From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #334 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Mon, 11 June 2001 Vol 08 : Num 334 In this issue: the_dojang: RE: Merit Badges the_dojang: An Oasis in the Desert the_dojang: RE: martial arts merit badge the_dojang: Kuk Sool the_dojang: Re: martial arts merit badge the_dojang: Martials Arts Seminar the_dojang: Re:"...and the hit just keep on coming..." the_dojang: Bo-Jutsu 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: "Craig Stovall" Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 10:03:12 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: RE: Merit Badges Elizabeth wrote: "Is there a merit badge for martial arts in Boy Scouts? My son is a Boy Scout now and one of the older scouts told him that there is one." Last time I heard, the Boy Scouts give merit badges for both Judo and Wrestling (Folkstyle, I imagine). I don't believe they have anything for striking based arts (Karate, Boxing, TKD, etc). _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ From: MissIllona@aol.com Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 11:22:05 EDT Subject: the_dojang: An Oasis in the Desert I found this website on the internet this weekend and wanted to share a small part of what it said about ADD kids. Here it is . . . enjoy :-) Illona An Oasis in the Desert Every child has talents. Is it sports? Writing? Painting? Music? If you think about it, it makes good sense to nurture and develop activities that will build self esteem. Find things that allow your child to evolve without pressure of competition. For me, it was writing and music. For my kids it was comedy, music and karate. Team sports are great for some, but then there's the child who gets angry when he/she is put in the outfield instead of on first base. One of mine (ADHD) sat down in the middle of center field, and rooted for the other team, because he was mad at the coach for refusing to put him on second. It was the last time he played team sports. Karate is a miraculous natural intervention for either ADD or ADHD. It develops attentional focus, self esteem, self control, self discipline...SELF! It takes care of all of those annoying little "developmental lags" that make some of our kids so clumsy. The training gives a child a handle on dealing with the bullies, without making him/her aggressive. There are new friends to be made at Karate class, and there's always a new belt to earn, a new technique to perfect, a new reason to like yourself. Best of all, it trains the mind to stay on task! My son, the black belt, lost his heartburn on the mat, exchanging his Clark Kent passivity for the spirit of Superman. Karate served him well in that it fostered the integration of his mind, body and spirit into one well organized unit. He has become the most determined, courageous and organized person in my world. ADHD kids get their aggressions out on the mat, channeling their energies in a positive direction. The site is : Attention Deficit Disorders MADE EASY! ------------------------------ From: Kirk Lawson Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:21:00 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: RE: martial arts merit badge > From: "elizabeth kerr" > Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 23:02:04 -0500 > Subject: the_dojang: martial arts merit badge > > I recall earlier in the digest a question about a martial arts merit badge > in Boy Scouts. Is there a merit badge for martial arts in Boy Scouts? My > son is a Boy Scout now and one of the older scouts told him that there is > one. > Does anyone know the status of this? > > Black Belt 2 Be It was the "Master At Arms" merit badge and I believe that it is no longer offered. Typicaly the weapon was "Quarterstaff" though I understand that it was used in the half-staffing style. Peace favor your sword, Kirk Lawson === "Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest." -Mahatma Gandhi, "Gandhi, An Autobiography", M. K. Gandhi, page 446 ------------------------------ From: Steve Seo Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:45:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: the_dojang: Kuk Sool Dear List members, Having been exposed to Kuk Sool, Hapkido, as well as numerous other martial arts all my life, I think I can speak intelligently on the matter of Kuk Sool "roots." It is inaccurate to claim that Kuk Sool has a Chinese root. Having asked Grandmaster In Sun Seo the very same question and my exposure to Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh, I've learned that there are Chinese influences in certain conceptual parts of the Kuk Sool system. By this I mean ideas of circular motion and the "softer" elements of martial art theory. However, in terms of direct roots and techniques, analysis of Kuk Sool techniques will show fundamental differences to Chinese martial arts and very little that resembles what most think of as Chinese Martial Arts. Steve Seo __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: "Robert Martin" Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:51:04 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: Re: martial arts merit badge Ma'am, At one time Judo was part of the sports merit badge. No striking arts are part of the Boy Scout system. Several years ago I made an attempt to change this policy but to no avail. Regards Robert Martin > > From: "elizabeth kerr" > Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 23:02:04 -0500 > Subject: the_dojang: martial arts merit badge > > I recall earlier in the digest a question about a martial arts merit badge > in Boy Scouts. Is there a merit badge for martial arts in Boy Scouts? My > son is a Boy Scout now and one of the older scouts told him that there is > one. > Does anyone know the status of this? > > Black Belt 2 Be ------------------------------ From: Professor Bill Dewart Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:26:21 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Martials Arts Seminar Greetings Everyone: Just wanted to let everyone know that on Sunday, June 24th from 1 to 4 P.M. Master Tony Ho will be conducting a seminar at the French American International School at 151 Oak St., S.F., CA 94117. Tony is a master of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan which includes a great deal of Chin Na or Chinese grappling. Tony is one of the top martial artists that I have ever met. He is from mainland China and is truly the "real deal". I have watched him take a room full of high ranking jujitsu practitioners and tell them to put him in whatever hold they believe is inescapable. In 2 seconds he is out and reverses it on them. He is truly amazing and I highly recommend participating in this clinic. The cost again is only $30 and the proceeds will go to my "kick cancer fund". I will look forward to seeing everyonee there. Peace. Yours in Taekwondo, Bill Dewart ------------------------------ From: "Bruce Sims" Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:34:44 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re:"...and the hit just keep on coming..." Dear Folks: Sometime back there was an series of exchanges about organizations and what possible good they serve. I thought I would toss this one into the ring as a sterling example of what the typical American organization has to offer. We sometimes talk about how it would be nice if the quality of our arts could be elevated in some way so as to leave to those who follow us something a bit better than what we found left to us. I honestly think that the following is a pretty good example of what the alternative might be. 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Best Wishes, Bruce ------------------------------ From: "Meghan Gardner" Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:08:03 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Bo-Jutsu Hey List: A friend of mine emailed me for a request for books (and videos) dedicated to the art of Bo-Jutsu. Anyone know any? Meghan Gardner Director Guard Up, Inc. www.guardup.com "Always carry love in your heart, and a knife in your pocket." me ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:19:26 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #334 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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