Kim Jin O

Pride Fighting Championships: What is your style? Kim Jin O : Judo.

Pride :	How long have you trained in judo?
Kim :	Since I was in High School, about 4 years.
Pride :	Have you done any other martial arts?
Kim :	I started doing MMA right after I stopped judo.
Pride :	How long have you been training MMA?
Kim :	One year. In Korea , men have to go immediately into military service for 3 years. That's why I don't have a long history in MMA.
Pride :	You were involved in UDT in the military?
Kim :	I was in the Korean Marines, the toughest branch. UDT is a special force, like the SEALS.
Pride :	How does that training help your fighting here?
Kim :	Physical and mental strength.
Pride :	Have you competed in any other MMA events?
Kim :	This is my first fight.
Pride :	Have you watched any of the previous PRIDE events?
Kim :	Yes, most of them.
Pride :	Have you seen your opponent fight before?
Kim :	No.
Pride :	What is your game plan for this fight?
Kim :	Punch, take down, ground and pound.
Pride :	You want to finish by KO on the ground?
Kim :	Yes.
Pride :	Do you also train in submissions?
Kim :	Yes.
Pride :	Which do you prefer, finishing by KO or submission?
Kim :	I would like to try some submissions but I think a KO is more likely.
Pride :	Is PRIDE very popular in Korea ?
Kim :	Yes.
Pride :	What about MMA in general?
Kim :	Yes, very much.
Pride :	Will you friends and family be watching the event?
Kim :	Yes.
Pride :	Does that make you feel a lot of pressure to win the fight?
Kim :	No.
Pride :	What do you like to do when you are not fighting and training?
Kim :	Play on the internet.