November 6, 2023,
They make them up as they go.
Or at least sometimes it appears that way.
Women’s wrestling Video Producer’s Rules.
They are made to be broken, except in fully competitive female submission wrestling. Once the rules are laid down, you have to abide by them. Even if they are incredibly limiting.
For example, when Kim of Hungary met Xena of Belgium, only headlocks and body pin counts to ten would be allowed.
Okay. So no smothers, arm bars, body scissors, chokes of any kind or joint locks are allowed. Talk about operating with the cupboard bare.
When Dolly met Julie Sylvie (Harry met Sally), they made a unique movie, without all of the groaning at a restaurant.
Besides the lack of groaning, no choking, arm locks, leg locks nor arm bars allowed.
Look, when the rules get too restrictive, there are two things that cannot be taken away.
Strength and Intestinal Fortitude.
With the latter, let’s keep it simple and call it being mentally tough.
You will need both because the rules are so restrictive, that whatever submission holds are left, you will need to be strong and mentally tough to work through the limitations.
A classic match that demonstrated this is Xena vs Kim.
Here is what the FCI writer stated about the match, “Despite the extreme match rule limitations, this was a great battle of intestinal fortitude. We are not surprised that Xena won. Even though this match only allowed headlocks and pins, who has far more experience in that area? Xena or Kim? It was Xena’s determination that defeated Kim today. Completely. Not her skill level. As far as we know, she has less than five matches under her belt. Kim, easily over thirty.”
Okay, we get the point. It was Xena’s mental toughness that won out over skill.
As a female grappler, what will help you get physically stronger?
Work the upper body and arms. It is that simple.
Time to go online.
Melissa, at Athlean-XX for Women shows us how to get those shredded arms. Meet her team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk_5BNjm0Sg
“The home for workouts specifically geared towards women! While we all can appreciate a flat stomach and wanting to get skinny, we focus on helping our women develop strong, toned muscles that are lean, athletic and most of all...healthy!
Be sure to subscribe to our channel and get all of our latest workout videos, challenges and tips as we release them. Guess what else, we're not just about workouts for women, we focus on diet plans for those wanting to get a flatter stomach as well! That means, you'll find plenty of helpful nutrition videos on our channel too. So keep watching and we'll help you get leaner legs, slimmer thighs, toned arms to die for, and yes...we'll even help you get abs if you want them! Strong. Lean. Athletic. ATHLEAN!”
We have written about them before and love their channel.
We desire more help. Time to walk over to the book store.
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Stronger Arms & Upper Body
By Joe Wuebben and Jim Stoppani
“Take your upper-body workout to the next level with Stronger Arms & Upper Body . Muscle & Fitness magazine's Joe Wuebben and Jim Stoppani, PhD, team up to provide the most effective exercises and programs for increasing strength, definition, power, and size.
Targeting the development of shoulders, arms, upper back, chest, and abdominals, Stronger Arms & Upper Body features over 100 exercises for serious lifters, including specific instructions for mastering technique and advanced exercise variations to help lifters push past plateaus.
Along with 33 programs and ready-to-use workout plans, detailed anatomical illustrations, explanations and variations for equipment needs, and the latest in advanced training methods, Stronger Arms & Upper Body provides the comprehensive, hard-core instruction you need for the results you want.”
By applying what you have learned here, we sense you will get the desired results you are looking for. Stronger arms and shoulders.
Good. You’re going to strengthen your arms and shoulders.
Add being mentally tough to that menu.
Here is a book that can help.
Be Mentally Strong During Tough Times: A Motivational Guide on How to Reduce Stress, Gain Self-Confidence and Thrive Paperback – August 8, 2022
By Michael Drew (Author)
“Develop unbreakable confidence in yourself, reduce stress and anxiety, and achieve your goals, one by one, even during these tough times.
No matter where you are in life, negativity, pressure, and conflict will leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
The truth is that negative emotions are especially prevalent during tough times. And if you’re not mentally strong enough to deal with them, they can completely take over your life.
But mental toughness doesn’t mean you must be like a Navy SEAL and transform yourself into a warrior.
With the right techniques and guidance, you can change your mindset to change your world so that you can overcome obstacles and navigate negativity to reach your goals and thrive.
In this motivational guide, you will discover:
- 10 techniques you can use to build a weatherproof mind to navigate through any storm.
- Ways to develop your mental muscles by simply understanding the Drivers and Stressors in your life.
- How to let go of negativity and stop overthinking things you cannot control.
- Why perfectionism is bad, and how it’s preventing you from making progress.
- How to gain the game-changing benefits of meditation without “meditating.”
- The simple mental techniques that billionaire Ray Dalio and icon Idris Elba used to help them succeed — it’s much easier than you “think.”
- And much, much more!
Using the proven and scientifically backed methods and tips shared in this book, you can harness the power that business leaders, Olympic-gold athletes, and respected celebrities have used to become mentally strong to rise and achieve their dreams.
Be Mentally Strong During Tough Times will change the way you think about mental strength, empower you with the tools to handle pressure, build a habit of achieving what you set out to do, and uncover the strong-minded, confident person you are deep down.
Activate your mental strength deep within you and start living the life you deserve today!”
They are making a believer out of us.
There you have it.
As a female grappler, the person showing up to the event, paying for the match, makes up the rules.
That’s the way it goes.
Yes, sometimes the elevator doesn’t go to the top floor, and, or, the light is on, but nobody’s home; he is one can shy of a six pack, he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed, he’s not the brightest light bulb in the pack, in pickup of any kind, chicks or basketball, he is the last one picked, and possibly, he is Neapolitan ice cream, minus the three flavors.
Having said all of that, as long as he has the money, you have to go by his rules.
As restrictive as they may be, your physical strength and mental toughness will help you come out victorious, and we sense, very satisfied, despite the obstacles.
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NOTE: Very important, whenever you are engaging in a new exercise or sport for the first time, please consult with your physician first.
