From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #485 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Thur, 7 Oct 1999 Vol 06 : Num 485 In this issue: the_dojang: 4 Arts Seminar the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #484 the_dojang: Advice on Hapkido burnout the_dojang: Self-defense books the_dojang: Self-Defense books - forgot the_dojang: Re: taking a break (advice) the_dojang: worked to hell and back the_dojang: burnt out on hapkido the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~750 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 (top line, left justified) of a plain text e-mail 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 four years worth of digest issues at http://www.MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! Ray Terry, PO Box 110841, Campbell, CA 95011 KMA@MartialArtsResource.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TaoArt@aol.com Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 18:47:12 EDT Subject: the_dojang: 4 Arts Seminar The 4 Arts Seminar on Sunday, October 17th from 12noon-4:30PM. It will be at the Waltham Athletic Club in Waltham, Massachusetts. The seminar is for beginner through advanced, since we will be covering a number of arts that some practitioners may not have experienced before. We will be dividing the course up into four sections: 12-1PM One hour of Kenpo based Martial Arts (including Stick Drills and Board Breaking) 1-2PM One hour of Japanese Swordsmanship (Iaido and Kendo Kata) 2-2:30PM Break (refreshments provided) 2:30-3:30 One hour of European Foil Fencing 3:30-4:30 One hour of Street Defense with a Padded Attacker The purpose of this seminar is to simply provide an introduction to each of the different arts. Each class instructor is certified in their respective art. All equipment is provided. Advance Registration is necessary due to limited equipment (at-the-door arrivals may be turned away). If we reach the cap, your registration check will be returned uncashed. To register, send a check for $50 (postmarked before October 13th) payable to: Guard Up, Inc. 59 Dunster Road Bedford, MA 01730 *Please note the seminar name and date on your check. You can also register by credit card online at: http://activeusa.com/ Input the following search ID number: 42193 Email GuardUp@GuardUp.com with any questions or call (781) 271-1491. Feel free to visit our website at www.guardup.com for directions to the facility. ------------------------------ From: TKDSCRIBE@aol.com Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 19:35:20 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #484 In a message dated 10/6/99 3:16:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: > I received this from a martial art chat group that I belong to. I > would like to ask everyone to please pass this on to others and write > ABC or Disney to have them NOT include Jane Fonda in the Barbara > Walters special "100 Years of Great Women". > Why does this sort of item even grace the page of a dojang-owner reference page? But, anyhow why not put Jayne Fonda #1 on the list? SES ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 23:08:15 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Advice on Hapkido burnout In a message dated 99-10-06 10:09:28 EDT, you write: << I'm getting burnt out on Hapkido, and I'm looking for advice on ways to address the issue. >> David, My suggestion would be to do some thinking about what is important in your life. Why are you training? This is not a real easy answer, and many people do not really think about it. And people train for many different reasons. What is the core value behind your training? I do a lot of work with values and goal setting. Everything builds off of these. So by identifying your core values, you can determine why you are training. (and doing other things in your life, as well as things you should be doing if you really value them) Books like Steven Covey's "First Things First" and "7 Habits" talk a lot about this. Be determining what you really value, and what you really want in life, you can then set the goals to get your there. Your goals have to be in line with your values, or they will be impotent. Once your goals and values are in line, you shouldn't be feeling burned out, but excited to be working toward your goal. At times though, the work required to get where you want sucks. And then, you just have to suck it up and drive on, if it is something you have determined is important for your life. Things in law school suck at times, suck big time. But I can't take a month off, etc. I just have to jump through the hoops and do it, because I have decided that having the education is something I want. (and it fits with my values) Training is not always the easiest thing to do. That's why we have so many fat couch potatoes. Oh sure, lots of people would like to be able to do the fancy things martial artists do, be in better shape, etc. But they are not willing to do what it takes. That's discipline, and that's what makes wishes that will never happen into goals that will be acomplished. You can do just about anything, if you are willing to pay the price. The key is to figure out what you really want and what you are willing to pay the price for. You can't do it all, so choose wisely. And you know what, you can change your mind and do something else, because it is only you that you have to please, and you are the one living your life. I have good friends that think I am crazy to spend as much time as I do in the gym. (and I feel bad that I can't spend more) And I would not spend my time doing some of the things they do. So what? As long as we are happy with the path we have chosen, that is what counts. So take some time to really figure out what path you want. Then have the discipline to do it! Personally, the warrior arts and teachings are just a part of me now. I have studied, trained, and tried to live that way for so long that it is just me. And yes, some of it is the romantic version of the warrior ideal that has influenced me, and I know the difference between the actual warriors of old and some of the romantic depictions we have today. But I don't care, that romantic ideal helps me stay on my path and lead a better life. And hopefully I can teach others and pass things on to help them. So, think about what is important. And do if for you David, do it for you. Yours in Training, Alain Burrese ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:40:15 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Self-defense books In a message dated 99-10-06 10:09:28 EDT, you write: << I am interested in martial arts for self defense and other things about self defense. I'd like to know about books and videos that are good for self defense to. >> Mike, Naturally I'll recommend my book on self-defense. (shameless plug) Check out this site to find out a bit more about me. http://www.paladin-press.com/authormo.html From this site, you can go to my web page and find some more information on my book and other authors on self-defense. For Paladin authors, I recommend Marc MacYoung, Peyton Quinn, Sammy Franco, Loren Christensen, Geoff Thompson, Ned Beaumont, Bob Orlando and Jerry VanCook for good information on self-defense. I agree with these guys on quite a few things. Yours in Training, Alain Burrese ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:42:32 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Self-Defense books - forgot In a message dated 99-10-06 10:09:28 EDT, you write: << I am interested in martial arts for self defense and other things about self defense. I'd like to know about books and videos that are good for self defense to. >> I forgot to mention "Principles of Personal Defense" by Jeff Cooper. This is a very short book, with some excellent information. Alain ------------------------------ From: dequayle@olypen.com Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 21:55:46 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: taking a break (advice) >> I'm getting burnt out on Hapkido, and I'm looking for advice on ways to address the issue. >>My current plan is to take a month off from Hapkido and try to center myself. But I'm opened minded and would appreciate any comments, suggestions or advice. >>Thank you, >>- -David Buehrer David, I was feeling the same thing, and forcing myself to work through the sessions anyway. Then, I had a week and a half where, because of one work-related or family-related event or another, I wasn't able to go to class. That was just the thing for me. All of a sudden, I could do 30-40 pushups at a stretch, and had renewed enthusiasm for the martial art. I don't think you need a whole month off, but a week or two might just give you a second breath. Darlene almost 1st kup TKD (testing next week!) Port Hadlock, WA ------------------------------ From: kim jones Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:48:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: worked to hell and back Aye...... sometimes being worked to the point of hell and further can be bad, especially after having your toe broken and you're uncertain as to its fate. I am the youngest member of the Taekwondo class I attend, but I'm also the one who receives the brunt of the pushing. However, I broke my toe last night during kicking drills... when your foot is moving one way, it had best keep moving in that direction, to include all your toes. I went to the ER last night, and had confirmed thru x-rays that I am now the owner of a broken toe on my right foot... the pinky toe. It hurts catching someone's heel while doing a right outside-inside crescent kick... I will manage between now and then in the future when I fully recover. I still have to go to the podiatrist to get a full diagnosis of how much damage has been done, etc., etc. Sometimes I guess intuition plays key when you know you can't take any more pain because at that point it's no longer gain you receive. Well, folks, I'm off to go and see how much 1200mg can do when 800mg didn't do a thing... no PE for a week, gotta keep off my foot mostly... *sighs* But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger... and after having my toe stepped on today and nearly not making it home last night as is, I'm strengthened in the fact that... I didn't succumb right away and think my martial arts career as well as a shot at getting an ROTC scholarship of sorts was blown away. I will return... with a fully healed foot. ===== Kim Jones (ladytimberland@yahoo.com) Webpage - http://members.tripod.com/NekoChan00/ AOL IM - OmegaKage IcQ - 46316779 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: d g Date: Thu, 07 Oct 1999 04:13:41 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: burnt out on hapkido > From: dbuehrer@carl.org > Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 14:24:46 -0600 > Subject: the_dojang: Request for Advice > > I'm getting burnt out on Hapkido, and I'm looking for advice on ways to > address the issue. > > Lately I've been enjoying the first 30 minutes or so of class, but then my > focus drifts and I start getting very frustrated. This has happened almost > every class for the last three weeks. It doesn't matter whether it's a > basics week or a practicals week, whether it's something I really like > (wrist locks) or something I don't like (spinning kicks), the loss of focus > and the feeling of frustration are the same. > Oh thank goodness. I am not the only one feeling this way. I remain focused but my drive is not there anymore. I try to look for different ways to keep it interesting but it just isn't working. I am not sure if leaving for a while is such a great idea though. I have a few friends who had been thinking just a month away, they haven't come back yet. I will not go. Eventionally maybe this feeling will go away. I am looking for other paths right now. I think I found one in escrima. I found someone who I have to talk to a 40 minute drive away who teaches it who is possibly willing to give me lessons once a month for more than one hr during that time. I do not want to tell my instructor this. Not sure how he would react. But my mind is made up. In order to stay with this federation, I have to find something new to spark my interest again. Donna - -- NO!! My cycle doesn't leak! It marks it's territory. ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 06:49:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V6 #485 ******************************** Support the USTU by joining today! US Taekwondo Union, 1 Olympic Plaza, Ste 405, Colorado Spgs, CO 80909 719-578-4632 FAX 719-578-4642 ustutkd1@aol.com http://www.ustu.com ===================================================================== To unsubscribe from this digest, the_dojang-digest, send the command: unsubscribe the_dojang-digest -or- unsubscribe the_dojang-digest your.old@address in the BODY of an email (top line, left justified) addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com. Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com in pub/the_dojang/digests. All digest files have the suffix '.txt' Copyright 1994-99: Ray Terry, Martial Arts Resource, California Taekwondo Standard disclaimers apply.