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Post by jamesretarides on Oct 21, 2012 8:40:55 GMT -5
In association with some local Korean community organizations, Allies in Arms: Benefit to bring Korean armwrestlers to the Arnold Classic will take place January 19th in Charlotte. The tournament will take place at McKnight Hall on the campus of UNC Charlotte. Weigh ins will be at McKnight Hall from 10am-noon. The tournament will start at 1pm.
ALL of the proceeds from entries to merchandise sales will go to support the travel and expenses of two (hopefully three) Korean armwrestlers that have been granted a special invitation to the Arnold Classic thanks to Leonard Harkless and Denise Wattles. Ji-Seung Hong (pound for pound Korea's best armwrestler) told me it was his wish to pull the Arnold Classic but could not make it to a qualifier. After the way I was treated out there due to their hospitality, respect and generosity I felt compelled to return the favor. I would GREATLY appreciate your support!
$20 per entry
Classes
Pro left and right:
0-165
166-185
186-205
206-235
236 and +
Women
1 class right and left
Amateur and Masters left and right:
0-165
166-205
206 +
It will be held at McKnight Hall, a 600 seat auditorium on the campus of UNC Charlotte. There is a lot to do in the University City section of Charlotte so we should have a bang up time after the tournament.
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Post by Chris Heath on Oct 21, 2012 8:56:47 GMT -5
You are the man James!
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Las Botha
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South Africa
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Post by Las Botha on Oct 21, 2012 9:44:51 GMT -5
A Korean armwrestling tournament in conjunction with a Starcraft tournament/prizes/merchandise and banners could probably draw in a lot of youth.
Anyways, good job, James!
How is your book coming on so far?
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Post by Robert Miller on Oct 21, 2012 12:08:08 GMT -5
Awesome work James! Ill be there!!
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Post by jamesretarides on Oct 22, 2012 8:01:59 GMT -5
Thanks Chris and Robert. Looking forward to having you guys there. BTW, Tommy Russell and Junior Andrews are confirmed right handed. This should tell us who the best 176 in NC is! Also I am working on Kenny Smith and Doug Allen left handed and Kenny Smith and Jason Gulley right handed.
Las, that is not a bad idea. I had not heard of Starcraft until this past weekend at the conference I attended at UNC Charlotte. It sounds very popular. As for the book, it is coming along well, I should have the written part complete by the end of December.
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SeungMin Bae
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Chapel Hill, NC and South Korea
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Post by SeungMin Bae on Oct 22, 2012 9:55:09 GMT -5
Thank you, James! ;-)
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Post by Karen Bean on Oct 22, 2012 10:55:49 GMT -5
Sounds like a great cause James ~ good going.
Did you know there's an event in Knoxville 2 weeks earlier that Ron Ruzic is putting on? Both of these events will be drawing from the same areas of pullers so it could be a conflict. Just letting you know...............
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Las Botha
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South Africa
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Post by Las Botha on Oct 22, 2012 10:56:39 GMT -5
Las, that is not a bad idea. I had not heard of Starcraft until this past weekend at the conference I attended at UNC Charlotte. It sounds very popular. As for the book, it is coming along well, I should have the written part complete by the end of December. It is often jokingly said that Starcraft is the national religion of Korea  ...perhaps more so in the south. It shouldn't be too difficult to find ways to use the huge popularity of this "e-sport" to promote armwrestling events in Korea and maybe we can save some kids and adults alike by giving them a love for a physical contest again. looking forward to your book, when I can finally have something articulate and bound on the matter than I can carry with me to the field. Don't disappoint us now, James ;D |
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Post by jamesretarides on Oct 22, 2012 11:57:14 GMT -5
You are quite welcome Seung-Min. Thank you Karen. As to your statement, check your PM's . Some things never change. Las, thank you. Also, I can only provide you with what I know based on my perspective of pulling for 15 years and the many conversations and experiences I have had during that time. Hopefully it is to your standards.
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Las Botha
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South Africa
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Post by Las Botha on Oct 22, 2012 12:09:49 GMT -5
No, we'll hold you to your own standards, kind Sir  Eventually, with your permission, we'll collect all this experience into the Amrwrestler's Bible. |
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Post by jamesretarides on Nov 12, 2012 11:04:35 GMT -5
Challenge matches so far... Junior Andrews vs Tommy Russell, Robert Miller vs Darnell Burris, Jason Otto vs Jason Dorsey. Finalizing the details of Kenny Smith and Bucky Russell!!! They look like they will be pulling left handed for sure and possibly right handed. Others TBA
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Post by jamesretarides on Nov 13, 2012 10:42:19 GMT -5
Wow James, you mean Bucky Russell is back pulling? He should shake things up, no doubt. Didn't he win several nationals at different weights and post wins against some of the biggest names in the sport?
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Post by jamesretarides on Nov 13, 2012 10:42:46 GMT -5
Yes and now he will be taking on Kenny Smith, who has the heart of a lion.
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Post by Ken Smith on Nov 13, 2012 11:26:52 GMT -5
Lol, you're Awesome James...
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Post by Robert Miller on Nov 13, 2012 21:46:52 GMT -5
Training hard!!
Darnell is a beast... good luck sir! I need some payback!
Good luck Kenny!
Think Dave would pull Bucky RH? That'd be a great match imo...
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...perhaps more so in the south.
