From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #251 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Mon, 17 April 2000 Vol 07 : Num 251 In this issue: the_dojang: A Novice's Voice the_dojang: Thoughts on Intimidation? the_dojang: Re: The Wisdom of Fight or Flight by Ken Mc. the_dojang: Sport TKD calendar the_dojang: Weapons the_dojang: Joint Lock Seminar the_dojang: Call for papers [none] ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. 800 members strong! Copyright 1994-2000: Ray Terry 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: "Noel Doney" Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:29:47 EST Subject: the_dojang: A Novice's Voice Hi People No doubt over the years you've answered this question or similar questions from novice practicioners, so I'll apologise for the naievity of the question in advance. What is the difference between WTF and ITF tae kwon do? Not the politics mind you. I've done the scour of the net and understand the politics (well that's not quite true, I don't understand the politics but then politics in general is alien to me) let's just say I understand the timeline history. In terms of forms and movements, is it vastly different? Is one preferable to the next? Is one harder than the other? Is one more heavily geared to weaponry or sparring than another? To who ever answers, thanks for indulging my query. Regards, Noel ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Alyssa Wood Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 20:45:18 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Thoughts on Intimidation? My daughter has been in Taekwondo for 6 years now (she is almost 11 and one belt away from her junior black belt), her instructor believes that the way to improvement is through intimidation.....at her last tournament he was angry at her for not trying her hardest while sparring (she won the match) he pushed her from behind and followed up by screaming at her until she was in tears.....her next fight was starting in 2 minutes (for the gold)....he left her there as I saw it, crushed and broken....she tried very hard her next fight but still lost....this really angered her coach and he wouldn't talk to her. He (Master Eui Lee from World Taekwondo Academy in Minnesota) told me he knows what works best and I have to trust him. I was hoping to hear from other instructors to let me know if this is also their views or is it time to look around...I do have to add that she is on the Elite Team he has that travels with the older kids/adults and is expected to perform above the average...he does have one female student who is one step away from the last olympic spot so I know he does know how to produce excellent fighters. Concerned MOM ------------------------------ From: "Noel Doney" Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:50:29 EST Subject: the_dojang: Re: The Wisdom of Fight or Flight by Ken Mc. From: Ken McDonough Subject: the_dojang: Fwd: Do most people judge & compare or weigh & consider? Tony Blauer In answer ... When I was about 18 I first started TKD and then gave up about 3 months later (for all the reasons that you give yourself). There is one thing that stuck from that time though, alas I can't even remember the master's name but; walk away before you consider to fight if you have to fight injure before maiming maim before killing kill if you have to but if you have to "consider" anything, the bravest and smartest thing to do is to walk away This answer was given in response during a discussion about when to fight. Of course following was an enormous discourse on how you do last three and very little on the psychology of walking away. But hey we were 18 and that's what martial arts was to us, fighting. Not a lot about the psychology of anything. Having obtained the grand age of 41 and started again, I find the psychology probably of greater interest but thoroughly enjoy the physical side as well to now that I've run out of excuses not to do TKD. Hope you find this interesting. Regards, Noel ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:04:04 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Sport TKD calendar The_Dojang's calendar of Sport Taekwondo Events April 17, 2000 Dates and locations subject to change. 2000 S.Calif State TKD Junior Champs Apr 21-23 Anaheim, California Northern California Open TKD Apr 22 Morgana, California Arabic TKD Champs Apr 26-27 Kuwait 20th MD State Jr. Olympic Apr 30 Baltimore, Maryland S. Florida TKD Champs May 6 Deerfield Beach, Florida 26th US National TKD Champs, May 11-14 Colorado Spgs, Colorado 4th Seniors, 3rd Juniors, 1st Red Belt Extravaganza 13th European Senior TKD Champs May 11-14 Patra, Greece 14th Asian TKD Champs May 14-17 Hong Kong, China US Olympic Team Trials May 19-20 Colorado Spgs, Colorado USTU Mid-year meeting May 19-20 Colorado Spgs, Colorado USTU Gold Team Training June 2-4 Colorado Spgs, Colorado US National TKD Team Trials June 9-10 TBA 4th Mexico Open June 9-11 Cancun, Mexico Korea Open, Chun Chon Int'l June 24-July 1 Chun Chon, Korea USTU Junior/Senior Training Camp July 1-8 Colorado Spgs, Colorado 1st Int'l Women's Open TKD Champs July 6-8 Los Angeles, California 20th US Junior Olympic Champs July 10-15 San Antonio, Texas 3rd Chung Cheong Korea Open July 13-15 Chongju, Korea British International Open July 15-16 London, England USTU Gold Team Training Aug 7-12 Colorado Spgs, Colorado Senior Elite Training Camp Aug Colorado Spgs, Colorado Junior Elite Training Camp Aug Colorado Spgs, Colorado 27th Olympic Games Sep 13-Oct 1 Sydney, Australia Olympic Games TKD event Sep 27-30 Sydney, Australia 3rd World Junior Champs Nov 1 6th African TKD (3rd Women) Champs Zimbabwe 25th National Collegiate TKD Nov 3-4 Ames, Iowa 13th European Senior TKD Champs Athens, Greece 12th Pan American TKD Champs early Dec Puerto Rico 2001 World Cup TKD Champs May 25-27 HoChiMinh City, Vietnam WTF General Assembly & Executive Sept Council meeting Cheju City, Korea 15th World TKD Champs & 8th Women's World TKD Champs mid Sept Cheju City, Korea 7th Central American Games Nov 30-Dec 3 Guatemala City, Guatemala 2002 14th European Senior TKD Champs Turkey 7th World Univ TKD Champs 2nd week of June Berkeley, California 7th South American Games Cordoba, Argentina 2003 14th Pan American Games Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep ------------------------------ From: YMCATKD@aol.com Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:05:18 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Weapons Hello all, I have read some the posts regarding weapons. I agree whole heartedly that anything can be used as a weapon however I am not sure if most are qualified to be able to use a weapon. An example is a dan bong(short stick usually about 12-15 inches)......I dont think most people could use this weapon effectively in a real situation. I think that most people should stick to what they are trained in.....if you have not had extensive training with say a dan bong but you have spent countless hour kicking......I would guess your kicks should be better than your dan bong. I think the same can be said for a knife. Of course you can bluff.....the bad guy might hesitate if you are holding a knife but if you dont know how to use it......it might be turned back at you. Oh and if anyone is planning on carrying a gun.....make sure you take class and have atleast 2 years of actual shooting experience. You can be a martial artist but that does not mean you know how to use a gun properly. Just something to think about...... Andy ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:29:00 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Joint Lock Seminar I had been asked by a number of people in the last year if I do seminars, so in the last couple months I have been putting one together. The seminar I have put together for this summer is on Hapkido Joint Locks. This seminar would be ideal for the TKD school that wants some extra work on joint locks to add to their curriculum. Full day seminar focusing on finger, wrist, elbow, and shoulder locks with a few come-a-long techniques as well. If anyone is interested in hosting one, or knows of a school that would like to host one, please contact me and I can send you information. Yours in Training, Alain Burrese http://members.aol.com/aburrese/ ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 21:12:08 PDT Subject: the_dojang: Call for papers Forwarding... Ray ======================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS ICAS Summer Symposium & ICAS Dinner August 17-18, 2000 University of Pennsylvania COREAN DIASPORA: Challenges facing The Corean-American Community (CAC) in the New Century What Are the Major Issues Facing the CAC? 1. Identification 2. Critical Examination 3. Goal 4. Strategy Contact: Sang Joo Kim ICAS 965 Clover Court Blue Bell, PA 19422 U. S. A. T: (610) 277-9989 T: (610) 277-0149 F: (610) 277-3992 E: icas@dvol.com http://www.dvol.com/~users/icas Institute for Corean-American Studies (aka ICAS) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and private educational and research organisation. It is non-agent of any government and solely supported by voluntary contributions. ICAS promotes pertinent relations and conducts appropriate activities to enhance cooperation and to pursue peace and prosperity. Further information about ICAS and some examples of the recent activities may be found on the ICAS website (http://www.dvol.com/~users/icas). Thank you. ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 21:01:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [none] ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V7 #251 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! 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 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. Copyright 1994-2000: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply.