2023 Michigan Steel Bending & Breaking Championship V

[Donc101]

5th Michigan Steel Bending and Breaking Championship

·       Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

·       Arrive at 9 a.m.  Bending starts at 10:00 a.m. 

·       Venue: 987 Madison, Birmingham, MI

·       $40 entry fee

·       Message Don Cummings (@donc101) if you are interested in coming

·       Reverse strongman scoring will be used for all events

·       There will be recognition for 1^st through 3^rd for: Steel Bending and Breaking Champion (all events scoring considered), Unbraced Bending Champion (events 1-2), Braced Bending Champion (events 3-4), Medley Winner, Women’s Division Champion and Grappler Champion.

·       Each section (Unbraced, Braced and Medley) will be weighted equally for the overall title.   

·       There will be a Women’s Division.

·       Grappler Division: Need to have a substantial grappling background and be a consistent/ current grappler.  Cody, Amir and Chris S. are people that come to mind that would be able to be in this division. Let me know if you wish to be a part of this division and what your grappling background is.

·       Trophies for Overall 1^st-3^rd, Women’s Division 1^st-3^rd and Grappler’s Division 1^st

·       Flesher/ Donati Rule: If there is a tie in the overall standings, that place will be decided by a lying snap off. Who can snap a blue nail the fastest.

·       1 mulligan total for events 2-4.  If an athlete fails to score on a bar, they can attempt an easier piece of steel. Only if steel is available.   

Events:

1.    Double Overhand Bending:

·       3:00 time limit.

·       DHWOG pads. Pads touching. You can adjust the pads mid bend so that they don’t bind up on themselves and inhibit a bend, but the edge of the pads must be touching the whole bend.

·       2 attempts.

·       Bar bent to within 2 inches.  Only full bends score.

·       Hardest bar bent wins.  Faster bend of same bar wins.  

·       Bars available: White nail, Yellow Nail,  Blue Nail, DHWOG 137 kg Grade 5 bolt, DHWOG 166.3 kg Grade 5 bolt, DHWOG 183 kg Grade 12.9 bolt, DHWOG 197 kg Grade 8 Bolt, DHWOG 221 kg 5/16” CRS

2.    Reverse Bending:

·         1:00 time limit.

·         1 attempt

·         DHWOG pads. Pads touching.

·         Bar bent to 40 degrees to be completed.

·         Partial bends score and beat a full bend of a weaker bar.

·         Hardest bar bent wins.  Faster bend of same bar wins.  

·         Bars available: White nail, Yellow Nail,  Blue Nail, DHWOG 137kg Grade 5 bolt, DHWOG 166.3 kg DHWOG Grade 5 bolt, DHWOG 183 kg Grade 12.9 bolt, DHWOG 204.3 kg Grade 8 Bolt

3.    Long Bar Bending

·         5:00 time limit.

·         Single DHWOG wraps.

·         1 towel for knee/leg.

·         A completed bend is when the bar has been bent into a "u" shape and the legs are parallel to each other.

·         1 attempt.

·         Thicker bar beats shorter, bend of shorter bar at same diameter beats longer bar, faster bend of same diameter and length wins.  

·         A partial bend beats a completed bend of an easier bar.  If multiple partial bends on the same bar, the bar bent the furthest wins.   Must be at least a 20-degree kink to score. 

·         Steel: A36 Hot Rolled Round.

·         Bars available: 3/4 x 40”, 3/4 x 44", 3/4 x 48", 5/8 x 32", 5/8 x 36", 5/8 x 48”, ½” x 31”, ½ x 35”

4.    Mid Length Bar Bending

·    5:00 time limit.

·    Single DHWOG wraps.

·    1 towel for knee/leg.

·     A completed bend is when the bar has been bent into a "u" shape and the legs are parallel to each other.

·    1 attempt.

·    Thicker bar beats shorter, bend of shorter bar at same diameter beats longer bar, faster bend of same diameter and length wins.  

·    A partial bend beats a completed bend of an easier bar.  If multiple partial bends on the same bar, the bar bent the furthest wins. Must be at least a 20 degree kink to score. 

·    Steel: A36 Hot Rolled Round.

·    Bars available: 5/8 x 24", 5/8 x 28”, 5/8 x 30", 1/2 x 22", 1/2 x 26", ½ x 28”, 3/8 x 22”

 

5. Snapping Medley

This event will be worth more points for the overall title as it is multiple events wrapped into 1.  You have 25 minutes to complete all snaps.  The most points wins.  If there are ties, fastest time with the same number of points wins. Events:

·                 Braced Steel Snap: 60d Nails: DHWOG single pads, can only have 1 nail pre-wrapped:  1 point for each snap up to 6 snaps. 

·                 Unbraced Steel Snapping: DHWOG Oval Nails: One DHWOG pad: 1 point for each snap up to 6 snaps. DHWOG rules.

* Once the medley starts, no one can assist you with wrapping or handling your steel. You are the only one allowed to touch the steel.

 

 

Edited April 23 by Donc101

[Blacksmith513]

If I can make it happen i'd really like to go.

[Donc101]

58 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said:

If I can make it happen i'd really like to go.

You would have a ton of fun, would love to have you!

[Donc101]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm7G--ojVF-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
 

 

[Donc101]

Updated the events.

 

Edited February 19 by Donc101

[Donc101]

Message me if you are coming. I need to start ordering steel. Thanks.

[Donc101]

Official comp poster featuring Slim the Hammer Man and a quote from the Mighty Atom that he said to Slim.

[Donc101]

Hi,

I would like to get the braced steel ordered soon. Please try to do this by the end of the week:

1. Look at the options for mid-length and long bar bending and let me know which bar you want for each.
2. PayPal me the entry fee.

Hope your training is going great!

Don

[Donc101]

Comp is tomorrow!

[Blacksmith513]

Good luck and have fun everyone!

[David_wigren]

Good luck to all competitors!

[devinhoo]

Have a blast everyone!! Melt some steel!

[Donc101]

Venue is set. Competitors arriving soon.

[Donc101]

Great event. Group photo:

Edited May 6 by Donc101

[Donc101]

Medley video:

 

[Blacksmith513]

1 hour ago, Donc101 said:

Medley video:

 

I’m watching this tonight when I get home.

[Donc101]

Long bar bending video:

 

[Donc101]

Overall Champion

1.    Don Cummings

2.    Michael Rogowski

3.    London Schuirmann

4.    Alex Guiha

5.    John Mouser

6.    Mark Johnson

7.    Hannah Jennings

 

Unbraced Bending Champion

1.    London Schuirmann

2.    Don Cummings

3.    Michael Rogowski

4.    Alex Guiha

5.    John Mouser

6.    Mark Johnson

7.    Hannah Jennings

 

Braced Bending Champion

1.    Don Cummings

2.    Michael Rogowski

3.    Alex Guiha

3. John Mouser

5.    London Schuirmann

5.  Mark Johnson

7.  Hannah Jennings

 

Medley/ Snapping Champion

1.    Don Cummings

2.    Michael Rogowski

3.    London Schuirmann

4.    Mark Johnson

5.    Alex Guiha

6.    John Mouser

7.    Hannah Jennings

Edited May 7 by Donc101

[Donc101]

Mid bar bending video:

 

[Donc101]

Double overhand bend:

 

[Buccos1]

Congratulations Don!  What did London bend to beat you in unbraced?  Great stuff!

[Donc101]

4 minutes ago, Buccos1 said:

Congratulations Don!  What did London bend to beat you in unbraced?  Great stuff!

Thanks! He did the 221kg bar in 12 seconds vs my 16 seconds in DO and bent the grade 8 bolt further in reverse. He had a great showing and is getting very strong.

[Blacksmith513]

2 hours ago, Donc101 said:

Thanks! He did the 221kg bar in 12 seconds vs my 16 seconds in DO and bent the grade 8 bolt further in reverse. He had a great showing and is getting very strong.

Yeah he's a very good bender, who's earned from the best.  Maybe i'm wrong with this but I check out your instagram from time to time and it seems like since you started BJJ, it seems your even better at braced bending and getting into positions for maximum leverage. 

 

[Donc101]

1 hour ago, Blacksmith513 said:

Yeah he's a very good bender, who's earned from the best.  Maybe i'm wrong with this but I check out your instagram from time to time and it seems like since you started BJJ, it seems your even better at braced bending and getting into positions for maximum leverage. 

 

My bending overall, including braced, is a little weaker now doing so much bjj. Just focusing more on that so my strength is down a little but cardio, conditioning, etc is much higher. 

[Donc101]

Double Overhand (DHWOG pads touching)

1.    London Schuirmann: DHWOG 6” x 8mm 221kg bar: 12.4 seconds

2.    Don Cummings: DHWOG 6” x 8mm 221kg bar: 16.9 seconds

3.    Alex Guiha: DHWOG 6” x 8mm 221kg bar: 22.2 seconds

4.    Michael Rogowski: DHWOG 197kg Grade 8 Bolt: 27.6 seconds

5.    John Mouser: DHWOG 137kg Grade 5 Bolt: 12.4 seconds

6.    Mark Johnson: Blue Nail: 19.5 seconds

7.    Hannah Jennings: Blue Nail and Yellow Nail: failed attempts

 

Reverse Bending (DHWOG pads touching)

1.    London Schuirmann: DHWOG 204.3kg Grade 8 Bolt to 6 degrees

2.    Don Cummings: DHWOG 204.3kg Grade 8 Bolt to 3 degrees

3.    Michael Rogowski: DHWOG 183kg Grade 12.9 Bolt to 11 degrees

4.    John Mouser: DHWOG 183kg Grade 12.9 Bolt to 3 degrees

5.    Alex Guiha: DHWOG 160kg Grade 5 Bolt: 28 degrees

6.    Mark Johnson: Blue Nail: 35 degrees

7.    Hannah Jennings: White Nail: 10 seconds

 

Long Bar Bending

1.    Don Cummings: ¾” x 40”: 26.52 seconds

2.    Michael Rogowski: ¾” x 40”: 34.07 seconds

3.    Alex Guiha: ¾” x 40”: 1:36

4.    John Mouser: ¾” x 40”: 2:19

5.    Mark Johnson: ¾” x 48”: 1:48

6.    London Schuirmann: ¾” x 48”: 2:59

7.    Hannah Jennings: 5/8” x 36”: 3:44

 

Mid-Bar Bending

1.    Don Cummings: 5/8” x 24”: 20.67 seconds

2.    Michael Rogowski: 5/8” x 24”: 44.25 seconds

3.    John Mouser: 5/8” x 24”: almost full bend

4.    Alex Guiha: 5/8” x 24”: about 90 degrees

5.    London Schuirmann: 5/8” x 30”: 44 seconds

6.    Mark Johnson: 5/8” x 30”: 3:15

7.    Hannah Jennings: ½” x 22”: 1:42

 

Snapping Medley (60d braced snaps, oval nails unbraced snaps)

1.    Don Cummings: 6 x 60d nails, 6 x oval nails = 12 points in 11:54

2.    Michael Rogowski: 6 x 60d nails, 4 x oval nails = 10 points

3.    London Schuirmann: 6 x 60d nails, 0 x oval nails = 6 points

4.    Mark Johnson: 5 x 60d nails, 0 x oval nails = 5 points

5.    Alex Guiha: 3 x 60d nails, 1 x oval nails = 4 points

6.    John Mouser: 2 x 60d nails, 0 x oval nails = 2 points

7.    Hannah Jennings: 0 x 60d nails, 0 x oval nails: 4 white nails braced