Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 10:56:01 -0800 (PST) From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 9 #63 - 3 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.8 To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Sender: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.8 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net List-Help: List-Post: X-Subscribed-Address: rterry@idiom.com List-Subscribe: List-Id: The Internet's premier discussion forum on Korean Martial Arts. 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AAU Taekwondo Newsletter February 2002 (Ray Terry) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 8:37:18 PST Subject: [The_Dojang] History - part 6 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Colonial history - part 6 The Independence Army Various independence forces operating in Manchuria were unified and placed under the command of the Provisional Government. The independence armies underwent frequent reorganization, however, owing to changes in the international situation and differences of opinion among leaders of the Provisional Government. A group of leaders met in Beijing in April 1921 to work out a plan for united military action, realizing that the most urgent task was to unite the independence armies active in Manchuria. The conference later developed into the all-inclusive Council of National Representatives that held its first meeting in Shanghai in January 1923. Armed resistance under the leadership of the Provisional Government was given a firm basis, and the Korean troops in Manchuria continuously fought the Japanese army, sometimes with spectacular success. In October 1920 at Cheongsan-ri, a gallant force of about 400 men, in a fierce four-day battle, dealt a crushing blow to a Japanese force of brigade strength. It was only in Manchuria that armed struggle was carried on continuously. During the Bolshevik revolution, a brief invasion by the Japanese army drove the Korean independence fighters from the Russian Maritime Province. A Korean army of 3,000 men was besieged by the Red Army in the "free city" of Braweschensk in June 1921, and several hundred Koreans were killed. The survivors, numbering 1,700, were ordered by the Chinese government to abandon their weapons and were then taken to Irkutsk to be absorbed into the Red Army, thus putting an end to their fight for independence. Changes in Japan's Colonial Policy The Japanese counterattack against the Korean independence movement was typical of Japan's militaristic policy. The Japanese forced colonial-style education down to a minimum level. They banned the teaching of the Korean language and history while laying greater emphasis on the teaching of Japanese language and history. The deliberate policy of annihilation was hailed by Japanese propaganda as a "Cultural Policy." Though absorbed into the ordinary police structure, the military police executed police administration as before under the protection of special laws. The police force expanded as a result of transfers and amalgamation of military policemen into the ordinary police. A group of Korean educational leaders passed a resolution on June 22, 1920, calling for approval of their plan to establish a private university. The Japanese rejected the resolution, however, under provisions of the Korean Education Ordinance, and reacted with renewed oppression. Instead, they established Keijo Imperial University as a colonial institute in 1924-1926. Admission of Korean students to that university was limited to one-third to one-fourth of the total number of students. Extreme limitation of fundamental education for Koreans was the most important basic "Cultural Policy" of Governor-General Saito Makoto. In 1920 the Government-General permitted the start of two private newspapers besides those already in existence as its own organs for propaganda. The real intent of this permission was to spy on Koreans of anti-Japanese opinion. Enforcement of strict censorship was practiced on every word and phrase. Japanese colonial policy was geared as before to the oppression of the Korean people by expansion of the police, judicial and prison systems. Having completed a land survey, Japan planned to meet its food grain shortage with increased rice production in Korea. In order to fill the deficit, Japan called for sharply increased rice production by soil improvement and modernization of farming methods. The plan fell short of its goals and was finally abandoned in 1934, but the increase in rice production was impressive, and large quantities were shipped to Japan. The policy of increased rice production inflicted severe damage to Korean farmers. The drastic decline in per capita rice consumption by Koreans between 1912 and 1931 was due to an increase in the quantity of rice sent to Japan of more than 500 percent during the period. Having taken from Korea 48 to 50 percent of its total rice production, the Government-General attempted to supply a small part of the resultant grain deficit by importing millet from Manchuria, but the price was higher than the price Japan paid for Korean rice. More and more farmers were downgraded by the colonial policy to either tenants or semitenants. In 1931, they numbered nearly 12 million, comprising 2,325,707 households under high farm-rents in a state of near starvation. The farm-rents, a principal means of exploitation, were as high as 50 to 80 percent of the annual income from farming. The destitution facing Korean farmers before the harvest of summer barley periodically drove them to the verge of starvation. Some farmers (about 19 percent) emigrated to Manchuria, Siberia or Japan. Still others found employment as unskilled laborers in factories or did odd jobs to earn a small and uncertain income. Some families had to disperse, each member earning his own livelihood. A considerable number of those who stuck to farming were burdened by usurious loans. According to statistics compiled in 1930, at least 75 percent of the 1,733,797 farming households were in debt. More than 70 percent of the debts were payable to Japanese financial institutions, at interest ranging from 15 to 35 percent a year. Koreans living in urban areas fared no better than their rural countrymen. Nearly 80 percent of urban dwellers lived in grinding poverty. It was Japanese policy to keep the wages of Koreans at less than half the amount paid to their Japanese counterparts. The fact that 132 out of 170 disputes occurring in 1935 concerned demands for higher wages is clear evidence of the poverty which overwhelmed the colonialized people. The devastating effects of the colonial agricultural policy finally weakened the very basis of colonial domination. Japan, seeing the importance of rural problems, tried to resolve them by establishing rational relations between agriculture and industry. Governor-General Ugaki Kazunari (1931-1936) professed a desire to rejuvenate Korean rural villages, binding them into near feudal bondage. In 1934 the Farmland Ordinance was enacted, ostensibly with a view to securing the position of tenant farmers. In fact, these measures resulted only in recognizing the exploitation of farmers through high-interest farm rents. An agency set up by the Government-General to settle the tenant disputes served only to protect the interests of landlords. Governor-General Ugaki, who had advocated rural development, enforced cotton cultivation in southern Korea early in the 1930s when Japan's import of cotton was restricted for financial reasons. As a result, cotton output increased from 689,000 geun (1 geun equals about 0.6kg) in 1910 to 213,749,000 geun in 1934. In order to give a helping hand to Japan's import of raw wool as well, he forced the northern district of Korea to raise sheep, thereby subordinating Korea to Japan's textile industry. As the 1930s dawned, the Government-General gave priority to the police in budget allocation, surpassing the outlay for general administration and education. The Japanese police were further armed with a set of oppressive laws designed to crush any national or social opposition: laws governing rebellion, riot, disturbance, publication, press and crimes against the Japanese royalty (lese majesty), political offenses and maintenance of public order. After 1919, the Korean criminal ordinances and the Korean civil ordinances underwent revision. In particular, the revised Korean census registration ordinance imposed strict surveillance and repression on the routine daily activities of Koreans. Whereas the rate of increase in general crimes was relatively slow, that of political offenses showed a rapid increase, reflecting intensified ideological oppression. The strengthening of physical restraint measures was accompanied by strict enforcement of the colonial education policy. The colonial university was given the task of the compilation of the history of Korea under the Korean History Compilation Society founded by the Government-General. Their objective was to negate the creativity, originality, and autonomous spirit of the Korean people in their cultural and historical traditions. In order to achieve such an aim, they kept historical documents and royal library collections from Korean scholars. (to continue) --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Ray Terry To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net, the_dojang@martialartsresource.net, policedo@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 10:59:59 PST Subject: [The_Dojang] Ring of Fire 2002 - Las Vegas Nevada Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Forwarding from Pak Vic's Serak list. Forwarded message: Selamat All: The Ring of Fire in las Vegas Nevada is comming up June 29 and 30, 2002 Cutoff date for early registration is June 1, 2002 No exceptions Two full days early registrtion before June 1, 2002 = $225 After June 1 or at the door of the event it will be = 275 One day early registration is $150 After June 1 or at the door of the event it ill be = $200 The event room will only hold 50 participants safely Please register early, the VDT Academy has Grown in Members, so I hate to turn away VDT Members when the event is sold out. And if you are registered, the full two days would be more of a value. Instructors: Guru Dan Inosnto, Guru Bob Vanata, Pak Vic Guest Instructors are: Guru Plinck, Guru Andre, Sifu Janet Gee It will be all in one big room, so all will have the Instructor who is teaching. At present I am making arrangements for the rooms in Blocks The rooms are $45 per nite. So if any of you like to have that price structure Please register early when you get the application to register. Also this time, reserve your Video Order ealy for the Event of the Ring of Fire. The lat time Pointman production fall short to produce the Video for the first one we had in 2000. No Video Taping allowed Picture taking only on Sunday after the event schedule Please send your address to: VDTacademy@aol.com so I can send you the registration form for the ring of Fire. Hormat Pak Vic --__--__-- Message: 3 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net, policedo@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 11:30:15 PST Subject: [The_Dojang] AAU Taekwondo Newsletter February 2002 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Forwarded message: Greetings! Here is your AAU Taekwondo Newsletter for February 2002. AAU Taekwondo competitions feature both Olympic and Point sparring, and traditional Taekwondo forms including: WTF, ITF, and TSD/MDK forms may be performed. For more information visit http://www.aautaekwondo.org In This Issue: *2003 National AAU Youth and Adult Taekwondo Championship Site Chosen *Taekwondo Team Preps for Puerto Rico *National Sports Chair, Mike Friello, Chairs Risk Management Task Force *AAU TKD Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting *AAU Flags Available for Your Dojang *Qualifier and Clinic Note *Registration Packet to Be Available on AAU Taekwondo Website *AAU Tournaments & Events Schedule *2003 National AAU Youth and Adult Taekwondo Championship Site Chosen Knoxville, Tennessee has been selected as the site of the 2003 National AAU Youth and Adult Taekwondo Championship. Knoxville is also hosting this year’s 2002 AAU Junior Olympic Games. *Taekwondo Team Preps for Puerto Rico The AAU Taekwondo Team is busy getting ready to compete in Puerto Rico on March 6-11. Airline tickets have been reserved, hotel reservations have been made, and the team is awaiting its gear from the team’s official supplier, USA TEKNO. Currently under discussion for the team is an August trip to England if financing can be arranged. *AAU TKD Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting The AAU TKD Executive Committee will hold its mid-year meeting in Baltimore, MD on March 15 and 16. *AAU Flags Available for Your Dojang Dress up your Dojang with an official AAU Taekwondo flag. The 3 x 5, gold-fringed flags are available in limited supply, so don’t wait. Flags are $50 and can be ordered at http://www.aautaekwondo.org/ORDERFOR.doc *National Sports Chair, Mike Friello, Chairs Risk Management Task Force National Sports Chair, Mike Friello, has been appointed to chair the Competition Sub-Committee of the AAU's new Risk Management Task Force by AAU President Bobby Dodd. Mr. Friello attended the inaugural meeting of the Task Force in December of 2001 and is traveling to Orlando, once again, the weekend of February 15-17 for additional work. *Qualifier and Clinic Note Mike Friello reminds all AAU members that, “If you have NOT heard from AAU Association Sports chair regarding this year's qualifier AND your Annual Official's/Coaches Clinic, you should contact that individual immediately.” *Registration Packet to Be Available on AAU Taekwondo Website The National championship Athlete Package will shortly be made available on the AAU Taekwondo website http://www.aautaekwondo.org. The registration packet will be posted in a printable PDF format. *AAU Tournaments & Events Schedule February 17, 2002 Maryland JO Games Qualifier PerryHall HS Baltimore, MD Contact: Kim Heaney 410 663-9123 cmakarate@aol.com February 17, 2002 Indiana AAU Championship Mishawaka F.O.P. Lodge 1210 commonwealth Dr. Mishawaka, IN Contact Jerry Sponseller 219 256-6839 jerrysponseller@aol.com March 02, 2002 Georgia Championship Smyrna Community Center Contact James Henry 2106 Chatou Place Kennesaw, GA 30152 770 975-9757 jhenrytkd@msn.com March 9, 2002 Wisconsin AAU Championship Mukwonago High School 605 W. School Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 Contact Bob Crouch PO Box 701 Mukwonago, WI 53149 262 363-1510 wiaautkd@netwurx.net March 16, 2002 Region # 7 Championship Urbandale High School Contact: Tim Jacobs 1335 40th Street Des Moines, IA 50311 515 270-1600 tjaautkd@aol.com March 16, 2002 Maryland Championship Thomas Stone HS Waldorf, MD Contact: Scott Fiorillo PO Box 959 Bryans Road, MD 20616 301 375-9409 Smtkd@crosslink.net March 23, 2002 Metropolitan Championship Fallsburg High School Contact: William Young Jr. PO Box 490 Woodbourne, NY 12788 845 436-5694 youngstkd@in4web.com March 23, 2002 Arizona AAU Championship 4th Avenue Jr. High School Yuma, AZ Contact Joel Markham 14403 Marta De Fortuna E Yuma AZ 85367 928 342-6406 Markhamtkd@aol.com March 23, 2002 Hardy's Challenge Cooperative Middle School Academy Way Stratham, NH Non-qualifier Contact Christina Hardy New Hampshire TKD 92 Portsmouth Avenue Exeter, NH 03833 603 772-5811 Nhtkda@aol.com March 30, 2002 Maryland Championship St. Thomas Stone HS Waldorf, MD Contact scott Fiorillo PO Box 959 Bryans Road, MD 20616 301 375-9409 smtkd@crosslink.net April 06, 2002 Region #6 Championship East Peoria High School 1401 E. Washington IL 6161 East Peoria, IL 61611 Contact Al Nimmo 1 Eastside Drive E. Peoria, IL 61611 309 698-5437 ext 33 fitnimmo@msn.com April 06, 2002 Minnesota AAU Championship Hamline University 1536 Hewitt Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Contact: tom Malone 7709 Perry Avenue Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763 533-0954 April 13, 2002 Virginia AAU Championship Wells Field House Ft. Belvoir, VA Contact James Roberts Sr. 7085 Brooksfield Plaza Springfield, VA 22150 703 569-4838 grandmaster@robertskarate.com April 13, 2002 Metropolitan Championship Fallsburg HS Contact William Young Jr. 9 Murphy Road Woodbourne, NY 12788 845 436-5694 youngstkd@in4web.com April 20, 2002 Ozark AAU Championship Webster University Gym Edgar & Big Bends Roads Contact Pat Weseman 3666 Gail Drive Imperial, MO 63052 314 854-3392 pweseman@aol.com April 21, 2002 New Jersey Championship Morris Knolls Regional HS Rockaway, NJ Contact Kevin Balon 11-F Harts Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732 254-1214 EBTC@Juno.com April 27, 2002 Central CA Championship Kerman H.S. Contact Paul Sullivan S. Madera Ave. Ste 109 Kerman, CA 93630 559 846-3222 Pauls@sullivanstkd.com April 27, 2002 Region #12 Championship Spanaway Lake HS Contact Ric Gordon 121 165th St. East Spanaway, WA 98387 253 536-1146 britttkd@aol.com April 27, 2002 North Carolina Championship Cotnact David Sgro 403 N. Reilly Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 910 860-1234 tsdsabomnim@aol.com April 27, 2002 Ohio AAU Championship Monroe High School Monroe, OH Contact Ernie Pendergrass PO Box 447 Monroe, OH 45050 513 539-2969 monroema@infinet.com May 04, 2002 South Texas Championship San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Contact Rosalio Martinez 9585 Braun Road San Antonio, TX 78212 210 680-9224 katkd1@flash.net May 05, 2002 Region #1 Championship Niskayuna High School Niskayuna, NY 12309 Contact Mike Friello 2434 Troy Road Niskayuna, NY 12309 518 372-6849 mfriello@aol.com May 11, 2002 Region #13 Championship Univ. of San Francisco Memorial Gym 2335 Golden Gate Ave. S.F. California Contact Bill Dewart 988 Oak St. San Francisco. CA 94117 415 864-4827 tkdbill@pacbell.net May 18, 2002 Region #2 Championship Contact Roger Cavanaugh 8-E Jay Gould Court Waldorf, MD 20602 301 645-0450 rc111255@aol.com May 18, 2002 Southeastern AAU Champ. Nashville, TN Contact Kim Cerami 4004 Hillsboro Pike Suite B250 Nashville, TN 37215 615 383-4900 info@successtkd.com May 18, 2002 Florida AAU Championship Kissimmee Civic Ctr. Contact Jack Gunter 813 689-2255 Btkd@earthlink.net May 18, 2002 Michigan AAU Championship Univ. Park Conference Ctr. 2424 Mission St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Contact Tim McHugh 23914 Ford Road Dearborn, MI 48127 313 278-1640 Aautkdmi@aol.com June 01, 2002 Pacific AAU Championship Watsonville, CA Contact Tim Dunphy 831 722-0963 July 3-6, 2002 National AAU Youth and Adult Taekwondo Championship Greensboro, NC Contact: Michael Friello: 518-372-6849 MFriello@aol.com August 7-10, 2002 2002 AAU Junior Olympic Games Knoxville, Tennessee Mike Friello 518-372-6849 mfriello@aol.com ************************************************************** *Special Introductory Offer Exclusively for AAU Members from Summit Flexible Products. 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