From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #209 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Mon, 19 April 1999 Vol 06 : Num 209 In this issue: the_dojang: running for dan test the_dojang: Song Moo Kwan article the_dojang: Re: Jumping Kicks - Michael the_dojang: Olympic Tickets on Sale! 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: "Emil J. Fisk" Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:41:58 +0800 Subject: the_dojang: running for dan test Michael, I'm the one that needs to run for my next dan test in October. I, too, thought it was odd needing to run, and would gladly trade it for sparring two people at the same time for three 3-minute rounds or anything to do with sparring. I asked my instructor about the requirements, and he said that the Malaysian TKD Association just wants their blackbelts to be fit. I know that sprinting rather than long-distance jogging is a better training device to achieve short burts of energy that is used for sparring, so the 9-minute run would be beneficial in that way. Obviously, the requirements in time vary depending on the examinee's age and other health concerns. But, this is all to the examiner's discretion. As I will be only 22 years old in October, I will still have to run extremely fast, something I cannot do. My instructor is, however, starting me on a training regiment this Wednesday, so I hope that will prepare me for the ordeal. I believe it was Stan who pointed out the number of people who had to run at high speeds and long distances just by looking at the US Marine Corp. Besides, there are a lot of people who have 2nd dan and higher in Malaysia, so if they managed, so can I. However, I have certain complaints about this whole idea of running, and exclusions being to the examiner's discretion. I mentioned different health concerns and such, but as everybody can shape their own opinions about those concerns, I would like to focus on people who are overweight. A lot of people are overweight, and can yet execute and explain their techniques very well. But some of them might not be able to complete the run in time due to problems with their knees, or a serious lack of stamina or energy. So if somebody that is the same age as me, but only has a different physique would be tested on the same requirements, they might not pass the test. I'm sure the examiner would say something like "well, he should lose some weight before taking the test." Who cares about running if their techniques are near perfect? More complaints from Emil.... ------------------------------ From: burdickd Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 07:34:44 -0500 (EST) Subject: the_dojang: Song Moo Kwan article I don't think either article in TKD Times added much to the interview that Robert Frankovitch did a few years ago with GM Ro. It is interesting that Len Losik switched back and forth in his romanizations (from Song Moo Kwan to Sang Moo Kwan). I'm not sure about his sources but the dates for the founding of the KTA seem wrong. He says Jan. 1964 but the sources I've seen say 1959 and this was corraborated by Glenn Uesegi's research as well. Losik has other problems with dates but the rest of the article is not bad. I'd still prefer to see more from Frankovitch though! Yours in the arts Dakin Burdick burdickd@indiana.edu ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 06:44:42 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Jumping Kicks - Michael >>>For practice, I set things up in front of a heavy bag and jump over them. Sometimes running, sometimes not. I also make sure that I do a lot of standard jumping, single jumping, reverse jumping - as well as things like placing a barbell on my shoulders, placing my toes on the edge of some steps and then lowering and raising myself on my toes. <<< Not much help, huh? Michael Sarles ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thanks for the response. Actually lots of help. I think this is what I missed most in some of the dojangs I studied in. These little individual training tips and techniques that really work for people. Gives me something new to try. I think we sometimes always look for some grand and new method or miracle when the million dollar answer is right there in your post. Very much appreciated. Ah, what I wouldn't give to compile a book of this kind of advice from various martial artists. Now that is a book that would sell. Common sense tips and tricks. I think we truly sometimes undervalue what we know. jamaica_power@hotmail.com Namaste - Krinvanto Vishvam Aryam _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:11:30 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Olympic Tickets on Sale! In case you're planning on going to the Olympics: http://expedia.msn.com/daily/travnews/april1999/april14- 99australiatix.asp jamaica_power@hotmail.com Namaste - Krinvanto Vishvam Aryam _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. 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