From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #653 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Tues, 27 Nov 2001 Vol 08 : Num 653 In this issue: the_dojang: Flexibility and pelvis the_dojang: AOL 7.0 the_dojang: Changing schools (and rank?) the_dojang: Dayton Ohio the_dojang: Body Mechanics the_dojang: RE: Dayton Ohio the_dojang: RE: Dayton Ohio 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: Dominic Mitchell Date: 27 Nov 2001 00:45:56 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Flexibility and pelvis Hi, For over a year I have made quite some progress in flexibility. I started TKD 2 years ago at 35. Last year I decided that I would be able to do high kicks without much problem. I was not, by any standard, flexible. Now I can kick at head height without much difficulty. I can almost do the side split, there is nothing much left to do (2 to 3 inches and less when I am really warm). But this is not the case yet for the facial split. I think that the problem may be at the pelvis. I think that I am having some problems to tilt the pelvis forward. I am trying to understand the nature of this problem. First, my legs position is not correct. My legs are turned outwards. Whenever I train, I try to correct this position. What type of exercise would be suited to help me tilt the pelvis forward? Should I suspect a strength problem at the hip level? Thanks Dominic ------------------------------ From: KodanjaClay@aol.com Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:56:27 EST Subject: the_dojang: AOL 7.0 At this point, yes I do have to use AOL as I just upgraded to Windows Xp and left my MS Office CD in FL. Unfortunately, I am in Chi-Town. But thanks Ray, AOL 7 is working just fine. Frank ------------------------------ From: "Burdick, Dakin Robert" Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:55:24 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Changing schools (and rank?) Dave Weller writes: "I would guess that at any good WTF dojang you will be accepted at your current belt rank provided you are(have) learned the same forms that are taught at your new school. There is (at least from what I have seen in my limited time) no accreditation from the Kukkiwon(the WTF governing body) until you reach Dan(black belt) level. You would probably be asked to perform some basics or at the very least "watched" closely for several classes to assure your skill matched your belt. But in reality at green tip level you are still a beginner and even moving to a slightly different style should not cause you much pain or re-learning. If they insist you "start over" you might give the school a closer look as they may be in it only for the promotion fees and not for the "art"." My reply: Actually Marcel, plan on starting over every time you change schools. It is not that big of a deal. It is a little ridiculous perhaps, but it is what you will find. I had a black belt student Who competed at the nationals and went down to Florida. She knew all their forms, etc., but Had to start over at white belt. The fun part was when she kicked the tails of all of the guy's 1st Kups (temporary black belts). Take care, and good luck! Dakin Burdick, Ph.D. Associate Director Teaching Resources Center Indiana University at Bloomington Ballantine Hall 132 Bloomington, IN 47405 email: burdickd@indiana.edu www: http://php.indiana.edu/~burdickd phone: (812) 855-6869 fax: (812) 855-6410 ------------------------------ From: "Hapkido Self Defense Center" Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:25:44 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: Dayton Ohio Michael: Are they affiliated with the TAMA martial arts academy in Cincinnati (there are several). They teach Philippine ma, their version of Aikijujutsu, and American karate. Mostly a children's school however. Jere <> ------------------------------ From: Wallaces9@cs.com Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:38:44 EST Subject: the_dojang: Body Mechanics Tom, I am a very kinesetic learner and from the time I was a white belt I had instructors showing me body mechanics and it has really helped me, I am now a red belt in TKD. It has always helped me to watch the technique/form first than try it and then have an instructor show me the body mechanics. The more someone can break down the mechanics the better. I hope that this was helpful. Stacey Wallace ------------------------------ From: Kirk Lawson Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:51:00 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: RE: Dayton Ohio > From: "michael tomlinson" > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 17:08:43 -0500 > Subject: the_dojang: Dayton Ohio > > One really good martial arts school in Dayton is TAMA martial > arts academy, > it is run by Manuel Taningco,, he teaches phillipino ma, and also > Aikijujutsu,, I visit his school every summer when I visit my > parents and > start needing some ma's after two weeks, have you ever been > to his school, I > think it is on Woodman Drive. > > Michael Tomlinson Yeah. It's still there. I visited there once. Nice people. He's added Aikido, Grappling, Kickboxing, and Tai Chi to the curiculum. I think he hired in the teachers or made some sort of "mat space" deal with them. Sounds like a good idea to me. I've long been considering writing an article discussing the concept of "one stop shopping." Peace favor your sword --- As of 8:45 on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I live in a united nation. ------------------------------ From: Kirk Lawson Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:01:00 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: RE: Dayton Ohio > From: "Hapkido Self Defense Center" > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:05:58 -0500 > Subject: the_dojang: Dayton, Ohio > > Do not forget that Dayton is only one hour north of > Cincinnati and home of > the areas only full time dojang exclusively featuring hapkido, the > traditional Korean martial art of self defense. > Seriously though, we do have folks who come from all 3 states > daily and some > who drive over an hour to get here. We also have visitors > from as far away > as Chicago who come play on the weekends. Jere R. Hilland > www.geocities.com/hapkiyukwonsul Dayton is only an hour away from both Cinci. and Columbus as well as any number of smaller cities such as Tipp City, Piqua, and Sidney (all of which have Tang Soo Do schools). Columbus has a Shuia Ciao school (a rare Chinese grappling art). Both Cinci. and Columbus have Sikh populations, some of which would doubtless agree to teach you Gatka were you to ask (Garage Dojo). I can't think of any martial art that you don't stand a good chance of finding within comuting distance were you based in Dayton; though I'm still trying to track down that Tae Kyon rumor. (I can't say much good about local politics though... ;-) Peace favor your sword --- As of 8:45 on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I live in a united nation. ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 9:24:51 PST Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #653 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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