From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #276 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Fri, 4 May 2001 Vol 08 : Num 276 In this issue: the_dojang: the_dojang: Breaking Into The Martial Arts Business the_dojang: USTU Certification Re: the_dojang: USTU Certification the_dojang: Oldest Student the_dojang: Re: Gunting the_dojang: Re: Ji Do Kwan Article the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~1111 members strong! Copyright 1994-2001: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The premier internet discussion forum devoted to the Korean Martial Arts. 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: "Rudy Timmerman" Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 04:05:10 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Bernard writes: > The meeting also turned its attention > toward 'other violent sports'. This other category included MA's and > football. Hello Bernard: This situation bears careful watching. Back in the early seventies, kickboxing was suddenly banned in Canada. After the initial shock wore off, the martial arts community banded together and had the decision reversed. You may not be so lucky. Sincerely, Rudy ------------------------------ From: Hottstuff5344105@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 00:58:25 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Breaking Into The Martial Arts Business I have noticed some questions about how much it costs to start a school. Well, when I opened my first tiny school I spent $27,000 before enrolling the first student. I suggest you take a better path. Breaking Into The Martial Arts Business If you have successfully completed an instructors training course and have recieved your instructors license then use this as your Blue Print to successfully break into the Martial Arts Business. Breaking into the martial arts business is always an exciting adventure for Black Belt Instructors. By opening your own school you have become a leader in your community with the power to improve the lives of everyone you teach. But at the same time you take on the difficult task of supporting yourself (and your family) on the income from your school. That is why it is important to plan propperly for your future success. You must carefully consider the location, the cost of your location (rent), utilities, telephone bill, advertising expences.... That is why we begin with building the foundation for success.. After you build the foundation you will go into the Break Out Phase. This is when you begin to equip your school and office and choose a management program and begin marketing. Once your school is open and a student base is established you begin doing the essentials to building long term success. You register students, implement your curriculum and promotion standards provided by your parent organization. This is the backbone of your schools future success. Determining your school start-up costs is the first thing that you need to do. This will let you know how much money you have to invest to get started. Then understand that you will need to generate income to cover the cost of the Break Out phase and the Essentials of Long Term Success. To calculate your start-up costs, complete the following list. Start-Up Check List For The Count Down To Grand Opening. 1. Security Deposit for location 2. First months rent for location 3. City business license 4. County business license 5. State tax I.D. license 6. Business bank account & checks 7. Deposit for electric, water 8. Telephone deposit 9. Small Yellow Pages listing 10. Printing of Business cards 11. Grand Opening Flyers, Brochures 12. Sign-Up Forms (Some billing companies provide for FREE) 13. Uniforms to sell to new members 14. Telephone & answering maching 15. Seats for guest area/waiting room 16. Safety mats, pads, heavy bag 17. Sparring Gear to sell to students 18. First Aid Kit 19. Trash cans & cleaning supplies 20. Clocks for office and training area 21. Desk and chairs for enrollment/office area 22. Filing cabinet 23. Storage cabinet 24. Decorations (national & association flags) 25. Mirrors 26. Building sign 27. Window lettering and logo 28. Display case for merchandise 29. Computer (typeset materials to save hundreds $$$ a year) 30. Office supplies 31. Grand Opening ad in coupon book 32. Grand Opening ad in comminity news paper 33. Magnetic signs for your "company car or van" 34. Embroidered polo style shirts for "employees/owner" 35. Website 36. Student membership kits 37. Student/Parent handbooks 38. School rules hand out 39. School etiquette hand out 40. Water cooler/fountain 41. Liability insurance 42. Other (Yes, things will come up) I made a lot of expensive mistakes when I first opened my school. I hope that this information can help some of you avoid many of those mistakes. I still make a lot of mistakes, but that is all part of learning. For those of you planning on opening a school GOOD LUCK! And Welcome To The Martial Arts Business. Richard Hackworth www.pbms4me.com ------------------------------ From: CCasey8588@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 08:44:38 EDT Subject: the_dojang: USTU Certification The following is taken directly from the USTU web page regarding USTU certification. It is worth noting, of the 69 "licensed schools" listed on the USTU web page, the number of schools with American born instructors appears to be zero. Does anyone know what the criteria for becoming a USTU licensed school? Can an American born instructor operate a licensed USTU school? Is it just by happen chance that all of the USTU licensed schools are operated by Korean instructors? USTU DAN OFFICE It is the USTU Dan office goal, to provide a fast efficient processing of your students Black Belt certificates and provide a support system with Kukkiwon to better serve the instructors who utilize this service. The Dan office at the USTU provides a direct link between the United States to the Kukkiwon office in Korea. Instructors who hold the rank of 4th Dan or above, WTF certified, and have their schools registered as a USTU Club are eligible to promote their students through this office. Kukkiwon provides the Black Belt certificates issued by the office, and individuals processed here are recorded with the WTF office in Korea via quarterly reports. The Dan office follows all rules and regulations set forth by the WTF (Kukkiwon) office, which is the International Governing Body for Taekwondo. GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSING: The instructor must have a 4th Dan or higher WTF (Kukkiwon) certified certificate, in order to test and process with this office. Please submit a copy of your certificate prior to any information being released from this office, with school name, address and phone number attached. The school must be registered as a USTU Club for the current year, prior to processing with the Dan office. Submit an application for promotion on each individual: Instructor must sign in blue ink (we do not accept faxed or photocopied applications. We must have the original signature), two photo's (ID size) taped to application; a copy of the students prior certificate if applying for 2nd or higher. Send proper fees in one cashier's check, Visa, Master charge, American Express, Checks or Money orders. IF ANY INFORMATION IS MISSING THE APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED. Which will result in delayed processing. All applications that are submitted through this office will be considered USA Citizens and will be printed as such. Certificates are always sent out by UPS. UPS does not deliver to PO BOX addresses. Please provide full street addresses. Age 15 years and above is a Dan; 14 years and below is a Poom. Once a student turns 15 years old and they test for their next level of promotion, the certificate will be processed as a Dan. It is not converted or processed automatically. PROCESSING TIMES: (processing time does not include shipping time). 1st - 4th Dan/Poom 4-8 weeks 5th to 7th Dan 6-8 months NOTE: 6th Dan applicants must send a 10 page thesis with application-NO EXCEPTION !!! Skip/Replacements 6-8 months ONLY Instructors can ask for confirmations or check status of applications. Please provide exact dates, names and rank applied for. Fax all status checks or inquiries to 719-578-4642. Allow 3 to 4 weeks for responses. GUP CERTIFICATES: Gup certificates are available to purchase for $3.00 each, or orders of 100 or more are available at $2.00 each. The Gup certificate colors are: YELLOW, GREEN, RED and BLUE. Send requests with a cashier's check, money order or credit card and provide your name and address to: USTU DAN OFFICE ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 6:37:47 PDT Subject: Re: the_dojang: USTU Certification > certification. It is worth noting, of the 69 "licensed schools" listed on > the USTU web page, the number of schools with American born instructors > appears to be zero. Does anyone know what the criteria for becoming a USTU > licensed school? Can an American born instructor operate a licensed USTU > school? Is it just by happen chance that all of the USTU licensed schools > are operated by Korean instructors? I noticed that, too. I think what they really mean is that is the list of those that have completed the USTU instructor seminar. Given the roll out of these new seminars it may just include the grandmasters at this point. It may not yet include the 4th thru 7th Dans. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Kevin Janisse Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 07:26:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: Oldest Student Thanks J.R. for the story, I agree whole heartingly. I strongly believe that anyone of any age can enjoy the essence of Martial Arts and increase the span and quality of their life. There is always something they can excel and grow with. I recently enrolled a student, 55 years young, that was concerned that I would not accept him due to his age. Imagine an Instructor that would turn down a chance to help and teach a willing student. Sincerely, Kevin _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 10:37:24 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Gunting >>So what do you think Alain? Maybe I can get Bram to >>Autograph the Articlefor you :) >> >>Michael Rowe Hey Michael, Mike Janich gave the knife and the companion trainer a good review. Actually, I don't have the mag, I just looked through it at the bookstore Wed. I usually read things Mike writes since I know him and trust his opinions. I've never actually held a Gunting, so I don't personally "know" how it feels. Right now, Yi Saeng wonders why I have as many guns and knives as I do, so don't think I will be buying any new ones till our budget changes. I personally carry a Cold Steel Voyager for a tactical folder. My larger Cold Steel Tanto and my Kershaw Amphibian make up my three favorites. I wouldn't mind trying out a Gunting one of these days, and there are a couple other folders I would like to check out and have as well, but that will be when I have a bit more disposable income. :-) As for Bram, I first learned of him from Mike when I was in CO filming my first video and Mike spoke highly of him. Then when his videos came out with Paladin I checked those out. He does have a lot of knowledge and skills, that's for sure. From what I have heard from others, and have seen on video, I would not hesitate to recommend him as an instructor, and he is someone I hope to meet some day. Back to the books, Alain ------------------------------ From: cspiller@e3mil.com Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 10:24:45 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Ji Do Kwan Article << FYI, check out the JiDo Kwan article in the May 2001 issue of Taekwondo Times. How many errors can you spot? >> >I've seen, not just in this article but others, that Chi Do Kwan - founded by Yon, Kue Pyang and Ji Do Kwan - founded by Gae Byang Yun are listed as two separate entities or styles. First of all Gae Byang Yun is written western style. Written Korean its Yun, Gae Byang. It appears that the two kwans and two founders are one and the same. They are just different romanizations of the hangul.< Make this error #2. I believe that General Choi, Hong Hi is identified as representing the Moo Duk Kwan at some point in that article (I'm at work at the moment, but that sticks out in my mind). Taekwon, Chris "Every Experience of Beauty Points to Infinity" Hans Urs von Balthasar _______________________________________________________________ Get your Private, Anti-Spam, Free Email at http://e3mil.com Your Internet Home for Your Faith, Your Life, and Your World! ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 11:37:33 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #276 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. US Taekwondo Union, 1 Olympic Plaza, Ste 104C, 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 (top line, left justified) of a "plain text" e-mail addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com. Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. 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