From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #201 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Wed, 14 April 1999 Vol 06 : Num 201 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: "Secret" Scoring at Tournaments the_dojang: Testing butterflies the_dojang: Re: Tutors the_dojang: Plyometrics And Cadence the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #199/Joe the_dojang: Re: Plyometrics the_dojang: Plyometrics the_dojang: OTCs, NSAIDS, and Athlete Pain 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. 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Ray Terry, PO Box 110841, Campbell, CA 95011 KMA@MartialArtsResource.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 23:27:49 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: "Secret" Scoring at Tournaments USTU Rules require: "(Judges will) Award scores by displaying the score card at the call of the Referee" and "The Referee and Judges shall award a score, on a scale of five to ten, ten being the highest, to the contestant by displaying the score card" By the way, the only "turning around" which is mentioned is (The Referee will:) " Turn around to face the judges and call for the score by declaring "Jomsoo" (score);" and "Turn around and display his score;" Chris Baughn ------------------------------ From: Perry Seto Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 22:07:00 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Testing butterflies A little short on time here but wanted to add my two bits into the discussion regarding testing nerves/butterflies. I worry when I "don't" have some nervousness or butterflies. I had that "problem" with my last test in December. I felt "too" comfortable .. almost nonchalant ... while warming up for the test ... I couldn't get that adrenaline "rush" going. I rely on the nerves to get the adrenaline flowing. Thank God for adrenaline!!! (And thank God I got the "rush" after my first few kicks) :-))) It's gotten me through tests where I know others have been in better physical condition than me .... but the adrenaline gives me the energy to "survive" the test. The hard part is to make sure you can channel that energy properly. To me that's where all of the training comes in ... be nervous ... but train hard so that the nerves don't "freeze" you up. So for me ... I look forward to some butterflies. It tells me that the adrenaline is (or will be) flowing. - -Perry- pseto@aptl.com ------------------------------ From: Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 00:15:07 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Tutors Jamaica, Your dedication to doing this is astounding and admirable. Most of us probably do not have the resources (time and/or money) to "hire tutors" and hopefully have the necessary ingredients right in front of our eyes. My advice to anyone, especially beignners, is to look around and observe people. You see someone who excels at a thing, ask them questions about it after class, ask them to help you. If you really pay attention and work hard and are willing to give in return, you may get a lot. I guess I have tutors among my instructors in this way, one for sparring, one for forms and also we are learning bo together. Sandy tokay@netwurx.net ------------------------------ From: Karel van der Walt Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 10:13:04 +0300 Subject: the_dojang: Plyometrics And Cadence Yes More vertical than horizontal though. And I believe to mimic the camber and kick aspect in the plyometric : No bouncing just smooth lift and soar. 1. Jump up from horse or short horse stance and slap soles of feet together at apex and land in horse again. Can be done from very low (slap and land) and high horse. In Wing Chun this was called sky and small sky jumps. 2. Jump up from horse stance and touch feet to hands spread to sides. In Wing Chun this was called bean stalk sky jumps. 3. Jump up from horse stance and throw arms and legs back and slap hands to outside of ankle. So idea is to lift off (camber) the second movement to slap with feet to hand or feet. (negative cadence) trod almost on the spot then jerk knee first in front then 45* then lift heel to back and then trod and other side. Teaches rhythm and explosive. Yes I wonder about jumping and smaller kids??? Karel ------------------------------ From: "Lasich, Mark D." Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:32:46 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #199/Joe Joe, Yes, my instructor is Master Caruso in Pittsburgh. I have had the privilege of training under him over the past 13 years. I am now at a point in my personal development that I have joined the Instructor's Trainee program (just before SSI kicks in ;-)! We all wish him well on his test for 7th degree. Are you still using "real wood" for testings or does your region use the rebreakable plastic boards? Good luck on your testing. Jung Yul is an enjoyable form! 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: "Jamaica Power" Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 06:32:41 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Plyometrics Does anyone use Plyometrics in their Training, or in their training of others? What Excercises/drills do you utilize? How frequently? Do you make any modifications for children? For 'Older' Students? What kind of results do you hope for? In what time frame? Thanks, Eric Mueller ====================================== Hi Eric. I've been doing plyometrics for years. Awhile back I posted on this digest a number of books and website resources that I would recommend on this topic. They should be in the archives. If not, I will be happy to resend them to you via the digest or personal email. jamaica_power@hotmail.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 10:19:23 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Plyometrics In a message dated 99-04-13 21:20:44 EDT, you write: << Does anyone use Plyometrics in their Training, or in their training of others? >> You might want to try the plyometric drills on the AAU website at http://www.aautaekwondo.org/tips/index.html Plyometrics are great for building explosive quickness and jumping ability. They are great for things that need fast twitch muscle response like kicking. Sprinters, basketball players (to help them jump higher) have been using plyometrics for years. We incorporate these drills in to our regular class training schedule. Best, Dave visit www.aautaekwondo.org ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:51:37 PDT Subject: the_dojang: OTCs, NSAIDS, and Athlete Pain An area that has always been of interest to me is the use of OTC's (over-the-counter drugs), NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents) and athlete pain. I think most of us have used some of these products at one time or another and it's no surprise that when you are a serious competitor or perhaps a martial artist that has suffered a painful injury we up the ante and begin taking more and more of these. I do know some people that take these in large, large numbers. One of the articles I recently read is by Mark Sumida, orthopedic surgeon, who counsels and rehabilitates many competitive and casual athletes and says that he doesn't promote the use of these to his patients for sports injuries because the actual anti-inflammatory effect may be minimal. The improved function people experience is primarily due to the painkilling effect of the drug. He further feels that taking the drugs can prolong athletic injury by masking pain that would otherwise prompt you to curtail and workout and rest. I had read other studies to support his thoughts. Many times people will keep taking these med's and then when they stop they think they get reinjured when indeed their original injury never healed. There are also other problems that can crop up such as sever liver and stomach problems to name a couple. I know of individuals that have wound up in the hospital from overuse of these meds. Some of these meds also contain caffeine. Here is a good website if you are interested in more info. http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/AdultPain/NSAIDS/index.htm jamaica_power@hotmail.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. 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