From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #551 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Thur, 4 Nov 1999 Vol 06 : Num 551 In this issue: the_dojang: RE: Sportsmanship the_dojang: Brain Injuries the_dojang: Re: Brain Injuries the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~775 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: "Atchinson, Kerry M" Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:13:37 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: RE: Sportsmanship > From: "Stratton, Sam" > I was in a match with the son of a master (The master had trained me for a > few months, which I thoroughly enjoyed and learned much.) I had also begun > to instruct the children's class (which does wonders for your own > technique.) Anyway I was at the match, the Master's son got off to a slow > start. He was not using his kicks effectively (too far away) and My desire > to coach got the better of me, I slowed down a bit, blocking for the most > part. When my opponent landed a marginal point in I cheered him on by > saying "Good Job!, don't stop at one, use combos!" Thats when the ref > pointed at me and gave me a warning to shut up. The moral of the story > is,... well... I guess its "Too good of sportsmanship can bite you also" > > Sam Stratton > 1st Dan WTF > Sam, I wonder if the referee didn't mistake your encouragement for sarcasm and mockery? Too bad that a good natured approach might be taken for poor sportsmanship. Just a thought. Kerry WTF TKD Dan-Bo ------------------------------ From: CBAUGHN@aol.com Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:16:38 EST Subject: the_dojang: Brain Injuries From the Dayton Daily News, Nov. 2, 1999: "A blow to the head can cause damage for as long as a month afterward, according to University of Florida Brain Institute research, which is weeks longer than previously suspected. The study of rats indicated that a 'PacMan-like' enzyme continues to gobble up important structural proteins in the brain beyond the one hour and two-day periods believed to be the critical periods in which damage takes place. The findings suggested the possibility of a longer window for treating traumatic brain injuries, for which no effective treatment currently exists. Automobile accidents and sporting accidents are among the causes of brain injuries that kill an estimated 52,000 Americans each year and have left about 5.3 million permanently disabled." I thought this was interesting in light of the requirement USTU has that any competitor who sustains a head injury must wait 30 days before competing again. Apparently, the extra edge of 30 days was just enough for actual safety. Wonder if the USTU (and all federations which include sparring in their competitions) might legitimately consider asking competitors to sign a statement that they have not sustained a head injury at any time during the previous 30 days -- whether in training, competition, or private life. Any comments or opinions? Sally Baughn cbaughn@aol.com ------------------------------ From: JEREMYT@ATFI.COM (JeremyT) Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:06:27 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Brain Injuries Don't most of them have a waiver saying that the competitor is in good health and is capable of doing the events under his own free will? Or something to that point. Jeremy MACS ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Brain Injuries Author: MartialScience@topica.com at Internet Date: 11/4/99 11:23 AM From the Dayton Daily News, Nov. 2, 1999: "A blow to the head can cause damage for as long as a month afterward, according to University of Florida Brain Institute research, which is weeks longer than previously suspected. The study of rats indicated that a 'PacMan-like' enzyme continues to gobble up important structural proteins in the brain beyond the one hour and two-day periods believed to be the critical periods in which damage takes place. The findings suggested the possibility of a longer window for treating traumatic brain injuries, for which no effective treatment currently exists. Automobile accidents and sporting accidents are among the causes of brain injuries that kill an estimated 52,000 Americans each year and have left about 5.3 million permanently disabled." I thought this was interesting in light of the requirement USTU has that any competitor who sustains a head injury must wait 30 days before competing again. Apparently, the extra edge of 30 days was just enough for actual safety. Wonder if the USTU (and all federations which include sparring in their competitions) might legitimately consider asking competitors to sign a statement that they have not sustained a head injury at any time during the previous 30 days -- whether in training, competition, or private life. Any comments or opinions? Sally Baughn cbaughn@aol.com _____________________________________________________________ Got a Favorite Topic to Discuss? Start a List at Topica. http://www.topica.com/t/4 ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 12:19:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V6 #551 ******************************** Support the USTU by joining today! 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