From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #731 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Sat, 25 Nov 2000 Vol 07 : Num 731 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: Punching Veritcle v.s. horizontal, and a quick note on 10th degree's. the_dojang: A true Grandmaster the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #718 the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~1300 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 the online search engine for back issues of The_Dojang at http://www.MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Andrew Gassiot" Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 17:50:15 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Punching Veritcle v.s. horizontal, and a quick note on 10th degree's. Here's my .02 Punching: In TKD I learned to punch with your fist horizontal and to twist. Twisting (crossing bones) is taught to provide more power and have a greater probability to break skin. The twist may tear, or has a greater chance of tearing, already stressed skin. The punch should also go through to the full extent of the arm. In Gung Fu we were taught to punch with a vertical fist and to roll the punch up or down starting with the middle knuckle. It would depend on what area of the body you punched and the direction you wanted them to move. We also used to practice a "contact punch" starting with your fingers relaxed touching the target, rolling into a fist and punching the holder, usually holding a phone book. Gung Fu also taught techniques to directly counter crossing bone techniques. An arm roll up and take down, and a elbow dislocation technique. The elbow is by far the easiest. The most interesting thing is it seems that "Hard" styles like TKD get softer the more advanced you get and "Soft" styles like Gung Fu get harder. Both end up employing the same punching techniques at different levels. I never went to a school that had a "chi" or "ki" philosophy so I don't know anything on that approach. 10th Degree: My GM, H. U. Lee, recently passed away and was awarded 10th degree level by the GM's of many other organizations post humusly. This was a way to show respect and honor to a fellow GM. Regards, DREW 1st Degree AT ------------------------------ From: LAHapkido@aol.com Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 10:13:42 EST Subject: the_dojang: A true Grandmaster Mr. Pratt, The best one to answer your questions regarding his background would be Dr. Kimm, he is without a doubt the epitome of what a true Grandmaster should exemplify. I have had the pleasure of training with him on numerous occasions and can tell you that he is all that Mr. Gordan listed and more. However when asked he remains very humble. He has always remained active and held a number a very impressive post with different Associations over the years and has spent over 50 years training in all of the Korean Martial Arts list on your post and still trains daily. Another art that he very skilled at was not listed and that is Kum Do. I will answer one of the questions that I remember regarding Tae Kyon. Tae Kyon translated means smashing with the feet and this can be seen by all of Dr. Kimm and his students with their kicking skills. If you are every in Louisiana, and have the time stop by his Dojang you will find a friendly, wise and honorable gentleman with immense knowledge. This to is in no way an attempt to discredit you or your comments. Kwan Jang Daniel T. Rogers 8th Dan Chun Ki Hapkido ------------------------------ From: LAHapkido@aol.com Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 10:13:38 EST Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V7 #718 Mr Richards, I think that at this point in your journey, you have to ask that big question. Want do I want to accomplish with my marital Arts? If you have the blessing of your teacher and the support of your wife, you have the basic ingredients all ready. I would suggest that you build up your student body and once you do that begin looking for an affordable space that you can negociate a short term lease with the option to extend. Contreary to popular beleives most real estate companies will work with you all you have to do is ask. Don't go into an interview for a space that you really want letting them know that you will do anything to get the space. When dealing with landlords you have to approach them in the same manner that you would if you were defending yourself and or your loved ones, because in essense that is exactly what you are doing. Don't concern yourself with others and their beautiful schools. If you feel that you have something to offer your community than you owe it to them as well as your family. If you build your school as an extention of the education system and believe in what you are doing it will work and you will be able to grow one of the finest Dojangs in your area. Three thing that I have learned over the years... 1.) If you are concentrating on what others are doing you cannot concentrate on what you need to be doing. 2.) If you are worried about making money you never will. 3.) If you trust in God he will show you the way. I hope this helps and if I can help Just E-mail me. Say hello to Master Allison for me. Kwan Jang Dan Rogers ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 8:04:37 PST Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V7 #731 ******************************** 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.org 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.