From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #582 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Fri, 3 Dec 1999 Vol 06 : Num 582 In this issue: the_dojang: RE: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #581 the_dojang: Re: Our Children ... Friend or Foe the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #581 the_dojang: Noncompete Agreements the_dojang: (A little) More on Mudo vs. Muye the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~710 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: "Vaught, Clifford (CLF N6Y2K8)" Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 11:32:39 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: RE: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #581 Lady Black, How mysterious a name. I have been studying Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan with my boys, ages 15 and 10 today, for the last 5+ years. I find it to be one of the most important and enjoyable things that I do. We are all Dans now, the youngest, Drew, having just earned his Cho Dan. I earned my E Dan at the same testing - probably for the best since the simultaneous testing took the nerves out of it for me! Josh will be up for his E Dan in just 4+ months so I'm not that far ahead of him. Josh and I did a demonstration at the belt ceremony involving sparring. I'm significantly bigger than him still both in height and weight. He is FAST and very good - so it was a lot of fun. He clearly got the most oohs and ahhs from the crowd! Watching my 10 year old perform his jump spinning back kick to break his board was fun - especially the look on his face. I just can't think of our family life without our martial arts training - it definitely helps us keep very close relationships. Cliff Vaught - ------------------------------ From: "Lady Black" Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 09:37:17 EST Subject: the_dojang: Our Children ... Friend or Foe *smile* Hi Folks, I'm just curious... How many of us study the MA with our children? Is your child a higher or lower rank than u? Do u have any funny/interesting stories to share? I personally study TKD with my young daughter. I enjoy/have enjoyed watching her grow and blossom in the MA. I am one belt level above her. I'm sure there are plenty days (at home and in class *smile* ) when she would love to be a higher rank than me. I am looking forward to your replies, - - -Lady Black ------------------------------ From: Mike Stancliff Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 11:13:50 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Our Children ... Friend or Foe > Hi Folks, > I'm just curious... How many of us study the MA with our children? Is your > child a higher or lower rank than u? My 9 year old son and I train at the same school, but not in the same class. This is our second school. When we studied at the ITF school, he was a belt level ahead of me. After that school closed, we ended up at an ATA school where we are the same rank. WHen we started, he had a *real* problem concentrating on what he was doing. He focuses much better now. I think I'd give him the Most Improved award. Martial arts really can help kids! (Adults, too, for that matter) ------------------------------ From: Kas001@aol.com Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 12:46:37 EST Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V6 #581 In a message dated 12/3/99 10:53:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: > I have been told that I have a level 2 tear in my left ham > string. Dr tells me > to not do anything but walk and sit for at least 4 weeks. > its been 10 days and > I am already stir crazy!!! This actually blew my shot for > 1st dan (test was to be 12 Dec). > Am looking for advice on activities that I can safely do to > try to stay in shape > and focused. Any suggestions?????? A few: 1. Try sitting and doing hand drills with a partner. 2. Upper body weight lifting: flys, incline dumbells, press, seated rows (if you have access to machines), etc. Be careful to stop any exercises that cause pain or seem to involve your hamstring. Also work on forearm/wrist strength. 3. Good time to catch up on MA related reading. 4. Visualize your forms, defenses, takedowns, etc. Try to include lots of detail, perfect execution of technique, etc. 5. Write out your forms in your own words. Same goes for self defence scenarios, counter drills, etc. 6. Write your black belt essay if required. 7. If your doctor allows you unlimited walking, try to walk 30min. to an hour daily to maintain as much flexibility and conditioning as possible (check with the doc first). Later in recovery see if PT, swimming, walking in the pool, or faster walking is allowed. Good luck, Kim ------------------------------ From: (George Popofski) Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:36:52 EST Subject: the_dojang: Noncompete Agreements Does anyone have any experiences or opinions on a student signing a noncompete agreement upon joining a martial arts school? I was given one to sign before my first dan testing. It said I could not open a school within 50 miles of any existing schools my instructor had for a period of 10 years after I disassociate with him. I was given nothing in return for signing, other than the being allowed to be an instructor, for no pay. Currently, he has this noncompete clause on the back of the standard contract that all new students sign upon enrollment. Is this type of noncompete agreement enforceable? ------------------------------ From: "Christopher Spiller" Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 13:52:42 PST Subject: the_dojang: (A little) More on Mudo vs. Muye I am finding the current discussion on the similarities and differences between Mudo (and Budo) and Muye quite interesting. When a previous poster defined Muye as "warrior manners" this seemed to me to indicate quite a Confucian influence. It is interesting to note that in his 1965 text _Taekwon-Do_ Gen. Choi describes Taekwon-Do as "not merely a sport but a Mudo, a martial art." This choice of term could be the result of his time spent in Japan. I do have to say, however, that the philosophy section of his _Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do_ seems to also be influenced by Confucianism (emphasizing humanity, virtue, etc.). Taekwon, Chris ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 15:15:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V6 #582 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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