Cross Counter Guide to Ryu featuring Air (with Mike Ross) - Super Street Fighter 4 Tutorial

Air, one of the strongest Ryu players in the fighting game community, breaks down his approach to the character in this Cross Counter strategy guide. Recorded after his tournament run that included a first-place finish at Marvel Madness in Calgary and top-8 placements at West Coast Warzone 3 and Canada Cup, Air walks through Ryu's core gameplan, decision-making patterns, and the technical details that separate his play from average execution. With host Mike Ross anchoring the conversation, this episode digs into what Air learned competing against Japan's top talent at Super Battle Opera 2010 and how those experiences shaped his understanding of Ryu's potential in Super Street Fighter 4. The guide emphasizes mindset and situational strategy over flashy combos, offering insight into how one of the game's most-played characters demands both precision and careful resource management during matches.