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It’s amazing how little we know about arguably the greatest gymnast in the history of the sport.

Here’s easily the best documentary I’ve seen vis-a-vis getting some insight into the mind of Kohei Uchimura.

Features his final competition as a University gymnast, in the months after the Tokyo World Championships.

The meet where he competed triple twisting Yurchenko.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (25min)

Of course that’s a quad twisting double, not a Miller.

One of his teammates calls him “shy”. That’s not it.

But he’s very introspective. Calm. Focused. Self-motivated. Big on mental imagery.

Sorry Mom. Koehi doesn’t like vegetables. 🙂

Brett linked to a related article – How Can I Help My Child Develop Mental Toughness?

James E. Loehr believes that there are a constellation of mental skills, all of which are learned, that are characteristic of mentally tough competitors. They are:

Self-motivation and self-direction
Positive but realistic
Being in control of emotions
Calm and relaxed under fire
Highly energetic and ready for action
Determined
Mentally alert and focused
Self-confident
Fully responsible

Sounds like Uchimura, to me.

(via The Gym Press on Facebook)

Arabian Punch Front Montage Monday:

Chris Saccullo/@CSaccullo made this montage of Victoria Moors after the American Cup.

… highlighting Tori’s gymnastics (aka stuck double double) but it’s also hilarious since there are clips of Boston Moors, Tori’s beloved cat …

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

University of Washington’s David McCreary:

Lauren Rogers continues to play the Supergirl role for the 2013 GymDawgs! Senior Power!

Click PLAY or watch her career high AA on YouTube.

Plenty of handstand. Sweet Vault.

Ten of the UK’s top high performance coaches have been chosen to be part of the inaugural intake of UK Sport’s World Class Coaching: Elite Programme, and proudly amongst them is Great Britain’s men’s artistic national coach Eddie Van Hoof. …

British Gymnastics

Of course the success of the British men in 2012 must be credited to many, many. John Atkinson, of course, 30yrs men’s Head Coach. Paul Hall, more recently, coach of Daniel Keatings and Louis Smith.

It’s a massive accomplishment. There’s plenty of credit to be awarded.

#1 ranked Baylor Basketball women defeated West Virginia University this past weekend. But the WVU gymnasts were at the Game cheering their team with a dance. 🙂

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

(via angiliereva on College Gymnastics Board)

Gavin edits the McKayla Is Not Impressed tumblr, which helped fuel the meme.

”It made my career go in a different way. It was definitely weird but I took it in a positive way.”

“I don’t think you were trying to make fun of me. I’m not mad. I’m very thankful for you. I’ve accepted it and I’m turning it into something positive …”

Vh1 via Shergymrag

Grace Chiu GraceClick photos on Facebook:

Vote on your favourite hairdos with the Like button

I voted for Aja Monet-Sims.

There were 3 choices when I clicked through. 🙂

… After a disappointing showing in London, Anastasia Grishina solidified her rightful place on this year’s European Championships team (to be decided soon) by placing second all-around with a total score of 57.400. Though the floor exercise continues to be her nemesis, she posted solid scores on the other three events, posting her highest score on uneven bars (15.000). …

Sara B. Dorrien on Couch Gymnast – Reflecting on the Russian Championships

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Fab.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

This is all over the Gymternet.