From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #277 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Wed, 26 May 1999 Vol 06 : Num 277 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #276 the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #276 the_dojang: Oaths - Jamaica the_dojang: Re: Jedi Knights the_dojang: Antibiotics and Risk during training the_dojang: FORZA the_dojang: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #276 the_dojang: What's Do You Like About Forums? the_dojang: Martial Arts World Wide the_dojang: Re: V6 #276: sinister forms influence the_dojang: More on tournaments.. the_dojang: . ......................................................................... The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~725 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: Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 11:41:22 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #276 In a message dated 99-05-25 11:22:13 EDT, you write: << 4. Opening ceremonies? <5. Demos? We didn't do one as this is TKD and we all have seen so many of them already - - plus the issue of time.> I always find that these run way too long and should be dispensed with. People show up to compete at say 10 am. and are still standing around an hour or two later due to all these shenanigans. I think if you want people to feel good about a tournament then do everything you can to get them up and competing as quick as possible. It's hard enough to stick to the time printed in the registration packet without all these extra things. - -Dave visit www.aautekwondo.org Any thoughts on what you liked or disliked about your state championships? >> ------------------------------ From: Brett Erwin Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 11:16:59 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #276 > Tae Kwon Do forms start on the left side to remind the practitioner that >the left side of the opponent is the more vulnerable. It is easier to cause >serious injury to that side as that is the side that the heart lies in as >well as a higher degree of Chi is realized in the left. It is also that side >that the body draws energy to itself, making it possible to introduce >injurious energy into that side [DIM MAK] I have to disagree with this. IMHO, most forms traditionally started with a block (because defense was the focus) to the left because, quite simply, most people are right handed! Many of the newer forms sets have gone away from this philosophy and begin moving forward, back, left, or right with block or attacks. The above statement seems backwards. If you want to attact the left side of your opponent (for whatever reason), wouldn't you need to do this to your right? Assuming he's facing you. Respectfully, Brett Erwin ------------------------------ From: "Dennis McHenry" Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:33:10 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Oaths - Jamaica From: "Jamaica Power" <> Very well said! I wish I could write down my thoughts so well as you. Dennis (bowing very low) ------------------------------ From: AJ Woodburn Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 15:33:00 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Jedi Knights Syl Wrote: now I want to be a Jedi Knight. :) (God, I'm losing it.) youre not alone Syl.... I saw the movie and I thought the Fight scenes were pretty amazing, but they lacked something, I'm not sure what it was, but it seemed like they werent hitting hard enough, I dont know, it just seemed a little rehearsed to me.... AJ ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:16:24 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Antibiotics and Risk during training Just read an interesting article about a study that says if you use antibiotics (especially those like Cipro with fluoroquinolones) during strenuous or high impact training, you may make your tendons more susceptible to tears and injuries because during the course of treatment the tendons weaken. Most injuries during this study appear to affect the Achilles' tendon, the rotator cuff, quadriceps, and knees. If you're interested the results of this study will appear in the American Journal of Sports Medicine later this year. Cipro is an antibiotic that is usually taken for bronchopulmonary, intestinal, or urinary tract infections. jamaica _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:18:54 PDT Subject: the_dojang: FORZA Is anybody on the digest studying FORZA and would be willing to share your thoughts on it? Thanks jamaica _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:36:13 PDT Subject: the_dojang: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #276 >>>Would you rather the state spend more money on a venue and provide a more >>>luxurious space - or save bucks and spend it on kids? Our venue was only $100 but we didn't realize until we got their that a/c was a couple of big fans - but we saved over $1000 on the next cheapest place.>>>>>>>>> ===================================================== I would think that would depend on the size of your tournament, the number of competitors, the geographic location of your school, and the time of the year which you host tournaments. Would be very dangerous in some climates during the summer not to have proper ventilation or cooling systems both for the competitors and spectators so the extra expenditure would be more of a necessity than a luxury. jamaica _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 15:24:26 PDT Subject: the_dojang: What's Do You Like About Forums? We always discuss what we look for in instructors, dojangs and different styles of martial arts. We discuss what it provides us and what we contribute back. Everyday many of us read these forums regularly. For some of us the internet wasn't even around when we started m.a. What is it that you like most about forums and internet communication in general including ma websites. What do the forums contribute to your life; your family's life? Do these forums help you in your dojang? Do you ever utilize the information from the forums. If so on what levels? Thanks jamaica _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Karel van der Walt Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 10:23:13 +0300 Subject: the_dojang: Martial Arts World Wide I know that the practice of Kung Fu was banned in Madagascar in the late 60/early70s, because it was associated with the youth/consciousness movement. I have the relevant Inside Kung Fu if you really interested, but I wil have to dig it up ... They do not allow me to keep these things at work. Hell I have always fancied one of those brass desk top wooden dummy replicas... When I have my own office I will have a wooden dummy disguised as a coat hook ha ha C k ------------------------------ From: samiller@Bix.Com Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 08:49:27 -0400 (EDT) Subject: the_dojang: Re: V6 #276: sinister forms influence This is confusing because a move to the form practitioner's left would seem to be a block or attack on the opponent's right. Can you explain further? > Tae Kwon Do forms start on the left side to remind the practitioner that > >the left side of the opponent is the more vulnerable. It is easier to >cause >serious injury to that side as that is the side that the heart lies in as >well as a higher degree of Chi is realized in the left. === Tang Soo! Scott ------------------------------ From: "Jamaica Power" Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 08:42:03 PDT Subject: the_dojang: More on tournaments.. Regarding the post that child care and equipment checks didn't work out at their tournaments. Something successful that I have seen work; although usually if it's in a building like a public school is: 1). Have one room as a cafeteria. 2). Have another room as a secondary cafeteria set up for people primarily with little kids where they can come and eat their own brown bag lunches from home, play with toys, make a little noise and not get in anybody's way. Sometimes competitors like this room too where they can just go in a corner and relax a bit inbetween competitions by themselves or with their family. 3). Have another room for a tshirt, used equipment exchange, dropoff, swap. jamaica _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 09:08:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V6 #277 ******************************** Support the USTU by joining today! 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