He is still willing to try many things.
How about your recent activities related to martial arts?
Uno:I won a "Shuto" match last November and continued training with the intention of continuing to do so this year, but the corona has made it difficult for me to compete. However, I have not missed any training so that I will be able to respond immediately when they resume.
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You participated in a wrestling match with Atsushi Onita in August, didn't you?
Uno:I was invited to participate by fellow mixed martial artist Shinya Aoki. It had been 15 years since I had wrestled, so it was a challenge of sorts. However, it was precisely at a time like this that I wanted to show my energy, and I think it is not often that you get a chance to compete against Atsushi Onita, whom you have admired for a long time. So I wanted to respond to him in my own way.
You are always willing to take on challenges.
Uno:Yes, I do. That is the only reason I continue to do martial arts. It is a challenge to the times, and since I myself am getting older, it is also a motivation for me to challenge the new generation in the martial arts.
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What is the secret to being a fighter for so many years?
Uno:When I lose, I sometimes feel like I'm finished. This year will be my 25th year since my debut, and I think that if I no longer feel regret after a loss, it is time for me to move on. However, a few days after a match is over, I feel regret in my heart. If I have that kind of feeling, I can continue. I know that some people may say to me, "Why don't you quit? But I want to keep doing what I love, so I want to keep doing it as long as I can.
Now I can do my best because of the support of those around me. I am grateful to my family, friends, dojo members, and fans who continue to support me. I am where I am today because of everyone who supports me. I am truly grateful.
That's why you can't quit so easily.
Uno:Yes, I do. I still want to bring as much joy as possible to those around me, and I still have a strong desire to show people how hard I am working.
Finally, what are your goals and visions for the future?
Uno:I still have a desire to challenge myself in many different things. As I challenged wrestling the other day, there are many genres of martial arts such as grappling, jujitsu, and of course mixed martial arts, and I would like to work stoically as an active athlete in each of them.
