From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #468 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Wed, 12 July 2000 Vol 07 : Num 468 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #466 the_dojang: Re: Interview with Master Han the_dojang: Re: jesse/kev the_dojang: Re: Kentucky Fried Movie the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #467 the_dojang: Re: Tournament the_dojang: Kyongbok Palace: History, Controversy, Geomancy ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. 945 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: Powrscrol@aol.com Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 20:01:18 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #466 In a message dated 00-07-11 14:41:33 EDT, you write: << << Thank you. Yes, and very different from Kenpo's "glancing" chops, also. Looks like it would take immaculate timing -- but, super-effective! Steve W. >> Could you explain how they are different from Kenpo's "glancing" chops? Jose' >> Well, since I'm not a HKD practitioner (but, would love to be), I'm not sure I'm qualified to say, but will try (I welcome any & all corrections). Kenpo's "glancing chops" are mostly contained within a combination-strike pattern, and are usually not intended to have that much singular power. Basic example: The opponent executes a right hook; you use a right inward block to damage his arm, follow through with a right outward glancing chop to the side of the neck, then follow up with a left palmthrust to the chin. I believe I've seen the same thing in TKD & TSD. The "slicing" chop I noticed, in particular, in Billy Jack's HKD was more of a singular technique, delivered (from a high position) with breaking power to the neck. It followed through in a more "beheading" fashion, so to speak. I remember going, "Wow!" This was in the park fightscene. I remember when the movie 1st came out, Chuck Norris commented that it contained the best movie fight scenes he'd ever seen. Steve W. ------------------------------ From: "Joel S. Weissler" Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:57:25 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Interview with Master Han The interview tape with Master Han remains available either from Master Han or from Panther. It is Master Han's policy to match Panther's current pricing for all of his tapes -- so you may want to pick them up from Master Han's organization directly. ------------------------------ From: JSaportajr@aol.com Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 22:28:01 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: jesse/kev In a message dated 7/11/00 7:24:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: Officer Gadjostic writes: << I smile, I am polite, I am looking for any sign of hostile intent, I am ready to kill if necessary. >> Your comments reminded me of a line from the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu that I have always liked and I find speaks to martial artists: "A brave and passionate man will kill or be killed. A brave and calm man will always preserve life." Jose' ------------------------------ From: Chuck Sears Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 22:29:32 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Kentucky Fried Movie > > > From: "Mac" > Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 08:21:22 -0500 > Subject: the_dojang: Bong Soo Han - Movie > > I remember Bong Soo Han playing the bad guy in a spoof of Enter the Dragon > in "A Kentucky Fried Movie". I remember it being pretty funny. Did anybody > else see it? > An absolute howler. I rent it at least once a year and laugh myself sick over "A Fistful of Yen." ------------------------------ From: LenGWhite@cs.com Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 23:31:10 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #467 TKD in Melbourne, Australia Anyone know of a school in the land down under? Thanks Len White lengwhite@cs.com ------------------------------ From: "Rudy Timmerman" Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 23:51:59 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Tournament The follwing question was asked about a recent tournament in Ottawa. <> The event was well organized (the organization must have been a nightmare), and the level of competition ranged from very good to what is usually found at such events. Competitors came from various areas, so I would think that it was not just a regional event. This should turn into a good National. I fully believe that all who came enjoyed themselves immensely, although many were no doubt surprised by the differences between an event where takedowns etc. are allowed v/s the normal sparring divisions. As far as attendance is concerned, I believe that the organizers had hoped for a larger group of participants in the "open" division. The TKD and Chinese divisions seemed to have very adequate attendance. Perhaps many people were sitting on the sidelines to see what it was all about, because the stands were quite full. The evening show was quite well done, and I think the audience enjoyed the finals and demos. Rudy, National Korean Martial Arts Association ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 21:56:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: Kyongbok Palace: History, Controversy, Geomancy Forwarding. Check the URL, interesting reading. Ray - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kyongbok Palace: History, Controversy, Geomancy http://128.220.50.88/journals/manoa/v011/11.2kang.html Kyongbok Palace: History, Controversy, Geomancy Min Soo Kang We live amidst so many rumors. The stratum of rumor is thick and heavy. We call this history and we call it culture. It is a sad thing to live one's life as if listening to a rumor. When we are no longer satisfied with rumors and seek the place of occurrence, that is when we meet destiny. Choi In Hoon, Kwangjang Introduction What follows is partly history, partly rumor, and partly confession. I will trace the history of Kyongbok Palace in Seoul, the royal residence of fifteen monarchs of Korea's Choson dynasty, from its original construction in the late fourteenth century through the destructions and reconstructions it underwent in the following five centuries. My narrative will serve as historical background to the great controversy that lasted from 1993 to 1995 over the question of demolishing the National Museum Building, and will reveal not only a secret history of the palace--one steeped in ancient, mystical beliefs--but also the problematic attitude that modern Koreans have toward their past. (continued on the website, URL above) Henny (Lee Hae Kang) Feel free to visit http://www.henny-savenije.demon.nl ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V7 #468 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! 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