Alessio

ERNIEDOJO TEKKEN CAMP - Behind the Scenes - Interview #1: Paullonia I know it’s been a long time since the ErnieDojo Tekken Camp. It was my very first project organized for the Italian Tekken community, and I’m aware that, unfortunately, very little of it has been shown so far. That’s why I’m going to share some content in order to give you an insight into how it was perceived from the inside. Based on the feedback we received from the participants, it was a huge success. With very limited financial and logistical resources, we managed to create something truly new: a space where people could genuinely enjoy Tekken in its purest form for an entire weekend. At the opening of the event, I said that the world is full of testing grounds (Tekken World Tour, EVO, EMEA, and other circuits), but that there are very few good events for the part of the community that is willing to learn. And I’m not only talking about community events at exhibitions aimed at potential new “buyers.” I’m talking about events for people who have been keeping this game truly alive for a long time. This is proof that events like this deeply fuel the desire to play, sustain long-term support for the game, and help build stronger, healthier connections within the community. I would like to show the world that the passion for this game is endless, that people are willing to step up, challenge themselves, and are eager to learn. But what’s needed are the right environments, the passion to build something for everyone who aims for the highest levels, and, of course, the resources to make it happen. This will be the first in a series of contents that will show you what the ErnieDojo Tekken Camp really was. I hope you enjoy it and that it can inspire other communities, while also sending an important message for the future of Tekken. Also, as you know any kind of support is crucial and I personally thank everyone who is willing to share, leave a like or a comment, or anything that can help us. ❤️ THE INTERVIEW In this interview, PollidiPollonia touches a topic that is both meaningful and very common: the feeling of being welcomed, comfortable, and truly part of a community. When we were working on the event, this was our main focus. We wanted to create an experience where the real protagonists weren’t the pro players (as it usually is at majors and tournaments for obvious reasons), but the participants themselves. We gave everything we had to building activities around them for the whole weekend, and I’m really glad that came through. PollidiPollonia also brings up another crucial topic, that I’m convinced resonates with many people who approach this game competitively: mental. But we’ll dive into that tomorrow at 2:00 PM CET. Huge thanks to @LuxSylva_ for the interview. Thanks to @Oracle_Javier , @BUFFAL0SOLD1ER , and @PiKaH_TK for being coach of this experience. And thanks to @HGEsportsASD and @FOXeSport_it for supporting the event! See you tomorrow! OSU!🥋