” I think this is a very interesting thread, and i feel that this is a time in history where perhaps preformance enhancing medications will get some light shed on them. I feel that during my life these medications have been somewhat of a taboo subject, but as time goes on, people get braver, and the amount of evidence that piles up makes the entire community curious and want open discussion and information. I believe that testing is a massive issue in armwrestling. Most people start down the road of physical/strength/health improvement and it leads them to armwrestling or some other activity. Armwrestling at a high competitive level is NOT healthy… for many reasons.. but it doesn;t stop us from doing it. THe modern question i believe is … 1) if you do this activity are you actually going to be healthier if you use medications? (like after a car crash) 2) How does one put in a testing plan that actually works. financially and is effective. and is this what the sport needs?
More back to the topic, since i heard my name. I am a natural athlete. What i have done can be accomplished without medicines. at about 18-19 years i was a very hungry very very skinny 205. my first 2 tournaments i cut to the 198 lb class. I shortly afterwards got a unique job that gave me 2 interesting nutritional plans. sometimes it is an all you can eat buffet every meal, and then for long periods of time you are way under caloried and way depleted. as soon as i got this job i went to 220-225 lbs. i stayed at this weight for a few years, dieting down to 220 for most tournaments. this became harder, and i started to go after heavy weights anyways, so it crept with time to 230 235 and then i was done going after the weight class 220. During this time frame (ages 20 – 34 about) i was focused on gaining size and strength. I would at times get to eat all i wanted, i would always eat a massive meal before bedtime. I would use creatine monohydrate before most competitions or a period of 3 to 6 weeks. i have used other supplements – vasodialtors, amminos, protien, but i think for the most part creatine is the only one that made any real difference. so you could say that at 21 yrs i was a ripped up 225 lb guy who was very healthy, at about 25-26 i was 235 very healthy, and i was able to get my weight to settle at 240ish for the rest of my life so far. with intense trainning, limitless calories, and creatine i was able to get to 253 lbs for a short time (i think i was a bit fat). the heaviest i ever competed was 247 against John Brzenk i think i was 33, i normally compete around 240-45, depending on how much food and how much trainning i can get.
I am drug tested periodically, but i have never been tested for competition. I have said before that i am willing to test at any time, competition or not. I think it would be a good thing for the sport. It is a great step that the WAF is testing. Unfortunatley for many athletes, financially speaking the WAF is a completely unresponsible choice…. provincials, nationals, worlds, all unpaid, expenses, time off.. if your country doesn;t recognise the sport and you go… in my opinion.. your crazy. Countries need to get armwrestling recognized and their athletes taken care of.
to summarize – I don;t have any great answers. I am not a promoter, i do not fully understand their struggles and their responsibilities. I do feel as an athlete if you armwrestle at a high level your body will pay for your fun one way or another. THe bigger the match, the bigger the glory the bigger the pain. you can reach the top clean, but you will hurt. maybe more than the guy who takes medicine, maybe less in other ways, either way.. it would be great if some doctors really took a good un biased look at what we do. “
” Sorry Las for the slow response. Just a tired dude sometimes, and takes me a while to get back. I;ll just hit my opinion 2 things 1) on weight gain/protein retention/non specific excrecise (ie crossfit or anything not armwrestling related). Like Curtis said, i think your body can only retain x amount of protien. with hard trainning/nutrition whatever you can can increase your retention. which means more strength. for the most part, armwrestlers don’t care about the protien they are retaining outside of their armwrestling chains. This becomes limited by your nature/lifestyle, and i believe by your balance. I believe that your body will not let you fall too far out of balance. If you work opposing muscle groups, bring balance to the body by working legs you will obviously hold more muscle, and i believe your body then allow you build more muscle in the chains you want. this – in a taper is even more compounded, because i believe your organs can build up enough steam by working hard to heal the whole body, and then for a short period you can get way way strong in whatever you want, your organs still used to healing the whole body. anyways… just ideas, but i am a huge fan of armwrestlers puting weight on their legs to get stronger. (easy to say for super heavywieghts, but i would still say do it regardless of class)
On the doctor point and everything. i would just say a few things. All these medicines need to be more studied.. there is lots of data out there, it is just for the most part underground i believe. guys should just know what your getting yourself into in regards to the “level” that you are armwestling on, take small steps, regardless of the athlete your pulling.. i think it is ok for guys to pull in this sport doing whatever they want to do, just so long as there is honesty, cause this is sport.. not win at all costs, and if your gonna disapprove of R.C. for pulling tournament, but its cool for her to pull supermatches cause everyone knows the deal, its no different then a dude pulling in a tournament if he’s got more in him.
anyways. i feel like it is still the dirtiest subject in sport, but light does need to shine on it otherwise it will never heal. “
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Letter from WAF General Secretary Mr. Willy Denemostier
I thank all the presidents, officials and competitors of the confidence they have repeated for the next four years as general secretary in the world armwrestling federation. I hope they let me do my job to the best interests of everyone, especially the folder “sportaccor.” I have heard many criticisms of the action our President Fred Roy on this issue and I want to clarify things. We are trying since 2009 to close this case so important for many fédérations.Monsieur Roy and his team have all that it is complete and can be sent to the commission of aggregation “sport accorded. ‘ Unfortunately, some are struggling to slow the process and do not comply with the obligations in this matter. I therefore send you the full file “sport accorded” that you can see and I invite you to send me all the documents required for the preparation of this case. And I hope to introduce to the Committee for the year 2013. You are, therefore, free to prepare all documents, send me duly sealed and signed, and until December 24 of this year. Spend this time, organizations will not provide the necessary documents will be fined $ 500 us and other sanctions will be taken by the disciplinary committee of the WAF. I also invite all continental federations to provide us also their records and complete application “sportacccor.”
You should consult the list of documents that must be provided by all federations affiliated to the WAF and supply in the shortest possible time.
Thanking you for your diligence and hoping this time that everyone working in the right direction, receive, greetings sports.
Willy Deneumostier Waf’s general secretary
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How Bruce Lipton met Rob Williams
Biology of Belief – by Bruce Lipton (full documentary)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjj0xVM4x1I
‘the bottom line is, genes do NOT control our biology, that an assumption made years ago that was never even proven scientifically – it just seemed so correct that we bought the story … if the mechanism actually worked according to the textbooks, ie. if the genes control biology, then at least 120,000 genes would be required to make a human. but when the human genome projects results were in, … it was discovered that 2/3rds of the genes (needed to support their model) were missing. Its not that the genes were missing, it was the understanding that was wrong.
“We have to come to a new way of understanding biology. This ‘new’ understanding has actually already been in the leading edge of science for 10 years now. It takes at least 10 or 15 years for science to take a fact from its first inception and get it out into the public so that the people can understand it. That means anything in current textbooks is at least 10 or 15 years old. what your going to hear tonight is whats going to be the future textbooks. “
Rob Williams The Psychology of Change Bruce Lipton 2 of 2
Rob Williams, M.A. and Originator of PSYCH-K, discusses how beliefs determine your biological and behavioral realities and shows how to establish communication with the subconscious to “rewrite the software of the mind” and facilitate change.
PSYCH-K is a simple and direct way to change self-limiting beliefs at the subconscious level of the mind, where nearly all human behavior originates, both constructive and destructive. Its overall goal is to accelerate individual and global spiritual evolution by aligning subconscious beliefs with conscious wisdom from the worlds great spiritual and intellectual traditions.
Rob Williams has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters Degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Colorado. He is President of The Myrddin Corporation, and Director of the PSYCH-K Centre International. Rob’s life-long exploration of human potential, combined with his background in marketing, advertising, business management — and 14 years in private practice as a psychotherapist — provides a practical, results-oriented approach to personal change.
Since its inception in 1988, much has changed with PSYCH-K. In the beginning it was used primarily to address mental and emotional obstacles to happiness among those individuals seeking a better life. Obstacles like self-esteem, relationships, prosperity, as well as health and body issues. It was often described as a psychological process that could be used to improve life, mentally, emotionally, and physically. For over 20 years it has been a popular tool for change with lay people and mental healthcare professionals alike.
Over time it has expanded beyond its earlier designation, to reflect the evolving needs of humanity. The ever-increasing awareness of the role of spirituality in our lives has become paramount. The fact that many people have discovered the use of PSYCH-K for accelerating one’s spiritual evolution, is fast becoming the most popular application of this amazing method for change. Hence, today PSYCH-K is popularly characterized more as a kind of spiritual process with psychological benefits.
In the final analysis, I have come to understand that the ultimate source of our mental, emotional, and physical difficulties can often be sourced to our belief in the illusion of separation from our divinity. As the famous French philosopher Teilhard de Chardin said, “We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” When we forget, or deny this truth, all manner of discord befalls us because we lose the ability to see the divinity in ourselves, and in others. Albert Einstein recognized this illusion of separation, as well. He said, “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.”
While PSYCH-K continues its role as one of the most effective means for dealing with our day-to-day psychological and physical challenges, I encourage individuals to address those challenges from a higher perspective, realizing that they are often effects of a greater cause. I believe the ability to change limiting beliefs, especially those at the subconscious level of the mind, that keep us from recognizing our divinity, discovering our greatness, and becoming the peace we seek, is the greatest gift of PSYCH-K for all who are ready to close the gap between their humanity and their divinity.
When we have peace and happiness in our own lives, we will have more peace and happiness in the world. When you change yourself, you change the world!
One of armwrestlers legendary athletes, Cobra Rhodes, is coming off his fourth title at the Arnold Schwartzenegger Classic. He’s recently been named one of eight living legends of armwrestling. NewsChannel 15’s Ross Kinsey has the story.
Alexey Semerenko Vs. Khadzimurat Zoloev – A1 Russian Open 2012
” 27/08/2012
On the eve of the World Championship Armwrestling we asked a few questions to one of the leaders of our team, the athlete who, in addition to the outstanding achievements in the weight category up to 80 kg, great acts in the open category at major international tournaments, multiple champion of Russia, Europe and the world – Khadzhimurat Zoloeva.
IRON WORLD: Hi, Khadzhimurat. How is your preparation for the World Cup?
Khadzhimurat Zoloyev Hi! My training is being held in the mode of maintaining muscle tone!Due to the fact that there were injuries, and I had to stop training in developmental mode and give complete peace hands.
JM: Do you heal the injury?
H. Z.: Definitely can not say, because I do not have a sparring partner, a level at which to test their bond.
JM: Will you fight on the left hand?
H. Z.: On the left definitely will because I need the experience and to fight with his left hand. I think that soon I’ll start to show her the same results as on the right!
JM: Who do you think the main competitors?
H. Z.: At the moment it Mammadov and secrets, and so I think that all will be for me serious. A lot also depends on the process of acclimatization.
JM: How do you evaluate your form today?
H. Z.: I would not say that my form is weaker than that of the main contenders. I will say that I am in good shape, though not at the same level as when speaking at professional tournaments.
JM: We wish you a successful performance, and hope that this championship you added to his collection of medals highest order!
Ioan “The Bear” Puscasu: I have succeeded doing 55 repetitions with CoC No. 3.5 Gripper
Ioan “The Bear” Puscasu:No one from America or Russia succeeded in closing the CoC No. 4 Gripper with the new tougher spring, I hope to be the first one who closes it .
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The event will be broadcasted live on sport.ro channel – Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – at 19:00 Romania Time.
” Moscow recently hosted an important event in the world with an unprecedented armsportu prize money – International A-1 Russian Open World armwrestling Grand Prix. This tournament has become the most prestigious and most expensive project in arm wrestling, which combines the best traditions of the global sports and entertainment events. Attended the event three times world champion in arm wrestling, world champion in 2011 in bobsleigh, winner of silver and bronze medals in the Olympics this winter sport Alexei Voyevoda. He has held several workshops on rukoboryu, and then answered questions from the TV channel “Fighter” on the new tournament, preparing for the Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014, told of his sports nutrition and considered how to promote arm wrestling.
– How do you assess the importance of the tournament World armwrestling Grand Prix A1 RUSSIAN OPEN for the development of power sports in the country?
– Any similar event promotes sport and healthy lifestyles. And the tournament with an unprecedented prize money at all was a welcome event. Such conduct must match. Unfortunately, arm wrestling is not very widely publicized. Wow, that trend is changing. Thank channel “Fighter” that he decided to show the event live. I hope the young guys after watching a broadcast will not drink beer, and will engage in arm wrestling and other sports.
– Why did you decide not to participate in it as an athlete?
– I did not prepare for this championship, because it is just not going to participate. I gave a master class in arm wrestling and struggled a couple of times at the hands of strogmenom, absolute world champion among professionals, the title of “most powerful man in Russia,” Denis Tsyplenkova, so it was comfortable and then act.
– Denis is currently impossible to win?
– I do not have one, but about the other can not say anything, everything is solved in the fight. But in fact he is one of the strongest armrestlerov world.
– How did you come in arm wrestling?
– Initially, I was just doing to their health. One participated in competitions in weightlifting in Sochi. From the first time won the athlete, who was European champion Kote Razmadze. Later he became my coach and friend. After three months, I have successfully made the championship of Russia, then Europe, then the world.
– Here at the event are two types of power of martial arts: the classic arm wrestling and armfayt.Not all readers know how they differ from each other.
– Armfayt – an invention of Igor Mazurenko, when only two athletes should hold six matches, which can be determined by the result of the strong. Personally, I love the classic arm-wrestling when rivals are constantly changing.
– Does the process of preparing for and armfaytu arm wrestling?
– Of course. By armfaytu, in my opinion, easier to prepare. Here one opponent, who are learning to fight and under which korrektiruesh his technique. The classic arm wrestling to prepare thoroughly: it is necessary to raise the PFD, the level of force to be able to fight in different ways and be prepared for any eventuality.
– Bob and arm wrestling – two completely different sports.How is it that you have gone out of rukoborya in bobsledding?
– Objectively speaking, arm wrestling – a sport that shows what a person ligament. If a person has a good bunch, he is strong and explosive. When I’m in the business of armsport, I was pretty explosive, could start quickly and win. Then I decided to try my hand at bobsled – a sport which is gaining momentum overseas, but we have not been popular. I tried it and I did. I realized that I could push a bobsled armsport and armsport a bobsled.
– You are the owner of the silver and bronze medals, the Olympic Winter Games.The fans expect from you the highest standard of prestigious medal games.How will you prepare for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi?
– We have specific training. I accelerate, so must be the most powerful, fast and explosive. These qualities can be pumped at the gym, which I do. The main part of my preparation to begin in October or November.I’ll start actively pumping legs, do the post. When lift GPP will practice the power running. Before the Olympics, I plan to speak at the World and European championships, as well as in the World Cup in Sochi, will test new Olympic track.
– How to combine training in arm wrestling and bobsled?
– Now I do not advocate arm wrestling on a professional level, so I just rocked. As soon as I consider that to get back to armsport (and I’ll make sure it), then give up specialized training in bobsleigh and start special training on rukoboryu. At the same time prepare for these two types will not work – they are too different. In bobsleigh muscles should be soft and maximally stretched, while armrestlerov – rigid, with concrete corners to make one powerful and explosive spurt.
– Tell us about your diet?
– Now I’ve switched to adequate food species, academician Alexander Ugolev described in the book “The Theory and nutrition and trophic ecology” (1991). I herbivorous and carnivorous, and frugivorous. So I do not eat meat, and drink the fruits, vegetables, and fruits. In winter, eat meals on the water. After the transition to a vegetarian diet, I feel better, stressoutoychivost increased, increased speed and strength. The fact that the microflora, which synthesizes hormones, prohormones, gives us all free. You just need to eat the right foods, among which the meat is not included.
– Do you use protein shakes for muscle growth?
– No, I did almost never drank, because they have not assimilated.
– From the chest now what weight presses?
– Recently, 180 kg twice raised. But I’m not actively swinging. I rest in the summer.
– And your personal record on press of a bar from the chest?
– Maximum 240 kg twice a narrow grip.
– And in the weightlifting would never want to act?
– No, it’s not really my thing. Although it is very beautiful and spectacular view, I wonder not fight with a bar, and a live opponent.
– Some athletes like Gary Goodridge, went out of arm wrestling in combat sports.And you would not want to try their hand at martial arts?
– I have another dream, so I will do my best to implement it, I will firmly deal with politics.
– At the 2012 Olympics in London is not going to go?
– We would like to go as a fan, but I could not. Unfortunately, there is no time, but I worry about all the Russian athletes participating in the Games.
– Did you make any predictions about the performance of the Russian team at the Olympic Games 2012 in London?
– Forecasts Weather Center does, but they do not always coincide with reality. You can even make predictions in roulette, bet on “zero” or color. Our team was preparing hard for the Olympics, so it shows the results for which it is capable. A reading tea leaves have been taken.
– You always say that any athlete must be a patriot and to triumph of his country.What do you think of the behavior of Russian football after Euro 2012?
– Athletes – people who are always in the spotlight. Press can make them heroes or bulldoze a plinth, a stone was left. No matter how they were made, you can not find fault their athletes. Andrei Arshavin was an emotional crash after the unfortunate performances of the team, so he threw a sloppy phrase. And the press for which he leveled with dirt. We are all people, not robots. And athletes – people explosive, impulsive. Anyway for future competitions in football, we will invite the same folks who were recently unsuccessful.
– Mixed Martial Arts in the country have now become extremely popular.Many new tournaments: M-1 Fighter, Fight Nights, PROFC, M-1 Challenge, Dictator FC it.d.What to bring arm wrestling on the same level?
– It is necessary to tell more about this sport, maintain a neat campaign, putting special tables for arm wrestling in school and on the playground, it is better to work with the press. In general, this question should be solved at the level of government, because otherwise we will go from talented guys and accomplished athletes. Naturally, rukobortsa hurt that they do not value the same as Olympians.
– The other side of the popularity of sports – the emergence of a large number of organizations and psevdochempionskih versions.Not only fans, but also experts are confused who the real champion, who faked.
– A large number of organizations, federations, promoters always is good for the sport, because it means that the sport develops. Ordinary people will be confused and confused, but explain to them who really deserves the title of champion, should the competent press. Thanks to you all understand who the real champion, and who – a PR project. And to get rid of the fake champions, simply hold unification fights that dot the «i». ”
