I used to be no good at arm wrestling and would lose to people who I knew I was a lot stronger than. But I cured that in one year with a lot of specifically workouts for my upper body. I may not be ready for this, but at least I can hold my own now, and I don't lose to everybody who thinks that they are the next big thing in the world.

News from New York Arm Wrestling Association, Inc.

For more information contact: Gene Camp, 718-544-4592, Myron Johnson - Port Authority of NY/NJ - 212-502-2386
31st Annual Arm Wrestling Showdown at Port Authority Bus Terminal - NYC - Thursday, Nov 13

Golden Arm Series Finale

NY, NY (11/10/2008; 1030)(readMedia)-- New York Arm Wrestling Association, Inc.

200-14 45th Dr. Bayside, NY. 11361

Website: www.nycarms.com

The New York Arm Wrestling Association announced today that over 100 men and women will be vying for $5,000 in cash and prizes at the 31st Annual White Castle Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the final matches at 3:30 p.m. -- This is the final event of the NY Golden Arm Series and will be held at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (North Wing/Main Concourse) at 625 8th Avenue, in Manhattan. Spectators have an opportunity to watch the event for FREE. Competition is open to the public and entry fees are $25 for amateurs and $35 for pros, which includes a free T-shirt. Contestants are asked to weigh-in and register by noon.

The contest will draw some of the biggest names in the arm wrestling field, including NYC's King of Arms Travis Bagent from West Virginia and NY State Champ Mirline Berrouet from South Ozone Park, Queens, and last year's defending champions, and those who qualified at this year's four preliminary championships. There are right and left hand, male and female, and amateur and pro categories that will be divided into 17 weight classes. The proud sponsors are White Castle, SuperCuts hairstyles and Haircuts, NewYork.com and Captain's of Crush Grippers.

Gene Camp, president and founder of the New York Arm Wrestling Association calls it "the oldest and most prestigious, sought-after arm wrestling title in New York." Male and female ‘Strongest Arm' MVP's will be crowned, the NYC Arm Wrestler of the year will be chosen and 4" custom gold, silver and bronze medallions will be given in each weight class. This high-profile multi-talented arm wrestling event is expected to draw contestants and teams both locally from the five NYC Boroughs and Long Island to from far away as Russia, Brazil and Korea.

For information about the Empire State Championship, visit the NYAWA website at nycarms.com or call 718-544-4592. "END"