Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 17:33:06 -0700 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 9 #439 - 5 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.13.cisto1 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.13.cisto1 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Subscribed-Address: kma@martialartsresource.com List-Id: The Internet's premier discussion forum on Korean Martial Arts. 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Re: bad knees (Farber, Martin (PCLN-CONS-NW)) 2. list slow ? (Ray Terry) 3. Tourism Talks Fail (Ray Terry) 4. sparring (bill hon) 5. Tears, Joy (Ray Terry) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Farber, Martin (PCLN-CONS-NW)" To: "'the_dojang@martialartsresource.net'" Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:23:21 -0400 Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: bad knees Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net The following site has detailed information, including a video tape, specifically addressing excercises to prevent kee injuries in girls: http://www.cincinnatisportsmed.com/sportsmetrics.htm Martin Farber --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:37:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [The_Dojang] list slow ? Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net just fyi, the list may be a little slow thru the end of the week end. A few folks are flying in for some training, so time will be tight. Ray Terry rterry@idiom.com --__--__-- Message: 3 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:09:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [The_Dojang] Tourism Talks Fail Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Tourism Talks Fail to Produce Agreement September 12, 2002 South and North Korea have failed to reach an agreement on the opening of a land route to Mt. Geumgang for southern visitors, during their talks at the North's scenic mountain resort on the east coast. In the final day of the three-day talks on Thursday (Sept. 12), delegations from the South and the North tried to make the last-minute efforts to produce the agreement on ways of reviving the sluggish tourism to the mountain resort, but in vain. Earlier in the day, the South and the North were expected to agree on the opening of an overland route to Mt. Geumgang in November at the earliest and the joint development of the mountain resort as a "special tourist zone," as suggested by the South. However, the southern delegates had to return empty-handed as th Northern delegates insisted that the South Korean government guarantee the payment of overdue "tourism charges" amounting to $24 million which Hyundai Asan, the organizer of the mountain tour, is required to pay, a spokesman for the Southern delegation said. The North went a step further to demand that the Southern government make a "comprehensive guarantee" for the solution of possible problems related to the mountain tourism on behalf of Hyundai Asan. The Southern delegation made it clear that the South Korean government cannot involve itself directly in the business deal between Hyundai Asan of the South and the North Korean authorities, the Peace Committee for Asia and the Pacific. In preparation for a possible agreement on the land route to Mt. Geumgang (Diamond), the South was ready to begin construction work for a makeshift 1.5-kilometer road to the mountain. The 1.5-km-long access road covers 1.2 km in the South of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and 300 meters in the North. If the land route opens, it would take less than an hour to travel from the South's Unification Observatory, south of DMZ, to Onjeong-ri at the entrance of the mountain resort, thus making it possible for tourists to enjoy one-day tours. At present, Southern tourists get to the mountain by cruisers operated by Hyundai Asan, an affiliate of Hyundai Group, which deals with business with North Korea. The Southern delegates suggested that both sides work out detailed ways of facilitating the tours to the mountain on the land route. They called upon the North to designate the resort as a special tourist zone to promote the much-needed foreign investment in its development as an international resort complex. However, the Northern delegates did't inch away from its demand that the South Korean government fully assist and guarantee the tourism project, reminding that Hyundai still owes North Korea $560 million in terms of tourism royalties. In the meantime, the Southern delegates had to depart the North Korean port of Jangjeon five hours late because the Northern authorities delayed the permission for aboarding the cruiser, Seolbong-ho. They arrived in Sokcho early Friday morning. --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 01:55:55 -0700 (PDT) From: bill hon To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] sparring Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Hi, I am 41 now. I returned to TKD in '99 approx 27 yrs later to finish my BB. I am now a 2nd dan. My school is quite into sports TKD too but my instructor is aware of my age & limition. I had a slip disc in '99 but have recovered (I think). My training now is very into basic hand work, kick technique, self defence sequences, forms training, conditioning, cardiovascular, strength training with body weight on my own at home & I still part take in class but only to the best of my ability. Maybe you could modify your workout in this manner too. I am doing some Chi Kung that's good for relaxation. Lately I started Wing chun. This has minimal jumps, kicks more hand work & close combat techiniques. I was in the same boat as you too on the super agile jumping kicks. I questioned but now I have accepted that the school still needs sports TKD but we should part take only to our ability & workout on our own time on the modified manner above. The new WTF rules seem to favour us too.....more power techniques than high kicks & super agility; you loose points if you are off balanced & fall although head kicks have higher scores. Hope I helped. Good luck. Bill __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com --__--__-- Message: 5 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 17:20:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [The_Dojang] Tears, Joy Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Tears, Joy as Separated Kin Reunite September 13, 2002 MT. GEUMGANG, North Korea - Hundreds of separated families scattered in the South and the North had tearful reunions in this mountain resort on the east coast on Friday (Sept. 13). A total of 455 South Koreans were reunited with loved ones from North Korea after five decades of separation due to bitter Cold War division. For the fifth reunion of the separated families, the 100-member North Korean delegation arrived at the mountain resort to meet their long-missed kin from the South who were waiting for them after arriving first, following a three-hour voyage on the East Sea. Some 458 South Korean relatives of the North Korean delegates were included on the list for the reunion, but three had to abandon the reunion due to health and other problems. The family reunion was the first since April 28 and drew particular attention as it came after months of hiatus in inter-Korean relations. The reclusive North Korea recently agreed to have a series of contacts with the South, including Red Cross talks, military dialogue for the reconnection of railways and roads and government-level talks for the revitalization of Mt. Geumgang tourism project. The reunion center was filled with tears and sighs mingled with signs of delight on the first day of the three-day reunion. Kim Sun-kyu, 93, was unable to talk, only patting the face of her daughter Choi Sun-ok, 72, from whom she was separated in the midst of the Korean War in 1950 when Choi was a middle school student in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. Kim and other families believed Choi and her father had died but news arrived that she was alive in the North ahead of the family reunion. One of Kims cousins from the South, Tae-kyu, 65, confirmed the identify of Kim, saying, You are certainly sister Sun-ok! The dispersed families held a second meeting over dinner, talking about their lives since the separation, sometimes overwhelmed by emotion and bitter memories of missing their loved ones. The second day of the reunion will feature individual gatherings, a joint luncheon and tours of Lake Samilpo. The dispersed families have to bid farewell on Sunday, resolving to meet again with the much-awaited reunification of the peninsula. In preparation for possible mishaps due to health problems of the mostly elderly citizens, the Korea National Red Cross (KNRC) dispatched support and medical teams. Another group of 99 South Korean delegates will also visit Mt. Geumgang from Sept. 16 for a three-day reunion with 235 people from North Korea at the mountain resort. --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang http://the-dojang.net 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 719-866-4632 FAX 719-866-4642 ustutkd1@aol.com http://www.ustu.org Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. Copyright 1994-2002: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember 9-11! End of The_Dojang Digest