From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #552 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Thur, 17 Aug 2000 Vol 07 : Num 552 In this issue: the_dojang: First Amendment the_dojang: WTSDA World Championship Re: the_dojang: First Amendment the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #551 the_dojang: Hapkido videos for sale the_dojang: Event the_dojang: Re: Flexibility the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. 985 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: "Dunn, Danny J RASA" Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 10:01:05 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: First Amendment Scott, I have to disagree with you this one. Who makes the decision that something shouldn't be allowed to be printed or said because it may be harmful? If you or I make that decision this time its OK with me. But consider this. What if a person is killed or hurt by an unscrupulous martial artist or a novice with a technique learned from a video or book. Is this the fault of the author or the publisher? Is it the fault of the person's instructor? There is a very large percentage of the citizens of this country who will never study martial arts. Further, there are many who believe that the martial arts are about unnecessary violence. To them, the only reason to buy a martial art book or video, or to attend a martial art class for that matter, is to learn to fight and hurt someone. If you need some evidence, look at the laws already in place that have a long list of traditional martial art weapons that you can not legally possess or transport. Do you want these folks, probably a clear majority, making the decision for you that martial arts information is to dangerous for you to know? Think it can't or won't happen. Take a look at what is happening right now to the second amendment. There is a large percentage of people who want to transfer the responsibility for an individual's actions to an inantimate piece of metal, and further to the companies that make them. Look at the proliferation of gun control legislation, and the recent slew of cities suing the manufacturers. There is an ever growing movement since the early 1960's in our country against personal responsibility, and toward total reliance on the state for protection. TANG SOO!!!!!!! Danny Dunn Scott Wrote: I agree that the first amendment is vital to the very foundation of America. And I certainly don't want to restrict the sale of good quality MA videos. (My own collect is not yet complete). What I have a problem with is that people hide behind "Their Rights" to commit stupid and immoral acts against others. I don't have to be responseable I know a legal loophole, I can do what I want. The fact is that Paladin didn't have a valid reason to print the book. If everyone agrees that the book was crap, why did they print it? Paladin should have taken the stand of this is a stupid idea and no good can come from publishing this. ------------------------------ From: "Dunn, Danny J RASA" Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 10:17:06 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: WTSDA World Championship John, Congratulations on the creativity win. I didn't get to attend the Championship this year. But my students and their families were sure impressed. Looking forward to seeing the video. Give Master Wick my regards. Tom, I don't believe we've met. Like I said, I didn't get to attend this year. I had 3 students competing. They took a total of 5 medals. From all reports, everything went smoothly as usual. Everyone is back and more pumped than ever. TANG SOO!!!!!!! Danny Dunn Tom Marker wrote: I know there's a few other WTSA folks on the list. Anyone else at Anaheim? John Franich wrote: Yes. I was there with my family, Tom. We had a great time. My son, Aaron, and I performed on the Fairbanks team that won the creativity competition. Did you enjoy the performance? ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 9:33:40 PDT Subject: Re: the_dojang: First Amendment > What if a person is killed or hurt by an unscrupulous martial artist or a > novice with a technique learned from a video or book. Is this the fault of the > author or the publisher? Is it the fault of the person's instructor? Isn't it sad that we've gotten to the point were we attempt to place blame everywhere but where the blame singularly resides... in the situation above, with the unscrupulous martial artist. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Joel Weissler Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 10:27:43 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #551 Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:43:25 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Hapkido videos for sale Dear Friends on the list: I have the complete Bong Soo Han Hapkido video series from Panther Productions I would like to sell. It is in nearly new, mint condition. I want to sell them, so I will do so at a cheaper price than the current retail (which, if I am reading Panther current advertising correctly, retail price for the set (11 Tapes) would $199. If you are SERIOUSLY interested in buying them, please email at the address below (note, NOT to the Dojang list): charlesroberts2@mindspring.com I have posted this note to a different list too, so it will have to be first come, first served! Sincerely, Rev Charles Roberts 3rd Dan-Sorim Sa Kwon bup 1st dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan ------------------------------ From: TKDSCRIBE@aol.com Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 14:32:46 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Event Posting information for my friend, Master Kwon Sung Choi's upcoming event, the 8th California Open. I have been helping with this event since its inception and it has grown into a nice, big (about 1,100), and classy event over the years in a really nice venue, too. Here's the Info: 8th California Open Taekwondo Championship Sanctioned by USTU Saturday, October 21, 2000 UCLA Pauley Pavilion Contact: K.S. Choi TKD Center (310) 377 - 1337 SESilz ------------------------------ From: Dave Weller Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:34:02 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Flexibility "Steven Bagshaw" Posted the following: >I've been training in Hapkido for 6 months now, having started at the age of >30. Even as a kid, I was fairly inflexible (physically), and several years >of computer-work and sloth have exacerbated that. > >I am at the stage where I have gotten over the jealousy towards the flexible >and the fear of never being able to do a decent roundhouse kick - being >humble and knowing I am "on my own path" were good lessons to learn - but I >was wondering if any other relatively late starters out there have an >inspiring story of going from zero to hero in the flexibility stakes. And >how did you do it? > I started WTF Taekwondo at the tender age of 38. I can't give you any fabulous stories of tremendous increases in flexibility, but I can tell you that _slowly_ and _gradually_ my muscles have become longer and stronger. Don't expect overnight results, or even results in a few months, you'll be disappointed. Do expect to get stronger, and more flexible with each passing day provided you do the following: 1. Stretch regularly. Use any regimen that works for you, whether it's the scientific methods like Mr. Kurz, your instructors methods, or any combination that you will STICK WITH! I would advise doing your most vigorous stretching after a good workout when the muscles are warm. 2. Don't give up! Frustration probably kills more older martial artists than anything else. We have the desire, but sometimes our bodies are not willing. Fight it! Accept that you might never throw a killer head high round kick, but also know that one placed properly on the floating ribs or knees or solar plexus or any of a dozen other "soft" spots BELOW the head are equally effective. 3. Attend class as often as you can. 4. Practice what you learn in class at home EVERY DAY. 5. Have fun, you are on the path to better health, self confidence, and a lifestyle that promotes longevity! Respectfully, dave weller wtf tkd student "Practice a thousand hours and you learn self discipline. Practice ten thousand hours and you learn about yourself." Myamoto Musashi ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 14:11:26 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V7 #552 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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