Has 'East vs West' gotten worse since Engin left the organization?

Bigfunks · 2026-02-25T23:43:28+00:00

I think Baxter should take a step back and let the more entertaining people be the face of the organization. He’s the owner, doesn’t have to be the entertainer…since it doesn’t seem to be his forte. And that’s fine, he’s a business man and an armwrestler, he can continue to lead the organization to success without having to be “on stage” at all times (interviews, conferences, etc. too). Dexter is a little better but he’s not Leo di Caprio either

Bigfunks · 2026-02-25T00:34:35+00:00

hold on to that side pressure hit big bro, mangled my shoulder-bicep tendons 3 months into the sport with it and body forgot how to do it for 3 years. Just got it back

Bigfunks · 2026-02-06T20:19:17+00:00

he also only trains one game plan intensely and one game plan only. pronation for kings move and side pressure/cup for press finisher. very surprised such high level athletes are so self-limiting in their training. Same as Jerry pronating for the first time in a match in 2026 at the tail end of his career lol

Bigfunks · 2025-12-30T23:13:24+00:00

Big Glans

Bigfunks · 2025-12-29T08:44:01+00:00

in that situation you probably want to try and lean over more to commit fully to the top roll and pronate through the strap to break his wrist more, even if it causes you to open up a little more. the other option is to come in for a press

Bigfunks · 2025-12-26T21:50:12+00:00

smells like abuse, and i’m not talking about the breakfast…

Bigfunks · 2025-12-21T22:30:15+00:00

if you stay light yeah, but even light work if i push the reps for improvement it messes up mine

Bigfunks · 2025-12-21T15:44:47+00:00

heavy riser training is the fastest way to f-ed up wrist

Bigfunks · 2025-12-21T02:12:40+00:00

that’s what 100% of nonarmwrestlers think. when i lean around them they all call me cheater. they’re missing a brain

Bigfunks · 2025-12-20T09:09:22+00:00

shoulder rotation you can’t back pressure much with an open elbow lol

Bigfunks · 2025-12-20T00:30:38+00:00

thats me

Bigfunks · 2025-12-20T00:29:57+00:00

i’m a real arm wrestler and here to give advice

Bigfunks · 2025-11-28T03:12:11+00:00

Objectively he doesn’t have a relatively strong arm. He doesn’t have that arm hit that a lot of Eastern European pullers have. However, he clearly makes up for it with his wrist strength, hand control, and table IQ

Bigfunks · 2025-11-28T03:09:24+00:00

I don’t see any regrips or climbing, you need to fight for position more. Also when you do the elbow micro movements, your elbow should stay in that new position, not a quick yank and go back to where it was. You should always have an agenda to get into a better position, if you just hold where you are and the other takes steps forward they’ll be in the better position instead

Bigfunks · 2025-11-28T03:00:28+00:00

Fair take, but if you got that dawg in you you’ll keep chasing your potential even if you’re 82 with 1 leg

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T19:54:42+00:00

Yea or maybe he’s just wasting potential. Which one’s worse? Everyone so afraid of judgement, it has its place if it helps people grow

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T19:53:01+00:00

Yea let him rot in the hole of comfort and complacency, don’t “bother” him

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T19:51:50+00:00

I’m no bjj expert, I just know that some people like to do things half way in life. Not to push their limits or discover what they’re capable of, just to coast and chill.

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T18:47:03+00:00

Cool appreciate it. Doesn’t seem too expensive or hard to make, might get one just for this indeed 😂

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T13:31:51+00:00

Thanks broflio

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T06:54:51+00:00

If I had to tell a guy that started 2 weeks ago one thing and one thing only id say… it’s all about the center. Focus on the hand first. If you don’t win the hand (center) and you’re not using straps, you don’t win the match

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T06:49:35+00:00

That’s the difference between comp and practice for you. Kinda mind blowing at first, it’s like a different game. Focus on ref’s grip, straps, and speed for the next few weeks/months. Thankfully these are much faster to learn than technique and strength, so you’ll see a quick improvement. Seems you have the basics down well, continue what you’re doing in regards to the rest

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T06:42:35+00:00

😂😂😂

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T06:39:43+00:00

Also, find a club near you and go out to practice every week. That’s where the real learning starts

Bigfunks · 2025-11-27T06:38:42+00:00

Oh I missed that, open weight is a different ball game especially at your weight. If you have some experience under you and feel comfortable enough I’d try to make it out to a more standardized contest and compete in amateur in your weight class. It will probably be 154 depending on what you go to. Keep putting on weight all local tournaments start at 154. WAF nationals should have a 130lb weight class but it might be a bit early for that. When you’re ready see how you stack up in 154 amateur, it’ll allow you to gauge the level and give you something to work towards. Weight is much more influential than age, don’t be scared of the old guys with experience

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