Hello, saw this really interesting programme last night about Colin Jackson (the 110m hurdle champ). It was exploring what it is about him that makes him a champion athlete - they did all these tests to see if it was his biological make up, psychology and upbringing. The upshot of it was that he has a lot of 'super fast twitch' muscles, has a supportive family and is generally of a sunny yet determined disposition.

The programme was basically trying to do the nature vs nurture debate and found it was a bit of everything.

Anyway, what do readers think? What makes a champion (in martial arts or any sport)

What are the ingredients to success?