Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:25:11 -0800 (PST) From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 9 #67 - 6 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.8 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain 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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WTF Taekwondo - Quarterly Magazine (Ray Terry) 4. God, Cults, and your Martial arts: (John Groff) 5. What is hankido? (Sun Mu Kwan-USA) 6. Taekwondo Poomse (Damian Jones) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Tom Kennelly" To: Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] Edward Sell article Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 10:04:59 -0500 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net WTF Taekwondo quaterly magazine? Where can I get a copy? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Terry" To: Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 10:26 PM Subject: [The_Dojang] Edward Sell article There is an article on Grandmaster Edward Sell in the latest issue of the WTF Taekwondo quarterly magazine. It starts with... --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 10:42:07 -0500 To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net From: Victor Cushing Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: www.ushankido.org Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net One of the things I volunteer to do is edit the Hapkido section of the Open Directory Project http://dmoz.org/. I am quite willing to add the URL of the International HKD Federation-Sun Mu Kwan USA www.ushankido.org as soon as I can figure out exactly what category this entry falls into. Is this a school, or the US branch of an International Federation? Please provide us with more information. and I second Ray's comment, the only judgement I am making is where to list you. Vic Cushing --__--__-- Message: 3 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 8:26:17 PST Subject: [The_Dojang] WTF Taekwondo - Quarterly Magazine Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > WTF Taekwondo quaterly magazine? Where can I get a copy? Directly from the WTF, you have to subscribe. Send a letter stating that you want a two year subscription to the WTF Taekwondo quarterly magazine. Two years is the minimum subscription length. Get a bank check or do an online back transfer for $60.00 (US) to WTF Bank account # 057-13-04125-6, Korea Exchange Bank, Kangnam branch-Seoul. "The sender in case of on-line back transfer shall pay remittance charges.' Personal checks or credit cards are -not- accepted. The World Taekwondo Federation, 635 Yuksam-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, 135-908 Tel: +82-2-566-2505 Fax: +82-2-553-4728 email: wtf@unitel.co.kr http://www.wtf.org Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "John Groff" To: Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 20:34:26 -0800 Subject: [The_Dojang] God, Cults, and your Martial arts: Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Ray Terry Wrote: "There is an article on Grandmaster Edward Sell in the latest issue of the WTF Taekwondo quarterly magazine. It starts with..." Nice to see there isn't a ~complete~ road block to the advancement of non-Koreans. Did anyone else chuckle over the paragraph wherein Sell says on page 33 of Mar. 2002 TKDT that, "Our martial arts training will reflect biblical principles and Godly values rather than mystical and cultic practices" Sounds like trading the cultic practices of one culture for those of another. I guess those who join Sell's organization should have a high level of tolerance for preaching of the Christian variety during class? Eh. It may be fit for some, but it ain't for moi. Anyone have other thoughts on this to share?? Take Care, C.J. Hardman --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 12:19:03 -0800 (PST) From: Sun Mu Kwan-USA To: Dojang digest Subject: [The_Dojang] What is hankido? Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net What is Hankido? In the Korean language, “Han” means nation or country and “Ki” means life energy or inner power. The term “Hanki” therefore refers to the inherent spirit of the Korean nation. Hankido is thus a uniquely Korean creation that reflects the history and culture of the people that created it. As the meeting point between Japan, China and Russia, Korea has been invaded many times by its more powerful neighbors. As a result, the Korean people found it necessary to develop different kinds of defensive systems to combat these invasions. Taekwondo and Hapkido are some of the most well known examples of these martial arts. One of the modern descendents of these defensive systems is Hankido, which draws heavily on Hapkido’s circular motions. Hankido is primarily intended to be a defensive martial style and should be used for purely defensive purposes. When an attacker confronts a Hankido practitioner, he or she should endeavor to use the least amount of force in order to control the situation. One of the goals of Hankido is the development of a non-violent attitude, which can be achieved through self-control, patience, and forgiveness. Because of this, a strict ethical and moral worldview is therefore inherent to Hankido. This is manifested in the four basic elements of courtesy, respect, right attitude and the understanding of one’s own center. It is non-competitive and not combat oriented. In Korea there are numerous types of martial arts, but most of them do not have an easy approach to learning new techniques. In order to rectify the situation, the Korean government tried to consolidate and develop a unified martial arts system. Unfortunately, none of these ideas came to pass. The late Grandmaster Myong Jae Nam developed Hankido in order to be easy to learn. Grandmaster Myong was born to a family of martial artists. A student of martial arts for over 50 years, he became a master of Hapkido and teacher in 1959 and later established the IHF in 1981. Hankido, one of his most significant achievements, has been in the making since 1985 and was publicly introduced in 1992. Hankido is a modified version of older Korean martial arts techniques that emphasizes an easier learning curve and ease of application. In the course of his research, Grandmaster Myong would wake up early in the morning to practice his breathing techniques. One day he had an inspiration and started practicing what would soon be Hankido techniques in front of a mirror. During the practice he realized how easily these new techniques were developed. First he practiced by counting out loud. Later developments came while practicing to music. Hankido consists of twelve basic self-defense techniques that are connected to twenty-four breathing techniques. Hankido practitioners should carefully and correctly practice the twelve basic techniques slowly and quietly several thousands times. Since there are only twelve basic techniques, mastery can come easily and quickly compared to other martial arts that require you to learn several thousand techniques. The basic punches, kicks, locks and throws can be learned in a very short period of time, probably three to four months. Hankido is a very versatile martial art; practitioners learn how to perform their techniques using both the left and right side of their bodies. One other facet of Hankido is that it can be practiced virtually anywhere. It can be practiced alone or with another person. It can be used as both a self-defense technique or as exercise. Practiced alone, the practitioner must visualize an imaginary opponent and apply techniques as if this opponent were real. Instead of concentrating on the presence of an opponent, the practitioner should instead execute techniques with precision and power. Hankido techniques are practiced at an intentionally slow pace, although these same techniques would be performed more quickly in an actual self-defense situation. Offensive techniques (Chun Ki Bup) are intended to increase the practitioner’s internal power or ki. Defensive techniques (Ji Ki Bup) will improve muscles, bones, and organs. Offensive techniques are important but cannot stand-alone. In order to become a great martial artist, the harmony that defensive techniques provide must be utilized. Without these the Hankido practitioner cannot be truly effective. Defensive techniques are also noteworthy for their health benefits. By practicing defensive and offensive techniques together as an interconnected whole, the practitioner will radiate ki, the ultimate power of Hankido. Hankido is intended to represent Korean morals and ethical relationships between people. Following the Confucian model, students traditionally treated their masters with admiration and respect. Good effort and devotion were both to be emphasized during practice. Hopefully, people will admire trainees in the art for their techniques and characteristics. Hankido originated from human survival techniques and a desire to promote justice. It is therefore not a sport, since there is neither competition nor judging. Hankido should not be used to attack or hurt other people. Instead, it should be used to control mental and physical abilities though a high degree of patience. Since the passing of Grandmaster Myong Jae Nam in 1999, the International HKD Federation has continued to carry on his legacy by appointing Grandmaster Myong Jae Nam’s son Myong Sung Kwang as the new leader of the International HKD Federation. The International HKD Federation has its headquarters in Yong-In, South Korea, and includes well over one million members worldwide. The International HKD Federation stands for Hapkido, Hankido, and Hankumdo. The main principles of the International HKD Federation are: 1.) Jeon Hwan Bup/Conversion Art (circling arms step exercise) 2.) Young Yu Bup/Inverse Art (wrist lead exercise) 3.) Shim Hwa Bup/Mind Harmony Art (rowing exercise) The International HKD Federation also teaches us the Eight Basic Techniques of HKD. They are as follows: 1.) Ho Shin Do Bup (self defense techniques) 2.) Moo Ye Do Bup (spinning defense techniques) 3.) Su Jok Do Bup (striking techniques) 4.) Kyuk Ki Do Bup (sparring techniques) 5.) Ki Hap Do Bup (spiritual techniques) 6.) Byung Sool Do Bup (weapon defense techniques) 7.) Su Chim Do Bup (pressure point manipulation) 8.) Hwan Sang Do Bup (visualization techniques) ===== International HKD Federation-Sun Mu Kwan USA www.ushankido.org Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com --__--__-- Message: 6 From: "Damian Jones" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 20:21:13 +0000 Subject: [The_Dojang] Taekwondo Poomse Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Here is some information that I came across that I had not heard of before. The source is given below. http://sataekwondo.8m.com/poomse.htm "The first three yudanja poomse focus on Koguryo, since which is where Mount Keumgang and Mount Taebaek are located. The middle three yudanja poomse focus on earthly qualities which are associated with Paekjae, and the last three focus on more spiritual concepts, which are associated with Shilla, the Kingdom that was the unifier of the Three Kingdoms. Ilyo was originally named Shilla Hyung." The following is also from the same site... "History of the Development of the TKD Poomse In 1965, the Korea Taekwondo Association formed an ad hoc committee to create the new forms. The following are the members of the committee: GM KWAK Gun Sik (Chung Do Kwan) GM LEE Young Sup (Song Moo Kwan) GM LEE Kyo Yun (Han Moo Kwan) GM PARK Hae Man (Chung Do Kwan) GM HYUN Jong Myun (Oh Do Kwan) GM KIM Soon Bae (Chang Moo Kwan) In 1967, the committee introduced the Palgwe and Yudanja (Black Belt) forms. Included was a simpler version of Koryo. At this time, Pyongwon was known as Baekjae Hyung and Ilyo was given the name Shilla Hyung. In 1972, the committee created the Taeguek poomse as well as the current version of Koryo, with the help of three additional members: GM LEE Chong Woo (Jidokwan) GM BAE Young Ki (Jidokwan) GM HAN Young Tae (Moo Duk Kwan) Chung Do Kwan GM PARK Hae Man served as the main editor of the Taeguek poomse." Does anybody have any further information on the original version of Koryo and how it differs from the current version? Also does anybody have any information of the patterns that GM PARK Hae Man developed as (I think...) demonstration patterns? I believe that the first one is done entirely in horse stance. I would also be interested in hearing more about the development of the poomse and any further information on this or the people involved in their development would be gratefully received. Damian _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang 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 Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. Copyright 1994-2002: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply. Remember 9-11! End of The_Dojang Digest