Jason Brown

[hamaguri]

Oh Jason... https://twitter.com/yuzu_sasshi/status/802750226763124737
:luv17:

What is going on in this one?

https://twitter.com/yuzu_sasshi/status/802750948200153089

This is the part of Akiko’s room before the gala.　Around 30:00- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FYbnFGiDm4
Announcer was surprised at the big clap by the audience.

I confess that to see Jason in this interview, I couldn’t stop my tears. Why he can keep cheerful after the depression? he is so matured as a human. Again and again I want to say how he is loved by figure skating fans. My friend was in the competition love and says loves him so much. I feel he is the no1 overseas skater who is welcomed by japan. When it is shows or competitions, when his visit is announced, they are so delighted. We all love your skating. Please stay healthy and keep competing.

Natives feel free to correct me if I'm wrong because I'm also studying, lol. But from what I gather the announcer is reading what they have on those cards and interpreting the pictures. For Jason the announcer says "[I'm] studying Japanese" and then "[I'm] reading a book" and then"Jason Brown loves Japan. "
And then he is telling Jason thank you, I think. And then for Nathan I heard "ongaku" which means "music" (makes sense with the guitar there), "cycling". Then they lady says he wrote in Katakana. From what I can see there it's his name in Katakana. And then they said a couple of other words that's too low for me to hear, but then he thanks them. I'm guessing it's just pictures Nate and Jason drew regarding their personalities and hobbies and interests.

Your are right! in the interview, the way of spending off day is the same question for all skaters. Probably Jason taught him his japanese name in katakana. both were so lovely and full of fanship...

 

[Mrs. P]

Can someone translate the message they played or Jason speaking Japanese. I read elsewhere it was a funny message to Yuzu, Keiji and Ryuju?

Jason competed against Keiji and Ryuju a lot in juniors, so they sort of were coming up the ranks then. So while I was sad for Jason, I was super happy for Keiji cause he was a very promising skater back in the day.

Seeing Akiko warmed my heart. She was someone that continue to evolve well into her late 20s. And like Jason, she was a fan favorite and always performed with much heart and love for the sport. Her winning Japanese nationals was a moment to remember. So was winning her world medal in 2012 -- she got it on her 27th birthday. So probably a good reminder that people peak at different times.

 

[TMC]

This is the part of Akiko’s room before the gala.　Around 30:00- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FYbnFGiDm4
Announcer was surprised at the big clap by the audience.

I confess that to see Jason in this interview, I couldn’t stop my tears. Why he can keep cheerful after the depression? he is so matured as a human. Again and again I want to say how he is loved by figure skating fans. My friend was in the competition love and says loves him so much. I feel he is the no1 overseas skater who is welcomed by japan. When it is shows or competitions, when his visit is announced, they are so delighted. We all love your skating. Please stay healthy and keep competing.



Your are right! in the interview, the way of spending off day is the same question for all skaters. Probably Jason taught him his japanese name in katakana. both were so lovely and full of fanship...

Thank you for your lovely post, hamaguri :sad21:

I usually belong to the "they don't owe us anything" group when it comes to explanations regarding coach changes and injuries and whatnot, but this time I must say I'm really very frustrated by the lack of comment from Jason's team. I mean if he'd come in, say, fifth with a good but not his best score (f.ex. CoR 2015) I'd be fine with no comment, but when both skates are (by his standards) awful and he scores a full 50 freaking points less than just a month ago, then I feel like they ought to say something.

 

[Interspectator]

Can someone translate the message they played or Jason speaking Japanese. I read elsewhere it was a funny message to Yuzu, Keiji and Ryuju?

Jason competed against Keiji and Ryuju a lot in juniors, so they sort of were coming up the ranks then. So while I was sad for Jason, I was super happy for Keiji cause he was a very promising skater back in the day.

Seeing Akiko warmed my heart. She was someone that continue to evolve well into her late 20s. And like Jason, she was a fan favorite and always performed with much heart and love for the sport. Her winning Japanese nationals was a moment to remember. So was winning her world medal in 2012 -- she got it on her 27th birthday. So probably a good reminder that people peak at different times.

the one they showed during the interview? in the Gala thread too.

Vid: Hello everyone!! This week was fun! Thank you! I love you all, sosososo much. XXXX. (His Japanese is pretty good, but his intonation needs a bit of work still)
Jason: Studies Japanese, Reads books, loves his family and Japan
Nathan: Music, and biking.

 

[Mrs. P]

the one they showed during the interview? in the Gala thread too.

Ah okay. Maybe I misread. I thought he had given some sort of message to the three Japanese men. Did I just imagine that?

In any case, I'm not surprised there wasn't a comment from Jason or his team on this. Maybe something will come out later on, but at this point I don't expect one. Maybe someone will ask about it during a pre-Nationals conference call.

 

[Tavi...]

Thank you for your lovely post, hamaguri :sad21:

I usually belong to the "they don't owe us anything" group when it comes to explanations regarding coach changes and injuries and whatnot, but this time I must say I'm really very frustrated by the lack of comment from Jason's team. I mean if he'd come in, say, fifth with a good but not his best score (f.ex. CoR 2015) I'd be fine with no comment, but when both skates are (by his standards) awful and he scores a full 50 freaking points less than just a month ago, then I feel like they ought to say something.

I know how you feel - if you recall I t was me who was grumpy when we waited and waited to hear about Frank Carroll- but I think he's doing the best he can: if there were a simple, easy explanation- e.g., jet lag, food poisoning, illness, or a sprained ankle after he got there, I suspect we would have heard something by now.

That we haven't suggests that it's something more difficult for him to face or that he feels more private about, whether it's anxiety, a family crisis, or an injury that interrupted his training. Kori said that the quad is a fickle mistress - if it disappeared immediately after SA, for example, I can imagine a loss of confidence that spiraled out of control. Jason's a kid who likes to present a strong, positive face to the world; as genuine as his smile is, I think sometimes it may also function as protective coloration.

When I look at pictures of him taken at the gala and Ronald McDonald house, I see someone who appears to be smiling but really isn't. I am guessing we won't hear much from him for a while. In the meantime, I'll be sending him positive energy and rewatching his beautiful Skate America free skate.

 

[Mrs. P]

The shock and disappointment of underperforming is hard to shake off even for someone with the sunniest disposition. I think there is really no other explanation for what happened except that nerves/pressure crept in and stayed there the whole competition. It happens to even the best once in a while.

Making the Grand Prix Final was a goal from the start. Even back in April at TCC, he mentioned it as one of things he wanted to do. So let that opportunity slip. It's gonna hurt.

He's not entered in Golden Spin, which I didn't expect really, so that means he has a good seven weeks (or close to it) until Nationals.

 

[ice coverage]

Hugs to Jason .

I'm late to the party on a photo from Friday, but seeing it for the first time today really made me smile .

https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/802064682802507776​

I have not attempted to translate the Japanese, but knowing Jason's fondness for rice balls :luv17:, I love seeing him hamming it up with his branded hat .
(And now I want one too . A cool rice-ball hat, I mean. Although I wouldn't pass up a yummy rice ball either .)

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The shock and disappointment of underperforming is hard to shake off even for someone with the sunniest disposition. I think there is really no other explanation for what happened except that nerves/pressure crept in and stayed there the whole competition. It happens to even the best once in a while.

Making the Grand Prix Final was a goal from the start. Even back in April at TCC, he mentioned it as one of things he wanted to do. So let that opportunity slip. It's gonna hurt. ...

Wise words. Agree.

 

[Mrs. P]

Ah okay. Maybe I misread. I thought he had given some sort of message to the three Japanese men. Did I just imagine that?

Specs, I totally misread your post, LOL. I thought your wrote that Jason had a wild greeting for the fans and the Three Amigos -- when that was a separate highlight for you. It was late and I hadn't slept a ton so this misread is totally understandable, ha!

Maria Sotskova (Russian skater who won bronze in Ladies) posted this photo of her and Jason from the gala:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUO-aqDyMA/?taken-by=m_a_r_i_y_

I was happy to see yousunny man Thanks for the positive#jasonbrown #mariyasotskova #MarySot #NHK2016 #nhktrophy #lovejapan

My first reaction was -- is Jason so short he's shorter than Maria? Then I realized that she was wearing high heals. Other skaters really do gravitate toward him.

Also I like the tie.

 

[Mrs. P]

So his exhibit A on why I think NHK was just a train wreak, not an injury:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gyIwvHY04o

2012 JGP Courchavel. he doesn't make any visible mistakes, i.e. fall. But golly, he is so nervy everywhere. The flutzes were so obvious in real time. The edges are so shallow in the StSq and while he tries to keep performing you can tell he's just eager for it to be over by the breakneck speed he goes through all the elements.

This was hard to watch in real time back in the day and I don't think I've watched that program since then. It was good to watch it knowing that he go through it and better days came and all that jazz -- which is why I think he'll get through this too.

It did make me appreciate NHK a lot more -- he clearly fought way harder to keep the integrity of the performance in both the short and the free.

Anyway, I hope we all can look back in a few years -- even a few months -- and know that he got back up and was fine.


ETA: Exhibit B: http://www.isuresults.com/results/jgpjpn2010/
He placed sixth in his second JGP -- in JAPAN-- event after winning, you guessed it, silver at his first event. There is no video from this event - by Oy! at the protocal.. http://www.isuresults.com/results/jgpjpn2010/jgpjpn2010_JuniorMen_FS_Scores.pdf -- Five URS. Missed his 3-3 and bad spin levels. He at least got the highest PCS though.

 

[el henry]

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Maria Sotskova (Russian skater who won bronze in Ladies) posted this photo of her and Jason from the gala:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUO-aqDyMA/?taken-by=m_a_r_i_y_


My first reaction was -- is Jason so short he's shorter than Maria? Then I realized that she was wearing high heals. Other skaters really do gravitate toward him.

Also I like the tie.

I absolutely thought the same thing, having never seen Sotskova before in my life, I thought, wow, you would have thought someone would have mentioned she was 5'9"

The way I know which Russian ladies to root for are Jason's social media photos: I still remember a photo he posted with Adelina before the Sochi FS, and I thought, OK, I'm for Adelina IIRC, he gets quite a few likes from Sunny Lipnitskaya and Janny Medvedeva on his IG posts as well....

 

[seabm7]

Jason (and his mom?) @ An evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends, Cleveland, gala party:

https://www.facebook.com/aneveningw...355948063336/1300946116637645/?type=3&theater

 

[Danibellerika]

Your are right! in the interview, the way of spending off day is the same question for all skaters. Probably Jason taught him his japanese name in katakana. both were so lovely and full of fanship...

Yay! Thank you for the confirmation!! I shall keep it going everyday (I just learned my 500th Kanji :hap85.

Also, Jason's was really detailed with all the pictures! Yuzu's just had writing, lol.

 

[hamaguri]

Yay! Thank you for the confirmation!! I shall keep it going everyday (I just learned my 500th Kanji :hap85.

Also, Jason's was really detailed with all the pictures! Yuzu's just had writing, lol.

5ooth! keep it up!

Haha… at that Akiko’s interview, overseas skaters seemed to use pictures for easy explanation. they are full of fanship. As always, yuzu was gushing over(lol).
I must say Jason’s Japanese is amazing and not that of the beginners and would make most Japanese reflect that we should study English more… lol I feel so sad about Jason at NHK but im sure he can get breakthrough. There’s no bar we can't get over. In the busy schedule, he visited MacDonald in Sapporo (as his volunteer work for giving toys to children?). So lovely.

 

[Danibellerika]

5ooth! keep it up!

Haha… at that Akiko’s interview, overseas skaters seemed to use pictures for easy explanation. they are full of fanship. As always, yuzu was gushing over(lol).
I must say Jason’s Japanese is amazing and not that of the beginners and make most Japanese reflect that we should study English more… lol I feel so sad about Jason at NHK but im sure he can get breakthrough. There’s no bar we can get over. In the busy schedule, he visited MacDonald in Sapporo (as his volunteer work for giving toys to children?). So lovely.

I shall try! My trip is a month and a half away so I want to fortify these 500 then I'll continue the rest when I come back. I've been to Japan twice and got by just speaking it before, but I feel like it'll be a lot nicer being able to read more than katakana words. I may not remember the exact reading for them all if it's "on" or "kun" or another one, but I'm starting to memorize the meanings so that I at least know what it means when I see it. Basically, there are some words I don't know the kanji for and then there's kanji that I know what it means but I may forget the word for it, lol. But it's coming together more since I've been really working on both lately. And seeing the news with the Japanese subtitles is really helpful too. I must say watching all of these skating interviews makes it a fun exercise since it's something I love.

I have a feeling that if Jason were anywhere else but Japan he'd probably be a bit more sad, but at least he's in a place that really embraces him and supports him. And the collective gasp of the crowd when he said he was studying Japanese was so awesome! You guys are always so supportive of those of us who are learning it, even if we're really bad at it . We appreciate it though. Japanese is hard.

 

[Arriba627]

In the busy schedule, he visited MacDonald in Sapporo (as his volunteer work for giving toys to children?). So lovely.

So proud of Jason that he continues his work with the Ronald McDonald house, even making time to visit in Sapporo. I can't even imagine how many hundreds (or would it be thousands?!) of toys he has donated! Makes me think of this happy photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9luqIhvZH/

 

[MeineKatze]

Specs,
Maria Sotskova (Russian skater who won bronze in Ladies) posted this photo of her and Jason from the gala:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUO-aqDyMA/?taken-by=m_a_r_i_y_


My first reaction was -- is Jason so short he's shorter than Maria? Then I realized that she was wearing high heals. Other skaters really do gravitate toward him.

Also I like the tie.

Lolz Sotskova is taller than even Pogorilaya now, but stills hilarious that she towers over Jason with heels and has to put her arms over his shoulders like she's with his baby brother muahaha but I noticed most male skaters (Adam, Max, Takahashi, Yuzuru, Patrick) are no taller than 5'8 so he's not too short for a skater lol

 

[Mrs. P]

Well the top-ranked Golden State Warriors lost to the Houston Rockets in 2OT, making it their first lost against Houston in nine games and their second loss at home this season. Clearly the sports universe is telling me that these last few days were the time for usually excellent/consistent athletes -- more specifically ones I enjoy watching -- to bomb/struggle (though Golden State put up a good fight -- it was actually a fun game to watch, but GS at full power would have won this one).

CanadianSkaterGuy compared Boyang Jin to Klay Thompson, who really struggled at this game (only scored 15 points and missed most of his 3-pointers), so that's like Boyang missing quads and placing 5th at Skate America.

You win, sports Gods. Time to move on.

Oh here's a cute photo of Jason with his sis, it's her birthday!
https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/804549824334983169

 

[NoNameFace]

Can someone translate the message they played or Jason speaking Japanese. I read elsewhere it was a funny message to Yuzu, Keiji and Ryuju?

Jason competed against Keiji and Ryuju a lot in juniors, so they sort of were coming up the ranks then. So while I was sad for Jason, I was super happy for Keiji cause he was a very promising skater back in the day.

Seeing Akiko warmed my heart. She was someone that continue to evolve well into her late 20s. And like Jason, she was a fan favorite and always performed with much heart and love for the sport. Her winning Japanese nationals was a moment to remember. So was winning her world medal in 2012 -- she got it on her 27th birthday. So probably a good reminder that people peak at different times.

I agree - every time I see her - on ice doing some shows appearances or off-ice on a 'journalist' duty now - I smile remembering first time she really caught my attention on Vancouver 2010 Olympics...Since then, I became such a fan of her dedication, determination and joy she brings to ice, for me it's clear she just love skating, expressing emotions on ice and give them to the audience. Still my favourite set of Ladies programs would probably be Akiko's one from 2012/13 season - 'Kill Bill' SP was sassy and energetic, 'O' FS is just an icon of FS programs for me - it was a perfect music, perfect choreography for perfect skater. And her costumes - always spot on!

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[Mrs. P]

I agree - every time I see her - on ice doing some shows appearances or off-ice on a 'journalist' duty now - I smile remembering first time she really caught my attention on Vancouver 2010 Olympics...Since then, I became such a fan of her dedication, determination and joy she brings to ice, for me it's clear she just love skating, expressing emotions on ice and give them to the audience. Still my favourite set of Ladies programs would probably be Akiko's one from 2012/13 season - 'Kill Bill' SP was sassy and energetic, 'O' FS is just an icon of FS programs for me - it was a perfect music, perfect choreography for perfect skater. And her costumes - always spot on!

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Though different disciplines, I think Jason and Akiko are really similar in some ways, which is probably why I'm drawn to both. I also think they both have defied the limits that fans tend to set for them. Akiko's ability to rise from her struggles with an eating disorder that stalled her career for a few seasons has been nothing to but inspring.

I agree that Akiko really is dedicated to the sport and she continues to show that in her ongoing work as a television commentator and choreographer. I really like her programs for Rika!

I watched O again -- her perfect one from 2012 NHK Trophy -- , still a fab program. I wonder what that would have scored in today's super inflated PCS world---126, which is what she got was considered a high-caliber score back then.

Akiko always had the best step sequences.

Also looking back at the men's competition from that 2012 NHK Trophy is fascinating. Ross Miner won bronze beating Javi and Richard Dornbush. Adam Rippon was 8th. Pretty good competition for the US actually -- medals in all disciplines!