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Wrestling - The Bearhug Hold

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The bearhug is a submission wrestling move that relies on the strength and endurance to be worked properly.
Do you ever use the bearhug hold when you wrestle?
Yes, but I am not able to use it very effectively.
Yes, I have gained many a submission with it too!
Yes, now and then, but I prefer to use other holds.
No, I am not strong enough to do it properly.
No, I think it's a boring and ineffectual hold.
Bear-what now?
I don't wrestle.
What is the longest period of time you have ever held someone in a continuous bearhug?
<30 seconds
30-60 seconds
1-5 minutes
5-15 minutes
15-30 minutes
30-60 minutes
Over an hour
Over two hours
Over three hours
Dare I ask...over 4 hours? If so, I want to meet you and see that for myself!
At what point do you release your victim from your bearhug?
When they submit.
A few seconds after they submit, just to punish them.
Ignoring submission, until they are too weak to stand.
Ignoring submission, until they are a "ragdoll" (entire body limp).
Ignoring submission, until they are unconscious.
As long as you want/are able to, regardless of what happens to them (within safety limits, however).
What kind of grip do you use when applying a bearhug?
Fingers meshed together.
Fingertips linked together.
Hands clasped together.
One hand gripping the opposite wrist.
Each hand gripping the opposite elbow.
Where do you position your grip when bearhugging someone?
Really low, virtually on their butt.
Only just above the hips.
Halfway up their back, roughly level with their lowest rib.
High up, around nipple-height.
Really high, right up under their armpits.
What is the longest time you have ever been continuously held in a bearhug?
<30 seconds
30-60 seconds
1-5 minutes
5-15 minutes
15-30 minutes
30-60 minutes
Over an hour
Over two hours
Over three hours
Dare I ask...over 4 hours? If so, I want to hear all about it!
Have you ever injured someone/been injured as a result of a bearhug?
Nope, I'm proud of my 100% safety record!
Some minor back soreness, but it went away after a few hours.
Some shortness of breath and giddyness, but it went away after resting for a while.
Brief period of unconsciousness.
Vomitting/loss of bladder control.
Broken rib(s)
Something more serious. (feel free to describe in "comments")
Where do you like holding your bearhug battles?
In a pro ring.
In a mat room.
Outdoors, on grass.
Outdoors, on sand.
Private house/motel room.
In public, with an audience.
Waist deep in water.
Somewhere dark, warm and steamy.
Which variation(s) of the bearhug is (are) your personal favourite/preferred option(s)?
Belly-to-belly, both standing.
Belly-to-belly, victim lifted.
Belly-to-belly, both lying on mat.
Belly-to-belly, inverted (victim upside down)
Belly-to-back, both standing.
Belly-to-back, victim lifted.
Belly-to-back, both lying on mat.
Belly-to-back, inverted (victim upside down)
Other (please describe in "comments")
Bearhuggers, what kind of body type do you look for in a bearhug partner/victim?
They must be smaller/lighter than you.
They must be of similar size/build to you.
They must be bigger/heavier than you.
They must be overweight.
They must be muscular.
They must be at least toned.
They must be slim.
You'll bearhug anyone.
Bearhuggees (jobbers), what kind of body type do you look for in a bearhug partner/applier?
They must be smaller/lighter than you.
They must be of similar size/build to you.
They must be bigger/heavier than you.
They must be overweight.
They must be muscular.
They must be at least toned.
They must be slim.
You'll let anyone bearhug you.
This poll was created on 2003-07-27 01:52:16 by Adam1975