Category: Interview

Ivan Matyushenko - Anas 2013

VIDEOS: Ivan Matyushenko at “Anas” mosque tournament in Chistopol │30 March 2013

See ► RESULTS: Ivan Matyushenko wins the “Anas” mosque tournament in Chistopol │30 March 2013 ◄

▼ Ivan Matyushenko is in the next video from 12:10 and from 21:24. ▼

Всероссийский турнир на призы мечети “Анас” [Google Translate: Russia tournament for the prizes of the mosque “Anas”]

▼ Interview on TV with the organizer –  – in the next video from 0:12. ▼

Всероссийский турнир на призы мечети “Анас” [Google Translate: Russia tournament for the prizes of the mosque “Anas”]

Source: Чистопольская ассоциация армспорта

See ► RESULTS: Ivan Matyushenko wins the “Anas” mosque tournament in Chistopol │30 March 2013 ◄

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Alexey Voevoda - interview about his vegan diet

VIDEOS: Alexey Voevoda 2013 – Interviews with subtitles about his diet and more

There are 2 videos, scroll down to watch them. Below each video I posted the transcript of the English subtitles.

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In this interview from 2013, Alexey Voevoda talks about his diet / nutrition, about being a vegetarian / vegan. Alexey tells us about his childhood and rope climbing. He also gives some details about his right shoulder injury from bobsleigh – at a speed of 130km/h, and how armwrestling saved him because he stopped with only one hand (left hand). His return to armwrestling after the Sochi 2014 is also mentioned in the video interview. At the end of the video he smashes a coconut into a Kettlebell, with his right hand.

Alexey Voevoda 2013 (with subtitles)

You’ll be surprized

Alexey Voevoda, who is three-time World champion in armwrestling,
two-time Winter Olympics medalist in bobsleigh, eat very unusually

Many top-models would be envious his diet

“In the morning I have 2 glass of water”

“In the afternoon I have vegetables”

“In the evening I have fruits, vegetables. mixed vegetable food”

He doesn’t eat any kind of meat and almost doesn’t eat heat-treated food

He has been raw vegetarian for 2 years

Meanwhile he is still one of the strongest bobsledder

His height is 194 cm and weight is 118 kg

These parameters are shocking

“On Monday I drink only water, without any sort of food”

“And I feel very good”

Even on Monday he trains

He can’t exist without exercise stress

He used to be strong

“I grew up in the mountains and we sometimes climbed trees”

“I usually won in that competition”

“When I was 8-9 year old I pulled up 15-17 times”

“Although other children couldn’t pull up at all”

Recently he realized that he is ‘man of steel’

“The track wasn’t good and there was a rise”

“I unclasped my hand to stop. Then I was
thrown and hit my shoulder on the ceiling”

“The speed was 130 km/h. My arm growed numb”

“But armwrestling saved me. I stopped with only one hand”

“It might be more serious, but I had only incomplete fracture. It’s rubbish”

Even with incomplete fracture he can do it

This exercise helped him in armwrestling. Now he
still do this exercise in each train

After Sochi-2014 he decided left bobsleigh and return in armwrestling

“I can’t forgive armwrestling and there will be comeback”

“My level is quite high. But today my
power isn’t the same as Cyplenkov’s power”

“However some part of my body is still strong, like forearm”

Seeing on bogatyr-Voevoda’s strength of body [bogatyr is strong hero in Russia]

Our camera crew solved to do experiment

Called ‘cocoanut’

His goal is to break cocoanut

Considering Alexey’s physical injury we gave him weight

“We checked that armwlestler’s short move can break cocoanut”

He broke, smashed, crashed coconut

Our reporter can’t do it. He actually isn’t armwlestler

Voevoda is rare and valuable athlete not only in Russia, but in the World

He was the best in armwrestling and became world champion in bobsleigh

It can do true Russian bogatyr — Alexey Voevoda

Voevoda about his diet (with subtitles)

Source: Ruslan Martynov

Man: Alexey, I read in interview that you’re vegetarian
Yes, I don’t eat meat at all
Man: How does your diet influence for recreation?
It’s good for my recreation
Man: Why?
Protein causes of decomposition in our body. It’s axiom
Man: Animal protein?
Any protein. Do you know a decay product of protein?
Man: Amino acids
Amino acids are one little part of decay product of protein. Amino acids depend on quality of protein.
Decays products of protein are always BUN, ammonia, thinol and other toxics.
It’s nutrition for harmful microflora (pathogenic bacteria). This harmful microflora is the cause of decomposition.
Read academician A.M. Ugolev. 1991. The theory of adequate specific nutrition.
He investigated microflora (gut flora) and he tried to separate microflora as individual member of the body.
When our microflora is healthy it should weigh 2.5-3.5 kg. Microflora produce amino acids, hormones.
It’s clever biochemical machine that allow us to be healthy and happy.
I’ve gone on Kremlyevskay diet (little carbohydrates, much protein), meat diet, milk diet, drank many protein cocktails.
I experimented with diet a lot. But I started running and doing Barbell Lunge forward, laterad and circle-wise very effective after raw vegetarian diet.
When I ate meat, supplement amino acids, creatine, minerals I did Barbell Lunge forward, laterad and circle-wise 220 kg. I lacked of energy.
When I stopped eating meat I did 320 kg without amino acids, vitamins, minerals.
I just eat vegetables and fruits. Easy. I forget the stomach pain.
Man: Without milk?
At first I ate fermented milk product and drank milk. Then I stopped.
Man: Are you vegan?
Yes, I am.
Man: Do you eat cooked food?
No. Of course not.
Man: Do you eat kasha[cereal, five-grain porridge, polenta etc.]?
In the winter I need to do the correction my nutrition and I eat kasha.
But in the summer we have opportunity to eat fresh vegetables and fruits and to be raw vegans. Just try it.
I encourage a healthy lifestyle. Maybe you like it. I liked it. My sister became pregnant after raw vegan diet.
My coach on this diet, aged 65 years, did overhead press on smith machine 120 kg.
Man: Everybody say that you should eat much meat and consume sport nutrition to recreation faster.
I explain you. Compare alimentary system of predator, weed-eater and us. Who do we look like?
Our jaw chews the food. Our jaw can’t bite off flesh.
Comparing with predator and weed-eater we have different alimentary system.
Sorry
We aren’t predator and weed-eater.
We are frugivore. Fruit have high caloric value.
Bald man with a beard: go away please!
I don’t lose weight. Weight which you need you don’t lose.
Man: Do you eat fish?
I don’t eat fish.
Bald man with a beard: I was 152 kg. I looked like a perfect fright. I gasped for breath on 40th seconds. My punch was like a push.
Bald man with a beard: I eat a little meat. I think when you’re young there is a sense to eat meat to gain in the weight.
Bald man with a beard: But when you grow old you should look after your health.
Bald man with a beard: You ought to be careful with this nutrition. And if you choose this diet you should have medical education or good coach.
I consulted with academic.
Bald man with a beard: Experiments with health aren’t good. Alexey have good education. Trial and error isn’t for your healthy. Time’s up!
Thank you. Good bye!

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35th World Armwrestling Championships 2013

35th World Armwrestling Championships 2013 │QUESTION

35th World Armwrestling Championships 2013
35th World Armwrestling Championships 2013 │ Source: World Armwrestling Championships 2013 – facebook

World Armwrestling Championships 2013 ◄ facebook page:

” World Armwrestling Championships is the event for you. And we would like to allow you decide how to make it. First question is: where to put the stage: on long side of this hall or on short side of hall? Should we put the stage and chairs like on pictures bellow or in standard way. Waiting for your opinion. “

Answer on facebook ► World Armwrestling Championships 2013 ◄ Answer on facebook

The future of armwrestling ?

Mac Stop Sign Telle Vs. Tim Lewis - UAL 2011 - Harrahs Lake Tahoe King Of The Hill Showdown
Mac Stop Sign Telle Vs. Tim Lewis – UAL – Harrahs Lake Tahoe King Of The Hill Showdown – May 1, 2011│ Source: theual.com

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https://www.facebook.com/UltimateArmwrestlingLeague/videos/2156423194383446/

{ I post here just some comments, mostly what Engin Terzi (who used Emir Terzi facebook profile), John Brzenk and Devon Larratt said. I attached many hyperlinks, if you click on a name you will be sent to the exact location of the comment in Armwrestling John – Engin, not to the facebook user profile. One of the reasons I do this, is because after just few days is very hard to find a discussion on facebook, and the search function doesn’t help. }

This is not about a person.. this is about a general discussion.. do you find this way of pulling fair ? http://g1.armpower.net/gal_00325/0x600/nemiroff-2012-left-hand-173185.JPG
Emir Terzi i heard best exercise for this technique is static hold at 180 degree arm angle..
Emir Terzi solution is shoulder below table, stop the match and foul the puller..
Emir Terzi i personally would quit armwrestling instead of pulling & winning that way..

Emir Terzi ITEM 4

2) Competitors cannot drop the competing shoulder below the level of the elbow pad when in a neutral or losing position. This will be considered a dangerous position.
The neutral position defined as the starting position down to 2/3 of the way to the losing side of the table.
The humerus bone of the competing arm will not be inclined down and therefore elevating the elbow and dropping the shoulder below the elbow pad.

John R Brzenk No matter if it is or isn’t part of the organizers published rules it doesn’t conform to what history knows as Armwrestling. WAF addressed it .. Great ! But others have embarrassed it because it makes for some very Long and very exciting matches. At this point in my life I’m not going to change my style . But yes I can see Engins concern that the future of this sport may turn into something that Does not resemble armwrestling as we have known it! If it was up to me to address . I would say stop the match. Give a foul … Happens again .. Lose. Maybe armwrestling should be restricted to floors only … Then we wouldn’t have this worry 🙂

John R Brzenk Why do you think ” It’s awesome ” it doesn’t resemble anything like the game I grew up loving as a kid.

John R Brzenk My memory of discussions about George have been … I didn’t believe he had a bone lock . His twist with a straight arm is similar to Todd’s but not as extreme …

Devon Larratt I think its awesome cause it is another thing in armwrestling. the more moves the better the sport is in my opinion. George’s and Mike’s moves have subtle differences, both are great, both have sucsess, but they are beatable with the right technique. the sport hopefully will keep adapting. its already not the sport i grew up with or started with, but.. i think its getting better.

John R Brzenk Kids won’t be able to wrestle across cafeteria tables seated without complaining they are being restricted by not being allowed to drop below the table 🙂 I can hear it now …. But wait whenl I become a pro … Then look out because the game is completely different then 🙂

Devon Larratt i don’t think there are many kids out there that can pull this move off..

Devon Larratt the only guys i have seen do it right have been pulling a loooong time..

John R Brzenk Lets progress to allowing the use of the other hand … That would throw another aspect to it … You can use your other hand to save yourself for one second during the match … Or maybe let’s allow kicking under the table … That would be fun … Lots more exciting … What is best for healthy training ? You are seeing more and more of it Devon .. That is the concern. is the sport going to evolve into a straight arm tug of war based on shoulder strength …

John R Brzenk You … I and many top pros are examples for Kids … It won’t take them long to follow …

Phil Rasmussen Devon I think it’s hard enough trying to explain the rules of modern armwrestling to the general spectator without becoming the object of ridicule with moves like this:http://www.xsportnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Mac-Stop-Sign-Telle-Vs.-Tim-Lewis-UAL-2011.jpg

Tyrone McYardie Devon if MT would have beaten you with this technique would you still think its awesome then?

Devon Larratt i really don’t think that will happen, cause i honestly deep down think this move is that good. that is the thing for me. people act like this is some awesome move… it is a terrible move!!! who would i rather face, a guy who can do this kind of a move or a guy who has a better wrist? thats an easy answer. anybody who really knows armwrestling knows that it is about balance. let this move in armwrestling and it makes the sport better. its the same as saying you can’t flop or toproll… where do you draw the line? AND …. i love to watch x arm, and i think it is awesome too lol

Devon Larratt phil – i also thought that match was fine. a little unusual, but whatever. i liked it. call me crazy..
Devon Larratt alot of rules need to open up if you want expansion and development.. we also need to work con the elbow foul.. you should be allowed to push. some won’t like it, but… the future will tell who is right.. cause it will be cool and people will watch and want to play
John R Brzenk I don’t think it’s a healthy progression. I would hate to come back 50 years from now and watch what evolves from this ..
Devon Larratt people act like its the ace of spades… it so isn’t.
Thiago Monteiro Cardieri i really dont think its beautifull to see………….. some people like Pascal Girard are able to do something like that…. but not ugly like some people use to do……http://youtu.be/nN0b4ATFQiQ
Devon Larratt why do you think its ugly? I think it is awesome!!! I think the flop is awesome, I think the hook, press, whatever…. they are all awesome. why do we have to make armwrestling more like powerlifting?
Devon Larratt its like telling an mma fighter he can’t thai kick anymore.. or a pool player that he can’t spin the ball anymore.. why do we want to restrict our sport?
Devon Larratt eventually i am gonna promote.. this may end up happening a whole lot sooner than i thought.. when that happens i am gonna do a new set of rules that everyone will think is sooooo ridiculous lol.
Thiago Monteiro CardieriDevon Larratt i really are your fan, and i do respect all the things you have to say in aw, but even denis run to this move vs arsen liliev…. its like a way to run from the loss, if mike tood dont ude this move your score would be like 6 -0 easy
Devon Larratt that is cool… the same way a guy runs into a hook when he can’t match hands.. its all good.
Devon Larratt And in my opinion.. Denis out armwrestled alot of guys at A1.. didn’t just beat them with strength.
Devon Larratt i am not gonna put them up here right now, but things i am gonna look at changing – the table – the pin – the start – the rules… lol so yeah.. there you have it haha
John R Brzenk Well Devon, it’s more like telling an MMA fighter that he can’t bite or eye gauge… Or use the point of his elbow to struck .. Or bring a gun or knife into the ring 🙂  rules have to be in place for healthy training … Not the win at all cost approach 🙂
Devon Larratt I agree with so many on this.. this is not the gun… this is not the knife. there are things that are way way more cheaty than this that make it war and not sport. But that is the dirtiest topic in sport. dropping your shoulder is nothing… nothing more than bending your wrist. nothing more than pulling up. just another move. it is not. outside the commonly understood (or not so commonly) rules of sportsmanship.
Devon Larratt anyways… i have one last thing to do, then i am trainning tonight. John good luck with Krasimir Kostadinov he’s a beast… talk to you all soon.
John R Brzenk Thanks Devin … Always good disagreeing with you 🙂 take care and heal up !
John R Brzenk Devon … Fat fingers again
Calvin Trung Pham Now if this technic won’t go away (it won’t), then let’s talk what is the best way to defeat it. Personally I wish I meet someone who use this so I can learn how to defend it even I am just an amteur. I heard many suggestions before already, but let’s hear again
Emir Terzi your shoulder has to be somewhere that your hand could have a possibility to be brought to pin pad..you dont have to hurt someone to win…
Emir Terzi anyone who is allowing and supporting this move ,is responsible for this mess.and IMO doing a big harm to our sport..http://www.xsportnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Mac-Stop-Sign-Telle-Vs.-Tim-Lewis-UAL-2011.jpg
Emir Terzi also i find people, who likes this move when their favorite puller does but dislikes when Mac Telle & Tim Lewis do, dishonest..

John R Brzenk With enough time Calvin the Best way to defeat it is to do the same move .. Of course this might make matches that last a few days … 😉 but hey it’s all good 🙂

if we are gonna have evolution on our sport then no need to progress slowly and lose unnecessary time..NO LIMITS.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpu99bOgzqE
Devon Larratt haha i love x arm

I think we should create a list of things we want banned in armwrestling and get to the root of our sport…

Devon Larratt bending wrist

Devon Larratt moving body

Devon Larratt re grips

Devon Larratt use of chalk

Devon Larratt early go is no longer warning, but 6 month suspension

Devon Larratt any technique with bicep

Devon Larratt a slip will result in a trial that leaves one man nutless

Devon Larratt if refferee misses these calls 2 year ban from message board discussions..

Devon Larratt yeah steroids and why not go further.. that man was eating better food than me..

Devon Larratt lol gotta go to work guys x

Alexey Voevoda – Armwrestling or Bobsleigh, that is the question. :)

Alexey Voevoda
Alexey Voevoda – Sochi 2014 Ambassador, Russian Bobsleigh Athlete, Alexey Voevoda
FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup at Sanki Sliding Center Sochi │This photo was taken on February 17, 2013. 
Photo Source: Sochi 2014 Winter Games – flickr.com
  • Alexey Voevoda is not happy with the management of the Russian bobsleigh team, because they want to put him in the third crew. Alexey is now almost at the point of giving up bobsleigh and coming back to armwrestling, because he misses the training atmosphere. Go see all what Alexey Voevoda said, on Armpower.NET: ALEXEY VOEVODA – SHOCKING COMMENTS!

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Denis Cyplenkov wins the Absolute Open Championship of Russia 2013 │Results

Denis Cyplenkov - Trec Nutrition
Denis Cyplenkov – Trec Nutrition │ Image Source: Trec Nutrition
Trec Nutrition (25 February 2013): ” Denis started testing products Trec Nutrition and soon we will know his opinion. “

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Results│ Absolute Open Championship of Russia 2013 │Results

 It was only for the right hand, and took place at the end of the

 Ramenskoye, Moscow Region, 6 March 2013

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Last year, the victory was “in the hands” Arsene Lilieva this year Denis easily won arsenal.

JM-You as always arrived at the most “vusnenkoe” without fighting in the category you only came to fight in the open category.

Denis chicken I have the right to choose. I am more interested in the professional fight, I want to pay off the cost of training. For the season I put myself to the priorities of the tournaments and “absolyutka” Russian Championship included in the list of tournaments.

MJ-what other tournaments this year, you just visiting?

Be sure to take part in the A1, which will be held in Moscow in July. And so far, I think everything. These tournaments for the season is enough.

Congratulations to Denis with another victory, and always will be following his progress in the future.

place in the open category as follows
2. Arsene Liliev
3. Andrey Pushkar
4. Alex Semerenko
5. Ivan Matyushenko
6. Alexander Gusov
7. Gadzhimurat Lobster
8. Roman Filippov ”

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Todd Hutchings – One more week until he can start using his bicep

Khadzimurat Zoloev - Todd Hutchings, Armfight #42 - Las Vegas - Vendetta
Khadzimurat Zoloev – Todd Hutchings, Armfight #42 – Las Vegas │ Source: Armpower.NET – ARMFIGHT #42 – VENDETTA IN VEGAS (click to see more photos)

Michael Todd: ” I have had 2 adapt around a variety of injuries! I’m just 2 stubborn 2 quit! “

Michael Todd
Michael Todd │ Photo Source: Michael Todd

Joshua Woodhouse MT did 170 or so with the Rolling thunder. The amazing thing about the lift is that MT has no feeling in his ring or pinky finger, so essentially hes only lifting with three fingers.

Pulling Florian Is this a temporarly issue with the fingers?

Michael Todd No, I haven’t felt them since June of 2007!

Pulling Florian Thanks for the info Mike! Sounds bad…

Michael Todd I have had 2 adapt around a variety of injuries! I’m just 2 stubborn 2 quit!

Bože Lučin what happened in June of 2007?

Michael Todd Pinches ulna nerve & lost feeling in pinky & ring finger.

Michael Todd Pinched

Zurab Kavtaradze Hi Mike, during which technique did the pinch occur if you recall, cause I also get numbness in those two fingers in deep hook when wrist is bent in a certain way

Michael Todd It was on the practice table with Jerry Caddorette & we were n a hook & he tried 2 top roll out & it sent a tingle down my arm & my fingers have been numb ever since. It was 6 days after I pulled Voevoda!

Source: Armwrestling John – Engin

Michael Todd ” Not bad for 273lbs!! “

Source: Michael Todd