Greetings from The King!
Welcome to the new and improved version of The Royal Edict!
As you can see, there are many new sections - including a beefed up Training and Nutrition page - where you, my loyal fans, can get some insights on how to get bigger and stronger naturally!
Another new feature is the Contact page where fans and friends can get in touch with The King directly.
Last but certainly not least, the address is now www.keithwongtheking.com.
Once again, welcome to The Royal Edict!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2011
Finally, after a year's wait, the annual strongman showcase was back!
Needless to say, Keith Wong was there to make his presence felt.
The event started as usual, with the prelims held at BRTC @ Jalan Bahar.
After determining the Top-10, the show was set for The Finals @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub, but not before The Hulk and The King were featured in The New Paper.
And so, after a whole year of training hard (with none other than the best at Team Iron Behemoths: Naturally Singapore's Strongest), eating his vitamins and saying his prayers, Yours Truly was once again at the Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge.
...and flipped a tyre.
... push all 500kg across 20m...
... and UNLOAD!
Needless to say, Keith Wong was there to make his presence felt.
The event started as usual, with the prelims held at BRTC @ Jalan Bahar.
After determining the Top-10, the show was set for The Finals @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub, but not before The Hulk and The King were featured in The New Paper.
And so, after a whole year of training hard (with none other than the best at Team Iron Behemoths: Naturally Singapore's Strongest), eating his vitamins and saying his prayers, Yours Truly was once again at the Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge.
The King being introduced to the thousands in attendance @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub, just moments before he...
...easily muscled an SUV...
...then took a leisurely stroll with two logs...
...went for a light run with a Red Rhino...
...and flipped a tyre.
Finally, this year's main event was a new one - a Treasure Chest Loading Race. It was pretty simple actually, load 3 chests weighing 100kg each into a wheelbarrow (weighing 200kg)...
... push all 500kg across 20m...
... and UNLOAD!Thus, another year at HomeTeamNS was completed. Keith Wong would like to thank all his loyal friends and fans for all the support shown at this year's event.
The results?
We, Team Iron Behemoths, are STILL Singapore's Strongest, and always natural! (The King would like to see someone else being able to honestly say that!)
The results?
We, Team Iron Behemoths, are STILL Singapore's Strongest, and always natural! (The King would like to see someone else being able to honestly say that!)
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Strongman 2011
Are you ready?
It's been a long year.
But now, we are just 7 days away...
Part 1: Preliminary Round - 20 Feb 2011, 9 am @ Basic Rescue Training Centre (BRTC), Jalan Bahar.
Part 2: Grand Finals - 12 March 2011, 10 am to 6 pm @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub.
2011 is going to be a good year.
That's not some catchphrase, that's not arrogance, that's not confidence, that's not positive thinking - that's not even one of The King's usual guaran-damn-tees - that, is simply, faith.
Are you ready?
'Cos I AM!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
It's been a long year.
But now, we are just 7 days away...
Part 1: Preliminary Round - 20 Feb 2011, 9 am @ Basic Rescue Training Centre (BRTC), Jalan Bahar.
Part 2: Grand Finals - 12 March 2011, 10 am to 6 pm @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub.
2011 is going to be a good year.
That's not some catchphrase, that's not arrogance, that's not confidence, that's not positive thinking - that's not even one of The King's usual guaran-damn-tees - that, is simply, faith.
Are you ready?
'Cos I AM!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Friday, July 30, 2010
A Royal Expansion
The Times They Are A-Changing.
These days, you can follow countless WWE Superstars and Divas, Musicians, and all kinds of Hollywood stars on new social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook! It's amazing - you can find all sorts of information like when a new album or movie is coming out, or when your favourite band is gonna be playing in your area, or even John Cena's opinions on the latest goings-on in the WWE. Hell, even Shawn Michaels is on the internet!
Which brings me to my next point...
Lately, you would have noticed this blog has been rather dormant. In all honesty, updating a blog constantly takes too much time (plus, who has time to read chunks of paragraphs anyway?). I mean, why do you think these superstars have made the switch to Facebook and Twitter? Not forgetting that most people spend much of their time on these social platforms these days. Of course, these superstars still update their official site, just that it's usually reserved for major news.
So, following in the footsteps of his favourite WWE Superstars, The King has decided that he shall update his official Facebook page more regularly from now on. The Royal Edict blog will be reserved for major news and event coverage (such as the annual Strongman Challenge) and exclusive interviews with Yours Truly.
So now, you can be entertained by the ever-witty musings of The King on both his official site, and his Facebook page! Think of it as a Royal Expansion.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
These days, you can follow countless WWE Superstars and Divas, Musicians, and all kinds of Hollywood stars on new social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook! It's amazing - you can find all sorts of information like when a new album or movie is coming out, or when your favourite band is gonna be playing in your area, or even John Cena's opinions on the latest goings-on in the WWE. Hell, even Shawn Michaels is on the internet!
Which brings me to my next point...
Lately, you would have noticed this blog has been rather dormant. In all honesty, updating a blog constantly takes too much time (plus, who has time to read chunks of paragraphs anyway?). I mean, why do you think these superstars have made the switch to Facebook and Twitter? Not forgetting that most people spend much of their time on these social platforms these days. Of course, these superstars still update their official site, just that it's usually reserved for major news.
So, following in the footsteps of his favourite WWE Superstars, The King has decided that he shall update his official Facebook page more regularly from now on. The Royal Edict blog will be reserved for major news and event coverage (such as the annual Strongman Challenge) and exclusive interviews with Yours Truly.
So now, you can be entertained by the ever-witty musings of The King on both his official site, and his Facebook page! Think of it as a Royal Expansion.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Strongman Season 2010
Greetings, my loyal fans. It is not with too much pleasure that The King announces that he placed 7th at the recent HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2010.
Despite the disappointment however, you, my loyal fans, still deserve to be filled in on the happenings of Strongman Season 2010.
So, without further ado, let's get it on!
The season started with the Preliminary Round on February 28, 2010, at Jalan Bahar.
After three events (including the SCDF Red Rhino Pull as pictured above) in the unforgiving Sunday morning/afternoon heat, Yours Truly, as expected, qualified for the Top-10.
Which brings us to the Press Conference on 23 March, with news coverage the same night.
The King demonstrating this year's new event - The 500kg Wheelbarrow Race.
Team Iron Behemoths - Samuel "The Hulk" Lim, Ben Ho, and Keith Wong - being interviewed by various media publications.
Team Iron Behemoths featured on the 9.30PM Channel 5 News and also on page 3 in the night's LianHe WanBao.After all that hype, it was 27 March 2010, @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub - time for the main event:
The Grand Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2010: The Battle Of The Strongest!
The King on the mic: Being introduced to the crowd before the start of the event.
As with every year, the show kicks off with the 2.4-tonne Chevrolet Car Pull.
Followed by the 100kg-a-side Log Walk...
...with a slight difference this year: a U-Turn at the 20 meter mark...
...making it a total of 40 grueling meters.
Up next was the Strongman Signature, the 260kg Tyre Flip.
The fourth event for the day, was the new one introduced this year -The 500kg Wheelbarrow Race...
...which was featured in that night's Chinese News on Channel 8 @ 10PM.
Finally, the show concluded with yet another signature event,the 2.4-tonne SCDF Red Rhino Pull.
Yours Truly coming in a disappointing 7th place. Not flashing the pearly whites this time.And so another Strongman Season concludes.
And despite the disappointment, Keith Wong, nonetheless, still wants to thank everyone for their support throughout the entire year. Also, I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity to train day-in and day-out with Team Iron Behemoths - Naturally Singapore's Strongest! - and of course, for great friends and team mates like Sam The Hulk and Ben Ho.
So the story continues in Keith Wong's quest for the Title; The King is looking forward to yet another year's worth of training hard, eating his vitamins, and saying his prayers - and it begins NOW!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Strongman 2010
Are you ready?
Finally, it's here again.
Saturday, 27 March 2010, 1 PM @ Toa Payoh HBD Hub.
The battle for the title of Singapore's Strongest Man is on!
Be there to catch all the action live!
For more information, visit www.strongmanchallenge.sg
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Finally, it's here again.
Saturday, 27 March 2010, 1 PM @ Toa Payoh HBD Hub.
The battle for the title of Singapore's Strongest Man is on!
Be there to catch all the action live!
For more information, visit www.strongmanchallenge.sg
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Skull & Wings 2010
Happy New Year, my Loyal Fans!
2010 is looking to be a great year ahead, and what better way to kick off the new year with the unveiling of The King's redesigned insignia - bigger and meaner than the original!
A royal thanks to the very talented artist, Daryl Wong - The King's younger brother - who worked on this masterpiece. Talent does, without a shadow of a doubt, run in the family.
And now ladies and gentlemen, Yours Truly presents: The Keith Wong the King "Skull & Wings" 2010!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
2010 is looking to be a great year ahead, and what better way to kick off the new year with the unveiling of The King's redesigned insignia - bigger and meaner than the original!
A royal thanks to the very talented artist, Daryl Wong - The King's younger brother - who worked on this masterpiece. Talent does, without a shadow of a doubt, run in the family.
And now ladies and gentlemen, Yours Truly presents: The Keith Wong the King "Skull & Wings" 2010!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009!
Greetings my Loyal Fans,
It's Christmas once again; the most wonderful time of the year where everyone is of good cheer! This year, in between all the shopping, partying and binge eating, you may be feeling a little bored, maybe even a little out of sorts.
Fret not! Keith Wong The King has taken time out of his busy schedule to bring his loyal fans some holiday entertainment! Behold, The King's Top 5 Christmas Videos:
Blasting off our countdown and coming in at #5 is The Joker, from Batman (The Animated Series). What better Christmas gag to pull than to escape from Arkham Asylum on a flying Christmas Tree while singing his very own rendition of Jingle Bells.
The Clown Prince of Crime indeed.
At #4, we have Steven Tyler (from Aerosmith) performing Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, which was featured on an episode of The Lizzie McGuire Show. And, just in case you were wondering, The King only came to know about this while browsing YouTube for Christmas videos. So don't worry, The King hasn't converted in a chick-flick fan.
Speaking of Santa, at #3 is one of The King's favourite PPV moments. At WWE Armageddon 2004, Olympic Gold-Medalist Kurt Angle held a very special "Kurt Angle Invitational" (a contest where if anyone could last 2 mins with Kurt Angle he would win Kurt's authentic gold medals), with none other than everyone's favourite jolly fat man, Santa Claus!
Fortunately Santa travels in a sleigh; how's he ever gonna walk again?
Now, earlier in the countdown we saw Steven Tyler's version of a Christmas classic. That, like all Steven Tyler (and Aerosmith) performances, was in a league of its own. However, the next video will simply leave you, well, speechless.
Making the countdown at #2, is the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, with Ms. Chicken-of-the-Sea, Jessica Simpson in a duet of Winter Wonderland.
That, left Yours Truly speechless for a few seconds before bursting out in hysterical laughter.
Finally, the Top Christmas Video, has to go to James LaBrie and John Petrucci of Dream Theater, with their version of O Holy Night. Because Christmas isn't just about shopping, partying, presents, roast beef and turkey - it is, as the song goes, "the night of our dear Saviour's birth".
So this Christmas, as we all enjoy ourselves, take some time out to give thanks that on this night divine, Christ was born.
Have a Merry & Blessed Christmas.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
It's Christmas once again; the most wonderful time of the year where everyone is of good cheer! This year, in between all the shopping, partying and binge eating, you may be feeling a little bored, maybe even a little out of sorts.
Fret not! Keith Wong The King has taken time out of his busy schedule to bring his loyal fans some holiday entertainment! Behold, The King's Top 5 Christmas Videos:
Blasting off our countdown and coming in at #5 is The Joker, from Batman (The Animated Series). What better Christmas gag to pull than to escape from Arkham Asylum on a flying Christmas Tree while singing his very own rendition of Jingle Bells.
The Clown Prince of Crime indeed.
At #4, we have Steven Tyler (from Aerosmith) performing Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, which was featured on an episode of The Lizzie McGuire Show. And, just in case you were wondering, The King only came to know about this while browsing YouTube for Christmas videos. So don't worry, The King hasn't converted in a chick-flick fan.
Speaking of Santa, at #3 is one of The King's favourite PPV moments. At WWE Armageddon 2004, Olympic Gold-Medalist Kurt Angle held a very special "Kurt Angle Invitational" (a contest where if anyone could last 2 mins with Kurt Angle he would win Kurt's authentic gold medals), with none other than everyone's favourite jolly fat man, Santa Claus!
Fortunately Santa travels in a sleigh; how's he ever gonna walk again?
Now, earlier in the countdown we saw Steven Tyler's version of a Christmas classic. That, like all Steven Tyler (and Aerosmith) performances, was in a league of its own. However, the next video will simply leave you, well, speechless.
Making the countdown at #2, is the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, with Ms. Chicken-of-the-Sea, Jessica Simpson in a duet of Winter Wonderland.
That, left Yours Truly speechless for a few seconds before bursting out in hysterical laughter.
Finally, the Top Christmas Video, has to go to James LaBrie and John Petrucci of Dream Theater, with their version of O Holy Night. Because Christmas isn't just about shopping, partying, presents, roast beef and turkey - it is, as the song goes, "the night of our dear Saviour's birth".
So this Christmas, as we all enjoy ourselves, take some time out to give thanks that on this night divine, Christ was born.
Have a Merry & Blessed Christmas.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Keith Wong: The Exclusive Interview II.
The King takes some time out of his busy schedule to sit down for an exclusive interview with The Royal Edict to talk about Team Iron Behemoths, changing the name of the blog, Michael Jackson, and maybe even bunnies, fluffy white clouds and butterflies. You know you want to read this!
(Note: The Editorial Team of The Royal Edict had actually prepared some questions before hand, but in the end, we really just went with the flow. The King is, after all, quite a character.)
Royal Edict: King, first off, before we start talking about anything else, would you please enlighten thy loyal fans on why you changed the name of this blog to “The Royal Edict”? The “Portal for the Self-Absorbed” seemed just fine.
Keith Wong: Well, it was just time for a change. I felt that the name “Portal for the Self-Absorbed” was actually quite restricting, and would, in a way, limit some of the content that the blog would see. It’s like I confined myself within a box. So I decided to change it to a more generic name, that is, “The Royal Edict”. It’s not a change in direction, rather, it’s an expansion. So now, instead of just me talking about how great I am, the fans will get even more content from The King; I can talk about just about anything. As long as it’s coming from The King, it’s “The Royal Edict”.
RE: Anything?
KW: Any-damn-thing. I could maybe do an article about pro-wrestling, or I could write a tribute to someone other than myself, like a friend or family member. I could give my take on politics, North Korean nukes, the economy, the recent H1N1 hullaballoo; hell, I could even talk about bunnies, or fluffy white clouds, or butterflies, or Michael Jackson.
RE: Ah, yes, Michael Jackson. That was a real shame, the way he died.
KW: Yeah it was. The world lost a great icon. I was actually looking forward to his comeback concert.
RE: You’re an MJ fan?
KW: Yeah I am actually. I know this may sound weird coming from me, I mean, I am known to be more of a Motörhead and Metallica kinda guy, but I actually listened to Michael Jackson long before I even heard of Motörhead or Metallica. Michael Jackson is such a talented artist that you just can’t ignore him. He’s really a one-of-a-kind musical genius. His music is a blend of such a wide variety of themes and styles and genres that there’s really something there for everyone. It’s really like, to quote him, “it don’t matter if you’re black or white”.
RE: So what’s your favourite MJ song?
KW: Definitely “Beat It” and “Black or White”. I’m a fan of rock music; so naturally, my favorites are the more rock-based ones.
RE: Can you do the moonwalk?
KW: Dude, you are talking to The King. The King is a multi-talented individual. Of course I can do the moonwalk!
RE: Seriously?
KW: Yeah of course. I’d show it to you, but well, let’s save it for a bigger event, shall we?
RE: Like when? I’d really like to see it.
KW: Yeah and so do the millions of other Keith Wong fans worldwide. Don’t think you’re so special just because you are on the editorial team for this blog, man. Like everyone else, you’ll just have to wait. Hmm… maybe I’ll do the moonwalk at next year’s Strongman Finals…
RE: That, would be a real show-stealer.
KW: Keith Wong always steals the show.
RE: Yes… Speaking of Strongman, let’s talk a little about that. You improved 9 places this year. In 2008, you placed 18th, and this year you placed 9th. Can you share with us how you improved so much so much over the past year?
KW: Well, like Hulk Hogan said, “You gotta train hard. You gotta take your vitamins. And you gotta say your prayers, brother!”
RE: So how did you train?
KW: I trained with Team Iron Behemoths, that’s how. And that’s not just some shameless plug, that’s the truth. You see, to improve, to be the best, you’ve got to take from everything that’s around you.
It’s not about reading shit on the Internet then training alone in some gym and thinking “I’m da shit, man! I’m hardcore!”. It’s not even about simply getting the best equipment. I mean, I could give the best equipment to a bunch of nerds and leave them be and they still wouldn’t make it into the Top-10, you know. Likewise, if I put together a bunch of relatively strong guys but don’t give them any equipment, or give them lousy equipment, then the results wouldn’t be so stellar either.
It’s about training with the best equipment, and the best people. That’s the key. That’s why everyone at Team Iron Behemoths improves and exceeds their own expectations – because when you train with Singapore’s Strongest, you push yourself to a whole new level and you yourself get stronger.
It’s true for every sport. Just look at any top athlete. You think Arnold Schwarzenegger, or Tiger Woods, or Michael Phelps would be champions in their sport by training in some dump alone? Of course not! They all had a whole team of people behind them – training partners, managers, sponsors, the works.
I personally have certainly reaped the benefits of training with Team Iron Behemoths. It’s a winning formula I can’t help but believe in.
"...a winning formula..."
RE: Alright, let’s go back a little. Why Strongman? What motivated you to start training for and taking part in Strongman competitions?
KW: Well, I’ve always been a naturally strong guy. I remember when I was 10 [years old], I used to help my mum carry rice from the car back to the house. I’d carry two 10kg bags of rice in each hand. So that’s a… maybe 40-plus, 50-kilo guy, carrying 40kg of total weight and walking with it – with ease. I was also always the guy that my family and relatives looked to to help move stuff, so I was accustomed to moving heavy cupboards, tables, sofas, and stuff like that. Maybe it was cos I was the oldest kid around, and most of my cousins are girls, but well, if I were a scrawny little dweeb, I doubt my family and relatives would wanna risk me breaking my back.
Then, as I was training in the gym in my teen years, I just naturally lifted weight more than others. That’s when a trainer approached me and told me about the Strongman Challenge in Singapore, so I went and watched it – that was in 2007 – and I thought to myself, hmmm, “I could do this; I could be pretty good at it”. So I started reading up more on Strongman training and all that and started to train more specifically for strength, and I made my Strongman competition debut in 2008. The rest, as they say, is history.
RE: So what’s your goal for Strongman next year?
KW: To win it of course! Every year I train to win; if I fall short, at least I tried my damnest. If you aim low, you will naturally hit even lower if you miss that mark. So I always believe in aiming for the richest prize. Like Jerry Lawler always says, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the ONLY thing!”
RE: And what then? After you win.
KW: Well, I have some plans on what I wanna do after that, but, I shan’t reveal them at this time. One thing you can be sure of is that The King is gonna make a real big impact on Singapore sports. That’s a guaran-damn-tee.
"The King is gonna make a real big impact on Singapore sports. That’s a guaran-damn-tee."
RE: Sounds great. By the way, are the fans really gonna see The King talk about bunnies, fluffy white clouds and butterflies?
KW: Haha. That, my friend, is another tale for another time. Who knows, right? I have a friend who loves bunnies, maybe I’ll do an article on bunnies in the near future, just for her.
RE: Now, that, would really be a rare treat for the fans.
KW: Haha, yeah I guess it would. We’ll see about that.
RE: Alright, we’ve come to the end of this interview. Any parting words?
KW: Parting words? This is my site man, the fans are sure as hell gonna see more of me!
RE: Ok, lemme rephrase that. Any “wise” words to end this interview, before we next hear from The King?
KW: Ah, I guess this is the part where I shoot my signature catchphrase:
*Ahem*
KEITH WONG. Don’t be jealous, be INSPIRED.
(Note: The Editorial Team of The Royal Edict had actually prepared some questions before hand, but in the end, we really just went with the flow. The King is, after all, quite a character.)
Royal Edict: King, first off, before we start talking about anything else, would you please enlighten thy loyal fans on why you changed the name of this blog to “The Royal Edict”? The “Portal for the Self-Absorbed” seemed just fine.
Keith Wong: Well, it was just time for a change. I felt that the name “Portal for the Self-Absorbed” was actually quite restricting, and would, in a way, limit some of the content that the blog would see. It’s like I confined myself within a box. So I decided to change it to a more generic name, that is, “The Royal Edict”. It’s not a change in direction, rather, it’s an expansion. So now, instead of just me talking about how great I am, the fans will get even more content from The King; I can talk about just about anything. As long as it’s coming from The King, it’s “The Royal Edict”.
RE: Anything?
KW: Any-damn-thing. I could maybe do an article about pro-wrestling, or I could write a tribute to someone other than myself, like a friend or family member. I could give my take on politics, North Korean nukes, the economy, the recent H1N1 hullaballoo; hell, I could even talk about bunnies, or fluffy white clouds, or butterflies, or Michael Jackson.
RE: Ah, yes, Michael Jackson. That was a real shame, the way he died.
KW: Yeah it was. The world lost a great icon. I was actually looking forward to his comeback concert.
RE: You’re an MJ fan?
KW: Yeah I am actually. I know this may sound weird coming from me, I mean, I am known to be more of a Motörhead and Metallica kinda guy, but I actually listened to Michael Jackson long before I even heard of Motörhead or Metallica. Michael Jackson is such a talented artist that you just can’t ignore him. He’s really a one-of-a-kind musical genius. His music is a blend of such a wide variety of themes and styles and genres that there’s really something there for everyone. It’s really like, to quote him, “it don’t matter if you’re black or white”.
RE: So what’s your favourite MJ song?
KW: Definitely “Beat It” and “Black or White”. I’m a fan of rock music; so naturally, my favorites are the more rock-based ones.
RE: Can you do the moonwalk?
KW: Dude, you are talking to The King. The King is a multi-talented individual. Of course I can do the moonwalk!
RE: Seriously?
KW: Yeah of course. I’d show it to you, but well, let’s save it for a bigger event, shall we?
RE: Like when? I’d really like to see it.
KW: Yeah and so do the millions of other Keith Wong fans worldwide. Don’t think you’re so special just because you are on the editorial team for this blog, man. Like everyone else, you’ll just have to wait. Hmm… maybe I’ll do the moonwalk at next year’s Strongman Finals…
RE: That, would be a real show-stealer.
KW: Keith Wong always steals the show.
RE: Yes… Speaking of Strongman, let’s talk a little about that. You improved 9 places this year. In 2008, you placed 18th, and this year you placed 9th. Can you share with us how you improved so much so much over the past year?
KW: Well, like Hulk Hogan said, “You gotta train hard. You gotta take your vitamins. And you gotta say your prayers, brother!”
RE: So how did you train?
KW: I trained with Team Iron Behemoths, that’s how. And that’s not just some shameless plug, that’s the truth. You see, to improve, to be the best, you’ve got to take from everything that’s around you.
It’s not about reading shit on the Internet then training alone in some gym and thinking “I’m da shit, man! I’m hardcore!”. It’s not even about simply getting the best equipment. I mean, I could give the best equipment to a bunch of nerds and leave them be and they still wouldn’t make it into the Top-10, you know. Likewise, if I put together a bunch of relatively strong guys but don’t give them any equipment, or give them lousy equipment, then the results wouldn’t be so stellar either.
It’s about training with the best equipment, and the best people. That’s the key. That’s why everyone at Team Iron Behemoths improves and exceeds their own expectations – because when you train with Singapore’s Strongest, you push yourself to a whole new level and you yourself get stronger.
It’s true for every sport. Just look at any top athlete. You think Arnold Schwarzenegger, or Tiger Woods, or Michael Phelps would be champions in their sport by training in some dump alone? Of course not! They all had a whole team of people behind them – training partners, managers, sponsors, the works.
I personally have certainly reaped the benefits of training with Team Iron Behemoths. It’s a winning formula I can’t help but believe in.
"...a winning formula..."RE: Alright, let’s go back a little. Why Strongman? What motivated you to start training for and taking part in Strongman competitions?
KW: Well, I’ve always been a naturally strong guy. I remember when I was 10 [years old], I used to help my mum carry rice from the car back to the house. I’d carry two 10kg bags of rice in each hand. So that’s a… maybe 40-plus, 50-kilo guy, carrying 40kg of total weight and walking with it – with ease. I was also always the guy that my family and relatives looked to to help move stuff, so I was accustomed to moving heavy cupboards, tables, sofas, and stuff like that. Maybe it was cos I was the oldest kid around, and most of my cousins are girls, but well, if I were a scrawny little dweeb, I doubt my family and relatives would wanna risk me breaking my back.
Then, as I was training in the gym in my teen years, I just naturally lifted weight more than others. That’s when a trainer approached me and told me about the Strongman Challenge in Singapore, so I went and watched it – that was in 2007 – and I thought to myself, hmmm, “I could do this; I could be pretty good at it”. So I started reading up more on Strongman training and all that and started to train more specifically for strength, and I made my Strongman competition debut in 2008. The rest, as they say, is history.
RE: So what’s your goal for Strongman next year?
KW: To win it of course! Every year I train to win; if I fall short, at least I tried my damnest. If you aim low, you will naturally hit even lower if you miss that mark. So I always believe in aiming for the richest prize. Like Jerry Lawler always says, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the ONLY thing!”
RE: And what then? After you win.
KW: Well, I have some plans on what I wanna do after that, but, I shan’t reveal them at this time. One thing you can be sure of is that The King is gonna make a real big impact on Singapore sports. That’s a guaran-damn-tee.
"The King is gonna make a real big impact on Singapore sports. That’s a guaran-damn-tee."RE: Sounds great. By the way, are the fans really gonna see The King talk about bunnies, fluffy white clouds and butterflies?
KW: Haha. That, my friend, is another tale for another time. Who knows, right? I have a friend who loves bunnies, maybe I’ll do an article on bunnies in the near future, just for her.
RE: Now, that, would really be a rare treat for the fans.
KW: Haha, yeah I guess it would. We’ll see about that.
RE: Alright, we’ve come to the end of this interview. Any parting words?
KW: Parting words? This is my site man, the fans are sure as hell gonna see more of me!
RE: Ok, lemme rephrase that. Any “wise” words to end this interview, before we next hear from The King?
KW: Ah, I guess this is the part where I shoot my signature catchphrase:
*Ahem*
KEITH WONG. Don’t be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Friday, May 01, 2009
It All Begins Again...
Following the Grand Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009, Yours Truly has been on a month-long sabbatical.
During this time, The King enjoyed his time off by taking things easy and relaxing. God knows that the past year has been both physically and mentally taxing for me. The upset of Strongman 2008 consumed me day and night, driving me to train harder than ever and pay even closer attention to my diet. Not a day went by that I did not think of redeeming myself come Strongman 2009. Of course, now that I've competed in the Finals (although The Title still eludes me), I can finally sleep just a little easier.
The sabbatical has served me well. Keith Wong is now well-rested and refreshed - physically and mentally.
Now, the fire burns stronger than ever. The Title seems just a little bit closer.
I moved up 9 places this year. Next year, I'll only have to move up another 8.
So two weeks ago, Monday, April 20th, 2009, it all began again!
The King is back in action and he feels right at home!
Another year of bending barbells with superhero-like poundages. Another year of breaking personal records. Another year of manhandling massive tyres, cars and yokes. Another year of obsessing over what and when to eat. Another year of downing loads of supplements in the form of powder and pills.
The King is ready.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
During this time, The King enjoyed his time off by taking things easy and relaxing. God knows that the past year has been both physically and mentally taxing for me. The upset of Strongman 2008 consumed me day and night, driving me to train harder than ever and pay even closer attention to my diet. Not a day went by that I did not think of redeeming myself come Strongman 2009. Of course, now that I've competed in the Finals (although The Title still eludes me), I can finally sleep just a little easier.
The sabbatical has served me well. Keith Wong is now well-rested and refreshed - physically and mentally.
Now, the fire burns stronger than ever. The Title seems just a little bit closer.
I moved up 9 places this year. Next year, I'll only have to move up another 8.
So two weeks ago, Monday, April 20th, 2009, it all began again!
The King is back in action and he feels right at home!
Another year of bending barbells with superhero-like poundages. Another year of breaking personal records. Another year of manhandling massive tyres, cars and yokes. Another year of obsessing over what and when to eat. Another year of downing loads of supplements in the form of powder and pills.
The King is ready.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Royal Results: Strongman 2009
Greetings my loyal fans,
As you all must have heard by now, The King placed 9th at the 2009 HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge.
You may recall that last year, Yours Truly placed a disappointing 18th. What a difference a year has made. A year of hard training, eating his vitamins and saying his prayers.
And so it was, the day The King had been training the whole year for - The Grand Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009.
"Contestant Number 3. Standing at 1.75m tall and weighing in at 110 kilograms, he is The King, Keith Wong!"
10 of the strongest men in Singapore prepare to battle it out for the Ultimate Prize.
The show kicks off with the 2.4-tonne Chevrolet Car-Pull.
This is followed by the 200kg Yoke Walk.
Up next was the 100kg Log Walk. The King picks them up and runs.
The 260-kg Tyre Flip was the fourth event of the day.
Finally, the 4.2-tonne SCDF Red Rhino Pull, which The King completes without much effort.
The King places 9th and is shaking hands with Guest-Of-Honour Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs and President of HomeTeamNS.
Team Iron Behemoths and the other Finalists pose on stage for the media.
Team Iron Behemoths sweeping the Top-10 spots! They are pictured here with Ms. Suzanne Walker from 91.3FM, who did a great job hosting the event.
The King's royal entourage.
Oh yeah, that's The King on the boob tube. This was featured on Channel 8, Channel 5 and Channel News Asia.I am grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to compete at this year's Grand Finals. Thankfully, the Almighty God saw fit to be in my corner, and with some divine spotting, I managed to jump 9 places and come in a decent 9th this year.
The King would like to thank everyone that has helped him along the past year: his family and friends, Team Iron Behemoths - especially Samuel "The Hulk" Lim and Ben Ho -, his sponsors NutriFirst, Red Army Watches, Canterbury, Adventure 21, Hog's Breath Cafe, Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green Community Centre, and everyone else who had supported him through well-wishes via various media and all those who came down to watch Yours Truly in action.
What a difference a year has made. And what a difference another year will make! The King will be back at Strongman 2010 better than ever before. That is a guaran-damn-tee!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Finals, baby!
Praise be to God!
After a whole year of training hard, eating his vitamins and saying his prayers, Keith Wong the King has made it to the Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009!
At the Preliminary Round today, held at the Basic Rescue Training Centre at Jalan Bahar, The King showed up, prayed, then went out to do what he had trained the whole of last year for.
The King before the competition, posing for some photos.
Looking confident before the 260kg Tyre Flip. This year's tyre was heavier than previous years', and this affected the minds of many other competitors.
But The King would not be denied; he flips the 260kg slab of rubber rather effortlessly for 15 metres.
The event that Yours Truly messed up last year: The 100kg Log Walk. This year, however, the logs felt unexpectedly (but pleasantly) light, and The King completed the event in a much better time.
And finally, the 4.2-tonne SCDF Red Rhino Pull. The Best Damn Legs In The Country sprints, and the Rhino can't help but go along for the ride.
The Top 10, plus two reserves.
The King posing in front of the Red Rhino.
With The Hulk: Business partner, good friend, brother-in-Christ, training partner and mentor.
The King and his royal entourage. From left to right: My brother Lionel (who handled photography duties for the day), good friends Rafikee and Kenneth.
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
After a whole year of training hard, eating his vitamins and saying his prayers, Keith Wong the King has made it to the Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009!
At the Preliminary Round today, held at the Basic Rescue Training Centre at Jalan Bahar, The King showed up, prayed, then went out to do what he had trained the whole of last year for.
The King before the competition, posing for some photos.
Looking confident before the 260kg Tyre Flip. This year's tyre was heavier than previous years', and this affected the minds of many other competitors.
But The King would not be denied; he flips the 260kg slab of rubber rather effortlessly for 15 metres.
The event that Yours Truly messed up last year: The 100kg Log Walk. This year, however, the logs felt unexpectedly (but pleasantly) light, and The King completed the event in a much better time.
And finally, the 4.2-tonne SCDF Red Rhino Pull. The Best Damn Legs In The Country sprints, and the Rhino can't help but go along for the ride.After all three events were completed, The King waited with some butterflies in his royal stomach as the results were tabulated. I never thought I'd hug another guy, but dammit, when my name was announced among the Top 10 Finalists, The King hugged his good friend The Hulk (who needless to say also made it to the Finals) in an outburst of exhuberation and celebration.
And now my loyal fans, The King presents: The Finalists!
And now my loyal fans, The King presents: The Finalists!
The Top 10, plus two reserves.
The King posing in front of the Red Rhino.
With The Hulk: Business partner, good friend, brother-in-Christ, training partner and mentor.
The King and his royal entourage. From left to right: My brother Lionel (who handled photography duties for the day), good friends Rafikee and Kenneth.The King would like to thank everyone who came down to support him today, helped him look after his stuff, take photos and videos, and make sure no one poisoned his protein shake, so that Yours Truly could focus wholeheartedly on competing. Of course, The King has not forgotten and greatly appreciates all the well-wishes via phone/text messages/Facebook/MSN/whatever-media-you-may-have-used.
The King would also like to give a royal shout out to all the members of Team Iron Behemoths who valiantly competed.
Most importantly, The King would like to thank The Almighty God for giving him the opportunity to go to the Granddaddy of 'Em All: The Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009 and compete for the richest prize in Singapore sports.
So stay tuned my loyal fans, as Keith Wong the King goes to The Finals on 21 March 2009 @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub and light it up!
The King would also like to give a royal shout out to all the members of Team Iron Behemoths who valiantly competed.
Most importantly, The King would like to thank The Almighty God for giving him the opportunity to go to the Granddaddy of 'Em All: The Finals of the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009 and compete for the richest prize in Singapore sports.
So stay tuned my loyal fans, as Keith Wong the King goes to The Finals on 21 March 2009 @ Toa Payoh HDB Hub and light it up!
KEITH WONG. Don't be jealous, be INSPIRED.
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