TEAM DD: Chiaki Masui

In the world of action sports, talent often knows no age limits. Among the ranks of remarkable athletes, there’s a new rising star who is defying expectations and rewriting the rulebook at just six years old with tricks like backflip barspins, flairs and 360 triple barspins. Meet Chiaki, the youngest member of Team DD and undoubtedly the future face of BMX.

Chiaki’s journey into the world of action sports began almost as soon as he could walk. From the very start, his parents noticed an unquenchable thirst for adventure and a remarkable knack for mastering various physical activities. It wasn’t long before his talent caught the attention of industry insiders and paved the way for his recent attention.

We recently had the opportunity to ask Chiaki and his supportive parents some questions, who helped provide insights into the mind of this remarkable young athlete with a big future ahead of him.

At what age did you begin your BMX journey, and what inspired your passion for it?

He Started at age 3. He first attended a bmx school , then watched Shoa on TV and wanted to improve.

Being the youngest rider to successfully land a flair and numerous other big tricks is remarkable. How does a six-year-old, accomplishing such significant feats, conquer the fear that comes with attempting new and intimidating tricks?

He Overcame his fear and with the desire to grow more than now

What aspirations, dreams and goals do you hold for your future in the realm of BMX?
His dream is to become a world champion who people think is cool and join the Red Bull team.

Who are you biggest influences in bmx and what is the next big trick you would like to learn?

His favorite player who influences him is Logan Martin and the next trick he wants is a backflip double barspin.

Do you have any additional insights or reflections you’d like to share regarding your experiences and progress in the world of BMX so far?

Instead of riding in one park, he’s growing up riding and talking with different people in different parks. I think that’s very important. From now on he wants to go to different countries and ride with different people!