[With Victor giving him something to focus on, Yuuri manages to get past his internal panic and nod.]

Okay... why don't we get you used to the pole first? Climbing up and down a few times like this is a good way to start.

[Yuuri grabs onto the pole with both hands and uses his feet and shin to brace himself against the pole and then climb up. He slides down once he's able to touch the ceiling with his hand, and steps away to give Victor some room.] You try it.