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I went to the IFK European Knockdown Tournament in Samara, Russia, in May 2007. Samara is about 600 miles east of Moscow. The journey from London via Moscow took nearly 15 hours.

Surrounding Grounds of Hotel

Some of Sensei’s New Russian Friends (The Bear Failed to make the weight!)

The Tournament was fantastic; there were entries from all over Europe with, of course, a very strong Russian team.   All the British fighters fought with true spirit and determination and lost on some very close decisions.

Entrance to the tournament & the Fighting Area 

Sensei Darren Stringer in Action Against His 2 Russian Opponents

The Russian team won all of the titles on the day …. full credit is due to them for their fighting skills and stamina.

The Trophy Winners & Referees

As the delegation from the BKK; we were very well looked after by our Russian hosts in Samara, their hospitality was limitless.

The Sayonara party will go down as one of the best I’ve experienced.

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