6/23 Teixeira public training

[kakatootoshi]

The morning training is focused on hitting mitts and sparring, in order to improve the techniques. The night training is focused on fitness.

Before his debut, Teixeira said he was a white belt in K-1. Teixeira said with a smile
“Now I am around a yellow belt. I want to improve as a whole, in all aspects.”

To response to the inability to adjust to the distance during his debut fight, Teixeira fights nine rounds each day at most, and the number of accumulated rounds is unknown.

With the improvement in distancing, his defense is also getting better. “I used to concentrate on blocking as I could not understand the distance. But now my defense has improved and I can make his punches miss.”

Moreover Teixeira talked about his growth, "Of course I am training my footwork too. I cannot punch properly without using the feet, and footwork is very important"

This is the first time that Teixeira is challenging against the Japan GP, but he is not afraid and said “I have fought in many one-day tournaments in Karate. I feel cautious, but not unease. As to the key of winning a tournament, it is important to pay special attention when I am attacking. I will get injured if I do not pay attention. The accuracy of attacks is important and this is proved by experiences in the past..”

As for his opponent, Teixeira commented “I have seen some videos. He is big and his level is not low. Because he is an aggressive player, I must take care.”

There is a lot of focus on Teixeira in this tournament, but many still hope Musashi will win. “If I fight against Musashi, I will win.”, said Teixeira.

Sato Takumi is also in the same block as Musashi. Teixeira said “I like him and he is good friend of mine. Certainly it would be nice if we could fight against each other at the final. Kyokushinkaikan fighters fighting for Japan’s No.1? Yes it is so.”

When asked about his goal in the tournament, Teixeira said that he wanted to become the champion, As for the possibility of victory, Teixeira replied “100%!”.

[Dent]

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A very informative article. Thank you for posting, KakatoOtoshi!

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[kakatootoshi]

[Dent]

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Isn't that trainer wearing Vapor's t-shirt?

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[kakatootoshi]

Dear Dent,
No idea. But that trainer indeed is a member of K4L.

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[Kurisu]

Is that an Ichigeki body pad he's wearing? MUST.....HAVE.....IT!

[vapor]

I have that t-shirt...but it is for sale on the shelves of the shop!!

vapor

[Dent]

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Originally Posted by vapor

I have that t-shirt...but it is for sale on the shelves of the shop!!

vapor

Grumble Grumble, Economy, Grumble...

Life was so much easier before responsibility.

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