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Post by jeddyrodrigues on Jul 15, 2012 3:05:00 GMT -5
Are there any videos to this yet? I really want to see them. I love that South Korea is in love with the sport now! Yeah! The more the better! I do know there is activity in Malaysia and Philippines as well. It hasn't gotten a lot of exposure or grown too much as far as I know. But there are occasionally competitions there.  |
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Post by Eric Wolfe on Jul 15, 2012 17:38:01 GMT -5
Jetty, where is the organization in the phillippines? I go there a few times a year.. I want to pull a Cody, and wrestle Manila's finest |
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Post by John Wilson on Jul 15, 2012 18:02:50 GMT -5
I'll be heading to Cebu next year. Maybe I can hook up with the Cebu team.
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Post by jeddyrodrigues on Jul 15, 2012 18:41:35 GMT -5
Well, in terms of official teams and clubs I don't think there are any. The fire fighters/police have a "crossfit style" games where they armwrestle. You might can talk to the local police or firefighters and inquire about wanting to teach them technique in the sport, and get a chance to feel some arms and getting someone hooked with interest. Brendon Buenaflor from Davao City was the best in the country. I don't have any contact info for him though. Since steroids are legal without a script in Phils, you might as well as go to any gym and there will be a juice monster there. lol I know you guys don't have intentions of injuring anyone or boosting egos by beating novices (Ya'll are above that) so if you casually get to know the local gym members you might can get something going. I'm ready to go to see if I can eat a 36 inch Caldo Pizza with just me and my girl!  ($30) sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/304057_209268089136544_616205588_n.jpg Eric- I will be in Sampaloc Manila for a month sometime next year. If I remember I will message you on here to see your whereabouts. Maybe we could meet up. John - I made a stop in Cebu a few years ago. I had no complaints about the place at all. I hope both of you guys have fun! |
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Post by Eric Wolfe on Jul 15, 2012 20:53:09 GMT -5
"Maybe I can hook up with the Cebu team" .... I'm not completly sure why, but that might just be the funiest thing i have read on here in a long time! Freakin hilarious JW!
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Post by SeungMin Bae on Jul 16, 2012 4:17:07 GMT -5
Wow Hong Ji Seung has very good control. How much does he weigh?? He weighs 75kg (approximately 165.35lbs). |
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Post by SeungMin Bae on Jul 16, 2012 4:19:25 GMT -5
Good job Korea.. a proud moment I'm sure.. Thank you, Eric! The video will be ready this week! :-) |
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Post by John Wilson on Jul 16, 2012 11:20:32 GMT -5
"Maybe I can hook up with the Cebu team" .... I'm not completly sure why, but that might just be the funiest thing i have read on here in a long time! Freakin hilarious JW!  |
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Post by Simon Berriochoa on Jul 18, 2012 13:40:26 GMT -5
I recognize some of those guys.... It was an honor and very humbling to be able to travel there and train with the Korean team. I just watched that video again yesterday. Also very humbling to have any role in helping to progress the sport anywhere, it is what I am about in this sport and I believe it is for many others as well, which is what makes armwrestling the greatest athletic endeavor I have ever had the privilege to be involved in. Congrats to the Korean Team |
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Post by SeungMin Bae on Aug 2, 2012 2:57:03 GMT -5
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