Ivarboneless Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I just received an invitation to compete at the Arnold Classic Armwrestling Challenge. SWEET. Last year Chris Chandler was the youngest competitor at 21yrs old, I'll be 19 at the time of the competition....bringing youth to the game . I'll be pulling 154's (Arnold Classic is only right hand). Man I'm getting thrown in the big pond with the big fish FAST. This year's Arnold Classic 154 results read RJ Molinere/Vazgen/Corey Miller/Roger Nowatske those are some STRONG dudes. Unfortunately this opportunity comes at an extremely bad time, I have no table or training partner anymore now that I'm at college. I'm going to have to get innovative. Qualified for the WAF World Championships then off to the Arnolds....what a year. Pssst....bodyweight training is awesome I'm really excited...THIS IS AWESOME! Now where to get the money Hope to see some gripboard members there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations dude!! Get some tabletime somehow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'll be there. Let us know what day your pulling on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations! Work very hard to prepare for this. I just saw RJ and Corey Miller compete here in Utah and they are a couple of monsters! Take advantage of this opportunity and do your best. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Awesome stuff, bro. This will be a great experience and why shouldn't you surprise again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations! See ya there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Nice!! See ya there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 What's that like 6 solid months...? Tear it up, man... I guess I don't know how well you know the city you're going to school in but take a serious look around, there just me be some me motha's pullin' somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm going to kentucky in Novemeber to try and qualify for Arnold. I'm pulling 198's. Where you at in Texas? I live 60 miles east of Dallas and pull and train some guys every Sunday. Would love to have you over. Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations! Work very hard to prepare for this. I just saw RJ and Corey Miller compete here in Utah and they are a couple of monsters! Take advantage of this opportunity and do your best. Good luck! Corey Miller is the MOST IMPRESSIVE 154 I've seen in 20 years. The only guys who could touch him at Europa 08 were Brzenk and Lindley Keating. He flashed all comers. Doesn't look strong at all. Nice guy too. His hand set up is unique as he showed it to me. I've been working with it and beat others easily I normally struggle with. I've never seen his technique before in 20+ years. It would be real hard to explain so I won't even try. All I know is if you pull him you better be ready to stop his hit and then worry about beating him. He's so fast I couldn't even get a picture. He's for REAL!!! He's already beat RJ so I don't know about the others including yourself. Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I agree. Corey is amazing and doesn't look like he'd be as dangerous as he is. I don't mean any disrespect by that. He just looks like a slender, athletic dude. His power on the table is incredible. I've never had the opportunity to speak with him, just a quick congratulations after he beat RJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 What, no training partners in Texas? Here's what you do, go to a steakhouse, find a big guy and tell him he can't eat steak for crap and that you challenge him to armwrestle. Bet him a Texas penny ($100) and then whup him. Instant training and money to buy a table! Seriously there should be tons of students willing to help train, you could put a poster advertising for partners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Big Congrad's man !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivarboneless Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thanks a lot guys . I was also in Utah and saw how strong RJ and Corey are. I've felt Corey's power twice now (USAF nationals, and Europa), and it is intimidating. I feel comfortable gripping up with Corey, I just need to prepare for that speed and power. Don't think he's just fast, believe me he is strong too. Haven't pulled RJ yet. Corey and RJ are both standup guys. They both gave me loads of advice. Corey took the time to show me multiple techniques ect, and RJ and I talked armwrestling for a while. I have much respect for both pullers. If you've never seen RJ in person....you won't believe how massive a guy you can fit into 154lbs....RJ's arms are HUGE. I'll be pulling on Friday March, 6th. And if I manage to make it out of the first day (3rd or better) then I'll be pulling Saturday the 7th as well. Thanks for all the support guys, I hope to see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightertrainer Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Congratulations! Work very hard to prepare for this. I just saw RJ and Corey Miller compete here in Utah and they are a couple of monsters! Take advantage of this opportunity and do your best. Good luck! Corey Miller is the MOST IMPRESSIVE 154 I've seen in 20 years. The only guys who could touch him at Europa 08 were Brzenk and Lindley Keating. He flashed all comers. Doesn't look strong at all. Nice guy too. His hand set up is unique as he showed it to me. I've been working with it and beat others easily I normally struggle with. I've never seen his technique before in 20+ years. It would be real hard to explain so I won't even try. All I know is if you pull him you better be ready to stop his hit and then worry about beating him. He's so fast I couldn't even get a picture. He's for REAL!!! He's already beat RJ so I don't know about the others I think Miller had beaten Allen Fisher before. BUt last year Arnold's he lost to RJ and Vasgen. I wonder what is RJ stats ? Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKtheGreek Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 when and where is the arnold this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Columbus, Ohio and I think it's the 1st , 2nd, and 3rd of March. I might be wrong on the date, but I think that 's when it normaly is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlong132003 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Columbus, Ohio and I think it's the 1st , 2nd, and 3rd of March. I might be wrong on the date, but I think that 's when it normaly is. Congrads see you there. It is March 6-8th 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks a lot guys . I was also in Utah and saw how strong RJ and Corey are. I've felt Corey's power twice now (USAF nationals, and Europa), and it is intimidating. I feel comfortable gripping up with Corey, I just need to prepare for that speed and power. Don't think he's just fast, believe me he is strong too. Haven't pulled RJ yet. Corey and RJ are both standup guys. They both gave me loads of advice. Corey took the time to show me multiple techniques ect, and RJ and I talked armwrestling for a while. I have much respect for both pullers. If you've never seen RJ in person....you won't believe how massive a guy you can fit into 154lbs....RJ's arms are HUGE. I'll be pulling on Friday March, 6th. And if I manage to make it out of the first day (3rd or better) then I'll be pulling Saturday the 7th as well. Thanks for all the support guys, I hope to see you there! so what part of Texas are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Congrats... I'll see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivarboneless Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Mountainman is right on the date. Paul, I am from Dallas. Confirmed with Denise, and sure enough no mistake I'll be at the Arnolds. I still can hardly believe it. See you guys in Columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Mountainman is right on the date.Paul, I am from Dallas. Confirmed with Denise, and sure enough no mistake I'll be at the Arnolds. I still can hardly believe it. See you guys in Columbus. Dallas?!? thats a hop, skip and a jump from where I live! and Eric,Casey,Tommy, are local too! I'll PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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