[olyckan]

A dear friend, coach and sensei told me this as i´ve always felt that I wasnt ready for knockdown.. This is his words. "You (as in selfperson) are never ready for knockdown, there is no specifik point to say when you are ready. The transition from semi-contact and national competition to international competion will always be a big leap to take whenever you take it"´..... With that said after 6 more years he convinced me to go knockdown. I have now done 2 international tournaments and faced worldchampions only because he belived in me and gave me the chance. Only thing I can say is go knockdown if you have it in your heart and really want to do it.. However if your going into a knockdown tournament, then prepare like a knockdown fighter. Dont just do your regular training, and sign up for a tournament. To go knockdown has taken me far beyond my normal training.