From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #279 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Mon, 7 May 2001 Vol 08 : Num 279 In this issue: the_dojang: 5th Annual Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships! the_dojang: Re: BJJ and TKD the_dojang: plyometrics the_dojang: 4th Dan Testing research the_dojang: AAU Taekwondo Newsletter May 2001 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. 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There are three experience levels and a wide range of weight divisions. 9:00am Registration Begins 10:00am Kids, Women, and Beginner Men divisions begin 11:00am Advanced division begins Entry Fees: At the door: Adults $40, Kids $30 If pre-registered by June 2, 2001: Adults $35, Kids $25 Machado Network Members: Adults $35, Kids $25 Spectator Fee: Adults $5, children 12 & under get in free For driving directions, a location map, complete rules, and pre-registration form, please visit the Texas Championships website at: http://www.carlosmachado.com/tournaments/txchamp2001 We hope to see you there! Machado Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Dallas, Texas 13720 Midway Road Suite 210 Dallas, Texas 75244 972-934-1316 http://www.carlosmachado.com ------------------------------ From: MissIllona@aol.com Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 15:33:23 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: BJJ and TKD In a message dated 5/6/2001 8:07:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << > 18- Ground fighting (I've heard that some Moo Duk Kwan aficionados need to > be blue belts in BJJ to promote to black) I believe that is from Master Norris' Chun Kuk Do system. >> wow ... that takes about 3 years to become a blue belt in BJJ. Illona ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 06 May 2001 17:22:11 PDT Subject: the_dojang: plyometrics Forwarded msg... What is plyometrics? Brian Mackenzie British Athletic Federation Senior Coach Speed and strength are integral components of fitness found in varying degrees in virtually all athletic movements. Simply put the combination of speed and strength is power. For many years coaches and athletes have sought to improve power in order to enhance performance. Throughout this century and no doubt long before, jumping, bounding and hopping exercises have been used in various ways to enhance athletic performance. In recent years this distinct method of training for power or explosiveness has been termed plyometrics. Whatever the origins of the word the term is used to describe the method of training which seeks to enhance the explosive reaction of the individual through powerful muscular contractions as a result of rapid eccentric contractions. Muscle Mechanism The maximum force that a muscle can develop is attained during a rapid eccentric contraction. However, it should be realized that muscles seldom perform one type of contraction in isolation during athletic movements. When a concentric contraction occurs (muscle shortens) immediately following an eccentric contraction (muscle lengthens) then the force generated can be dramatically increased. If a muscle is stretched, much of the energy required to stretch it is lost as heat, but some of this energy can be stored by the elastic components of the muscle. This stored energy is available to the muscle only during a subsequent contraction. It is important to realize that this energy boost is lost if the eccentric contraction is not followed immediately by a concentric effort. To express this greater force the muscle must contract within the shortest time possible. This whole process is frequently called the stretch shortening cycle and is the underlying mechanism of plyometric training. Choose the method to fit the sport The golden rule of any conditioning program is specificity. This means that the movement you perform in training should match, as closely as possible, the movements encountered during competition. If you are rugby player practicing for the line-out or a volleyball player interested in increasing vertical jump height, then drop jumping or box jumping may be the right exercise. However if you are a javelin thrower aiming for a more explosive launch, then upper body plyometrics is far more appropriate. Plyometric Exercises The following are examples of lower body and upper body plyometric exercises. Lower Body Drop Jumping: This exercise involves the athlete dropping (not jumping) to the ground from a raised platform or box, and then immediately jumping up. The drop down gives the pre-stretch to the leg muscles and the vigorous drive upwards the secondary concentric contraction The exercise will be more effective the shorter the time the feet are in contact with the ground. The loading in this exercise is governed by the height of the drop which should be in the region of 30-80 cm. Drop jumping is a relatively high impact form of plyometric training and would normally be introduced after the athlete had become accustomed to lower impact alternatives, such as two-footed jumping on the spot. Bounding and hurdling: If forward motion is more the name of your game, try some bounding. This is a form of plyometric training, where over sized strides are used in the running action and extra time spent in the air. Two-legged bounds reduces the impact to be endured, but to increase the intensity one legged bounding, or hopping, can be used. Bounding upstairs is a useful way to work on both the vertical and horizontal aspects of the running action. Multiple jumps over a series of obstacles like hurdles is a valuable drill for athletes training for sprinting or jumping events. These exercises are all aimed at the lower body, but a variety of drills can be used to make the upper body more explosive. Upper Body Press ups & hand clap: Press-ups with a hand clap in between is a particularly vigorous way to condition the arms and chest. The pre-stretch takes place as the hands arrive back on the ground and the chest sinks, and this is followed quickly by the explosive upwards action. Once again, to get the best training effect keep the time in contact with the ground to a minimum. Medicine Ball: Another means of increasing upper body strength popular with throwers is to lie on the ground face up. A partner then drops a medicine ball down towards the chest of the athlete, who catches the ball (pre-stretch) and immediately throws it back. This is another high-intensity exercise and should only be used after some basic conditioning. Planning a Plyometric Session The choice of exercises within a session and their order should be planned. A session could: * begin with exercises that are fast, explosive and designed for developing elastic strength (low hurdle jumps; low drop jumps) * work through exercises that develop concentric strength (standing long jump; high hurdle jumps) * finish with training for eccentric strength (higher drop jumps) An alternative session could: * begin with low hurdle jumps * progress to bounding and hopping * continue with steps or box work * finish with medicine ball work out for abdominals and upper body Warm up A thorough warm-up is essential prior to plyometric training. Attention should be given to jogging, stretching (static and ballistic), striding and general mobility especially about the joints involved in the planned plyometric session. A warm-down should follow each session. How many ? It is wise not to perform too many repetitions in any one session and since it is a quality session, with the emphasis on speed and power rather than endurance, split the work into sets with ample recovery in between. Where to do it and what to wear For bounding exercises use surfaces such as grass or resilient surfaces. Avoid cement floors because there is no cushioning. Choose well-cushioned shoes that are stable and can absorb some of the inevitable impact. All athletes should undergo general orthopedic screening before engaging in plyometric training. Particular attention should be given to structural or postural problems that are likely to predispose the athlete to injury. Conditioning for plyometrics Higher than normal forces are put on the musclosketal system during plyometric exercises so it is important for the athlete to have a good sound base of general strength and endurance. Most experts state that a thorough grounding in weight-training is essential before you start plyometrics. It has been suggested that an athlete be able to squat twice his body weight before attempting depth jumps. However, less intensive plyometric exercises can be incorporated into general circuit and weight training during the early stages of training so as to progressively condition the athlete. Simple plyometric drills such as skipping hopping and bounding should be introduced first. More demanding exercises such as flying start single-leg hops and depth jumps should be limited to thoroughly conditioned athletes. Young athletes Some authors suggest that moderate jumps can be included in the athletic training of very young children (Lohman, 1989). However, great care needs to be exerted when prescribing any training procedures for preadolescent children. Because of the relatively immature bone structure in preadolescent and adolescent children the very great forces exerted during intensive depth jumps should be avoided (Smith, 1975). Summary Plyometric type exercises have been used successfully by many athletes as a method of training to enhance power. In order to realize the potential benefits of plyometric training the stretch-shortening cycle must be invoked. This requires careful attention to the technique used during the drill or exercise. The rate of stretch rather than the magnitude of stretch is of primary importance in plyometric training. In addition, the coupling time or ground contact time must be as short as possible. The Challenge to you as coach or athlete is to select or create an exercise that is specific to the event and involves the correct muscular action. As long as you remember specificity and to ensure there is a pre stretch first then the only limit is your imagination. ------------------------------ From: "Miguel" Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 21:02:44 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: 4th Dan Testing research From: "A. Paredes" Date: Sat, 5 May 2001 22:57:22 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: 4th Dan Testing research Hello All: I am conducting a research "thesis" for my 4th Dan Black Belt. I have taken the task to ask all the Dojang Members to participate. My research consist of the type of testing other 4th Dan's are required to perform. I have heard of written test, 2 day testing, running and endurance testing, how you have helped change someone's life, what have you done for your community Etc. Now I would like to put it on paper. I'd like to know the following. 1-What style do you practice (i.e.-TKD, HKD, etc) === (TKD) 2- What was the length of time it took you to get to test for 4th Dan ==== (12 years not there yet) 3- Is you master/instructor of Korean or American born background ==== (American Edawd B. Sell - US Cung do kwan)) 4- What is the size of your school (12-18) 5- How many times a week do you train (4) THE TEST 6- Oral (always - yes) 7- Forms/hyungs - (14 of them) 8- Self-defense a-knifes -YES b-clubs -YES c-guns - YES d-multiple attackers - YES e-empty hands - YES 9- Knowledge of any type of M.A. weapons (i.e.-cane, staff, bo, jo, sword, nunchakus) - YES - MARK SHUEY'S CANEMASTERS 10- Knowledge of the history of Korea? YES 11- Your own fighting techniques a-set techniques (how many) 12- Your own one-steps (80 ONE-SETPS) 13- Sparring a-one on one - 5 POINT AND 2 MINUTES ROUNDS b-multiple opponents - 2/1 2 MINUTES 14- board breaking - POWER BREAK - 4 2" BLOCKS + FLYING KICK 4 1" BOARDS 15- other breaking - FANCY IF YOU WANT 16- Additional requirements not mentioned here - CLOSE UP TECHNIQUE (MUI TAI) GROUND WORK (GRACIE JIU JITSU) 17- Did you have to spend time teaching at the Dojang (HAVE MY OWN) 18- Ground fighting (I've heard that some Moo Duk Kwan aficionados need to be blue belts in BJJ to promote to black) I would like to thank you all in advance and tell you that this is part of my 4th Dan testing. Please include as much as you can and don't forget to leave me an e-mail to give credit where credit is due. You can either reply here or my private e-mail. Alex Paredes Changmookwan@email.com Black_belt_3@yahoo.com ICQ # 17642186 IM name: Changmookwan www.WorldChangMooKwan.com Miguel Garcia's Tae Kwon Do www.garciatkd.com 860-205-6807 ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 6:45:36 PDT Subject: the_dojang: AAU Taekwondo Newsletter May 2001 Forwarded message: AAU Taekwondo Newsletter - http://www.aautaekwondo.org Greetings! Here is your AAU Taekwondo Newsletter for May 2001. AAU Taekwondo competitions feature both Olympic and Point sparring, and traditional Taekwondo forms including: WTF, ITF, and TSD/MDK forms may be performed. For more information visit http://www.aautaekwondo.org Send comments or questions to: DMazor@mediaone.net In This Issue: *Using the Back Kick in Competition *AAU Tournaments & Events Schedule *Official’s Corner: Rule Changes *Using the Back Kick in Competition The following article is excerpted from the video: Advanced Attacking Skills Sparring by Sang H. Kim, Ph.D. Special thanks to Turtle Press http:www.turtlepress.com for the use of this article. The back kick is one of the most powerful kicks in taekwondo, but it is often neglected because it can be risky if done incorrectly. Using the back kick as a counterattack against a roundhouse or axe kick is an excellent means of scoring. This article will describe a few of the most popular offensive and defensive uses of the back kick in taekwondo competition. Step-in Back Kick (Open Stance) Technique #19 on the Advanced Attacking Skills tape is step-in back kick from open stance. The Korean term is hanbal naga dwi chagi. Hanbal naga is one step forward, dwichagi is back kick. The first step is to read your opponent's opening (such as a change in stance or indecision in attacking) and step in with your rear foot. The second step is to execute an immediate back kick while your opponent is hesitating or preparing to counter. The primary target for step -in back kick is the trunk section. In competition, be prepared to defend against a rear leg counter roundhouse kick from your opponent by covering your stomach with your rear arm and your face with your other hand. In-place Back Kick (Closed Stance) The Korean term for in-place back kick is Jejari dwi Chagi. Jejari means in-place, Dwi chagi is back kick. In-place back kick is generally used as a counterattack when your opponent is moving toward you and you choose not to back up. The first step is to pivot your front foot, rotate your body, and spot the target over your shoulder. The second step is to chamber your kicking knee and kick deeply into the target. The primary target is the middle section. In competition, you must be always prepared against a counter attack. The most common counterattack against in-place back kick is roundhouse kick. The second most common technique is pushing kick. Skipping Jump Back Kick (Closed Stance) The korean term is apbal joogo twio dwi Chagi. Apbal joogo means front foot feinting skipping motion, twio dwi chagi is jump back kick. The first step is to bring your rear foot to your front leg creating a skipping motion. As you do this, throw your body into the opponent's safety zone. The second step is execute a jumping back kick with the rear leg, without losing your balance. To do so, align your body in the air so that you don't rotate excessively. The primary target is the middle section. The secondary is the head which may result in a knockout if done correctly and with sufficient force. In competition, you must do this technique confidently. Once you start, there is no way back. Relax your muscles just before you jump and follow through with firm conviction. 360 degree Jump Back Kick (Open Stance) The Korean term is Dwibal dwitgo twio dwi Chagi. Dwi bal is rear foot, ditgo is stepping, twio dwi chagi is jump back kick. The first step is to lightly place your rear foot on the opponent's trunk. The second step is to rotate in the air and make a precise back kick to the face. The primary target is the face or head. In competition, this technique is highly effective against an opponent who tries to get close to you from long distance by stepping in. The above article is copyrighted by the author. All rights reserved. For more training tips visit: http://www.aautaekwondo.org *AAU Tournaments & Events Schedule May 11, 2001 Friday AAU Coach & Official Certification Clinic Kissimmee Central Library Conference Room 211 E. Dakin Ave.,Kissimmee, Florida 1:00 pm Request Pre-Registration Packet from Jack Gunter Florida AAU TaeKwonDo Chair (813) 689-2255 btkd@earthlink.net May 12, 2001 2001 Florida AAU Qualifier A qualifying tournament for AAU Nationals and AAU Junior Olympic Games Pre-registration ONLY Deadline May 2, 2001 Location: Kissimmee Civic Center Kissimmee, Florida Contact: Jack Gunter, Florida AAU TaeKwonDo Chair 813-689-2255 or email: btkd@earthlink.net May 18, 2001 Michigan Officials/Coaches Certification Clinic Hampton Inn, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Contact: Tim McHugh 313 278-1640 MasterMcHugh@aol.com May 19,2001 Colorado Officials and Coaches Certification Clinic Mike Parr's Academy of Taekwondo 5010 Granite St., Suite F2 Loveland, CO 80538 970 663-4150 May 19, 2001 Michigan Championship A qualifying tournament for AAU Nationals and AAU Junior Olympic Games Mt. Pleasant, MI Contact: Tim McHugh 313 278-1640 MasterMcHugh@aol.com May 19, 2001 Georgia Championship A qualifying tournament for AAU Nationals and AAU Junior Olympic Games Life College, Marietta, GA Contact: James Henry 770 975-9757 jhenrytkd@msn.com May 20, 2001 Region #2 Championship A qualifying tournament for AAU Nationals and AAU Junior Olympic Games Thomas Stone High School, Waldorf, MD Contact: Roger Cavanaugh Rc111255@aol.com May 26, 2001 Rocky Mountain Championship A qualifying tournament for AAU Nationals and AAU Junior Olympic Games Youth Services Center, Fort Carson Colorado Colorado Springs, CO 80913 Contact: George Funny 719 390-5551 Tigergeorge@att.net May 26, 2001 South Carolina Championships A qualifying tournament for AAU Nationals and AAU Junior Olympic Games Dent Middle School, Columbia, SC Contact: T.A. Goodwin 803-691-6700 TA1Goodwin@aol.com July 4-7, 2001 2001 AAU Youth & Adult National Taekwondo Championship Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. For tournament info contact: Mike Friello at MFriello@aol.com August 1-4, 2001 AAU/USA Junior Olympic Games Hampton Roads, VA. Contact Michael Friello: 518-372-6849 MFriello@aol.com August 23-26, 2001 AAU Taekwondo Gold Medal Training Camp Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Steven Lopez and Jean Lopez Disney's Wide World of Sports Athletic Complex, Orlando, FL. Contact Michael Friello: 518-372-6849 MFriello@aol.com September 2001 AAU National Convention & National Taekwondo Sport Committee meetings, Hollywood, FL. Contact Michael Friello: 518-372-6849 MFriello@aol.com October 2001 AAU Taekwondo National Team Trials, Location: TBD, Contact Michael Friello: 518-372-6849 MFriello@aol.com November 1-4, 2001 AAU Taekwondo Open National Championship Disney's Wide World of Sports Athletic Complex, Orlando, FL. Contact Michael Friello: 518-372-6849 MFriello@aol.com *Official’s Corner: Rule Changes Someone sent me an e-mail not too long ago requesting a change to the rules. What that suggestion was is of no relevance. What IS relevant is that this person wanted me to make the change. In AAU Taekwondo one person doesn't make a change to the rules, even if that person is the National Chief Referee, or serves on the Executive Committee in some other function. There ARE instances where interpretations to competition rules are reviewed and "adjusted" to better conform to the spirit of a particular rule, but no one has the authority to unilaterally make changes to the rules. This is a central philosophy of the structure for AAU Taekwondo. Each year The Amateur Athletic Union holds its annual convention. At that convention, all the sports are in attendance, including, of course, taekwondo. At that convention the rules and policies are voted on for the following year. In the odd years new rules, or changes thereof, are voted on. In the even years, policies are voted on. Naturally, there's a formal process involved making this happen and that's what I'd like to review this month. Each Association Chair in AAU Taekwondo is REQUIRED to hold an annual meeting. In my association, the Central Association, our meeting is being held in mid-May, as it was last year. At this meeting there are several topics of discussion, with rule change proposals that the association would like to see implemented being one of these. The voting members within that association vote on these changes. A voting member is identified as that person listed as the main contact person for a registered AAU Taekwondo club within an association. An association's proposals are then forwarded to a member of The Referees' Council. This council, made up of nine of the most senior officials in the program, reviews them, makes recommendations to them, and votes on their acceptance or rejection. This information, along with how the council voted, is sent to The Executive Committee for their review and vote. Finally, thirty days prior to convention all of this is sent to the voting delegates who are entitled a vote at convention. The National Sport Committee (NSC) is the body that actually casts a binding vote, and this is done at convention. There is no voting by abstention - the delegate needs to be present. This is rather a long, but not complicated process. To make all this happen several things have to occur. Registered clubs need to attend their annual meeting. To that end, register your club! That's the ONLY way you have a vote in how YOUR taekwondo program is run. And just as important, the voting delegates from the associations need to get to convention to vote. Over the last several years I've heard from folks who were disappointed in how some of the votes on rule changes turned out, yet they had no representation at convention. There are no secrets here. There's no "back-room votes" being cast. All of this information is readily disseminated AND available. This is why AAU Taekwondo is, and will continue to be, so successful. The fact that diverse individuals from around the country, representing their constituency, meet yearly to decide the rules is one of the real strengths of AAU Taekwondo. I invite you to participate! Rick Blair serves as the National Chief Referee and a member of the AAU Taekwondo Executive Committee. A sixth-degree black belt, he is also the Central Association Chairman, currently residing in Chicago, IL. He can be reached at Rick_Blair@B-F.COM ************************************************************** *Special Introductory Offer Exclusively for AAU Members from Summit Flexible Products. Buy 50 or more CardioFlex™ or CardioFlex Twin martial art mats and get tapered safety edge strips FREE. 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