From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #307 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Sat, 19 May 2001 Vol 08 : Num 307 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #306 the_dojang: Re:Judgement Day is coming the_dojang: Re: Goofing around the_dojang: fyi... the_dojang: calligraphy 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: LAHapkido@aol.com Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 19:47:04 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #306 Ray thank you for posting ... Paul Harvey's Birthday commentary. I had heard it some time back and enjoyed reading it. I find it very insperational. Grandmaster Hackworth, you point on teaching Hapkido to children was short and to the point with great accuracy thank you as well. Dan Rogers ------------------------------ From: "Bruce Sims" Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 20:24:19 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re:Judgement Day is coming Dear Peter: "...... So next time you need to point your finger at Koreans.. Please remember.. Not all Koreans are assholes...." My purpose in pointing up the writings of Mr. Breen was not to categorize all Koreans as assholes, or shiftless, or anything else for that matter. My point was that perhaps it was time to consider that we here in the west may be employing a very romantic view of the individuals who have been instrumental in producing Hapkido. It seems that list-kas are continually surprised to hear that money and power and influence and status play such a big role in the devisiveness in the Hapkido arts. I think Ricahrds' comment about individuals of various groups taking material and representing it as their own is particularly telling. I think the fact that you can't get grown men into the same room to discuss an art they all share, for the good of that art, is telling. My purpose was not to cast aspersions on the Korean people as a whole, but to consider the fact that these much touted figures in the history of Korean martial tradition need to be addressed clearly, according to the facts before we start considering sainthood and infallibility. I would have hoped that all that training and teaching that the leading figures of Hapkido had done might have brought them around to some bigger picture of where they fit in the scope of things. The fact that it apparently hasn't is a pretty sad commentary on what they must think of the heritage which was entrusted to them. I would love to be a fly on the wall when it comes time for them to explain to their ancestors how the art that was entrusted to them had to be cared for by a bunch of Yanks because they were too small minded to see beyond their immediate rewards. Should be a hoot. Best Wishes, Bruce ------------------------------ From: Sarah Pride Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 21:06:11 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Goofing around I almost feel sorry I cannot use my witty and even-tempered response to the post of Mr. Bruce, but I feel no need. I had it all ready to send, but I decided to check my email first and see if anyone beat me to it. Indeed, and though in a slightly more acidic tone than my own intended post, rather well. ;) Oh, what the heck. I'll send mine anyway: >>>With all due respect to your question, this really isn't a MA >>>question. It stopped being a MA question when you led off with the >>>disclaimer "...My sister and I goof around outside of class..." In >>>this case if you act like a goof you get goofy results.<<< First of all, that was not a disclaimer of any sort. It was explaining my experience with what happens outside tournament rules. We "goof around" by faking kicks, blocks, etc at each other. I wasn't posing a question, either, just commenting on the general thread. (My post was in #302 for those interested in checking what I actually said.) I don't learn Hapkido, though I do learn TKD. TKD does not seem half as useful for self-defense to me as does Hapkido, so I think I would like to learn the latter art some time in the future (as well as TKD). I do not use my TKD for "parlor tricks or party games." I always thought of my mock "battles" with my sister as a useful tool, actually. I don't show off for anyone, or goof around in general. >>>As far as your question about the situation you cited, apparently >>>you are getting out of your training exactly what you are putting >>>in. So whats the problem? <<< I had neither a question, nor a problem. I was merely trying to participate in an intelligent discussion. I really don't feel I have to defend myself to you, but I put a rather large amount of time and effort into my TKD. In return, I cannot express all the benefits I have received. Before, I was shy and introverted. Now I can talk to anyone. Before, I weighed ten pounds more and far less of it was muscle. Before, I would have been far more inclined to lose my temper. - -Sarah Pride- ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 7:13:19 PDT Subject: the_dojang: fyi... Forwarding... Would you like to earn money and travel through Korea and make friends at the same time? It is possible with Worldtipsnet, Inc. This trustworthy company is looking for native English speakers willing to teach their language while in Korea. Many, many Koreans, from small children to the elderly, want to learn how to speak English or polish their skills. Why don't you make Korean friends by teaching your mother tongue? If you are a native English speaker and are a university or college graduate, do not hesitate to apply. You won't have to feel overwhelmed. 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In the late 18th century, Sung Confucianism(the doctrines of Chu-tzu), the former core of Choson intellectual thought, slowly lost power. At this time, the ``Chingkyong period,'' the golden age of the Choson Kingdom, had also reached its pinnacle and was falling into decline, which brought about a new academic trend. ``Pukhak'' (Northern Learning), a school of thought influenced by the contemporary scholastic trends of Ching China, introduced ``kojunghak'' (a bibliographical study of Chinese classics), as a part of a social reform movement. Amidst this setting, as a scholar of epigraphy (studies in ancient monumental inscriptions), Kim established his own innovative style of calligraphy _ the ``Chusa'' style _ by breaking away from the conservative and formalistic old techniques, yet incorporating the merits of past styles such as ornamental seal characters and the epigraphs (inscriptions on a stone monument) of China. Credited for perfectly expressing the abstract and pictorial aspect of Chinese characters, the ``Chusa'' style brought a new revolution to Korean calligraphy. Scholars interested in paintings and calligraphy, as well as kojunghak, flocked to Kim to learn this new technique, including Shin Wi (1769-1845), Kwon Ton-in (1783-1859), Cho Hui-ryong (1789-1866) and Yi Ha-ung (better known as Hungson Taewongun) (1820-1898). In an endeavor to express compactly the quintessence of an object, Kim boldly discarded all superfluous things, and used his brush sparingly in his paintings and calligraphy. ``Chusa's works are extremely abstract. He was interested in the distinctive qualities and the intrinsic nature of all creation. For instance, when writing the Chinese character signifying a pine tree, he would think of the original essence of the pine tree itself. It was the same when he was painting,'' said Choe Wan-soo, senior researcher of the museum, who has devoted the past 30 years of his life to preserving and researching the vast collection of the museum. Following the logic that Chinese characters come from pictographs, which makes them equal to a drawing, Kim was a strong believer in the principle of ``Sohwapulpun'' (the integration of painting and calligraphy), and taught his pupils to draw paintings as if writing calligraphy, and vice versa. Though only one painting of Kim's is shown in the exhibition, this influence can be seen in the paintings of his colleagues and pupils. Kim's works that are displayed include ``Hochonsochobal,'' an epilogue that he wrote for his friend Kwon Ton-in's book, and ``Chungchongramn,'' an orchid painting done in India ink on a fan. This exhibition is interesting in that viewers can not only see the superiority and individuality of Kim's work, but also perceive how Chusa influenced the other literati of the period and how his colleagues and pupils developed the Chusa style into their own unique styles. For instance, Kim's painting of orchids is displayed alongside that of Regent Yi Ha-ung, who Kim regarded as the best painter of orchids during the Choson period, and Kim's calligraphy work is shown with that of Kwon Ton-in's. The first private museum in Korea, the Kansong Art Museum is reputed to have a myriad of priceless national treasure-level artifacts, books and paintings in its collection. It is also known as having the biggest collection of Kim Chong-hui's work. The founder of the prestigious museum was Chon Hyong-pil (1906-1962), who dedicated his life to collecting and protecting Korean cultural properties during the Japanese colonial period (1910-1945), salvaging many from the Japanese policy to eliminate or confiscate Korean cultural assets. Led by Choe Wan-soo, the Center for the Study of Korean Arts, an institute where historians and art experts gather to preserve and do research on the countless invaluable objects stored in the museum, presents the fruit of its efforts through a biannual exhibition and ``Kansong Munhwa,'' a publication accompanying the exhibitions with reproductions and an essay on the research results. The center's primary aim is to correct the wrong, distorted perceptions regarding the Choson Kingdom _ unwelcome remnants of the Japanese efforts to debase the Korean heritage during the colonial period _ by uncovering well-founded historical proof of the superiority and originality of the Choson culture. Since 1971, the museum has held regular exhibitions twice a year _ once in the spring and once in the fall _ that always run for only two weeks. After 30 years, this is its 60th exhibition. As the staggeringly large collection of the museum is usually inaccessible to the public, enthusiasts eagerly await these biannual exhibitions. The last time Kim Chong-hui's works were exhibited at the museum was three decades ago _ in the spring and fall of 1972. For more information, call (02) 762-0442. ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 7:29:37 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #307 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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