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Hiatus from competition – how long, I don’t know

Today, I took down any mention of competitive powerlifting prowess from Twitter. That is probably just the beginning. Some say it might be relevant to point out that I lift nicely and sort of heavy, for professional reasons. After all, competitive results are seen as a confirmation of a coach’s familiarity with strength training. This …

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The outrage game

The outrage game. It goes like this (and we’ve all been guilty, at some point): ORIGIN: a fight, a lift, a meet Outrage wave 1: proficient and experienced outragers come out with one or more outrage claims (“high squat”, “no standards”, “bad judging”, “talks shit”, “coward”, “shitty striking”, “shitty grappling”, “poked his eyes”). Seconds later, …

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Laissez-fair athleticism

Sunday was an interesting day: as in many international meets, we had the chance of comparing local institutional components for sports development in different countries. As one of us described in detail the conditions in which corruption and/or outright organized crime ruled the strength sports, the fights and other sports in South America, our friend …

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How to react to bad lifting videos

This is the article in which I will make the most extensive use of anonymity and pseudonyms. No federation will be named. I wish to offer a set of conceptual items for thought and discussion. Peter wrote to me and said he expected an article from me about the disgusting issues from this weekend. Charley …

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Three lessons I learned about how not to handle digital fights in sports

Some years ago, when two of my furry best friends were alive, they had a moment of estrangement. Unfortunately, they got into a serious fight Rita went for Nala’s throat. I jumped in an tried to stop them. They ignored me. When I actively intervened, they attacked me. I don’t remember how I succeeded in …

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Withdrawing from competition for the rest of 2015

Today I had a diagnose by my neurologist that has made my decision to withdraw from competing in 2015 final. I attempted to accomplish some things in Brazil that faced serious opposition by forces that benefitted from the way things were (basically, delinquent). The reactions didn’t come as rational discussions, but rather systematic attacks, sabotage, …

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Brazilian Powerlifting League – the new president sees new hope

This is Carlos Daniel Llosa’s acknowledgement text concerning BPL’s “elite nationals”. Carlos Daniel is the new president of the BPL and this is the first year we decided to have elite nationals. Both need some context for proper understanding. The BPL is a non-profit NGO. Pioneers I have learned a lot from have been telling …

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The good and beautiful side of powerlifting – may the Force be with you

Today there was a post at the RUM (Raw Unity Meets) group. I’ll share – I don’t think anyone will be mad at me for this:   “If anybody needs help with handoffs, wraps, etc, I’d be happy to. My credentials are as follows: I have a beard. I’m strongish (1800 total). I once wrapped …

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Letter to the WPC concerning rule transgressions and procedural problems at the 2014 World Championship

(the official reply from the WPC, sent by president Mr. Mike Sweeney, is bellow my letter) Dear Mr. Wayne Pullum, I am addressing this report to you as my immediate superior in the organization, in which my chief role is that of an international judge. Other members of the Executive Committee are copied here because …

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