Jacques Ducalis/Story

Profile
He aims to be the best in the world with his aggressive Judo, which primarily uses throwing techniques as its main strength. He is an Olympic gold medallist and a consistent top-ranked competitor in world championships and is well known to the general public.

Background
As his appearance suggests, he is more of a martial artist than an athlete. He has always professed to be the best in judo, and in fact, has participated in several different martial arts competitions, winning championships on several occasions. He announced his participation in this year's tournament before even receiving an official invitation. He specialises in an aggressive style of judo, using standing techniques with a focus on throws. He has also competed in the Olympics twice, winning two gold medals in the open-weight division. In one of the finals, he injured both ankles before the final, and overcame calls for him to abandon the event. He is now a member of the board on the French Judo Association, and is also teaching the younger generation, but he has yet to develop an athlete able to surpass him.

Interview
'''Ducalis enters the tournament! The strongest competitor, again?!'''

The greatest ever inter-martial arts tournament, BURIKI One is about to be held, and another big name is set to compete. A man who is already a regular competitor in the World Championships and has even won gold twice in Olympic Judo's open-weight division, Jacques Ducalis. He has participated in various tournaments, not limited to judo, and is well known as a "Martial Arts Invader" and had announced his participation in the tournament from the very beginning, as soon as it was announced. We asked Ducalis, whose participation has finally been made official, about his confidence in the event.

Interviewer: You announced your participation in this year's tournament as soon as it was announced.

Ducalis: Yes. If this tournament is to decide the "World's Strongest", then of course judo must be included. I was going to participate in the preliminary qualifiers, but when I recieved an invitation from the tournament headquarters, I decided to accept.

Interviewer: You've competed in two other martial arts tournaments in the past and won both of them, correct? Will you be aiming for the championship this time as well?

Ducalis: Of course! Judo is the strongest martial art in the world. And the only way to prove it is to fight and win. If I lose, then how would that prove Judo's greatness to anyone?! Nobody can beat my Judo! I hear the numbers are going to be large at this tournament, but either way, I'm bound to win! It's obvious!

Interviewer: That's some impressive confidence. I'm looking forward to the day of the event. By the way, are there any competitors among the invitees and those who have qualified that you are particularly interested in?

Ducalis: Hmph! Hmph! They're all nothing! They're only a little bit better than the usual fighters at these mixed martial arts events. When have any of these modern, so-called "fighters" ever really been strong?!

Interviewer: Even the professional competitors are no match for you?

Ducalis: Of course! I don't care if you're a pro or not, all that makes you different from the rest is, in essence, whether you get paid for it or not. That has nothing to do with real strength! Unless you're doing Judo, you're no match for me!

Interviewer: I see, I look forward to seeing you in action on the day.

Ducalis: Yes, leave it to me!

Fan Q&A
Question 1

Q. Please train me in judo... I’m a big fan.

Q. Please teach my brother judo. He’s a big fan of yours.

A. Well, that's an excellent mindset! But if you want to master Judo, you have to let go of the desire to be taught by someone else! You see, martial arts is a discipline to improve oneself, not something that can be made stronger just because someone teaches it to you! Training is first and foremost, all about the spirit... (Rest omitted)

Question 2

Q. What are the basics of the Tate-Shiho-Gatame?

A. Idiot! How dare you ask someone for the basics! You can’t do something just by just listening to what someone says! You need to think for yourself and train! Young people these days seem to think that they can just ask anyone for anything, but that's a big mistake! That's what happens when you're spoiled from an early age! I, for example... (Rest omitted)

Question 3

Q. Are you married? If so, do you have any children?

A. N-n-no I’m not! L-l-let’s j-just leave the personal stuff alone!

Question 4

Q. What are your personal treasures?

A. A fighter has no need for treasures! A fighter is... (Omitted for brevity) ...and most crucially, a fighter is someone dedicated to improving themselves and mastering the ways of martial arts! It is a weakness to have treasures! If you have time to worry about things, then devote yourself to the path of diligence!

Question 5

Q. What inspired you to take up judo?

A. Hmmm. That was 26 years ago. It was when I was still a handsome, rosy-cheeked young boy. I was born in a quiet town on the outskirts of Paris. Back then... (Rest omitted).

Question 6

Q. (I ask this question on behalf of my brother.) In judo, it seems that there are many techniques to grab the opponent's body clothes or obi, but what should I do if the opponent is naked or has no upper body clothing?

A. Certainly, there are many grappling techniques in judo, but of course, they are not the only ones! There are plenty of alternatives, like the ippon back carry if you can't get the back collar! Whether your opponent is naked, a cow or a horse, there is no opponent you cannot defeat with judo! With the proper training, you can achieve victory in any situation! The important thing is to assess the situation carefully and apply the best technique for the situation at the best time, no matter what the situation may be! To do this, you must first cultivate your spirit... (Rest omitted)

Question 7

Q. Are you married?

A. Th... That’s a p-p-personal matter!

Question 8

Q. Your stories, they’re pretty long...

A. This is not one of the long ones! And the fact that you think I'm talking too long proves you’re not taking me seriously! Listen up! When you listen to your superiors, concentrate your mind... (Rest omitted)

Question 9

Q. Do you like Japanese food? Are you okay with things like natto?

A. Of course I love it! Martial artist or not, it doesn’t matter! It just doesn’t! There is an old saying that a sound mind is a sound body... (Rest omitted)

Question 10

Q. You look like an old man and don't seem to be popular, but I wish you good luck. Long live judo’s yama-arashi!

A. Well, I greatly appreciate your support! But the “you look like an old man” comment was unnecessary! You know, young people these days don't know how to talk to their elders! Listen, the first thing to do is to say hello... (Rest omitted)

Question 11

Q. Why “pinning techniques” in a mixed martial arts tournament?

A. It is believed that this is to exhaust the opponent's strength.

(Tournament Headquarters)

Question 12

Q. If you had a judo match with Goro Daimon of KOF fame, who’d come out on top?

A. This Daimon fellow also does Judo? ...Well, it’s certainly admirable. But you can't beat me by simply practicing judo! First of all, the most important thing in Judo training is mental discipline! Mental discipline is... (Rest omitted)