From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #351 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Wed, 20 June 2001 Vol 08 : Num 351 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: Ship Pal ki stuff the_dojang: translators 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: "Bruce Sims" Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:06:10 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: Ship Pal ki stuff Dear Andrew: Aww, yer no fun! C'mon. Just one little epic exchange? Thanks very much for adding in. Certainly if I had my choice I would rather pursue the older Ship Pal Ki than the modern 1960-s incarnation. That listing I mentioned in my earlier post (the one from a website of a Bronx, NY school) listed 18 "weapons" in the sense of a list of various strikes, tactics and trainings, but it seemed a rather slip-shod collection of disparate parts. Looking at the older tradition there are a couple of points I wouldn't mind pursuing. 1.) The "18 Lohan Hands" which are primarily chi kung exercises are mentioned a couple of times as promoting health and well-being as well as contributing to the improved use of weapons. I mention this because the MYTBTJ, in the chapter on empty-hand training, seems to characterize empty-hand is little more than a nice way to improve ones' weapons skills. 2.) I have found at least one notation in the website on Chung Moo Doe that indicates that the 18 Lohan Hands developed into the art known as "18 Lohan Fist" which I believe may have been a Northern Chinese System. [Currently I am using SHAOLIN LOHAN KUNG-FU (Khim & Draeger; Tuttle, 1979). Can anyone suggest another resource?]Draeger reasserts the issue of Northern Chinese arts emphasizing legs and conditioning ("Northern Shaolin is 70% legs.") If this is true there could be something here than provided a foundation for Korean empty-hand techniques but I would need more info on the Chin Na aspects of this art, yes? 3.) Perhaps weapons systems of the Kuk Sool practitioners could be of help. Many years back I had a passing interest in Chinese weapons and understood that Butterfly Knives were associated with a Southern Chinese style. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Has anyone examined the KSW sword material to see if they can identify distinct sword, long sword or saber movements? Has anyone attempted to research the use of fans as martial weapons? Best Wishes, Bruce ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:00:44 PDT Subject: the_dojang: translators Forwarding... Translators of Korean Literature to Be Given Grants By Chung Hye-jean The Korea Literature Translation Institute, a government-run organization dedicated to promoting the translation and overseas publication of Korean literature, is offering financial support to translation projects of Korean literary works. In one of its efforts to introduce Korean literature to readers around the globe, the institute will give grants of 15 million won for each project to translate either Korean contemporary literary works or Korean classics into other languages. Although primary target languages are English, French, German and Spanish, the Institute plans to consider all foreign languages. Both native Koreans or native speakers of the target language are qualified to apply for the grant, but applicants are encouraged to present a joint work of a Korean/foreign team. In principle, translators will be given one year to finish the project. However, if prior approval is obtained from the Institute, they will be able to receive an extension of up to one year. Applicants are required to hand in several documents, including an application form, curriculum vitae, and a statement clarifying the reasons for text selection and viability of publication in the target country. Other necessary documents are a detailed timetable for translation, agreement from the author of the original text, and preliminary samples of translation along with the original text. As criteria for selection, the Institute will not only focus on the degree of excellence of the translated works, but also consider the literary quality of the original texts and their potential appeal to the readers of the target country. In principle, texts that have already been translated and published in the target language will not be accepted. The Institute will accept applications until August 15. Those selected as recipients of the grant will be notified individually in early October. In addition to the translation grants, the Institute also offers publication grants and translation awards. For more details, call (02) 732-1442 or visit www.ltikorea.net. Application forms can be downloaded on the Internet. jhj@koreatimes.co.kr ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:25:17 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #351 ******************************** 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.