From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #634 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Tues, 13 Nov 2001 Vol 08 : Num 634 In this issue: the_dojang: West's International Seminar the_dojang: Buddhist martial arts the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #632 the_dojang: better than a tummy tuck the_dojang: Machado JJ Seminar - Houston - This Weekend! the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~1000 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://MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Dennis McHenry" Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 11:38:00 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: West's International Seminar <> Good point Bruce. Also, it is not only HapKiDo, but TaeKwonDo and TangSooDo as well. Everyone is welcome. Best seminars I've ever been to (I'll be there again). Mac Tang Soo! ------------------------------ From: "Michael Choi" Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 13:44:47 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Buddhist martial arts I am not an expert of Buddhism, but just to share my input... although the last time I studied Buddhism was in 1996 for my pre-modern Korean history class at Yonsei University, from what I remember, the Buddhist scriptures do not advocate any use of violence. Why? The use of violence results in suffering. Buddhism promotes the elimination of suffering by extinguishing (selfish) desire. While one is trying to eliminate one's own suffering, it seems hypocritical that he causes the suffering of others through violent force. That's probably why most Buddhist monks do not practice martial arts. Somewhere along the line, a Buddhist sage must have introduced doctrine that permitted the use of violent force to defend oneself from bandits and animals. From that point, the teaching of martial arts could be instituted among the various studies of a monk. Buddhist sage Won Kwang admitted to the Shilla youth that as layman they could not follow all the teachings of Buddhism. Perhaps that is why he told them to never kill without justification. As layman and even defenders of Shilla, they would need to use violent force. Won Kwang accepted that and adjusted Buddhist teachings to permit them to use force, but only with justification. It's interesting how many people talk about the Shaolin Temple and Buddhist martial arts. It would seem difficult, though not impossible, to practice martial arts and pursue enlightenment (through self-denial and hours of study). Michael ------------------------------ From: Tony Preston Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:26:26 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Re: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #632 |From: todd miller |Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:16:40 -0500 |Subject: the_dojang: Dojangs in England |One of my students is moving to the North Hampton area of England and |would like to find a good WTF Taekwondo dojang. Any one familiar with a |dojang in this area? |Thanks |Todd Miller |Miller's Korean Martial Arts Tell your student to look at my Yellow Pages: http://www.k2nesoft.com/~apreston I have a listing for England and United Kingdom... Kept them separate just because that is how people sent them to me. There are several schools listed. The whole idea of the Yellow Pages was to list schools in various places so people can find out where schools are in new areas. ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:46:16 PST Subject: the_dojang: better than a tummy tuck From korea.net Scientists Find Substance Curbing Obesity in Ginseng November 13, 2001 Local scientists have discovered an obesity-suppressing substance in Korean ginseng. Dr. Kim Young-kook at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) said on Tuesday (Nov. 13) that his research team has succeeded in extracting a powerful substance from Korean ginseng that blocks the accumulation of fat and cholesterol in the body. "We found the substance while searching for a cholesterol-lowering compound in plants and herbs grown in Korea," said Kim. Named "Panaxynone-A," the substance extracted from ginseng reportedly inhibits the activity of two enzymes -- cholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT) and diacyl glycerol acyl transferase (DGAT). Both of these are known to play a major role in fat metabolism in the body. "Animal tests have shown that rats fed with Panaxynoe-A lost 9 percent of their body weight in eight weeks," Kim said. He added that most notably, the newly discovered substance has a substantial effect on reducing abdominal fat. KRIBB has already applied for the substance's patent, and made a contract with Scigenic Co. to develop a physic and commercialize it. Lee Hee-sol, head of the firm, said, "It has no safety problem as the substance is natural, being an extract of ginseng and not a synthetic chemical substance." He added that the firm would develop a fat treatment substance through more systemic research and clinical tests. Meanwhile, Science and Technology Ministry officials expected that the discovery will be a stepping stone for ginseng to regain popularity. Ginseng is believed to have great medical efficacies, and Korea has traditionally been famous for the quality of the local ginseng. ------------------------------ From: "John Bennett" Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:51:49 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: Machado JJ Seminar - Houston - This Weekend! World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion Carlos Machado will conduct an open seminar at Solis Martial Arts in Houston, Texas on Saturday & Sunday, November 17th & 18th, 2001. Attend both days, or just one day. This seminar is open to everyone. Students from all styles and levels welcome! Contact: Mr. Alvis Solis - Solis Martial Arts, Inc. Phone: 281 - 540 - 8443 Email: alvis@solismartialarts.com Website: http://www.solismartialarts.com More information is also available on our website at: http://www.carlosmachado.com/seminars Remember, the techniques are the same whether you are a white belt or a black belt. The details are what make a technique succeed or fail. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the details that only an instructor like Carlos Machado can provide. We hope to see you there! Machado Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Dallas, Texas http://www.carlosmachado.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:32:54 PST Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #634 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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