The Five Elements of Serendipity

(From the June 2016 Mitsuo’s Report.) In route setting, discovering chance encounters and creating new movements is the most exciting part. The accidental elements are important hints to establish a unique move, but they are created by daily effort, challenge, and experience. The discovery of an idea is accidental, but it is also inevitable. Serendipity … Continue reading “The Five Elements of Serendipity”

Press your feet hard! 5Q/V2 From Live Set – Problem Description

Climbers discover something and grow by climbing problems. And the power of discovery is a stronger motivator than completing a climb. Creating that kind of opportunity is a unique and wonderful part of route setting that is not found in other jobs. I hope this will give you a hint as to what factors give … Continue reading “Press your feet hard! 5Q/V2 From Live Set – Problem Description”

Doesn’t make you weak! “Wrap” to help create good climbing form.

A route setting is something that you can’t learn if you only learn the techniques but don’t understand the reasons behind them. However, it is also true that by introducing specific techniques, it is easier to understand the reasons behind them. So, in this article, I’ve tried to introduce a technique that I often use … Continue reading “Doesn’t make you weak! “Wrap” to help create good climbing form.”

How to create a “high quality” easy problems

I uploaded a YouTube video on how to create “high quality” easy problems, guiding movement with footwork, how to distinguish between good and bad problems, tips on route setting and how to practice. I mentioned easy problems in my last live streaming route setting, which was well received, so I thought about easy problems again … Continue reading “How to create a “high quality” easy problems”