From: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: the_dojang-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: The_Dojang-Digest V8 #691 Reply-To: the_dojang@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: The_Dojang-Digest Thur, 20 Dec 2001 Vol 08 : Num 691 In this issue: the_dojang: Re: bodyfat analysis for battleaxe-wielding dwarves the_dojang: TKD forms the_dojang: Oh no! My evening is ruined! the_dojang: Merry MA Christmas the_dojang: Re: Jhoon Rhee address Re: the_dojang: Re: Jhoon Rhee address the_dojang: Fulbright the_dojang: HoHoHo the_dojang: . ========================================================================= The_Dojang, serving the Internet since June 1994. 800 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: ChunjiDo@aol.com Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:06:54 EST Subject: the_dojang: Re: bodyfat analysis for battleaxe-wielding dwarves > I, too, generally have to wear relaxed-fit jeans. I'd guess my > ancestors were battleaxe-wielding dwarves (or something similar), based > solely on my build. (= > jeff! you must be my long lost brother! i got one of the electronic body fat analysis doo-hickeys for my dojang. it seems more accurate than just going by the scale readings. this is true especially if you consider that new students are going to be building muscle which is heavier than fat mass. i think ours cost about $60 or so and we got it from costco online. neat little gadget. btw, did you hear the great dwarves are creating a whole new set of battleaxe poomse? ;) melinda Chajonshim Martial Arts Supply http://www.cjmas.com Toll Free: 1-877-847-4072 Proud Sponsor of the 2001 10th Annual US Open TKD Championships ------------------------------ From: "Dizzy S." Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:24:21 -0500 Subject: the_dojang: TKD forms Steven wrote: <<<>>> I have to agree here. I'm not saying the people who enjoy the sport end of it are wrong, but for those of us who got into MA for self defence need more. Eventhough I do TKD now, my new dojang stresses both (sport and self defence). We also do the Taebuek forms early on (2 for each belt rank), and a lot of sparring practice for those who do compete. Then it jumps to the old TSD forms starting with Bassai. Plus they teach two Shaolin forms and Chin Na self defence (yes my new teacher did both TKD and kung fu lol) for those who don't wish to compete in sparring. Plus, my new intructor does the same as my old instrutor did. He stresses on "keeping your hands up" in a "natural" fighting stance. And stresses on using the hand techniques more than just kicking, which will work better in a real situation. Rob wrote: <<<>>> I agree here too. That's the same complaint I have. The Taeguek forms have waaaayyyy too many front kicks. They are not challenging enough. Except the last two. They look pretty cool. I can't wait to try those. Dizzy white belt TKD (was 5th gup TSD) _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: "Atchinson, Kerry M" Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:45:17 -0600 Subject: the_dojang: Oh no! My evening is ruined! I'll start by apologizing for the flames, but the tenor of Sharon's post leaves a sour taste in my mouth... > From: DrgnSlyr5@aol.com > Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:38:02 EST > Subject: the_dojang: Re: Unhappy partners > > In a message dated 12/16/2001 11:57:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, > the_dojang-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: > > Rudy writes: > > In order to have a nice balance, it is essential that we make > > room for the families of our students. This may take some doing and > > ingenuity, but it is well worth the effort to see that a significant > other > > does not feel out of place at a martial art related gathering. > > > > Master Rudy, > > I was not at all suggesting that significant others be excluded. Nor was > I > referring to school parties, picnics, or family events, at which every > effort > is made (or should be) to provide something for everyone. > > My reference was to (adult) dinners, such as those related to seminars, BB > > tests, or the like, which are primarily a social event for the MAs > attending. > I was referring only to those partners who do attend and obviously sulk > or > otherwise make clear their displeasure with the MA content of the > conversation. This in spite of the efforts of the other MAs at the table > to > include and engage the partner. > Well, it's YOUR opinion they're sulking. Maybe they've had a bad day, and they've gone above and beyond to attend with their partner. Maybe the attitudes of those around them are less than conducive to social interaction. There's certainly nothing like being exluded and ignored by the self-proclaimed "in" people to make MY day. Do you try to engage them in conversation relating to THEIR interests? Or are MA the be-all and end-all of the universe? Yeah, these events are MA-specific, but that doesn't excuse any of us being critical of non-MA partners. Seems to me that serious martial artists would apply the lessons in respect and be a little more accepting of others. Maybe a little sugar instead of vinegar would attract a new martial artist, instead of alienating them. What a concept! > It is a shame when a MA excuses himself from a social event early saying > that > he must leave because the partner has had enough MA. Many of us spend the > > bulk of our MA time in the teaching and administration aspects of our > schools > and social time with other MAs is rare and precious. > Yeah, many of us do. But it seems to me many more of us are students ( there are certainly more students than teachers out there, right? ) who have more to our lives. That sometimes includes significant others who are not into MA, and it benefits us and our partners both when we share each other's lives, anf that may include leaving early in deference to their wishes. Hey, at least they showed up, right? > Ideally, a partner accepts that MA is a major part of the loved one's > persona > and supports them in their journey. Sadly, many do not in which case a > thoughtful analysis is warranted of whether the partner's attendance will > result in a positive outcome for all involved. > > Sharon > What crap. How awful that not everyone involved had a positive experience! A thoughtful analysis??? Sheesh. A thoughtful analysis just might reveal that self-centeredness and self-importance is going to guarantee that a person is never going to be satisified. Apologies again, but then I'm just having a bad day. Disgustedly, Kerry ------------------------------ From: DrgnSlyr5@aol.com Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 15:08:44 EST Subject: the_dojang: Merry MA Christmas Thank you everyone for your contributions throughout the year that help us all to grow in our martial journey and better understand our MA brothers and sisters. A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Here's Christmas from a different perspective. A fellow MA posted this to another list I participate in and gave his permission for me to share it with you. Enjoy! Sharon ~~~~~~~~ < Anyone have the current address for Jhoon Rhee's organization? The > address I have on Dolley Madison Blvd in McLean, VA appears to be old. Mr. Terry: Earlier this year I was in VA visiting a friend and we stopped in at one of GM Rhee's schools there. I can get his current headquarters address through her, but at present she is here in California for the holidays. If no one else is able to provide you the info prior to the end of the month, I will get it for you then. Sharon ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 13:20:01 PST Subject: Re: the_dojang: Re: Jhoon Rhee address > Earlier this year I was in VA visiting a friend and we stopped in at one of > GM Rhee's schools there. I can get his current headquarters address through > her, but at present she is here in California for the holidays. If no one > else is able to provide you the info prior to the end of the month, I will > get it for you then. That would be great. Thanks! Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 15:52:16 PST Subject: the_dojang: Fulbright fyi... Forwarded message: This annual email is primarily for those of you who are in academic departments in the United States, and who might be interested in hosting a Fulbright Korean Studies lecturer for the 2002-2003 academic year. The rest of you may delete, with my apologies (though you may like to know that such a program exists.) Each year the Korean-American Educational Commission (Fulbright Korea) selects several Korean faculty members for lecturing/research awards in the United States. These professors are sent to teach about Korea within their academic fields, usually one course each term, though they may be asked to teach up to two, while also pursuing a program of research. The screening committee consisted of the current American Fulbright faculty and graduate student grantees in Korea, ensuring that the lecturers can do well teaching in English in the U.S. This year, of seven applicants, the screening committee recommended and our Board selected five professors to go to the U.S. All grantees must still be approved by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington. From Fulbright, the principals will receive round trip transportation, a living stipend, and a dependent allowance. The hosting university has no financial obligation, but must assist in arranging such logistics as housing, office space, and research opportunities, and must actively publicize the courses to be offered among potential students. The lecturers this year (in alphabetical order) are: 1) Dr. CHANG Dong-Han, Associate Professor of International Trade, Konkuk University. Dr. Chang earned his Ph.D. from the Wharton School and taught insurance at Penn State for four years. He proposes to teach such courses as "Korea in International Trade" and "Financial Markets of Korea." Dr. Chang is available for one academic year starting August, 2002. 2) Dr. KIM Hyuk-Rae, Associate Professor of Korean Studies, Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University. Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Washington, Seattle, and teaches about Korea in English to Korean and foreign students full-time. He proposes to teach such courses as "Korean Society and Culture" and "Korean Economy, Business, and Politics." Dr. Kim is available starting the SPRING SEMESTER, 2003, for two semesters. 3) Dr. KIM Kyu-hyun, Associate Professor of English, Kyung Hee University. Dr. Lee earned his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from UCLA. He proposes to teach such courses as "Korean Language and Culture" and "Korean Grammar." Dr. Kim is available for one academic year from August, 2002. 4) Dr. LEE Young Jo, Associate Professor of Political Science, Graduate School of Pan-Pacific Studies, Kyung Hee University. Dr. Lee earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and teaches about Korea in English to Korean and foreign students full-time. He proposes to teach such courses as "Contemporary Korean Politics," "The Politics of Reform in Democratic Korea," "The Political Economy of East Asian Development," or "US-Korean Relations." Dr. Lee is available for one academic year from August, 2002. 5) Dr. RYU Je-Hun, Professor of Geography, Korean National University of Education. Dr. Rhu earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He proposes to teach such courses as "A Geographical-Historical Introduction to Korea" and "A Cultural Geography of Korea: Reading the Korean Cultural Landscape." Dr. Ryu is available for one academic year starting August, 2002, but is in fact in the tentative stages of completing an arrangement with a U.S. university already. The procedure is for American universities (you) to express your interest to me, along with a sense of how the faculty member would be utilized. Then the Korean faculty member and I discuss the options and reach a tenative placement decision together, which would be communicated to you. If we are all agreed, then the paperwork to confirm the appointment and make it official will be handled by CIES, the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars, in Washington, D.C. In the past three years that I have tried this system, I have had mixed results; about half the lecturers have been placed this way, and about half through their own efforts and contacts. Nonetheless, Fulbright in Korea remains committed to supporting the development of Korean studies in the U.S., and to sending Korean lecturers for that purpose. If you are interested in hosting any of these individuals, or if you would like more informtion, please let me know. Thank you for your interest in Fulbright in Korea. Horace H. Underwood Executive Director (Fulbright) Korean-American Educational Commission 168-15 Yomni-dong, Mapo-gu Seoul 121-874, South Korea Ph:+82-2-3275-4000; fax:+82-2-3275-4028 hhu@fulbright.or.kr www.fulbright.or.kr ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:41:53 PST Subject: the_dojang: HoHoHo Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays. The list will be slow for the next several days as I'll be traveling. Have fun and be safe. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:43:56 PST Subject: the_dojang: . ------------------------------ End of The_Dojang-Digest V8 #691 ******************************** It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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