From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #444 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Sat, 28 July 2001 Vol 08 : Num 444 In this issue: the_dojang: Korean Studies Website the_dojang: Aug seminar the_dojang: Re:Nim stuff the_dojang: Jeet Kune Do Experience review the_dojang: I've gotta ask! the_dojang: meditation 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: "Kenneth W. Legendre" Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 00:57:33 -0700 Subject: the_dojang: Korean Studies Website Hello Just a quick request and Im sorry if its already been given but Bruce mentioned a Korean Studies website, I was just wondering what the address was. Thanks Ken Legendre 3rd Dan TKD innae@netexpress.net ------------------------------ From: Harold Whalen Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 05:24:40 -0400 Subject: the_dojang: Aug seminar I would loved to have attended the seminar in august but will be unable to make it. I wish all my friends down in MS. The best of luck and enjoy the fun I will be there in spirit. Hal ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:48:00 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Re:Nim stuff In a message dated 7/27/01 10:30:10 PM Mountain Daylight Time, the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << Is it done in writing also? e.g. japanese business associates send email to me addressing me as Terry-san. Should one address an email or letter to a korean business associate as Yun sonsaeng-nim? >> Ray, I asked Yi Saeng about this and she says it really depends on your age, relationship, etc. You do use the titles in writing, but if you know the person's title, that should be used instead of sonsang-nim. I know when I write my instructors, I use Kwanjangnim and Sabomnim and the kkye comes behind it, which means to. Yi Saeng said when she would get letters from stores, they would be addressed to Ham Yi Saeng Nim Kkye. They don't use sonsang-nim because there is no personal relationship, she was just a customer. Sonsang-nim is used when there is more of a relationship. Age is also a very important factor to determine how to address someone. Hope that helps a little. It does get confusing. Yours in Training, Alain Burrese http://members.aol.com/aburrese/ ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 11:22:08 EDT Subject: the_dojang: Jeet Kune Do Experience review The Jeet Kune Do Experience: Understanding Bruce Lee's Ultimate Martial Art by Jerry Beasley, Ed.D. 8 ½ x 11, softcover, photos, 216 pp. ISBN 1-58160-131-X $30.00 Available from Paladin Press, Gunbarrel Tech Center, 7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301; (303)443-7250; Fax (303)442-8741; to order call (800) 466-6868 or online at http://www.paladin-press.com. ($5.00 P&H charge added to orders) When a book is written by a Black Belt magazine Hall of Fame member as well as the recipient of numerous other awards, and is endorsed by such legendary martial art greats such as Dan Inosanto and Joe Lewis, you have high expectations when opening the cover. I was not disappointed. The Jeet Kune Do Experience by Jerry Beasley is an enjoyable and educational book all the way through. This book incorporates material from two of Beasley's earlier works, In Search of the Ultimate Martial Art and The Way of No Way, and is divided into two parts by the same titles. The first part describes Beasley's path to JKD as well as the development of JKD in general. Beasley has a relationship with many of the JKD pioneers as well as the second generation instructors, and his interviews with Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, Joe Lewis, and Tim Tackett are informative and one of the highlights of the first part of the book. The remainder of part one is full of pictures depicting various techniques and more importantly concepts. Illustrating these concepts are those mentioned that were interviewed as well as other notable martial artists. This is not at "how to" book on JKD, and the photos are not meant to "teach" you all of JKD. The photos are there to illustrate some of the principles of JKD that Beasley shares. He shows an interpretation of a few styles to help illustrate the principles such as range, five ways of attack, individual and instructor preference, environment and others. Beasley doesn't give a simple definition of JKD, but points out that defining JKD requires an understanding of the philosophical, the physical, and the social components that characterize the practice. In Part Two of the book, Beasley addresses some of the politics surrounding the growth of JKD. This part incorporates some of the articles Beasley has written for various periodicals throughout the years and also has many concepts being illustrated with photographs, many including Beasley and Joe Lewis doing the illustrations. I especially found the chapter on the JKD Matrix to informative and help my understanding of JKD. The Jeet Kune Do Experience is an informative and enjoyable study based on the principles that compose the conceptual framework of JKD. Beasley has put together a book that will be a source for all those that practice JKD, as well as a source to help those who do not practice this art better understand what JKD is. The principles this book addresses will benefit any martial artist, no matter what style is trained in. Beasley has done an excellent job in defining the concept of JKD and I look forward to more from him in the future. Reviewed by Alain Burrese, July 2001 http://members.aol.com/aburrese/ ------------------------------ From: "Craig Stovall" Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 11:13:35 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: I've gotta ask! Todd and Debi wrote: "Mark, I would suggest to find a competent teacher. Meditation is not something to be done on your own." Ummmmm...why is this not something to be done on one's own? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 9:59:34 PDT Subject: the_dojang: meditation > Ummmmm...why is this not something to be done on one's own? Depending on the person, the type of meditation employed, and/or the mantra one is using, unusual things can occur. These are seldom dangerous IMO, but can be rather scary. Best to have a guide a long journey. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:00:27 PDT Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #444 ******************************** 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.