Just as swords are tested in battle, the effort you've poured into honing your craft is put to the test in competitions. It's the thrill of victory and the sting of defeat that drive us to surpass our limits, both on the mat for ourselves, for our team mates in the waiting lobby, and for out supporters, whose cheers fill the air with every point scored, their voices growing hoarse.
The gentle art is like a form of warfare, where strategy and skill intertwine. I aspire to showcase this truth as a tribute to my training partners.
