Posted on 08/23/2021 7:26:01 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
...just because my bicep is less than half the size of his does not necessarily mean I will lose — despite its appearance, arm-wrestling is not all brute strength but significantly technique.
Arm-wrestling is still considered little more than a formalized bar brawl by many Americans,
The DIY arm arena took a little over two months, $300, numerous Home Depot trips and the help of his father and grandfather to complete, but once he built it, challengers did come.
The scene can swell to 15 people, all mingling, flexing and fighting at the curbside stadium.
“It’s super accessible — all you need is the willing,” said Larratt. “As long as you have an arm and a hand, you’re good to go for arm wrestling.”
“So much of the world is being taught to shy away from people, that people are dangerous. But we are pack animals — people belong together — and the sport of arm-wrestling teaches you that together, we get stronger,”
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—” one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed”
Not that good but late at night in a greasy spoon, Chicago.
The muscular East European cook decided to show a few tricks.
His best was ripping a deck of cards in half, stacking and ripping the double stack.
I know the trick of splaying the cards but this guy was so quick and smooth I could not see it?
Forty years ago and we still talk of it.
—”It’s not how big you are”
On the Johnny Carson show(???) I saw a women’s arm wrestling champion put down an active NFL player.
I do not recall her being some giant?
I have enjoyed Slys stuff but he is a bit creepy
My favorite arm wrestler is Schoolboy. Has the innocent look of a Covington Catholic School kid... and it’s exceedingly rare to see him lose to even the largest of men.
Thanks!
Schoolboy VS Larry Wheels + Khaled | ARMWRESTLING 2020
https://youtu.be/SkKTxWMswHg
Brzenk started his career in 1982, and he won his first world title on ABC’s 1983 Wide World of Sports when he was 18 years old. His right forearm is 16 inches in circumference, and his left is 13.5 inches.
Chess grand master Bobby Fisher might be an interesting subject for a movie.
Heard that this is good stuff. Based on the book. Netflix.
The Queen's Gambit (miniseries)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen%27s_Gambit_(miniseries)
Or pickpockets are working with them.
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