From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #346 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Sun, 17 June 2001 Vol 08 : Num 346 In this issue: the_dojang: I found a school in NY. Need info, please Subject: the_dojang: Overcoming Fear of Sparring the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #345 the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #345 the_dojang: Sparring the_dojang: Re: Sparring Fears the_dojang: something to ponder 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: "Dizzy S." Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 14:08:17 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: I found a school in NY. Need info, please Hiya all. I finally found a dojang in NY. It's Kuk Sool Won style. The school is called Kuk Sool Won of Greater Rochester. The Instructor's name is Gary Evarts. I don't know much about Kuk Sool Won, but from what I read on it, it's a well rounded art. It's like TSD with, ground fighting, weapons, ext. Does anyone have any more info on KSW, and does anyone know of Gary Evart? Thanks in advance. Tang Soo! Dizz 6th Gup TSD P.S. I'll prolly be moving up there in August. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Richard Zaruba Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 12:00:12 -0500 Subject: Subject: the_dojang: Overcoming Fear of Sparring I have actually found that the approach used in the ACMA manual for sparring works the best for my students. Start with prearranged drill and slowly increase the speed, then limited sparring with no contact (targeting the body only), then limited sparring with light contact (targeting the body only), then limited sparring light contact to body and no contact to head, and so on. Also, I try to use sparring equipment from day one with the drills, this helps make the student feel safe using the equipment when actual sparring comes around. If a student hasn't been using equipment and then one day you make them put on all of this gear they seem to think that either A) "This must be really dangerous if I need all of this gear, maybe I shouldn't be sparring it is too dangerous." B) "Cool I can hit as hard as I want and I could never hurt anybody as long as I have the gear on." Using gear early on makes sure the students learn control and the gear actually feels normal and safe. If I have a particularly timid student I have them spar me or an advanced student. Their "partner" (Opponent is a scary word to some students.) is instructed to play target and leave deliberate openings for them to score on. They are also instructed to lightly touch the students opening so they realize when they are open. This continues with the introduction of lower and lower ranked partners until one day they are sparring like everyone else. One of the great side effects on the advanced students is it is reinforced that they do not have to win all the time (not everything they do is a competition), They develop better control, and they begin to understand how to teach different types of students. I hope this helps. Rich _______________________________________________________________________ Richard Zaruba Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology University of North Dakota School of Medicine 501 North Columbia Road P.O. Box 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 zaruba@medicine.nodak.edu 701.777.3952 office 701.777.2576 lab 701.777.2477 fax ------------------------------ From: Creed71963@aol.com Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:20:07 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #345 In a message dated 06/17/2001 7:52:18 AM EST, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: Sorry, I should have commented on this too.... << GM Abner Pasa's country rep. in South Africa has trained with the Zulu and other native fighting arts, and when we have sparred in the past, has often included some very interesting variations into the mix. One particular favorite of his is a technique which comes from the weapon that is a stick with a ball (rock, chunk of wood, etc.) on the end of it, I can't remember what it is called. He has a disconcerting habit of coming directly over the top when in close and the ball will hit the back of the head. He has his sheild side towards me (left side), so the weapon hand is actually well behind his own head. Since he is taller than I am by several inches, this is impossible to block in any normal fashion. Requires some agressive footwork to get away/avoid. >> I have a couple of pictures of such a weapon, but I cannot find any reference to its actual use in combat in the books I have. The one picture I have shows a Zulu holding a stick with an oddly shaped knob on the end. In the caption, it is identified as a Knobkerry. Does that sound familiar? Craig ------------------------------ From: Creed71963@aol.com Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:14:37 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #345 In a message dated 06/17/2001 7:52:18 AM EST, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << There is also training with the Zulu Assagai which, I believe, is a short stabbing spear.>> You are correct. the short stabbing spear apparently developed by Shaka Zulu lead to the way the Zulus conducted warfare -- Close and thrust with the spears. This blades were between 12 and 18 inches long and not thrown (Some of the Zulus carried throwing spears for this purpose.) The haft was short enough so the warrior could thrust overhand or underhand. The cowhide shields they used (Carefully selected to match the color of the others shields in the regiment) were strong enough to turn thrusts from the enemy's spear. Place a very fit, harden warrior on the other end of the spear and shield, and it's easy to see how they managed to wipe out a British Army column at the Battle of Isandlwana (17 January 1879) The Zulu army in 1879 (the Zulu war) was a highly mobile, highly organized, and very disciplined army. This is the major reason why the Zulus were considered a threat by the British who went provoked the Zulus into a war. As you can guess, I'm a bit of a military history buff....^_^ << An interesting side-note about armed societies as peaceful ones: apparently almost all male Zulus carry sticks with them--if you don't it's an open challenge to all who see you for to do so is to brag that you are so good that you don't need a stick to defeat anyone. >> That is apparent in every picture I have of Zulus not in war dress (Shields and Spears), shows them holding a stick. I would guess that this is a holdover from their spear training -- no doubt that the Boys started training with sticks at an early age and carried the stick as a reminder they were warriors. Craig ------------------------------ From: "Dizzy S." Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:56:58 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Sparring Prince Loeffler wrote: <> Good subect. With me, it's not really a fear .... well at first it might have been. But for me, it's more like "I don't like sparring." I'm not affraid to get hit or banged up a little which happens when I spar another colored belt (that has no control yet). I don't know why, but it's more annoying to me. I'm trying to get over it with the help of a few folks on this list. I don't know what your fear is for, but if you are afraid to get hit, spar a black belt. No, I'm not kidding. For one reason, they have more control (most of them do anyway). Yes, they are quick, but they won't hit you. If they do, it's not more than a "tap". And 9 times outta 10, they will help you or give you pointers on sparring. That's like an unwritten rule in my school. All black belts, instructor or not, should help the colored belts or any other student who is having trouble. Don't be affraid to ask a black belt to help you, or talk to them about sparring fears. I'm sure they were there at one time. If you have someone like we have, that hits hard all the time, avoid them. That means they don't have no control, and he/she doesn't think about his/her partner's fears. Ask the instructor not to spar him/her. In class, it shouldn't be a "contest" on who can hit hardest or who is a better fighter. It should be a learning experience. I hope this helped. If it didn't, I'll ask my instructor what he thinks for you :o) Tang Soo!! Dizz 6th gup TSD _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ From: MissIllona@aol.com Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 14:03:52 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re: Sparring Fears In a message dated 6/17/2001 5:51:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << Can anyone in this list remembers how they overcome the fear of sparring ?. How would Instructors help or teach adult and children alike to overcome their fear of sparring for the first time ? >> The only way I got over it was by consistently going out there and doing it ... first with people I trusted ... instructors and other black blacks ... and then later on doing it with a buddy ... I let the kids and adults here pick a favorite person to spar with over and over again to get their confidence up ... ladies with ladies, men with men, boys with boys, girls with girls. After a while they want to experiment and they ask others to spar with them. It just takes time ... and lots of non-sparring drills to get their confidence up. Then maybe 3 minutes of free sparring (after a few weeks of drills) .. then next week more drills ... then maybe 4 minutes of free sparring. And so on and so on ... gradually building it up. Illona ------------------------------ From: "Phil" Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 19:47:06 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: something to ponder The "Big" Quiz This isn't like other quizzes....don't bother getting a pen and paper...just read, and try to answer the questions. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series Winners. How did you do? The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They're the best in their fields..But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Now here's another quiz. See how you do on&n! bsp; this one: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. 6. Name a half dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you. Easier? The lesson? The people who make a difference in your life aren't the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They're the ones who care. phil ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 19:38:21 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #346 ******************************** 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. Copyright 1994-2001: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply.