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INTERVIEWS: Todd Hutchings and Brandon Dye on Arm Wrestling Nation Radio │ 25 August 2014
In the beginning of the show, Craig Soubliere talks with Brandon Dye who broke his humerus bone via spiral fracture in 2012 and severely injured his radial nerve. If you want to follow Brandon Dye’s arm break and recovery story read these topics from northeastboard: Military Forced Retirement (14 May 2012), Help-Radial Nerve Palsy (30 May 2012), Broke Arm Update (10 July 2012), 2013 IM BACK! (3 January 2013).
Starting at 12:15, “Toddzilla” Todd Hutchings enters the show. He talks about A1 Russian Open 2014, UAL 8 – Ultimate Armwrestling League, WAL Chicago – 23 August 2014 and about the rehab after a tournament.
Because he competed in both, Toddzilla explains what are the differences between UAL – Ultimate Armwrestling League and WAL – World Armwrestling League.
From 24:00 Toddzilla talks about how he started armwrestling and about his background in armwrestling. He started armwrestling in Michigan with Karen Bean and Frank Bean’s organization AAA – American Armsport Association. He then spent about a year pulling local bars, local armwrestling tournaments all for trophies and such. And after about a year he got his first taste of what a truly national level puller feels like, when he pulled both Bill Ballinger and James Horne in a tournament. Back then his only goal in his life was just to win the Michigan State Championships. James Horne won like 6 classes then and Bill Ballinger won the rest of them, nobody was touching these guys.
Then Todd lost his job, he worked in the automotive industry, and he went to South Carolina for 10 years, and then he started touching the national level pullers and the world level pullers. There was an actual camp that had a dedicated training philosophy, the philosophy that no one else had, it was their own, it was South Carolina style practice and there he learned a lot.
After South Carolina, he spent 5 years in Utah with John Brzenk, Bob Brown and Kevin Bongard and other armwrestlers from Utah. And according to Toddzilla the most amazing thing about Utah is that even in some small tournaments for people who pull once a year, everybody knows who to armwrestle, to toproll, hook, press. Jordan Sill, Justin Green are there in Utah a lot of really good guys are there, just hovering, according to Todd Hutchings it’s easy to get up to the national level capability in about 5 years, but to make that jump up to the world level, that 5-6% takes years to develop and you never know when it’s gonna happen. There are a lot of armwrestlers in Utah ready to do that.
Now he lost his job again, and he is in Arizona (with a new job), John Brzenk came there also and they train at Eric Wolfe‘s house. According to Toddzilla Craig Soubliere has to talk with Eric Wolfe on his Arm Wrestling Nation Radio, because Eric has a garage if anybody ever conceived, thought of, mentioned, drawn or yet to have thought of an armwrestling training contraption machine or device Eric has it. 🙂
From 28:10 Toddzilla talks about his training off the table, because John Brzenk and other armwrestlers are 3,5-4 hours driving away from him in Arizona. His training strategies didn’t really change in his last 14 years. When Shawn Lattimer started armwrestling after his records from powerlifting, Toddzilla connected with him on linkedin, “which is facebook for nerds” – Toddzilla’s words. 🙂
I wrote only about a small part of the show, there are many other interesting topics, please listen to the recorded show below.
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Robert Drenk: UAL will no longer pay non contracted athletes
IMPORTANT UPDATE ► UAL: Money Payouts for All Athletes, USAF Nationals 2014 ◄
Robert Drenk – facebook:
” UAL will be loyal to loyal athletes, we will no longer pay non contracted athletes. Our payouts will be increased majorly and be paid to UAL athletes ONLY. We will allow non contracted athletes to compete but no cash will be paid unless you are signed. For the signed athletes get ready to be PAID! ”
Karen Mainard Bean Robert, are you saying that I can come compete in the UAL 7 and if I win, I will receive no prize money unless I am under contract with UAL?
Robert Drenk Yes that’s exactly what I’m saying. Anyone can compete and win a metal but to get “Paid” they must be contracted. We will also be increasing all payouts to try and make it where the UAL pullers can make money not lose money going to events. Why should we “reward” non contracted athletes? I’d rather have less athletes show up and pay the loyal ones.
Ryan Espey So hypothetically… should a non contracted athlete win would his prize go to the next highest placing contracted athlete?
Robert Drenk Ryan Espey no we will simply use it to keep increasing payouts at future events.
Robert Drenk We have non paid contracts and “Paid” contracts the paid ones are earned! The non paid allow you to still earn money during tournaments. I’m just done losing money paying people to enter tournaments with no return…
Travis Berggren What about the affiliated organizations , do they do the same as no pay out for uncontracted pullers Robert Drenk
Robert Drenk Travis Berggren that’s up to them but I think the smart move is not too. The affiliated organizations want as many entries as possible
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AAA is OUT of Daytona Challenge Event
AAA is OUT of Daytona Challenge Event
” The Daytona Challenge Event has advertised $10,000 in prize money to be distributed to the armwrestling event. Due to the fact that we were hired to advertise and run this event, we wanted assurance that the prize money was indeed and in fact there, so we asked for assurances.
Simply, we asked that the prize money be made available prior to the start of the event Friday, October 3. The response we received was that H and H Fitness Promotions, Inc. would distribute the prize money on Saturday evening after the contest was finished.
We requested an assurance, especially due to the events pertaining to the Vegas event surrounding the prize money, and asked that the prize money be brought to the athlete’s meeting Friday, October 3 at 9am to be counted out as a show of good faith.
To date, we have received no response whatsoever!
As some of you may be aware, another organization was originally “hired” to do the event before we were. After speaking with the owner of that organization, he had the same problems and concerns we have had regarding this event. He also was not be given any guaranteed assurance that the prize money would be paid.
This event most likely will continue. We are not encouraging anyone not to attend. We are however letting the armwrestling population know well in advance that not one single dime of prize money is guaranteed to be paid. ”
Source: Karen Bean – northeastboard (23 August 2013)
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2013 DAYTONA CHALLENGE │3 – 5 October 2013
We take great pride in announcing the number one event of its kind in the United States… The Daytona Challenge. This world-class competition of men with muscles and girls with curves is being filmed in 3-D for a national television audience, in order to provide high caliber exposure for all of its sponsors and participants. The Daytona Challenge is the only event of its kind to offer this major promotional punch. The exposure is unparalleled and so is amount of cash and prizes… $60,000! Our generous purse, combined with the unique thrill of 3-D television, makes this competition a championship-level attraction. And our beautiful location is the perfect venue for it!
The fun, the sand, the history, and Daytona’s sporting-world stature made this location our first choice. Daytona, home of NASCAR, the US Tennis Association and the LPGA, is no stranger to premier sporting events. And the Plaza Hotel location itself, with its the rich history and opulent appointments, make it the perfect home for this five-star event. There is truly no better place for muscles and curves to compete than right here!
Of course, the only thing better than a rich history is our rich purse… over $60,000 in cash and prizes will be won at this event!
Winners will Compete for prizes in the following categories:
• Men’s Right-Hand Arm Wrestling Championship
• Men’s Left-Hand Arm Wrestling Championship
• Bikini Challenge
• Swimsuit Challenge
• Physique Competition
• Bench Press Competition
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The Daytona Challenge is a Las Vegas-style show of muscle and beauty.
The sex appeal of the bikini competitions…
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The sensation of all our hard-body events in one beautiful place!
The Daytona Challenge is an event you won’t want to miss!
Source: daytonachallenge.com
UPDATE:
AAA is OUT of Daytona Challenge Event
” The Daytona Challenge Event has advertised $10,000 in prize money to be distributed to the armwrestling event. Due to the fact that we were hired to advertise and run this event, we wanted assurance that the prize money was indeed and in fact there, so we asked for assurances.
Simply, we asked that the prize money be made available prior to the start of the event Friday, October 3. The response we received was that H and H Fitness Promotions, Inc. would distribute the prize money on Saturday evening after the contest was finished.
We requested an assurance, especially due to the events pertaining to the Vegas event surrounding the prize money, and asked that the prize money be brought to the athlete’s meeting Friday, October 3 at 9am to be counted out as a show of good faith.
To date, we have received no response whatsoever!
As some of you may be aware, another organization was originally “hired” to do the event before we were. After speaking with the owner of that organization, he had the same problems and concerns we have had regarding this event. He also was not be given any guaranteed assurance that the prize money would be paid.
This event most likely will continue. We are not encouraging anyone not to attend. We are however letting the armwrestling population know well in advance that not one single dime of prize money is guaranteed to be paid. ”
Source: Karen Bean – northeastboard
RESULTS, VIDEOS: 2013 USAF UNIFIED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS │13 – 16 June 2013, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
Hosted by Karen Bean ~ WWC
Image Source: Karen Bean – northeastboard
2013 USAF UNIFIED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS June 13 – 16, 2013
Hosted by Karen Bean ~ WWC
Americas Best Value Inn
809 Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
715-834-6611***NOTE: All competitors must be the required age by the date of competition, i.e. Masters must be at least 40 years old by Sunday, June 16, 2013.
1st & 2nd Place in all divisions automatically qualify to attend the WAF World Championships in Poland.
Sub Juniors Right Hand Open: 1st – Kyle Pettis, 2nd – Marisa Zvezdich
Junior Girls Right Hand 60kg: 1st – Daisie Poe
Junior Boys Right Hand 60kg: 1st – Darian Multhauf, 2nd – Kyle Pettis
Junior Boys Right Hand 70kg: 1st – Storm Stapleton, 2nd – Bradley Robotka, 3rd – Riley Boedigheimer, 4th – Damion Multhauf
Junior Boys Right Hand 80kg: 1st – Sean Schrotberger, 2nd – Zach Bickett, 3rd – Drew DuCheney, 4th – Austin Gonzalez
Junior Boys Right Hand 80+kg: 1st – Jason Burgeson, 2nd – Drew DuCheneyWomen’s Right Hand 60kg: 1st – Erin Meyer, 2nd – Annie Fuller, 3rd – Daisie Poe
Women’s Right Hand 65kg: 1st – Sophie Oppenheimer
Women’s Right Hand 80+kg: 1st – Krysta Prior, 2nd – Sophie Oppenheimer, 3rd – Deena Haynes, 4th – Kiran CarlinMen’s Right Hand 55kg: 1st – Issac Luna, 2nd – Kyle Pettis, 3rd – Tom Wilson
Men’s Right Hand 60kg: 1st – Joseph Cordova, 2nd – Scott Harris
Men’s Right Hand 65kg: 1st – Vazgen Soghoyan, 2nd – Sam Harris, 3rd – Brent Norris, 4th – Chris Miskell
Men’s Right Hand 70kg: 1st – Michael Hann, 2nd – Justin Dockter, 3rd – Aaron Gutt, 4th – Jordan McGuire
Men’s Right Hand 75kg: 1st – Yosef Chalbi, 2nd – Michael McGarry, 3rd – Nate Piper, 4th – Eric Cunningham
Men’s Right Hand 80kg: 1st – Tony Kitowski, 2nd – Ron Klemba, 3rd – Mark Davies, 4th – Jon Brown
Men’s Right Hand 85kg: 1st – Craig Tullier, 2nd – Simon Berriochoa, 3rd – Shane Alger, 4th – Ferris Durik
Men’s Right Hand 90kg: 1st – Mike West, 2nd – Jack Weber, 3rd – Brian Brulport, 4th – Christopher Voelz
Men’s Right Hand 100kg: 1st – Chris Kaufman, 2nd – Mike Smith, 3rd – Rimvydas Bilevicius, 4th – Joseph Berryman
Men’s Right Hand 110kg: 1st – Oleg Kasatuin, 2nd – Matt Bertrand
Men’s Right Hand 110+kg: 1st – Richard Lupkes, 2nd – Paul Fischer, 3rd – Mark Cichey, 4th – Harold OwensMen’s Masters Right Hand 70kg: 1st – John Ernst
Men’s Masters Right Hand 80kg: 1st – Bob Brown, 2nd – Ron Klemba, 3rd – John Parton, 4th – Ray Hennerichs
Men’s Masters Right Hand 90kg: 1st – Craig Tullier, 2nd – Simon Berriochoa, 3rd – Mike West, 4th – Eddie Stapleton
Men’s Masters Right Hand 100kg: 1st – Mike Smith, 2nd – Eric Baldino, 3rd – Robin ChandlerMen’s Grand Masters Right Hand 75kg: 1st – Dan Stroud, 2nd – Randy Nelson, 3rd – Leroy Hotchkiss
Men’s Grand Masters Right Hand 90kg: 1st – Mike West, 2nd – David Cunningham
Men’s Grand Masters Right Hand 100kg: 1st – Alan Bown, 2nd – Todd Carlin
Men’s Grand Masters Right Hand 100+kg: 1st – Richard LupkesMen’s Ultra Masters Right Hand 90kg: 1st – John Burgeson
Men’s Ultra Masters Right Hand 90+kg: 1st – Lee FreemanJunior Girls Left Hand 60kg: 1st – Daisie Poe
Junior Boys Left Hand 70kg: 1st – Storm Stapleton, 2nd – Riley Boedigheimer
Junior Boys Left Hand 80kg: 1st – Zach Bickett, 2nd – Austin Gonzalez, 3rd – Sean Schrotberger, 4th – Drew DuCheney
Junior Boys Left Hand 80+kg: 1st – Jason Burgeson, 2nd – Drew DuCheneyWomen’s Left Hand 60kg: 1st – Daisie Poe, 2nd – Annie Fuller
Women’s Left Hand 65kg: 1st – Sophie Oppenheimer
Women’s Left Hand 80+kg: 1st – Deena Haynes, 2nd – Krysta Prior, 3rd – Sophie Oppenheimer, 4th – Kirin CarlinMen’s Left Hand 55kg: 1st – Issac Luna
Men’s Left Hand 60kg: 1st – Joseph Cordova, 2nd – Scott Harris
Men’s Left Hand 65kg: 1st – Sam Harris, 2nd – Vazgen Soghoyan, 3rd – Brent Norris, 4th – Chris Miskell
Men’s Left Hand 70kg: 1st – Michael Hann, 2nd – Jordan McGuire, 3rd – Aaron Gutt, 4th – Justin Dockter
Men’s Left Hand 75kg: 1st – Michael McGarry, 2nd – Yosef Chalbi, 3rd – Josh Handeland, 4th – Nate Piper
Men’s Left Hand 80kg: 1st – Keith Powers, 2nd – Ron Klemba, 3rd – Tony Kitowski, 4th – Anthony Snook
Men’s Left Hand 85kg: 1st – John Grant, 2nd – Shane Alger, 3rd – Gary Hollingsworth, 4th – Jeff Bickett
Men’s Left Hand 90kg: 1st – Ryan Barnett, 2nd – Jack Weber, 3rd – Ferris Durik, 4th – Brian Brulport
Men’s Left Hand 100kg: 1st – Chris Kaufman, 2nd – Pavlo Derbedyenzen, 3rd – Mike Smith, 4th – Rimvydas Bilevicius
Men’s Left Hand 110kg: 1st – Matt Bertrand, 2nd – Oleg Kasatuin, 3rd – Jeff Dabe, 4th – Austin Acree
Men’s Left Hand 110+kg: 1st – Paul fischer, 2nd – Mark Cichy, 3rd – Jon Thompson, 4th – Harold OwensMen’s Masters Left Hand 80kg: 1st – Ron Klemba, 2nd – Ray Hennerichs, 3rd – John Zvezdich, 4th – John Parton
Men’s Masters Left Hand 90kg: 1st – Eddie Stapleton, 2nd – David Cunningham
Men’s Masters Left Hand 100kg: 1st – Mike Smith, 2nd – Eric Baldino, 3rd – Tony VillaMen’s Grand Masters Left Hand 75kg: 1st – Dan Stroud, 2nd – Leroy Hotchkiss, 3rd – Randy Nelson
Men’s Grand Masters Left Hand 90kg: 1st – Ron Klemba, 2nd – David Cunningham
Men’s Grand Masters Left Hand 100kg: 1st – Alan Bown, 2nd – Tony Villa, 3rd – Todd Carlin
Men’s Grand Masters Left Hand 100+kg: 1st – Richard Lupkes, 2nd – Jeff DabeMen’s Ultra Masters Right Hand 90kg: 1st – John Burgeson
Men Disabled Right Hand 80kg: 1st – Dan Stroud
Team: 1st – Losers Team ~ Vazgen Soghoyan, Captain, 2nd – Minnesota 1 ~ Josh Handeland, Captain, 3rd – Indiana ~ Mike West, Captain
Source: Karen Bean – northeastboard
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