Koshi Bando

1st (Japan)

Fight Club - 1x Champion

Imperium - 1x Champion

Lutadora - 2x Champion

KTL - 3x Champion

A-Tier:

Tokyo Dan - 13x Champion

International - 16x Champion

15x AMA All-Star

3x AMA All-Star MVF

3x Global Rumble Challenger

1x Global Rumble Champion

Osaka Dan - 3x Champion

Sapporo Dan - 7x Champion

Koshi Brando is an international Professional Martial Artist in Japan and a member of Spartan X. Koshi is known for breaking the streak of the Black Dragons in the Dojo Championship. He is often called the 'Dragon Slayer.' He is considered one of the greatest fighters in Japan, and is often compared to Gin Yukihira. He is currently ranked 18th in the world.

During his national career, Koshi won nine Senior Dan tournaments and brought Spartan X four Dojo Champions, three of them as the Finals MVF. Koshi became the no.1 ranked fighter of Japan. His cool, welcoming personality has made him a fan favorite and inspiration of the current generation of Japanese Fighters. He would return to League competition for the last time to earn his fifth Dojo Champion.

Koshi has a stellar international career. He is the first and only fighter to win the AMA Global Rumble three times. He became the no. 1 ranked fighter in the world for one season and stuck in the Global Ten for a long time. He has won nine S-Tier tournaments and 29 A-Tiers in his career.

## Personality

*"Stop trying to fight with your hands, when all the power you have is in your mind."*

Koshi is known for being cool-headed and very competitive. Koshi liked to taunt his opponents and looked like he wasn't even trying. Koshi had a very strong mental game, never fazed by defeat. He constantly went to tournaments to get experience.

Koshi respects those with strong mentality, and is very committed to training with his Dojo. He pushes his teammates and opponents to the limit.

## Abilities

### Saiyaman 3

Koshi is one of the strongest Saiyaman, attaining level 3. It is implied he could reach Breaker but injuries have led him to not try. Koshi's speed and mental game is what got him multiple wins. Many fighters believe Koshi's real Saiyaman ability was his mental strength. Koshi was strong enough to hold against the Fallen Emperor, who had the strength to destroy the Ten Titans mansion. He was considered the most powerful Japanese martial artist at the time, with many believing he was the next Gin Yukihira. However, Koshi was very inconsistent in his later years, due to his injuries and lack of determination. He would win major tournaments and lose very early in others during the same season.

### Shotokan

Koshi holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan, which focused on dynamic styles and speed and power. Koshi favored Shotokan because of its versatility.

### Jujutsu

Koshi was inspired by international grappling martial arts to learn Jujutsu.

### Fight Tactics

Koshi uses a fluid approach, usually trying to outsmart his enemies. He always tries to end the fight quickly as possible, but gets tempted to try new techniques. Koshi was known for coming in clutch, always bringing it down the wire. His fights tended to be very close, as he would end it with a very late submission or knock out.

## Legacy

Koshi is the only current Japanese fighter who has been compared to Gin Yukihira. His achievements and goals paralleled with the Black Dragons legend. Many martial artists have claimed his career is overrated, due to becoming the number one fighter after his rivals were injured or retired early. Like other winners, Koshi's Global Ten status is questionable due to winning it as a Global Rumble winner. He challenged a Global Ten member who many claimed was "on the verge of retiring at the moment."

Despite his subtle hatred of Koshi, Gin admitted that Koshi would be the only fighter from the more recent generations who could rival him. He was given his unofficial title, "The Dragon Slayer" after consecutively defeating the Black Dragons in the finals twice.

Koshi was an inspiration to many active Japanese fighters in the Sakurai Era. These young men and women wanted to look up to someone who wasn't in controversy (like Gin). He is one of the most celebrated Japanese fighters in the world, and offered advice to many future Ten Titans members. He also gave hope to many Dojos, who wanted to topple Black Dragons off the throne.

Koshi has won three Global Rumbles, more than any other fighter.