Grip Contest: The Holdfast Gauntlet
A couple months ago, some of the guys from TheGripAuthority.com were talking in our Facebook Forum about Grip Contests.
They made mention of the fact that where they live, there are rarely, if ever, any Grip Contests anywhere remotely close.

They said, since they’d have to travel in order to compete (and they want to compete in a comp like caged wild dogs want to eat raw T-bone steaks), they figured, “Hey, if we’ve got to travel to compete anyway, we might as well travel to Jedd’s place and compete so he can show us how to do it right.”
Sound Wisdom.
These guys reached out to me, and I thought it was a great idea. These guys would be able to get their feet wet in Grip Sport, and I would be able to help them out every step along the way.
If you are looking to compete in Grip Sport, this is a GREAT contest for you to attend. And if you are a complete beginner, you should definitely consider it. Many people who have confirmed that they are coming have never competed in contests before.
Here is the info on the contest.
Holdfast Gauntlet
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Start Time: 10AM
Weigh-ins: 8AM
Rules: 9AM
Weight Classes: All official NAGS weight classes will be run, provided the contestants send their entry forms prior to to 9/21/13. My scale will be point calibrated, so that your lifts will be official for the NAGS Records Lists.
Entry Fee: $50 ($70 day of event)
Entry Form: Download Here
Prizes: To be determined.
Events:
- Grippers with 20-mm Block
- 2 Hands Pinch
- 12-lb Hammer Coin Deadlift to 18″
- Speed Medley
- Hold for Time or Wrist Roller
I will put demonstrational videos up for the execution of all of the lifts at TGA, another benefit of being a member.
Here is a video about the contest. It contains links to other videos that give more specific info on the contest.
Airlines: 3 airlines are almost all within the same distance to my place: Scranton/Wilkes Barre International, Elmira/Corning NY and Binghampton NY. My town I am in is Wyalusing.
There are a lot more hotels around than there were the last time I ran a big comp, so I will get that information out to you.
Confirmed Entrants:
Rick Walker (possible depending on family events)
Mike Rinderle
Jedd Johnson Definite
Brent Barbe
Darrin Shallman
Lucas Wicks
Chris Andrade
Frank DeLuca
Colt Anstine & Wife
Robby Sparango
George Bristol
Chez (depending on injuries)
Kevin Collen
Karl M. Skjelvik (paid)
Questions? Post below if you do not see the answer here.
All the best in your training, and I look forward to seeing you here in Wyalusing, PA.
Jedd
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