From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #47 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Sat, 22 Jan 2000 Vol 07 : Num 047 In this issue: the_dojang: re: I could really use your advice the_dojang: re: I could really use your advice the_dojang: Fist of Legend vs Black Mask Re: the_dojang: I could really use your advice the_dojang: re: advice the_dojang: Calif State TKD Junior Olympics [none] ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~745 members strong! Copyright 1994-2000: Ray Terry, CA Taekwondo, and 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! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: jgriffin@netcom.com Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:19:22 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: re: I could really use your advice Fair enough. I'm used to practicing with the guys in the lower weight classes and usually hold my own (though Thursday night, I found myself holding my opponent's axe kicks on my shoulder - oops :-) but I guess what I'm looking for is some sort of "concentrate on fill-in-the-blank-kick" type of advice. Of course, I could be barking up the wrong tree with that sort of question. :-) Thanks for the advice. - --begin quoted message-- From: jnk@iol.ie Surely it all depends on the individuals you are fighting? You will need a different strategy for each individual fight, depending on the physical characteristics and fighting style of your opponent. My point is if you are faced with an opponent who is 6'4" and 300lbs, your slight lack of speed may not be an issue?? May I wish you the best of luck. David TKD Student - --end quoted message-- Jim Griffin jgriffin@netcom.com http://members.tripod.com/index.htm ------------------------------ From: jgriffin@netcom.com Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:19:22 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: re: I could really use your advice Point taken - thanks. Your strategy intrests me thought. I would have assumed that counter-attacking is more of a fast guy game. Maybe I ought to look into it a bit more. Thanks again! - --quoted message-- From: "Dan Myers" Being that I am 5'11" 230lbs I know where you are coming from. For me, I have found W.T.F. sparring is not my game. I am too slow to go against any one with "real skill". So, I go into each match with the attitude that I will win this match. I don't by points mind you. But I take home a personal victory. I don't watch the points. I watch my opponet, I look for an opening to attack from. I work on timing my counters. I improve my self and with each experience I take something from it. No, I should state, that I enjoy TKD and I stay with my school because I enjoy the art, the people, the workout, teaching the kids. My real love is in shootfighting and I use TKD sparring as one way to improve my shoot game. Myself, in the sparring game, I have to be a counter-attacker. I am too slow. - -DM - --end quoted message-- Jim Griffin jgriffin@netcom.com http://members.tripod.com/index.htm ------------------------------ From: "Christopher Spiller" Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 11:57:34 PST Subject: the_dojang: Fist of Legend vs Black Mask >I saw "Black Mask". I take it "Fist of Legend" is better? The >former was >actually pretty bloody and gross, and most of the MA >action in it was >_very_ rigged, or taped at a slower speed and sped >up (I know this is >common, but it was _really_obvious_ in this case). Will "The Black Mask" was a huge disappointment for me. I actually saw it AFTER "Fist of Legend" and thought, "So much for Jet Li being the next Chow Yun-Fat..." Some of the action in "Fist of Legend" has the Hong Kong edited feel to it but Jet Li has some legitimate talent (and incredible speed to boot). Anyone know his training history (if any)? Taekwon, Chris "Every experience of beauty points to infinity." Hans Urs von Balthasar ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: jgriffin@netcom.com Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 15:58:36 -0500 Subject: Re: the_dojang: I could really use your advice Thanks for the reply! As to what style of sparring - good question. Thus far I've been able to stay blissfully ignorant of such topics and which administrative body does what, but it's probably time to figure that sort of thing out isn't it? I'm pretty sure we will be under USTU rules if that helps. As to foot speed drills - I'll be investigating this with my instructors. Thanks again for the advice! - --begin quoted message-- From: Ray Terry Jim, what style of sparring? WTF/Olympic, I assume?? There are drills and training techniques one can use to improve foot speed and kicking speed. Work with your instructor on these aspects of your sparring before going into the tourny. But the bottom line is to learn from the experience, right? Just analyze the game you'll be playing, work on your weaknesses, don't forget to also work on your strengths, and most of all enjoy the tourny. - --end quoted message-- Ray Terry Jim Griffin jgriffin@netcom.com http://members.tripod.com/index.htm ------------------------------ From: jgriffin@netcom.com Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 16:48:41 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: re: advice Thank you for the advice! You mentioned that I might want to look into using side kicks to stop inbound attacks. I assume you are referring to front leg side-kicks (which I kind of like anyway :-) Regarding sparring w/ tall folks, one of the guys with whom I typically get paired in practice sessions is of about equal experience, about one inch shorter and about 30 pounds lighter. His combos and back kicks and so forth are weak, but his axe kicks fall on me as if from the heavens, dang it. Our matches do tend to be even over all, but this past Thursday night, he really had my number. To me, this part of TKD has been the most educational so far. In my pre-TKD days I was involved in the occasional altercation - which I typically won. This led me to believe that my size advantage should always lead to easy victories. Wrongo! Several times, I've sparred w/ folks smaller than I (some of them looked like serious cream-puffs) only to get blown out of the ring. This stuff is good for teaching humility, isn't it? :-) - --begin quoted text-- From: "Brad Bezoni" To both gentlemen - first, you should be commended just for having the guts to step up and spar, I've seen quite a few who felt their "inadequacies" outweighed their abilities. Now, on to strategy. While I am not really the size of either of you (I'm 5'10", 160 lbs), I have sparred many people that are. This is what I have observed from them: 1) Size DOESN'T MATTER! While the smaller competitors may have an advantage in speed, you definitely have the advantage in "the wall" factor. If you are not as fast as people you are facing, big deal! You have something they may not - long legs. The kicks may not be fast, but if they are placed well enough to keep your opponent outside, they definitely can't score. Practice putting up a side kick as they begin to charge, they'll have to rethink their strategy pretty quick! 2) If you've got it, use it - Mr. Griffin, being 6'4" gives you a height advantage over most normal people, so develop strategies that will let you use that fact (Example: you don't have to put quite as much effort into a kick going to the chest as some of us, for you it may be only just above hip height!) Also, who's to say that the people you are facing have been sparring someone of your size while they were training? In the school that I'm at right now, I think our tallest student is 6' flat. One last thing - if you want to work on speed, try throwing your kicks at less than full power. Having less tension in the muscles will allow your leg to straighten out a little faster, and that little bit may be all you need. Good luck in your tournament, and here's wishing you a great tournament career! Brad Bezoni 2nd Degree Black Belt - --end quoted text-- Jim Griffin jgriffin@netcom.com http://members.tripod.com/index.htm ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:19:45 PST Subject: the_dojang: Calif State TKD Junior Olympics California State Taekwondo Junior Olympics Northern Region March 17-18, 2000 San Jose Civic Auditorium 408 Almaden Ave San Jose, CA 408-277-5277 USTU Referee Certification Seminar Marriott Hotel March 17 2PM - 10PM For more information contact: CSTA 3280 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051 408-246-2000 FAX 408-246-7000 =============================================== California State Taekwondo Junior Olympics Southern Region April 21-23, 2000 Ahaheim Convention Center Arena USTU Referee Certification Seminar Anaheim Convention Center April 21 2PM - 10PM For more information contact: CSTA 26012 Marguerite Parkway #A Mission Viejo, CA 92692 949-348-2977 FAX 949-348-2837 ================================== Qualified winners can enter the 20th National Jr Olympics July 10-15 in San Antonio, Texax Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:06:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: [none] ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V7 #47 ******************************* It's a great day for Taekwondo! 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