Commentary by Simon Larsen I like matches where the competitors are both happy to get a little physical, especially when they are larger fellows. Unfortunately I think many larger people don't get to train being physical much as the damage you can do to smaller people is something you have to keep in mind, especially... Continue Reading →

Commentary by Simon Larsen When shodan goes up against 6th dan you often get an interesting match. Shodan are often younger and super fast but 6th dan often have better senses of oportunity. Kikuchi tests the reaction of his opponent with a fake for kote. I have seen a few people use this and stolen... Continue Reading →

Commentary by Simon Larsen In training leading up to this tournament Hisatsune sensei had stressed two things to me. Firstly that shaking the tanken up and down for no reason was a good way to give your opponent a sense of your timing. Secondly that standing still let your opponent choose the distance to fight... Continue Reading →

Commentary by Simon Larsen Quarter Finals Time! ALSOK are a security company and they are usually one of the stronger teams. Matsuura starts to go for men, as soon as he has drawn Kojima into blocking the men Matsuura reverses and strikes do. As Kojima comes back down from the blocking position he loses centre... Continue Reading →