What does it take to be a Arm Wrestler?

So, what does it take to be as good an arm wrestler as Ted "The Elf" Wilson?


Firstly, join a local arm wrestling club. There are many different arm wrestling clubs up and down the country, and the British Arm Wrestling Federation website has more details about local clubs and getting involved in the sport. British Arm Wrestling Federation details can be found at www.armwrestling.co.uk

Around the Preston Area, the Preston Panthers arm wrestling club is based at Hesketh Bank and their website is www.prestonpanthers.net/index2.htm or email them at info@prestonpanthers.net

I joined Ted in his gym and asked him to demonstrate different arm wrestling techniques.

Firstly, the grip.



The Hook



Match rules & competition pulling





By following these tip from Ted, You may well become good enough to reach the heights of being Arm Wars champion, and maybe win some of the fantastic trophies on offer.

Ted's Excellent Adventure

When you meet Ted Wilson, you wouldn't believe he's one of the most talented and consistent figures in his chosen field. Ted, whos stage name is "The Elf", is in fact a British Champion arm wrestler, and recieved a bronze medal in the recent European Championships. I met Ted, and his partner Emma at their home just outside Whitehaven, Cumbria where he told me about his success in Arm Wars which saw him become the best arm wrestler in Britain in his weight catagory. "Last year I was Arm Wars champion, so I'll be back there this year to try to defend my title".

So what is Arm Wars?
"Arm Wars is really the open international tournament of champions, one of the biggest events the Britain holds. It's an invitational for all pullers.It's an absolutely brilliant venue, the Trafford Centre. It's held there every year."

Ted & Emma are expecting their first child any day now, and the couple are already thinking of stage names for their little boy, who Ted hope will follow in his illustrious footsteps!

For anyone interested in learning how to arm wrestle, Ted's advice is to join one of your local arm wrestling clubs, and maybe one day, you'll be able to compete against Ted at Arm Wars!