:chuckles: Now, now, John . He did say it was just his opinion after all . Not one that many martial artists would share, I agree, but still a view of a sporting event that has it's own internal validity. You already know what I think of martial arts competitions so pushing one even further away from serious practise is of little concern in my view - at the end of the day, I use a sword for what I do so it makes no odds to me :lol:.