"i want you to imagine that you're a small baby daigo throwing out hadoukens in perfect silence well into the early morning"

"I'm not afraid of a man who has practiced a thousand kicks once, but I'm afraid of a man who has trained one kick a thousand times" Bruce Lee

I love how he emphasizes how quiet you should be with the joystick, even though he is slapping the shit out of the buttons.

There is one thing that Gootecks failed to mention that I'm just now learning as a new stick player: stick placement is important to getting accuracy down. I was doing the exercise he gives here of doing fireballs over and over in order to make sure I could get the motions down, but noticed sometimes one side I could execute 8-10 times consecutively while the other side I might do 3-5. It wasn't specific to one side either; if I could pull it off on the right side the left suffered and vice versa. I tried changing hand positions which just made it uncomfortable on my left hand and wrist trying to hold and move the stick in somewhat awkward positions. It wasn't until I adjusted the position of the controller in my lap that I started to get cleaner and cleaner inputs on both sides without gating (hitting the edges of the joystick opening). I actually had to sit it off center and rotated about 5 degrees to find a spot that's comfortable. It's probably going to be different from person to person and stick to stick but I figured I should share for some folks that are having an issue with accuracy.

Would love to see more stuff like this. I think it's important to form good habits early, but there is a lack of information like this within the community. Back to Basics. kudos

This is legitimately one of the most useful things I've ever watched for fighting games. Thank you.

100 Hadoukens! 100 Shoryukens! Both Sides! 10km Dash!

After two years of playing stick, the Japanese boy part just completely changed my execution. I'm SO much more precise because of those few sentences. Bless you Gootecks.

I bought my first stick just yesterday, and I am so happy I found this video so early while I am still learning the basics. I made those left hand movements the whole day yesterday. This anchoring tip really makes a difference.

I’m 8 years too late but man thank you, that stick holding tip alone changed my whole game up… it’s like my brain knew it all along how fast my hand adapted to the correct position, I can hit supers in old school fighters 3x easier now!

this fightstick goot camp helped alot

Still watching this +1 year later, very good practice guides for SF basics and fight stick training by gootecks here. Thank you again.

8 yrs and this is still the best tutorial for using sticks

Gootecks, PhD I remember watching a video where he was talking about the importance of spacing and learning characters' "footsies" and a whole bunch of other stuff that I had NEVER considered. That was when I realized that I was lord scrubbington.

Doooooood, this is a great idea. Having just started using a stick myself, this is the best timing possible for you to come out with a video on this. The first part about hand positioning was incredibly valuable. Thanks a lot for doing this gootecks, and I hope you do more vids about this.

2021 and this is actually hella helpful, thank you so much for making this video man!

Thanks so much for the really detailed and down-to-earth tutorial! Trying to transition to a fightstick ever since I played a SFV machine at a convention. Really digging it so far!

I've seen quite a few Stick tutorials but this one is seriously the best one! Im not even kidding. Thank you so much

I'm going to play fighters with a stick after years of playing fighting games a handful of times with a regular controller. I'll definitely be using this as part of my training. awesome video!

It's so easy to get down on yourself for not picking up a skill instantly. Really glad I found this video, not only is it a great lesson but it's definitely the reassurance I needed that taking it slow and starting with absolute basics is okay!!

Gotta say thanks for this. Recently got a te fightstick and was horrible with it. After hearing what you said about planting your left hand down and using small movements to move the stick, I've been hitting my combos much more consistently. Great vid.

You did a great job explaining everything Gootecks, I learned a lot. Can't wait for the next video

I'm BRAND new to stick, I feel like this was really good advice for starting. Thank you so much

just bought my first stick and this video while old was a huge help in getting me on the right track thanks.

This video is very encouraging. I just started using a stick and I felt really bad because I'm striving with execution and I think I'm not able to analyze the game I'm in. I "just" need to rearrange the "core usage", and this gave me trust! Thank you, and let's start practice!

I needed this so bad. I've been using stick now for 6 months and I still have bad habits, seeing this really helped me.

Listened to this on my way to work and will be sure to watch for more depth at home. Thanks for the tips, Goo!

Thank you for putting up this video. I am just getting into fighting games and I bought USF4 and an arcade stick. This video is precisely what I was looking for to get me started.

Thanks gootecks been wating for something like these. Good work man.!

Thank you for the video Gootecks help me a lot because I'm someone who is new to playing street fight but have always wanted to learn how to play. So thank you for giving me a starting point.

Using a stick to get into Street Fighter 6 and this video is so useful, thank you!

I've been waiting for this kind of video for a long time from you guys.

I had been a high-level pad player for years, but after a two-year fighting game hiatus, I hopped on a stick to play the floor demo for SFV and I did surprisingly well. I think the long break allowed me to unlearn old habits and open the door to finally playing well on an arcade stick, but of course there's always room to improve. This video is excellent, man. The information here is invaluable.

Thank you Gootecks! for this vid but next video can you help me learn the basics how to please a woman.

Thanks gootecks. Your PC processor analogy really put things into perspective for me. I find that when I drop combos during a match I get frustrated and lose confidence in my execution, which causes me to focus more on that and not making good reads and whatnot. After playing for so long I guess I've felt like I pretty much got all the basic stuff down and I never practice it, instead opting to work on more and more advanced techniques. I'm going to spend more time in training mode on basics just to sharpen my fundamentals.

Very helpful video Gootecks, just got my first fight stick (Qanba Q1) and I was having trouble with my execution. So I definitely needed to see this.

Thank you Mr pogchamp

What you were saying about how you should be using your "cores" was a great way to look at it.

Thanks for the work you put into this video! I've been wanting a stick for a while and finally got one today so I decided to see if there was a good way to learn how to use it and a search later there I am.

Just picked up my first fight stick for my first fighting game, thanks for this video and many others!

I purchased my very first Arcade stick last week and it arrived yesterday. I am going to put these tips into action.

Good stuff. Would love to see more of these guides on things link plinking, pianoing and so forth. As always, thanks for your content Gootecks it is always appreciated.

Dannnnnng, thanks for the video guys! I've been waiting for one like this!

Thanks so much for this video! I bought my first stick and grew frustrated and was about to just shelf it until i seen this please make more videos like this it will really help.

"90% of the movement of your stick will be done with these three fingers here" - gootecks 2k15

I really like the fact that you related music into your explanation as fighting game player

I can honestly say I never thought the transition from controller to arcade stick would be difficult but I’ve played so many years on controller it only makes sense. But thank you I currently have a hori rap 4 Kai for the PS4 and this video help me out a lot thanks dude much appreciation for this

so helpful thanks dude

As a complete beginner, it was really motivating to watch this. Thanks for the tips!

This is amazing gootecks. You're inspiring and assisting a whole next generation of fighters. I, and I'm sure so many others appreciate it!

Much appreciated tutorial video CC, please keep them coming.

I bought a stick last month and I love the transition. Im gonna try ur two finger tech. I use my thumb for light kicks but ur explanation has me considering ur alternative. Thanks Gooo

I actually just got my Fight Stick however I'm using it for Ultimax. Holy hell this video helped a lot, I was doing all the things he told me not to do, like jamming the stick around. I really appreciate the tips!

This is definitely helpful. I've been an online-competitive Blanka main since 2011, but never used an Arcade stick on this game till 2016.

Excellent video! gootecks is the man!! Will be practicing these this weekend. :D

This guy actually has good tips, if you watch other videos they would probably tell you to buy random controllers they like.

I wasn't going to watch this vid but now I'm glad I did. I bought my first stick a few months ago and I thought I could figure it out on my own, but even now I'm still having trouble with my execution. Turns out I been holding the stick wrong this whole time! Ugh, oh well time to get back in the training room. I hope you make another vid about this soon :)

Thanks Gootecks. Being an old guy, I grew up with bat tops in the arcade. Using a ball top is very foreign to me. For the life of me, I cannot FADC into a 2QCF ultra on the left if I'm using a ball top, but I can with a bat top. Now, I'd love to see how you do that with Ryu, using that grip *during a match*. Training mode is one thing but doing it under pressure it where it matters.

Thank you for the amazing tutorial. I just got my first stick and I'm already starting to get down things I was able to do on pad as I have been a pad player all my life, and use pad in MKX, but it just didn't feel right for SFIV. Had I not watched this I would be doing exactly what you said not to at the beginning. I have a long way to go, but for half an hour on the stick as a first time stick player I think I'm doing pretty well. And it's because of this tutorial.

Not only have I been waiting on you to make this vid, but you're also using the same stick I am. I'll be paying close attention to this guide.

Dang, I think am the only 1 behind on watching current cross counter vids lol. Still on the holiday adventures XD great content as allways tho :)

POGCHAMP GUY!!!!!

Love this video

Why did you have to stare into my soul like that for the intro 😂

Very helpful! I always thought having a fightstick was so that the punch and kicks are all lined up properly so you don't have to press the left and right triggers. But I never thought the main thing is about accuracy... Thanks so much for this

"When you're holding it, you feel right. You feel complete"

Thanks! I just got my Arcade Stick yesterday!

looking foward for the next video! good stuff !

this actually really helped me out. thanks Gootecks!

If I can't do a hundred fireballs, I'll do five hundred tatsus! \OuO/

thanks for the really useful tip!!!. ibess holding the joystick wrong since I started playing. it took some getting used to but once there it really gives you tons of control. for some reason it also subconsciously prevents me from jumping and do more blocking. it's really great!

very well done. I wish i had this back in 09. i want to see more tutorials!

This is a great tutorial not just for 1 game but all! Thanks!

TY so much for this video gootecks i was the new to fight stick but needed some pointers guy, and i was training my self with combos and ultis and stuff for GGXrd but not just the wave dashing and walking laps like u said so this video is going to help me alot so tyvm bro

Merci man ça la beaucoup aidé.

I've been searching for a video like this for a long time AND its from the almighty goo?!?! Step 1 to becoming a street fighter god.

waiting for more gootecks, ty.

Awesome. Thx G! Trying to adapt to my new Qanba q4 this has helped me start off right.

Pog

Nice. This points out a lot of the holes in my execution. Time to get practicing.

Incredible video, thank you so much for doing this!

I needed this video years ago now I can use my stick like a pro thanks gootex

new fight stick owner here, this was a big help thank you.

Thanks dude just bought a stick for tekken. your tips helped

Just bought my first Stick! Thank you GT for the info!

Amazing video! I'll put my efforts in my trainning sessions in Street Fighter V. Thanks man!

oh look its pogchamp

Just wanted to give you a shout and thanks for all the tips on playing on stick. I just recently switched from pad to stick. Always been a pad player since I was kid. Playing SFV on stick is a new experience and it's been a great one. I'm playing characters that I would not even consider playing on pad. So worth it.

Thanks, man. I'm a beginner stick user, and it was really helpful.

It's been years and this video actually helped me out with soul calibur 6

5 years on and still my favourite tutorial

Amazing video.

that record back button tip is really helpful dude!

Your a life saver man, thanks for the video, I was doing all the stuff you said not to do hahaha

I always thought that the stick was stupid and not precise at all; but then I saw Max Dood using it and I also saw that he plays like a pro. so I bought the less expensive one and I have looked EVERYWHERE for finding a GOOD tutorial about the stick and I was so stupid to not check out the best channel of fighting games ! TANKS A LOT ! (I apologise for grammatical errors but I'm not British of American so.....)

This worked magic for me. Thank you so much!

can't thank you enough for this tutorial, very appreciated.

GOOTECKS, please make some more of these, I really found this video to be incredible beneficial.

The pogchamp himself teaches me how to use a stick. nice.

PERFECT TIMING! My Eightarch stick just got here in the main 2 days ago