From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #199 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Tues, 13 April 1999 Vol 06 : Num 199 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: Testing Butterflies the_dojang: Hapkido History Re: the_dojang: Hapkido History the_dojang: Re: Referees - Eric the_dojang: Re: flying kicks/Jamaica the_dojang: Mental Blocks the_dojang: Re: testing butterflies the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #198 the_dojang: Re: Pre-test jitters the_dojang: . ......................................................................... The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~800 members strong! Copyright 1994-99: Ray Terry, California Taekwondo, Martial Arts Resource Replying to this message will NOT unsubscribe you. To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe the_dojang-digest" (no quotes) in the body of an e-mail (top line, left justified) addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To send e-mail to this list use the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com See the Korean Martial Arts (KMA) FAQ and online search the last two years worth of digest issues at http://www.MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! Ray Terry, PO Box 110841, Campbell, CA 95011 KMA@MartialArtsResource.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Lasich, Mark D." Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 12:51:20 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Testing Butterflies I believe that the pre-testing butterflies is an indication of how meaningful the event is to you! Granted your ability, confidence and preparation get you ready for the physical requirements, but I don't know that many of us prepare emotionally or mentally. Frankly, outside of getting enough sleep, eating right and taking vitamins, I, too, only focus on the physical preparation for my tests! Recognizing this fact, the ATA has adopted the "mid-term test" concept. After 1st Dan, you must wait your rank in years to be able to test for the next rank. 1st Dan, wait one year, 6th Dan, wait 6 years. During this wait period, you are required to perform mid-terms that help demonstrate that you are on-target, offer feedback on your techniques, and keep you in the "testing mentality." - so that you continue to deal with your butterflies! After over 15 MA years, I tested last Friday (mid-term) after a three year testing absence! I will be the first to admit that my butterflies started a full week ahead of time! My instructor, testing for 7th degree in June, admitted to us last week he too still gets the butterflies! I think it is natural, and everyone needs to deal with it the best they know how. Sorry, no real advice here, just the fact that it is not out of the ordinary! In the spirit of TKD... Mark.Lasich@alcoa.com I asked for everything so I could enjoy life. Instead, He gave me life so that I could enjoy everything! ------------------------------ From: Jim Lacquement Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:59:06 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Hapkido History Annyong Hasaeyo All, I am making my weekly attempts to obtain various items with/for my Hapkido research. I specifacly would like to obtain the Korea Hapkido Federation patch. I have been told that there is an organization called the "Korea Hapki Asso." Which was founded by Kimm, Moo-Woong. I would like to obtain this patch,(if in existence), if possible. Can anyone give me more info. on this organization? I.e.- is it still around? Where located? Is Kim, M.W. still president? Kamsa Hapnida ------------------------------ From: Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:11:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: the_dojang: Hapkido History > I am making my weekly attempts to obtain various items > with/for my Hapkido research. I specifacly would like to obtain the Korea > Hapkido Federation patch. You can view a scan of a KHF patch via the website mentioned in the header of every issue of the digest. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:18:27 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Referees - Eric <<<<<<<>>>>>>>> Eric Mueller +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thanks for the response Eric in Digest #V6 195. As always, appreciate and respect your input and intense involvement in TKD. Your case is a perfect example of why I think coaches should be allowed to request a different referee. You do have substantial evidence to warrant it. I think there should be an on-site liaision or proctor that makes this on-the-spot decision. I think our primary concern should be for our athletes. Competing is stressful enough. Changing a referee would keep things in balance. If in a situation like yours a referee wasn't exchanged then I would think your competitor already enters the ring in a disadvantage, even if it's in their own mind, it's there and it will affect their performance. While I don't advocate playing chess with the referees I do think there are situations that warrant it. I think it would be a good P.R. thing for the organization. I would also think it would be to the organization's benefit in case a protest were filed; even if it was unrelated totally to prior incidents. And I would always recommend as a first step to follow hierarchy procedures and document them in writing. That way when you go to a tournament you have something to show. Sort of like union negotiations, it's called operating in "Good Faith." And isn't that what we're all about? My original question stemmed from a compilation of many activities and problems I've observed over the years at lots of tournaments whether they were local, state, national or international. And I appreciate the chance to discuss it with you. jamaica_power@hotmail.com "When the rich make war, it's the poor that die." (Jean-Paul Sartre) _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Paul Rogers Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 14:45:42 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: flying kicks/Jamaica I'm by no means an expert, but an instructor at an affiliated school in Dallas gave a tip on flying side kicks that has worked pretty well for me. The tip was to slightly turn outward the foot off of which you will be jumping. For example, for a flying side kick where the kicking foot is the right foot: * Run toward the target * At the take-off point, turn the left foot slightly outward, while chambering the right leg for the kick. This helps turn the hip over to get one in the right position, while preserving momentum up/out toward the target. One might worry about twisting the knee doing this, but the outward turn is not enough to cause problems (maybe 45 degrees or so). By the way, when working out at a school in North Vancouver last year, I watched a 2nd or 3rd-degree black belt do a flying reverse side kick board break over 5 people. It was a thing of beauty, and something to shoot for. Hope this helps a bit... Paul Rogers, Round Rock, TX (ATA) ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 13:35:28 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Mental Blocks Most of us at one time or another will experience a short-term mental block. Either because our personal data base is overloaded from a hard days work or we are over stressed or whatever but usually those lapses are short termed. Then every once in awhile there is that overwhelming mental block. The door just won't open no matter how hard we try? Did anybody ever have one with say a particular throw/hold, form, execution of a kick, board break, particular form, where no matter how hard you try, how many times you do it, it's just not in the cards. Be interested in feedback and if you were ever able to overcome it. If you did overcome it how? Anything including a sports psychologist, hypnotist, or pain stubborness. (Smile). jamaica_power@hotmail.com "When the rich make war, it's the poor that die." (Jean-Paul Sartre) _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: "Darlene" Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:45:38 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: testing butterflies Stan, You are not at all the only one to get nervous before a test. I am a school teacher and a board member in a state-wide organization. Because of the kind of school program I teach in, I meet with parents and administrators on a weekly basis. At least once a year, I give speeches in front of 500 teachers, parents, administrators and school board members. Yet, when I test, even in my own dojang, as the oldest and most advanced kup tester, with only 4-5 black belts judging me, I can see my hand waver with every knife hand strike and center punch. I am friends with the black belts who test me. I have gone out to pizza or oriental food with my Master and GM after some tests. Yet, the butterflies control my technique demonstrations. They do seem to disappear during poomse and sparring, helping me to focus and improve my form. But I'm still taking deep breaths after my turn, reminding myself that I wouldn't be at the test if my Master didn't believe I was ready. Of course, I do get a little nervous when the principal comes in to observe, too.... Darlene 2nd kup Port Hadlock, WA ------------------------------ From: Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:07:42 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #198 Hi, Im going to be moving to downtown Chicago in the next couple of months and Im looking for someone interested in training in Combat Hapkido with me. I know of several Combat Hapkido dojangs in the burbs, but Im looking for something downtown. I have a 1st degree Black Belt in Combat Hapkido and a background in Jujutsu as well. Any ICHF guys downtown??? Thanks Mark Daley MJD1128@aol.com ------------------------------ From: Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:08:36 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Pre-test jitters In a message dated 4/11/99 4:52:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Stan Wojcoski writes: << I would like to know from some of the more experienced people on this list (that covers just about everyone else from what I see) how you deal with the pre-test jitters. >> Stan: Short Answer: Practice, and don't test until YOU think you are ready. I think there is a direct relationship between how much experience you have with the techniques you will be asked to demonstrate and how nervous you get. (Notice I didn't say "whether you get nervous". You will always be a little nervous.) Truth be told, the only test where I didn't have noticeable butterflies was my 2nd Dan test, which I just took recently. I had been approved to test twice before and declined to do so because I didn't think I was sharp enough. This time I was confident in my abilities and felt very little nervousness, even though I was tested by the grandmaster himself, rather than one of the master instructors. After enough practice you come to realize that you know the forms etc. inside out and you trust yourself to get into the zone when asked to perform them. (Prior to the test, my instructor actually had me perform some of my forms with my eyes closed to see how my balance was and if I ended up where I should.) Another help: Cut out any caffeine before you test, and do meditation breathing. Kurt Rommel McLean, Virginia, USA ------------------------------ From: Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 08:07:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V6 #199 ******************************** Support the USTU by joining today! 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