03 : Taiju Shiratori . the "Diesel Library" goes up when you wear it.
PROFILE
Kick boxer. Belongs to TEPPEN GYM. . He learned Kyokushin Karate from childhood and entered the world of kickboxing in high school. He then switched to boxing, but returned to the kickboxing world in 2018. In kickboxing, he has 31 fights and 22 wins.
Instagram : @taijushiratori
When you stand in the ring for a match, does it feel wider or narrower depending on the conditions?
Swan:Yes, there is. Especially my feelings change. When I feel spacious, I am in good shape, and I feel mentally relaxed.
. I think it's amazing to fight against an opponent in that situation.
Swan:Once you enter, you can't escape. . I am scared, but I am also excited. I think about many things during a match. . Depending on the day, sometimes I am concentrating on the game, and sometimes I am thinking about things that have nothing to do with the game.
Do you feel the best when you get a KO?
Swan:That's why I can't stop. You can't experience that feeling unless you are doing martial arts. . Winning by decision feels good, but it is no match for a KO. The afterglow after a fight is so great that I can't sleep until the next morning, and the adrenaline is pumping.
Diesel Library] Denim jacket ¥52,800, denim pants ¥40,700, Diesel T-shirt ¥27,500, belt ¥8,800, sneakers ¥53,900 (Click here for details of items worn)
Do you think fashion is important for fighters to motivate themselves?
Swan:It's important. I like simple clothes and often wear monotone colors. I once received a Diesel dress as a birthday present, and I really liked it. Since then, I often go to the store and pick up clothes myself. The clothes in the Diesel Library are cool, too.
. Finally, what are your goals for the future?
Swan:. Kickboxing is very popular in Europe, so I would like to become a top competitor there eventually.
