From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #372 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Thur, 1 June 2000 Vol 07 : Num 372 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: new zealand herald article the_dojang: stances the_dojang: Ann-Softball the_dojang: IIIona-scenarios the_dojang: assault on BB woman. the_dojang: RE: Looking For Nutrition Advice For My Black Belt Weekend the_dojang: Re: food for the test the_dojang: FW: Re: Power Food the_dojang: Re: Underwater Grappling [none] ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. 900 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 five years worth of digest issues at http://www.MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: jsegovia@mindspring.com Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 13:39:52 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Re: new zealand herald article > As soon as he moved, Ms Younger kicked him in the > face, stopping him dead in his tracks. Someone needs to tell Ms. Younger that high kicks don't work in real life self defense situations. 8-) Jesse ------------------------------ From: Dave Steffen Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 12:38:51 -0600 (MDT) Subject: the_dojang: stances > From: "Mike Garcia" > From: Dave Steffen > Agreed. But I have yet to see a _TaeKwon-Do_ (or related system) > fighter actually use a classical, technically correct, > forward/walking stance while _sparring_. Maybe in some Chinese > systems they actuall spar from them; I've never seen it. > > I use the front stance and see others using the front stance in > free-sparring. The most common point where you see this is after > breaching your opponents defense and executing a reverse punch. > Imagine you just invaded your opponents territory with a high left > side shuffle side kick as you re-chamber and land you do a left > outside block to clear any resistance that may remain. Now in a > very classical move the lead foot (left) shifts outward leaving you > in a very powerful stance for a reverse punch to your opponents > ribs. OK, granted - yes, I do very much the same thing (although I tend to leave the rear leg bent stay up on the toes). And good description, BTW. ;-) I guess what I was thinking of is the walking stance low-block, then step forward into a walking stance punch. Nobody does that (at least not out of walking stances). But it's important for the beginner to practice it, because it lays the foundation for better things later. ;-) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Steffen Wave after wave will flow with the tide Dept. of Physics And bury the world as it does Colorado State University Tide after tide will flow and recede steffend@lamar.colostate.edu Leaving life to go on as it was... - Peart / RUSH "The reason that our people suffer in this way.... is that our ancestors failed to rule wisely". -General Choi, Hong Hi ------------------------------ From: Oregfightingarts@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 14:56:55 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Ann-Softball For me, martial arts are a way of life. I also believe that they should not get in the way of life. Certain sacrifices must be made so that your training is beneficial, but at the same time, you may miss out on other great opportunities. A similar thread has been going about this, and I believe it comes down to being happy and content with your choice of acivity. As a police officer, my days are actually nights ! (graveyard shift). My days off are very important to me, and I want to spend them doing things I love. My time off is spent doing martial arts (4x/wk), language tutoring (1x/wk), teaching police combatives seminars, playing hockey (1x/wk), TCB (takin' care o' bidness), BBQ's, wedding planning, getting to the gym (3x/wk), riding my motorcycle reeeeaalll fast, and I still have time to catch a movie with a friend or hang out and BS about the arts with other instructors. Its all about planning and scheduling. I have a lot of fun doing a lot of things...I've always felt it was bad to limit your personal growth to the dojang. Train hard, but realize that there is more to life and happiness than only martial training....well, at least for me. Mark Gajdostik PS - Have you thought of starting a softball team made up of members of your dojang???? ------------------------------ From: Oregfightingarts@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 15:10:43 EDT Subject: the_dojang: IIIona-scenarios The pushed into a car scenario sounds fun...I'll have to try it. One of my favorite scenarios is the fender bender that is blocking traffic. You need an open parking lot, 2 cars to 'stage' an accident, 1 or more angry morons (who caused the accident)....without insurance info of course, cars to represent blocked traffic(they are running (for the fumes), but in park), with occupants who add to the stress by honking and yelling out windows. The badguys try everything from extortion to fighting to get out of the situation. Your job is to resolve the situation, and if it turns violent and the badguys try to run, you are to gather enough information about them to give a good description to police----when they arrive.(clothing,height,weight,how many,car,type,color,plate# etc) The fighting is the easy part....getting accurate info about crimes that just happened to you (assault, hit and run etc.) is much harder, and it teaches tactical thinking under stress. Mark Gajdostik ------------------------------ From: Oregfightingarts@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 15:18:50 EDT Subject: the_dojang: assault on BB woman. "He was on his knees and I smashed his jaw with my elbow. As he lay on the ground I stomped on him." Her counter-attack was stopped when the man's accomplice hit Ms Younger from behind. "I was knocked unconscious. By the time I came around I saw the other guy dragging his mate up a nearby side street." >> It turned out ok, but I think she was lucky more didnt happen after she was knocked out. This brings up a great point about movement and scanning during combat. It is very important not to 'tunnel' in on one attacker, as there very well may be more than one. Training to be aware of other potential attackers can overcome this natural reaction to a violent encounter. It is important that we be aware that although are skills are superior to that of the everyday assailant, our tactics and game plan may not be as advanced. It sounds like the lady was 'set up' for the attack, and didnt realize it. Mark Gajdostik ------------------------------ From: "Reynolds, Dennis" Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 16:02:54 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: RE: Looking For Nutrition Advice For My Black Belt Weekend Good luck on your test, John! As for nutrition bars, I've found that the "PowerBar" performance energy bars are best for me. Most others have too much fat to be worthwhile to use right before or during a workout. PowerBars have a nice balance of protein and carbs. Moreover, bars enhanced with creatine or other supplements are not likely to help since the amounts are generally small; besides, most such supplements need time and repeated use to be of any utility. If you need to maintain your energy during the test, I'd also suggest the PowerBar-brand gels. While it is a little unpalatable to dine on gel, these do a good job at keeping your blood sugar stable while not unduly filling your gut. You can choose among the flavors (I've found them all to be decent), as well as with or without caffeine. Again, best of luck--let us know how it goes! Dennis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dennis Reynolds Assistant Professor School of Hotel Administration Cornell University 533 Statler Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-4500 ------------------------------ From: ChunjiDo@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 16:18:41 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: food for the test In a message dated 6/1/00 10:27:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << Would the sports nutrition bars be of use? If so do you have any suggestions as there are so many types on the market (Creatine loaded, Protein, Carbs etc..) >> kinda depends, john. i have been hearing of late that some sports bars give really short term bursts and one has to be careful. i'd pack a ton of fruit and water and maybe some granola bars. mel Chajonshim Martial Arts Supply http://www.chajonshim.com ------------------------------ From: Arlene Slocum Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 16:38:03 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: FW: Re: Power Food John Oss wrote: >>I am now heading into the last big step towards my first Black Belt (ITF >>TKD) as we have our "Power Weekend" beginning on Friday night. >>My plan is to pack about 6 Litres of water, some sports drinks, Ice, Apples, >>Bananas and maybe some Vegetarian Sushi fo lunch so I don't have to worry >>about the fish spoiling. John, I would throw in a Snickers bar too. Let the health nuts flame me, but one of the first things you need to learn as a black belt is how to be practical. To heck with this vegetarian sushi stuff!! Arlene Slocum 1st Dan Lawrence Tae Kwon Do School Lawrence, Kansas arlenes@geoaccess.com ------------------------------ From: Scott Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 18:52:19 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Underwater Grappling > re: Underwater Self Defense > << Dang ! This sounds like an interesting subject to study ! How did you > get into that ? >> > > I used to be a lifeguard and am a big SCUBA nut. One of my students told me > about a woman she knew who was hauled in the water from a beach and raped... > the guy threatened to drown her. She asked what her options could have been. > I said "let's find out" and made a bunch of phone calls. You can see > pictures from the seminar on our website: > http://www.guardup.com/martial_arts_htm/uwsd.htm > The seminar was on NBC's nightly news. I envy you so much Megan. You get to do all kinds of fun seminars. I hope the people in your area apreciate the resource your provide. I have always wanted to work on these skills. I come from a life guarding back ground as well, and while we wrestled in the water alot that was before I got into MA. So I really didn't examine the skills that much. Since then I have gotten kicked out of the pool several times for practicing with friends. The things that we have learned is that it's very easy to learn hip throws in waist deep water. And doing forms under water with a weight belt is very different and relaxing meditation.(as long as you have a good air hose) Scott ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 16:36:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [none] ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V7 #372 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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