Daijyu Takase

Pride Fighting Championships: What do you think of Rodrigo? Daiju Takase: He's the strongest Gracie out of the 5.

Pride:	What did you think of your last victory?
Takase:	I just did what I always practice.
Pride:	Have you done any special training this time?
Takase:	A lot of striking training.
Pride:	Japanese or American women?
Takase:	Japanese.
Pride:	Ok, just asking. Who have you been training with?
Takase:	Yoshida.
Pride:	Is his knee okay?
Takase:	Yeah, it's okay.
Pride:	You've always fought high-level opponents.
Takase:	I'd like to fight some weaker guys but I always get the strong ones.
Pride:	What were you thinking when Emanuel Yarbrough fell on you?
Takase:	It was like a Spielberg movie.
Pride:	What other hobbies do you have?
Takase:	Music.
Pride:	Do you play any instruments?
Takase:	Piano. I also like to listen to contemporary Christian music.
Pride:	What is your favorite number?
Takase:	1.
Pride:	What does it mean to represent Team Japan in BUSHIDO?
Takase:	It's not a group match. It's an individual match. I'm just focused on giving a good show.
Pride:	Did everyone train together?
Takase:	No but I have trained with all of them individually.
Pride:	Did you play any other sports growing up?
Takase:	No.
Pride:	What was your first martial art?
Takase:	MMA from when I was 18.
Pride:	How do you want to finish your fight?
Takase:	It's likely the match will stall but KO from punches would be nice, though.