From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #250 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Sun, 9 May 1999 Vol 06 : Num 250 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: My Dark Side the_dojang: Owners...Masters...& Familiarity the_dojang: Re: Baby Dobaks! the_dojang: Re: Bag Holding! the_dojang: Performance Sprays and Vitamins the_dojang: Re: Female Grandmaster types the_dojang: Re: Chopsticks the_dojang: golf the_dojang: Re:Han Bok the_dojang: happy mother's day ......................................................................... The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~730 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: "Jamaica Power" Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 08:18:05 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: My Dark Side >>>Krrrr.... kshhhhh.... krrrrr... ksshhh....(Darth Vader breathing sound >>>effect) Jamaica once succumbed to the power of the dark side: Stan>>>>>>>> ================================================================ Oh Stan, (or is that Grasshopper?)you have much to learn. I have succumbed to the dark side far more than one time. Pretty soon I didn't have to succumb anymore I was just there. Only by breaking through the darkness did I eventually see the light. P.S. Love your humor. Actually, I also like Darth Vader.. Hmmmm wonder why! :) jamaica _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Michael Sarles Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 08:35:12 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Owners...Masters...& Familiarity I have a question for you owners, instructors and Masters... What do you have your students call you? I used to have a Master instructor that was quite caught up in being called "Master"...whether one was in school or out. This went a little beyond this...but we'll just stick withe the Master stuff... I found out later that even at times when I used to do things with my "Master" outside of school...he never considered students of his friends... that was quite a shock. So I got used to calling him Master and always remembering that there was no real comradere there. My instructor now detests being called Master or even Mr. "Lastname Here". He likes a respectful, friendly environment in school and asks students to call him by his first name. All adults that is. Junior students still refer to him as Mr. "Lastname Here". He figures it is a good thing for children...but that as adults, we are all equal and titles with friends are not needed. What do you folks think? Michael Sarles msarles@ior.com ------------------------------ From: Stan Lim Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 10:37:47 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Baby Dobaks! >From: "Jamaica Power" > >A wife of a friend of mine (both martial artists) made a gift for another >martial arts couple for their new baby. > >They made a "Baby Dobak." Way cute. > >Anybody else make one of these? I don't sew but I think that must be great >to be able to do that. Lots of people like me would pay for something like >this. I've never seen one myself, but like you, it would be something I would buy for my MA friends with babies. If someone wants to start a business, here's an opportunity! Stan slim@employees.org ------------------------------ From: Stan Lim Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 10:46:59 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Bag Holding! >From: "Jamaica Power" > >I would like to know how different schools have their students hold the bags >for kicks and punches. > >Meaning when you have students hold bags/paddles do you have them lock their >stance so the bagholder does not move backward if someone is doing a back >spinning kick with a cannon ball effect or a side kick. The holder adapts to the situation. For basic kicks, they typically don't step back. For combinations, they typically take a few steps back as the kicker advances. >What about with crescent kicks. Should you be locked or should your arm go >with the flow of the kick or punch. Usually, we try to keep the arms locked, but when certain hard kickers take their turn, they may kick the paddle out of our hands, or our arm ends up going with the flow. >I guess there are two issues here. One is the safety of the bag holder and >two, the practice of explosive power and technique on the part of the >kicker. Thanks. Safety is always first. That's why we have the holder hold the bad or paddle in a manner that is comfortable to them, without compromising their safety. Kickers are taught to focus on accuracy and technique, before they unleash their full power. >Also if you do have people line up in formation for drills and bagwork does >everybody including the children hold the bags, all belt levels, or just >black belts? In my school, black belts and senior belts usually get to hold the targets. Sometimes the lower belt adults are allowed to hold, but those are mainly for basic kicks, so that the lower belts get some experience holding. Stan slim@employees.org ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 16:10:53 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Performance Sprays and Vitamins I feel significantly behind the times. I'm still taking my Flintstone vitamins with my glass of orange juice in the morning squeezed fresh in my Juiceman machine. Does anyone take the Vitamin oral sprays and advanced sprays for athletes during a typical day and during intense workouts and competitions? Do your competitor athletes use them. Thanks. Here's some sites on the products. http://oralspray.com/advance.htm http://www.howtolearn.com/Vitamist.html http://www.getnet.com/~starr/perform.htm jamaica_power@hotmail.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 21:02:57 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Female Grandmaster types One that comes immediately to my mind is Grandmaster Brenda J. Sell (7th Dan) who, along with her husband, Grandmaster Edward B. Sell, run the U. S. Chung Do Kwan Association (WTF affiliation). You can find more info about them both at http://www.uscdka.com Pil Seung Stan Wojcoski ------------------------------ From: Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 21:37:56 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Chopsticks I have been using chopsticks for several years now and I think I have become quite adept at manipulating various sizes and shapes of edible stuff into my mouth. I usually use the cheap wooden disposable ones you get at the restaurants. A couple of years ago, I saw some really nice chopsticks in a store, laquered and tied together with a bow. Real nice looking. I bought a few pairs and gave some away as gifts before actually trying them out. Those laquered tips made it almost impossible to hold onto anything with them. Needless to say after a few failed attempts and several flying chunks of General Tso later, I retired the pretty chopsticks and went back to cheap ones that work. BTW, I have never seen any metal ones as mentioned in a previous post. Pil Seung, Stan Wojcoski ------------------------------ From: Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 23:00:48 EDT Subject: the_dojang: golf << Hoping most of you understand my question! Just having a little fun, is all. But actually I am curious. It's sort of like chopsticks. A good thing to know, is it not? >> Jamaica, I'm thinking it could prove useful. Around here they have the Korean Golf Assoc. Since most dojangs I know are closed on Sun. that leaves the day for tee time and then tea time. [Sorry, its late and I get silly] Do you know how to play? Dawne ------------------------------ From: Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 23:03:37 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re:Han Bok << They made a "Baby Dobak." Way cute. Anybody else make one of these? I don't sew but I think that must be great to be able to do that. Lots of people like me would pay for something like this. >> Jamaica, Do a search for Korean adoption or adoptees and I guarantee you will see at least 2 sites for home businesses that tailor make Han Boks. I believe they are used in some important ritual, perhaps similar to our dedications and christenings? Chime in all you well traveled ladies and gents, or those native to Korea. thanks, Dawne ------------------------------ From: Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 07:10:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: happy mother's day Happy Mother's Day! Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V6 #250 ******************************** Support the USTU by joining today! 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