Memories from the past

Some memories from the first world tournament. I guess that we were rough and ready for anything, not so many really understood the rules. Everyone was excited that there was going to compete in the first world tournament and with the knockdown rules, exciting days. For most competitors it was a dream come true going to Japan for the first and maybe the only time. In time the reality of the situation and why they were there started to sink in, they have to fight full contact. For many it was a long and tiring journey and then there was the jet lag, for many by the time they were ready to fight they were ready for bed. However once the tournament started the adrenalin took over and everyone did their best.