"What is your attitude towards training?"
Before I write his response, let me say that they train a lot. Many people think that Japanese are good at Karate because they're Japanese. Nope - they just try and train harder and longer. Hidemoto attends Komazawa University, and their Karate Club has an extremely high reputation and history.
According to Hidemoto, the club trains 2.5 hours every weekday evening, and 2 days out of those weekdays also have morning training. In addition, they train 3 hours on Sunday morning. This is their STANDARD training times, which I'm sure does not include optional training that they go through. And yes, they go through this schedule for 4 years from Freshman year to the Senior year!
Needless to say, I feel that my question weighs a lot more on him than someone like me, who only trains 1 - 3 hours per day, let alone the difference in intensity of the training.
His response was this...I'm trying to translate his tone as much as possible too:
"Basically, I train without complaining. lol. Even some general or Kumite training that I feel like 'What is this?', I take it positively and draw a conclusion that fits me right...and just go through it. I'm a human too, so there are times when my motivation is lower. Even then, you gotta do it when it's the time do it. I try not to be emotional or get upset."
Simple response, and I love it. I have to mention that he's one of the politest young man I've ever met. Even when I greeted and introduced myself after the world championship at the party, he was very nice to talk to. He immediately commented on respect to his brother ...who is his Kata coach at Komazawa Univesity :) Well...maybe we'll get into Komazawa University in the future blog too :)
Hidemoto Kurihara
21yr old
Junior in Komazawa University
Youngest brother to Kazuaki Kurihara
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