Fighting Game Fundamentals

Fighting game veteran gootecks shares his philosophy on improving in fighting games, using Ryu and Street Fighter V as a method to better understand the nuances of the game like space control, risk/reward opportunities, frame data, and muscle memory.  

By focusing on the fundamentals rather than flashy combos and setups, any player can get the results they're looking for and defeat even their toughest rivals with the right mindset and dedication.
Who is gootecks and why should I bother?
I've played Street Fighter competitively since 2003, starting with Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike and continuing with Street Fighter 4. I've traveled to compete in tournaments around the world, including places like Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, and Europe.

A lot of people may know me as the co-host of Excellent Adventures of gootecks & Mike Ross, or perhaps from my work on Cross Counter TV, the entertainment network for fighting game fans.

Since summer 2015, I've been traveling the country to play Street Fighter 5 because I love this game and can't get enough. I've also put in tons of hours into the beta tests as well as played in lots of pre-release events. Studying this game has helped me improve my own game and I intend to share this knowledge with you.