From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #607 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Thur, 21 Sept 2000 Vol 07 : Num 607 In this issue: the_dojang: diamond nationals the_dojang: Re: kens mood the_dojang: Fairbanks TSD the_dojang: Dakin's bio the_dojang: Hwarangdo History the_dojang: RE: Chatter........... the_dojang: Being Hard? the_dojang: Re:Army Combatives the_dojang: Olympic TKD / Promotional Testing the_dojang: Engineering and College the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #606 the_dojang: www.CoachHanLee.com, and chatter the_dojang: Hey Todd! the_dojang: Re: Mr. Franich's post the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~1100 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: JIM LAFLEY Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:17:22 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: diamond nationals Is anybody going to the Diamond Nationals in Minneapolis, MN on Oct 13-14? It's a 5A Naska tournament. probably the best sport karate open tournament of the year =) anyways- if anyone's going or if anyone has competed in the NASKA circuit, email me. it's cool talkin to people who are gonna be at the same tournament as me. later everyone. ~*shaina*~ ------------------------------ From: HwarangTSD@aol.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:33:06 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: kens mood come on ken... we like the virulent one better :) frank ------------------------------ From: William Hayes Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 13:04:44 -0800 Subject: the_dojang: Fairbanks TSD From: "John Franich" Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 08:37:46 -0800 Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #603 John: <> Me: John, pleasure to hear from you! One of our green belts just started as a Freshman at UAF. Her name is Anna. Has she looked you guys up yet? I believe we informed her of a TSD club up there. She wanted to continue training while freezing to death and taking classes. William Hayes TSD - Juneau, AK ------------------------------ From: "Burdick, Dakin Robert" Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:22:48 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Dakin's bio Hi Folks, Ok, 3rd madang is a lower belt rank (under black). There were no colors. It was explained to me at the time that "madang" meant "level". I haven't looked it up in the Korean dictionary yet. My dissertation is listed on UMI ProQuest Digital Dissertations as: The American way of fighting: Unarmed defense in the United States, 1845--1945 by Burdick, Dakin Robert, PhD INDIANA UNIVERSITY, 1999, 357 pages AAT 9962698 You can do a search for it and other dissertations at: http://wwwlib.umi.com/dissertations By the way, Scott Shaw mentions a degree in Asian Studies, doesn't he? The only dissertation I see for Scott Shaw on UMI that relates to Asia is: Marguerite Duras and Charles Bukowski: The yin and yang of twentieth century erotic literature (France) by Shaw, Scott, MA CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, 1997, 155 pages AAT 1387545 Is this the same Scott Shaw? Take care, Dakin Burdick burdickd@indiana.edu ------------------------------ From: RDNHJMS@aol.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:36:33 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Hwarangdo History Daniel writes: > The first is about ancient & modern Hwarangdo; the second is about how modern Hwarangdo came to be. http://www.hwarangdo.com/hrd2.htm > I guess only one word can truly describe this; "interesting". Two Korean martial arts grand masters that I respect and admire the most have always told me that the reason they love the U.S. is that it is a free country, and people can say what they wish. I agree. Anyways, words are words, and are used mostly to fill paper. It's techniques that really matter, and I have seen Hwarangdo people with good techniques. Very Respectfully, Rick Nabors ------------------------------ From: Judy Barnett Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:11:20 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: RE: Chatter........... In answer to the current quiz > 1. How many people on this list are 18 years old or under? I am quite a ways over 18 (45). > 2. Of the aforementioned group, how many have been too nervous to > speak up on the list? I tend to lurk, not much time to write, learn alot this way > 3. How many classes does everyone on the list go to every week, and > for how long? Would you do more if you could? I workout formally in American TKD, 4 days a week. 3 x 3hrs & 1 x 1.5 hrs. I am starting Tai Chi which will be an additional 1 hr/wk of formal work and Tang Soo Do which will be another 3 hrs/wk. Would I work out more - you betcha!!. But didn't manage to win the lottery, so hi ho hi ho, its off to work i still go. Judy B. 1st dan, American Nam Seo Kwan TKD ------------------------------ From: LAHapkido@aol.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:32:55 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Being Hard? Mr Stratton, You asked about having your student kick and the technique will follow. My answer to that is one of the biggest problems within the Martial Arts today is that many Instructors are not taking the time out to teach proper execution of the techniques. They get the students out on the floor and may warm them up briefly if at all and than begin having them deliver kicks at full speed and power without considering the end result. The end result in many cases have been poor technique accompanied by an injury to the leg. You may want to find a happy medium. It is true that many young students are not concerned about the why, they just want to be able to do it. However it is our responsibility as Instructor's to set the presidence. Demonstrate the technique and explain it briefly. Once you have done that move on and make sure that your students are making progress. Frustration sets in and will leave a bad taste in the mouth of even your prize pupil when they are pushed beyond what they feel is their best. Give them 100% of yourself and accept nothing less in return. Just so you know I have been at this for a Long time and have made many mistakes along the way. However I feel that this has been the best way for me to keep everyone happy while helping them achieve their GOALS. Kwan Jang Dan Rogers ------------------------------ From: Knife1@aol.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:46:25 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re:Army Combatives Well....IMVHO, the Army combatives program has taken a large step backward. Someone, high up in the pentagon hierarchy watched the UFC and decided that THAT was the ultimate fighting system for the Army. So, some very lucky Rangers from the Ranger Training Brigade at Fort Benning were detailed to train with the Gracies and develop the NEW hand to hand combat program for all of the Army. To be taught at Basic training for all job descriptions. It consists of: Fighter's base ( a sitting position, which allows a fast stand up) Fighter's stance Dominant position (basically the top mounted position) The guard The rear mounted position Escape the guard Escape the mount Shrimp the mount, attain the mount (A mount reversal) Cross collar choke Guillotine choke Rear naked choke Jab Cross Front kick Round kick Knee Then all trainees will have a 1 minute bout at the end of the 6 hour program of instruction.... Well, sorry for the long post, but that is the long and short of the NEW; high speed Army combatives program. ------------------------------ From: bwoodard@mortonsalt.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:32:16 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Olympic TKD / Promotional Testing ......Exiting Lurk Mode. The other day I was watching Olympic Equestrian competition coverage and thought to myself; someone decided to that there would be enough interest in the equestrian competition to justify coverage, but surely no one would be interested in the dynamic sport of TKD enough to broadcast coverage. If they only knew the true essence of TKD........ This Saturday is our dojang's promotional testing. I will be testing for 2nd Kub (low brown). ;-) Sometime in November, I "should" be testing for 1st Kub (middle brown). This testing will be the first requiring board breaking. I would like to practice breaking, but I don't have any way to arrange for board holders for practicing other than in class. Is there anyone out there who has found a good way to practice board breaking without people holding? Would it be detrimental to get used to breaking without people holding the board? Maybe I'm just too eager to see what it feels like. (board breaking that is). Thank you in advance for your comments. Brian Woodard 3rd Kub TTA TKD ------------------------------ From: bwoodard@mortonsalt.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:19:07 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Engineering and College Kim; At least for me I had to really discipline myself during college especially when I got to the upper level stuff. But I managed to balance enough study time and social time to meet my wife; get married and become a father all during school. All that did make it tough but I wouldn't change the way I did things. Now if I had been taking TKD during college, things might have turned out a little different. (I tend to put my TKD high on my priority list) I would have had a really tough time deciding between studying (hard work) and TKD (hard work but a lot more fun). As an engineer my work often keeps me working long hours but I still manage to get in 3 to 4 classes a week. Engineering is a lot like TKD. It requires a lot of hard work but is very rewarding. As for the you might be an engineer if... You heard of the glass is half empty or half full scenario. Well........ You might be an engineer if you think - it's not half empty - It's not half full. It's simply twice as big as it should be! Good Luck at Purdue! Brian Woodard BSME, University of Memphis ------------------------------ From: Powrscrol@aol.com Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:15:06 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #606 In a message dated 9/21/00 1:20:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << It seems I have angered some ... zealots on another list. >> Sounds like we belong to similar clubs! Seems like I'm always angering somebody! "Can't blame 'em, though; they don't know me" (Bob Dylan). Steve W. ------------------------------ From: "M R" Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:25:43 EDT Subject: the_dojang: www.CoachHanLee.com, and chatter Has anyone from this list had any experience with Han Lee's videos? What did you think of them? How were the plyometric drills? Any other info would be appreciated. I'll add to the chatter: 1. I'm going to be 15 on Oct. 5th. 2. I've posted once before, I just don't usually need to post. 3. I'm training in Tae Kwon Do Moo Duk Kwan, and will eventually be learning wepons - eskrima sticks, bo, nunchaku, sai, tonfa. I train twice a week for 90 minutes, and would train more if given the chance. If it didn't cost any more ;^). One more thing: Thanks for a great list, Mr. Terry. M R Jedi Trickz _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ From: Scott Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:03:46 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Hey Todd! Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 01:15:08 GMT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Mr. Franich's post On 9/21/00 John Franich wrote {liberal snipping]... I got started in Tang Soo Do.... Head butts are not part of our style, so we don't learn them as part of our formal training. We do include them when we have the occasional "street fighting" sessions. No one is permitted to break anything with their head,though. At least I have never seen anyone do it at our school. John. I think you will find head-butting in your style, using Rohai hyung as an example. While I do not recommend the constant practice, it is not all that hard if done correvtly. I did one on a whim last week on one of those new Century brown boards. Make sure your forehead is sweaty and less chance of breaking that tight skin. Not a real difficult break and a devastating technique up close. Just one of those things you would not practice real often and may think about too much when trying to do it. Dana _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. 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