Some people questioned our ability to compete full-contact, so I decided I should give it a try. This proved to be such an interesting experience that I continued with it. IWUF rules full contact fighting is called Sanda or Sanshou. It mixes striking techniques with throwing and stand up grappling. However, I consider these victories to be a learning experience only.
Tournaments are just games.
Yes, you get hit, hard. But there are rules and referees. People shouldn't confuse them with a street fight. These are two very different things, even though they share some common characteristics. As of Februari 2001, I became the national coach of the Belgian Wushu fighting team.