Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 03:01:50 -0800 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 10 #35 - 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: justify dan fee rates (Ray Terry) 2. Cramps (Ray Terry) 3. Re: justify dan fee rates (bmac2) 4. =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:"Where_have_all_the_dollars_gone...=3F"(every body_sing_along)?= (bsims@midwesthapkido.com) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: Ray Terry Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] justify dan fee rates To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 17:52:43 -0800 (PST) Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > That is whole lot of money for a test. Where does > this money go, in somebody's pocket? I would like to > see where, exactly, the money goes, how its used and > so forth. How much does it take to heat the Kukkiwon, > how much does it take to live comfortabley in Korea > for the masters teaching and administering at the Kukkiwon. The Kukkiwon??? That dan fee schedule has not been given in the recent exchange. I believe in the USA it is as follows, cheaper in less affluent countries. Kukkiwon Dan Fee Schedule ------------------------- 1st Dan $70 2nd Dan $90 3rd Dan $120 4th Dan $150 5th Dan $300 6th Dan $350 7th Dan $450 8th Dan $550 9th Dan $700 Fairly reasonable, I'd say... Ray Terry rterry@idiom.com --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 17:55:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] Cramps Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net MUSCLE CRAMPS: DO THEY CRAMP YOUR STYLE? Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D.,FACSM "I get excruciating cramps when I play tennis in the heat. Could something be wrong with my diet?" "I cramped so badly during the marathon I had to quit a few yards from the finish line. I just couldn't go any further." "Should I drink pickle juice to prevent cramps?" If you've ever experienced the excruciating pain of a severe muscle cramp, you may fearfully wonder if it will strike again. You also may wonder if nutrition imbalances are at the root of the problem and if diet changes would be the simple solution. Muscle cramps are poorly understood. Historically, no one has been able to predictably cause a muscle to cramp, hindering the ability to study the underlying mechanisms that contribute to these unpredictable spasms. Just recently, researchers found a way to cause cramps. This may open the door for more research on ways to prevent them from happening. We know that muscle cramps commonly occur among athletes who work their muscles to the point of exhaustion. The overexertion theory of muscle cramps goes like this: When a muscle gets tired, the numerous muscle fibers that comprise the muscle fail to contract in a synchronized rhythm. This likely is related to over stimulation from the nerves that trigger the muscles to contract. What to do What should you do if you get a cramp? Popular remedies include massage, stretching, accupressure (relaxing the affected muscle by applying pressure to it), and giving yourself a hard pinch squarely on the upper lip. What about nutritional remedies? Previous theories have suggested cramping is related to fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance. These theories do not always hold true. For example, musicians, who do not often get sweaty, complain of muscle cramps. Yet, if you are plagued by cramps, you should at least rule out any possible factor that might contribute to getting them. Here are a few food tips to help you rule out theoretical nutritional causes. Theory #1: Lack of water. Cramps often occur when an athlete is dehydrated. (Although even athletes who are well hydrated get cramps.) To reduce the risk of dehydration-associated cramps, simply drink more than enough fluids before, during, and after you exercise. On a daily basis, drink enough fluids so you have to urinate every two to four hours. Your urine should be pale and copious. During extended exercise, drink as much as tolerated, optimally eight ounces every 15-20 minutes. Theory #2: Lack of calcium. Calcium plays an essential role in muscle contractions. Anecdotal stories suggest that athletes who eliminate calcium-rich dairy products can become plagued by muscle cramps. For example, a ballet dancer who added yogurt and skim milk back into her diet reports her cramps disappeared. A mountaineer resolved his muscle cramps by taking calcium-rich Turns. Exercise scientists question the validity of these anecdotes, believing a calcium imbalance is unlikely to be the cause of muscle cramps. After all, the bones are a calcium reservoir and can supply what is needed for proper muscle contractions. Nevertheless, to rule out any possible link between a calcium-poor diet and muscle cramps, I recommend that athletes plagued by cramps consume calcium-rich foods at least twice a day, such as low-fat milk on cereal and yogurt for a snack. This good nutritional practice certainly will not hurt, and may possibly help. Theory #3: Lack of sodium. Many health-conscious athletes restrict their salt intake on a daily basis, believing this will help prevent blood pressure problems. However, if these athletes are losing a significant amount of sodium through sweat, they may be putting themselves at risk for developing a sodium imbalance that could contribute to cramps. This situation is most likely to occur in extreme sports such as an Ironman triathlon or 100-mile trail run, particularly if the athletes have consumed only plain water (no sodium-containing food or beverage) during the event. Theory #4: Lack of potassium. Athletes who sweat heavily may lose some potassium, but they are unlikely to become potassium-depleted. And if they did, the whole body would be affected, not just one muscle. Still, eating more potassium-rich fruits and vegetables will hurt no one. Theory #5: Lack of pickle juice. Some football players and athletic trainers swear two ounces of pickle juice taken 10 minutes before exercise prevents cramps. The reasons are unknown and untested, but there is no harm in trying! These are only suggestions, not proven solutions. You might want to experiment with these dietary tips if you repeatedly suffer muscle cramps. Adding extra fluids, low-fat dairy products, a sprinkling of salt, extra fruits and vegetables, and even some pickle juice certainly will not harm you and may possibly resolve the worrisome problem. I also recommend you consult with a physical therapist, athletic trainer or coach regarding proper stretching and training techniques. Nutrition may play no role at all. --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 21:20:06 -0600 From: "bmac2" To: Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] justify dan fee rates Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net I believe they may have confused Kukkiwon with Kuk Sool Won And yes all KSW Dahn test fees go to headquarters, AKA In Hyuk Suh Kat ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Ray Terry Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 17:52:43 -0800 (PST) >> That is whole lot of money for a test. Where does >> this money go, in somebody's pocket? I would like to >> see where, exactly, the money goes, how its used and >> so forth. How much does it take to heat the Kukkiwon, >> how much does it take to live comfortabley in Korea >> for the masters teaching and administering at the Kukkiwon. > >The Kukkiwon??? That dan fee schedule has not been given in the recent >exchange. I believe in the USA it is as follows, cheaper in less >affluent countries. > > Kukkiwon Dan Fee Schedule > ------------------------- > 1st Dan $70 > 2nd Dan $90 > 3rd Dan $120 > 4th Dan $150 > 5th Dan $300 > 6th Dan $350 > 7th Dan $450 > 8th Dan $550 > 9th Dan $700 > >Fairly reasonable, I'd say... > >Ray Terry >rterry@idiom.com >_______________________________________________ >The_Dojang mailing list >The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net >Copyright 1994-2003: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource >http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang > ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 21:23:56 -0600 (CST) From: To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:"Where_have_all_the_dollars_gone...=3F"(every body_sing_along)?= Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Folks: I was struck by the irony of reading Charles post regarding paying oneself as least "as much as a baby-sitter makes" and then reading Freds' post ("... That is whole lot of money for a test. Where does this money go, in somebody's pocket? I would like to see where, exactly, the money goes, how its used and so forth....") As I said before in a previous post, my gripe is not with folks who ask a decent wage and provide a decent service. And it does not help to have folks at the other end of the spectrum asking exorbitant fees for nothing more than showing up at a test and sitting behind a table for four hours. To answer Freds' question I never have seen any benefit from all the assn fees, membership fees and testing fees I have paid in my life. That doesn't stop the regular requests I receive from various organizations to join their merry little bands for one charge or another. If I have this system pegged right the whole idea of joining an organization is to increase the probability of finding like-minded individuals to interact with. If that is true I must report that the typical KMA organization is a stunning failure. Futhermore, I must confess that if I must rely on a membership in an organization to arrange for my meeting and interacting with like-minded folks, something must be terribly wrong with my social skills. Best Wishes, Bruce --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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, 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 1994-2003: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember 9-11! End of The_Dojang Digest