
Join us on March 16, 2025, at Grinder Gym, San Diego, for the Paddy Pull 2025, where armwrestlers of all levels battle for glory, cash prizes, and ultimate bragging rights. With divisions for men, women, masters, and youth, plus $500 for the Men’s Open Overall Winners, this double-elimination showdown is set to be intense.
Spectator passes are just $20, and you can catch the action live on YouTube. Don’t miss your chance to dominate the table or witness the thrill—register now and bring your A-game!
***Grinder Strength Sports & Grinder Armwrestling Club Presents***
PADDY PULL 2025 ARMWRESTLING TOURNAMENT
EVENT LOCATION
Grinder Gym
DATE & TIME
March 16, 2025
Supermatches start at 11 am
Tournament kicks off at 12 noon
ADDRESS
1013 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
SPONSORS


If you’re interested in sponsoring this event check out our sponsorship page. [Read more…]
LIVE STREAM
https://www.youtube.com/davedepew
Streaming on YouTube
**PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**
WEIGH-INS
All classes must weigh in.
Saturday, March 15th from 12 pm to 5 pm
Sunday, March 16th from 8 am to 10:00 am
ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
Spectator Fee – $20.00
Competitor Fee – $50.00
Additional Arms/Classes – $50.00
Meet Shirt – $30.00 (Preorder by March 10th)
There will be NO REFUND once the entry is submitted. No exceptions.
REGISTRATION
The following classes only need to pay the spectator fee and can enter the tournament at no additional fee: All Novice Classes, All Ladies Classes, and All Youth Classes. There is no spectator fee for children under 12.

Paddy Pull Registration
https://workouts.grindergym.com/products/8173/$50 for each arm/class. To register online for the tournament [CLICK HERE]. Complete a payment for each arm/class you wish to enter.
SPECTATOR FEE
Spectator Pass for March 16, 2025
Spectator passes are $20 and can be purchased online here or on the day of the event. [CLICK HERE]
WEIGHT CLASSES
Men’s Open Left and Right Classes
0-145, 146-165, 166-185, 186-205, 206-232, 233+
Men’s Amateur Left and Right Classes
0-145, 146-165, 166-185, 186-205, 206-232, 233+
Men’s Novice Left and Right Classes
0-165, 166-185, 186-205, 206+
Men’s Masters (40+) Right and Left Classes
0-165, 166-205, 206+
Women’s Right and Left Classes
0-145, 146+
Youth Right and Left Classes
Boy’s and Girl’s Youth (12 and Under)
Boy’s Youth (13 to 15)
Boy’s Youth (16 to 18)
Girl’s Youth (13 to 18)
AWARDS
All Classes: Medals for the top 3 finishers of each class.
Open Class Prize Money Payouts:
3-4 Entries Per Class – $100 to 1st Place
5-7 Entries Per Class – $200 to 1st Place
8-11 Entries Per Class – $250 to 1sr Place
12-19 Entries Per Class – $300 to 1st Place
20+ Entries Per Class – $500 to 1st Place
Open Class Overall Winner for each Arm: $500
REFEREES
Vazgen Soghoyan
Alex De La Torre
Crispin Woods
Christian Zepeda
SCORE TABLE/BRACKETS
Aidan DePew
ANNOUNCER
Dave DePew & Kyle DePew
RULES
WAF Setup & Rules
Double Elimination
SUPERMATCHES
Kyle DePew vs Kris Green: Right, Best of 5
TABLES & STRUCTURE OF THE TOURNAMENT
We will be using two Armwrestling Tables.
The Tournament will be run as follows:
08:00 AM – Weigh-in
10:00 AM – Weigh-in Cut Off.
THERE WILL BE NO WEIGH-INS AFTER 10 AM
(We build the brackets)
11:00 AM Check-in, Rules, and confirm your place in the Brackets.
12:00 – Start Tournament…
NOVICE, AMATEUR AND MASTERS MEN LEFT HAND
Run all novice, amateur, and masters men from lightest to heaviest left hand all the way down to the winner. Then run the overall heaviest to lightest. Next, hand out awards and take professional photos.
NOVICE, AMATEUR & MASTERS MEN RIGHT HAND
Run all novice, amateur, and masters men from lightest to heaviest right hand all the way down to the winner. Then run the overall heaviest to lightest. Next, hand out awards and take professional photos.
WOMEN’S LEFT HAND
Run all women’s classes from lightest to heaviest left hand all the way down to the winner. Then run the overall heaviest to lightest. Next, hand out awards and take professional photos.
WOMEN’S RIGHT HAND
Run all women’s classes from lightest to heaviest right hand all the way down to the winner. Then run the overall heaviest to lightest. Next, hand out awards and take professional photos.
PRO MEN LEFT HAND
Run all pro men from lightest to heaviest left hand down to top 3.
PRO MEN LEFT HAND
Run all pro men from lightest to heaviest right hand down to top 3.
PRO MEN FINALS & OVERALL
Run pro men finals from lightest to the heaviest left hand. Next, run the overall heaviest to the lightest left hand. Next, hand out awards and take professional photos.
Run pro men finals from lightest to heaviest right hand. Next, run the overall heaviest to lightest right hand. Next, hand out awards and take professional photos.
We hope to complete the tournament in under 5 hours.
FOOD
We will have drinks and snacks for sale. There will not be a food vendor on site. There are several places nearby within walking distance. You are allowed to bring in a cooler. You can also set up a pop-up in the parking lot for your comfort. Keep the gym area clear of all food.
PARKING
There will be no parking in the Grinder Gym Parking lot. You must not park in the parking lots of any business that is open. That business will tow your vehicle at your expense. There are two trolly stations within walking distance.
ORGANIZER
Dave DePew
thedavedepew@gmail.com
(619) 840-8175
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