The martial arts event “NARIAGARI” hosted by the RIZIN fighter Kouji has received a voice of concern on SNS.
The audition pattern was released on January 10, 2023, and the players fought in the phone booth.
“If an amateur does it, I don’t know what’s going on and it’s even more dangerous.”
“NARIAGARI” will be held for the first time on February 5, 2023. According to the news app “Smart News”, which exclusively distributes the tournament for free, the Emperor will host it as a “repayment to the martial arts world” and target amateur fighters. More than 1,000 applicants have been announced.
On January 9, Kouji tweeted a photo of players fighting in a narrow, cage-like space. He named it “NARIAGARI BOX” and explained, “I thought it was funny to fight each other in a telephone box overseas, so I ripped it off.” The reason for making the ring small was, “Amateurs don’t have the skills or physical strength to be attractive in a wide ring. Mom).
On the 10th, a video of the actual audition was released on the tournament Instagram. They punched each other in the face at almost zero distance and were not wearing headgear.
There are many voices of concern regarding safety from martial arts fans. Ren Hiramoto, a martial artist, said, “This is dangerous even if a professional does it, and if an amateur does it, I don’t know how it’s done.I think it’s even more dangerous. Too much,” he said on Twitter.
Jobin (Koichiro Matsumoto), a former mixed martial artist, said, “I think this is pretty dangerous. First of all, I don’t understand why someone fights in a box instead of in a ring. After the accident, Then it’s too late. Opposite,” he pointed out the danger.
In response to the concerns of a Twitter user who claims to be a fan, Kouji said, “It’s a space where you can punch each other at a distance where your punches don’t extend the most. So far, I haven’t scored a single KO. Amateur fights in the ring are the best.” It’s dangerous, I’m seriously thinking regarding it, but I can’t do martial arts if I’m afraid of getting hurt.”
He continued, “The NARIAGARI ring is a place for athletes who have an idea regarding martial arts and are making efforts to fight. Amateurs who have not made efforts in martial arts do not have the right to enter such a ring. I want to help people who want to rise up in any world and want to change their lives.I think BOX is the stage where those people fight.
