a Ryu main. I have question for you. I always use heavy jab instead of light jab. How important would you say it would be to mix up the jabs? Another question is that I rarely use nair. I would almost always go for bair instead. What are the pros and cons of using nair because I don’t really understand that move too well?
Hi @Arrayonex! I think Light Jab is extremely important for Ryu's kit. It is very reliable to connect on opponents when buffered properly, ignores hurtbox shifting, and is able to catch preemptive Jumps/Rolls out of shield. Super valuable tool, but not the most safe on shield since you don't get to rapid mash it like you can with the tilts. Nair is a move that's really good to act second with. If the opponent mispaces an aerial or tilt, and you get the chance to jump in on them, you can whiff punish their move with your very safe move that leads into pretty much anything. Ryu's NAir is also very active, and can catch preemptive dashes/jumps depending on the height you use it. At kill %s, it leads into many kill setups depending on where it hits. Usually dash up tilts are the most reliable, but u can also do nair -> UAir1 DP, falling soft nair -> rising SH bair, and more. Maybe a 10 Ryu Tricks guide like Hooded made back in Smash 4 would be a fun content piece! Don't want to delve too quickly into character specific stuff just yet though. Thanks for your comment!
Hey all, loving the support on this video
Hope you can pull it all off! The vid is great, best of luck in all endeavors :)
He’s a TH-camr now, what can’t he do?
have a normal sleep schedule LOLLLL
@@ikan2192
That's the realest shit out there
He’s a TH-camr now yeaaaaahhhhhhh❤
This was a really helpful video as a random 2-2er
Skill level's just a label anyway, seeing ur growth is where the game gets really deep/fun if u want it to be
Great video. Like, really well written and edited. I'm going to go back and take notes on this to learn for my own play. I really like how you used the progression of Leo's comeback on Luugi while explaining figuring out matchups. I can't wait to see what you post next
I actually wanted to mention this at the end of the video, but I figured it would be better to have people make the realization themselves. Everything's got a purpose, some are more intuitive than others - good eye!
I'd also like to add that, as helpful as it is to grind and lab and practice in different ways to improve in different areas, it's also super important to take breaks! In my experience, no matter what you're doing, playing too much eventually leads to burning yourself out. Giving smash a rest for a while and finding other things to enjoy lets you process everything you learned and just refresh your mental game and attitude. Inputs might be a little rusty at first but I've found myself solving matchups mid-set and making some of my best tournament runs after having not played any smash in the past week.
That aside, great video! looking forward to future vids :]
I definitely agree to this and I'm SO glad you mentioned it. The first time I took a break was in Summer 2022 after I had just gotten ranked on the PGRv3 NA, and I was so scared about it since I was worried I would "fall behind" the competition. Little did I realize that the game is so mentally oriented that a clear mental game can be enough to win sets. Yes, the rust will sometimes get discouraging, but it's just a small part of a long improvement journey.
I actually might make this a video reality, thank u for ur inspiration! :)
IKAN WE LOVE YOU!!!!
I'd watch so many more of these.
More to come I hope :)))
thanks i will improve mi habilities to play this game, i have been losing with the same people at my city, i´m gonna take a watch streams that we made it and take my bad habits and another things that i maybe did it wrong, thanks a lot a new SUB ;D
been a fan of your play for a while and im so glad this popped up on my feed. Hope to see more
0:53 oh my god that's me in that one frame!
The algorithm is apparently spreading the good word. I'm not even a competitor, more a spectator, but the technical insight you provide in this video is fascinating for both. Beyond that, it's brilliant to see you on TH-cam, I'd be certainly interested in also seeing your perspectives on different communities within the Smash scene, seeing as you have a breadth of travelling beneath your belt. Also, I am certain that match with Asimo is the foundation for some amazing content. Keep it up man, I dropped the sub, and am a big fan, both for your sportsmanship and handling of the sticks.
Definitely a top 5 fav set of all time I've ever played, and I appreciate the kind words! Still thinking about it all -- thanks for ur sweet comment! New video maybe sometime this weekend about something similar to what you have described:)
You’re a natural teacher man. Just subscribed for your future lectures.
I've got sm work to do still but I just want to pass my knowledge. I know old me would have loved it haha
Great video
OMG New Ikan content era has begun
You know it!! Thanks Scoutblade :)
I hope you plan to make more content like this. This is a very strong start!
Gonna try my best... competition and content is a blend I never thought I'd do but here we are LOL
It's crazy man is spitting facts for free like this. New Ikan fan from this alone 👌🏾
powerful video.
Your power influenced my aura :)
Awesome analysis, very informative and in-depth, def would watch more if you put out more videos ! :)
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this guide was great
Ikan on TH-cam that’s hype
Liked the video and subscribed, do more content like this, please!
This was brilliant, please more content like this!
I think this is my favorite informative video about smash ever (top 5 easily) and I’m only 5 minutes in. This is awesome, the insight will be helpful to so many 🙏 this is Zie btw haha hope to see ya again at a tournament sometime soon
Holy BRO it's so good to see you enjoyed it!! I know we only talked for a lil at collision but it was so nice to be acquainted w u! gonna try to make more plz stay tuned 🙏🙏🙏 top5 is a huge milestone when u consider stuff like my smash corner / old beefy smash doods / tweek talks LOLLL
talking about things no one else is... W
Great content! Will be looking forward to more of your wisdom on the game~
I need more of these 🙏
this was such an interesting watch, always found it easier to adapt to certain characters but couldnt quite put my finger on why that was but this vid perfectly explained it
fighting a gnw for example feels easier to me because you know what you should be expecting in most situations and how to play around his strongest options, so you can 'play the matchup' on autopilot and put your focus fully on player to player, while a character like wolf or young link has more versatility so taking your time to figure out the player to player aspect can take more energy because you have to keep more options in mind
add a strong punish game char on the top of being versatile and it becomes extremely demanding to play against in bracket, think of rob/steve
adding to this this video also made me realize my mistakes when it comes to fighting characters who have crazy versatility (terry for example has been a problem mu of mine) and how i can simplify my gameplans against them
@@elitetweet So glad to hear that this video has reached players overseas and helped them out. Love the support, and glad to hear you're able to understand more about your own play to improve and become a stronger opponent. Keep it up :)
I like how u used watchyaback in the background! Wev is my homie so sick!
I'm a HUGE BRC fan, when that song got in the game I knew i had to put it in!! Shoutouts to wev
Ikan the GOAT!
He can’t keep getting away with this’
Here have a subscriber
07:50 Hi 😌👋🏻
Loved the video❤
very helpful, thanks Ikan :)
great video from the best french ryu player in france
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Very nice video Ikan, maybe make some more videos on general tech or mindset for tourneys? :D
Maybe in the future! I love talking about mindset prep. Not sure what I want this channel to be just yet but I've got many ideas and suggestions from all y'all
Ikan.
Ikan.
Yo this is pretty relevant for me currently. Been trying to make deeper tournament runs as of late.
Yeah this can get extremely deep with long runs. Top 64s and 128s of majors really test you to be on your toes especially. Even local and regional losers runs can really be exhausting
Nice video bro
great song choice 😉
Thank u goat!! found out about u in BRC, so crazy that u found out about me thru yt :) please make more songs soon :)))
w video id love to see more
My GOAT :)
Both of us now on YT?
Real ones remember Doobert Discussion.
I hear rumors of another Midwest podcast going off with 2 ZSS players. We might need to make a comeback (fr this time!)
Nice video
Ok, but why is Doc’s dash attack +2 😭
Late hit, meaning the attack hits shield later, meaning less gap in between endlag of attack + first actionable frame. Really funny how it's THIS safe though :P
Ikan! Big fan! Would it be possible to do a grind session? I would love to pick your brain and give you free content haha
I stream sometimes on Twitch, so maybe if you come by in chat we can set something up! Not sure if I wanna do stream highlights now but maybe in the future
@@ikan2192 😍 what’s your twitch channel? I can’t seem to find it to follow you
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You are a Ryu main. I am a Ryu main. I have question for you. I always use heavy jab instead of light jab. How important would you say it would be to mix up the jabs? Another question is that I rarely use nair. I would almost always go for bair instead. What are the pros and cons of using nair because I don’t really understand that move too well?
Hi @Arrayonex! I think Light Jab is extremely important for Ryu's kit. It is very reliable to connect on opponents when buffered properly, ignores hurtbox shifting, and is able to catch preemptive Jumps/Rolls out of shield. Super valuable tool, but not the most safe on shield since you don't get to rapid mash it like you can with the tilts.
Nair is a move that's really good to act second with. If the opponent mispaces an aerial or tilt, and you get the chance to jump in on them, you can whiff punish their move with your very safe move that leads into pretty much anything. Ryu's NAir is also very active, and can catch preemptive dashes/jumps depending on the height you use it. At kill %s, it leads into many kill setups depending on where it hits. Usually dash up tilts are the most reliable, but u can also do nair -> UAir1 DP, falling soft nair -> rising SH bair, and more.
Maybe a 10 Ryu Tricks guide like Hooded made back in Smash 4 would be a fun content piece! Don't want to delve too quickly into character specific stuff just yet though. Thanks for your comment!
IKAN MAKES CONTENT NOW???
1 video isnt much but maybe more in the future :D
@@ikan2192 If you ever need help editing, let me know, I’m trying to learn how to do it better
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as a sikh, having a singh playing competitive smash bros is actually a dream come true
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