2026 Nonbei Classic
It’s once again time for Tenka Musou’s novice/amateur competition, the Nonbei Classic!
As always, this competition is set up to allow pretty much anyone to join in the Strongman fun with a competitor class specifically for participants with absolutely NO experience.
You won’t want to miss this fun and powerful festival of strength!
Event Organizer
David "Tamotsu" Dunlap
@nonbei.powerWomen
Men
Carry Medley
Athletes will carry a pair of farmer's handles and a yoke (zercher style) each down a 15m course for time.
Time limit of 60 seconds.
Placing will be determined by completion time for athletes who complete the entire run or distance traveled for those who do not.
Athletes must carry the farmer’s handles before moving on to the zercher carry.
Athletes may start with their hands on the farmer’s handles.
Unlimited drops allowed.
Athletes must not intentionally slide the implements on the ground.
No straps, hooks, tacky, or tacky towels allowed.
Athletes may wear up to two belts (one soft + one hard) if they wish.
60kg Zercher
95kg Zercher
120kg Zercher
140kg Zercher
100kg Zercher
150kg Zercher
180kg Zercher
205kg Zercher
Press Medley
Athletes will alternate between a log and an axle and compete for maximum repetitions of clean & press within a 60-second time limit.
Time limit of 60 seconds.
Athlete begins from a starting line (not touching either implement).
Athletes may start from either implement, but they must alternate between implements each rep.
Placing will be determined by number of reps completed.
Each rep must be cleaned from the floor (crash pads). However, if an athlete attempts a press and fails, they may try again from the rack position.
Athletes must wait for a down command from the judge to receive a good rep. The rep will not count if the athlete drops or lowers the log before the down command.
Feet must be in line, head through and facing forward, and athlete must be in clear control of the implement to receive the down command.
Implements may not touch or rest on the top of the athlete's head.
No straps, hooks, tacky, tacky towels, or grip shirts allowed.
22.5kg Axle
35kg Axle
45kg Axle
52.5kg Axle
42.5kg Axle
70kg Axle
80kg Axle
95kg Axle
Frame Deadlift
Athletes will deadlift a frame for as many repetitions as possible within a 60-second time limit.
Time limit of 60 seconds
Total completed reps will be your score.
Athletes will begin gripping the frame handles.
After a successful lift, the athlete must wait for the “Down!” command from the judge. Dropping or lowering the axle before the down command will result in a no-rep.
The athlete must be fully locked out with the bar still (approx. 1 sec) to receive a down command.
No deadlift suits or powerlifting briefs, tacky or tacky towels, baby powder/oil or other lubricant-type substances for the legs allowed.
[Nonbei (Beginner) and Intermediate Nonbei (Novice) ONLY] Straps and chalk are allowed. (Figure 8 straps are allowed, but thumbs must remain in contact with the axle).
[Advanced Nonbei (Amateur) ONLY] NO STRAPS! Chalk is allowed.