Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 03:01:50 -0800 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 10 #42 - 12 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: Interesting articles (ABurrese@aol.com) 2. Re: Jackson (ABurrese@aol.com) 3. GM Ji Seminar (Michael McCarty) 4. more interesting... weapons of Lua (Ray Terry) 5. Where the Fees Go (Khalkee@netscape.net) 6. LA Boyz in Miss? (Ray Terry) 7. A Korean American Century (Ray Terry) 8. Hanok Village (Ray Terry) 9. Re: Books/Reading on Kuk Sool (Geoff) 10. =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Credibility_Stuff_?= (bsims@midwesthapkido.com) 11. promotion (freddie bishop) 12. ITF Poland (Ray Terry) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 07:48:57 EST To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] RE: Interesting articles Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Ray wrote: http://www.donrearic.com/main.html Yes, Don Rearic does put out some good information. Don is very knowledgeable on SD related matters. Recommend checking out his site as well. You will also see a lot of Don's posts at selfdefenseforums.com. He's a straight shooter, check it out. Yours in Training, Alain www.burrese.com --__--__-- Message: 2 From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 07:55:15 EST To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Jackson Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net No, I have not been ignoring the posts that suggest the first round is on me. Is this because I thought dirt, soil, mud, whatever is all just about the same, especially if you are face down in it? I have not had those days off approved yet at work. They were not approving any vacation days until the new "policy" was put out. Friday afternoon, the new policy was given by management. We now have a meeting Monday regarding this. So, hopefully sometime this week I'll find out if I get that Fri and Mon off so I can be there. That is - if I can also find a bit cheaper tickets. They were running 458.00 last time I checked. Quite a bit more than last year. So, I am doing what I can, and plan on being there if I can get the time and the tickets. Don't want people going thirsty on my account. :-) I won't be staying at the hotel, but am sure will end up there for a while Saturday and/or Sunday night if I'm down there, and I really want to be there. Yours in Training, Alain www.burrese.com --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 05:53:28 -0800 (PST) From: Michael McCarty To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] GM Ji Seminar Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net I spoke with Master Allison recently and he couldn't stop talking about how great the seminar was. I know what he means. Last year I hosted a seminar for the first time for Dojunim and it was spectacular. I have had a couple of other opportunities to train with Dojunim and each time I leave impressed by his skill, teaching ability and what I still need to learn. I have been so impressed that I am now a student of Sin Moo Hapkido and follow Dojunim. I will be hosting a seminar on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, 2003. All are welcome. If you want more information, go to my website at www.hapkidojang.com. Michael McCarty, Connecticut Michael McCarty World Sin Moo Hapkido Connecticut Dojang --__--__-- Message: 4 From: Ray Terry To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net (Eskrima), the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 08:41:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] more interesting... weapons of Lua Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Another interesting site, this one on Hawaii's martial art of Lua. The weapons of Lua: http://www.olohe.com/weapons.html The Lei-o-mano look 'fun'... Ray Terry rterry@idiom.com --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 12:25:03 -0500 From: Khalkee@netscape.net To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Where the Fees Go Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Consider that the recipient(s) of the fees that one pays may use said fees in a way or ways that are contradictory to one's values, mores, politics, etc. For example, as a customer of Sprint I learned that Sprint gives money to anti-gun lobbyists ... which essentially means that I was paying to have my guns taken away. They were (are?) doing something which is totally contrary to a right which I'm convinced is a requirement for good citizenry ... let alone self and family protection in the event of home invasion. IMHO any fee-collecting, membership-based entity should be obligated to report to tis membership "wehre the fees go", e.g., make it clear to all exactly what business, political, etc. interests they may fund or support. The logic holds for any entity which collects fees and may spend them in ways that their fee-paying supporters may not approve. It is logical (and natural) for someone to withdraw whatever type of support they may provide to another or others if the supported pursue actions which are contrary to the interests of those who are supporting them. Hey, that's how America was born! __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ --__--__-- Message: 6 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 10:05:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] LA Boyz in Miss? Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Say... are any of the 'LA Boyz' coming up to Jackson for Gm West's latest shindig? Ray Terry rterry@idiom.com --__--__-- Message: 7 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 11:39:08 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] A Korean American Century Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Smithsonian Shows 'A Korean American Century' by Kang In-sun (insun@chosun.com) The Smithsonian Institute's Natural History Museum is currently featuring the photography exhibition, "A Korean American Century," which opened January 22 and will run to June 8, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Koreans immigrating to the United States. The exhibition has various photographs showing Korea-US relations over the last century. Cho Chang-soo (Changsoo Cho Hutchison), an East Asian specialist of the Natural History Museum, is the main contributor to the event. Cho has contributed a lot to introducing Korean culture and history to America by running several exhibitions sponsored by the Smithsonian including "Korean Arts over 5,000 years," and "Korean Modern Ceramic Arts." According to her, it took exactly one year to select the appropriate photographs representing the Korea-US relations most symbolically, while adding clear explanations to the photos. The event features some 56 photographs with various faces of Korea including Emperor Kojong, the independence movement, Korean War, Division between North and South, and the last World Cup game's "Red Devils." In addition, the event is exhibiting a Japanese passport issued in 1926 that was carried by a 13-year-old ethnic Korean boy when he came to the US and pictures of Wendy Lee Gramm's (former US senator Phil Gramm's wife and a third generation ethnic Korean American) mother and grandmother. "I selected photographs based on three levels of history, 'Opening the Door to Korea,' 'Koreans in the US,' and 'New Korea.' I would like to enhance audience's understanding of Korea-US diplomatic relations, and how they have developed into close and varied relations," said Cho, adding she hopes for continuous friendship between the two countries. Cho graduated from Kyunggi Womens High School and Japan Womens University and went to the US in 1948 to earn a master's degree from the University of Washington. She also worked for East Asian Institute at UC-Berkeley and has been working as an Asian ethnology researcher at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum since 1965. --__--__-- Message: 8 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 11:41:51 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] Hanok Village Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Hanok Village, a Window on the Past Located in the southernmost regions of the Korean peninsula lies a special village in South Gyeongsang Province where 200 residents live in well preserved traditional houses, or 'hanok' that date back to the 16th century. The residence of Jeong Yeo-chang, one of the Chosun Dynasty's five wise men still remains here, while historical records indicate, people inhabited this area as early as 57 B-C. Nestled between Mount Jiri and Mount Deogyu, the village boasts a picturesque natural surrounding. Not only are the villagers of Gaepyeong living in harmony with the environment but they are also lifetime curators, who have preserved Korea's cultural heritage and traditions. To share the historical treasures the villagers started a camp for city kids. For three days, young Seoulites, who are more accustomed to city life, learn the structural wonders of traditional houses in the Chosun Dynasty and are made privy to how everyday life was back then. On top of the aesthetic beauty that these houses possess, 'hanoks' are also well known for their functionality. During the cold winter season, the low sloping roof contains any heat produced by sunlight making it difficult for warm air to disperse. Even with its architectural ingenuity and majestic appearance, 'hanoks' are becoming nearly obsolete in Korea. But, if people like the Gaepyeong residents continue preserving Korea's heritage, 'hanoks' will surely stand the test of time for many generations to come. (Arirang TV) --__--__-- Message: 9 Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 11:44:20 -0800 (PST) From: Geoff To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Books/Reading on Kuk Sool Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Thank you both for your input. BTW - I looked up Kimm on Barnes and Noble and Amazon, as well as searching in Google and could not find the book you were referring to. Is it only available at this conference? I am enjoying Kuk Sool very much and the Dojang I belong to has a fantastic approach to the art http://www.kswnaustin.com. I was just looking for as much information as I possibly could get my hands on. If there really isn't anything specifically on KSW, are there any recommendations for the history of Korean Martial Arts in general? Thanks again for your input. This is a great list. the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net wrote:Dear Folks: "....I can highly recommend GM Kimm's book on Kuk Sool. He also haas a number of other excellent books you might consider. He will be at the Jackson seminar in March, that might be a great time to get a signed copy. Sincerely, Rudy...." I would go with Rudys' suggestion. There are, of course the original "Red Book' that was put out by the Kuk Sool Won years back. The photography was pretty bad and the proof-reader must have been working under some kind of terrible deadline given all the typos, misplaced pics, and so forth. I understand that there is another set of books that now have replaced the original organizational materials but maybe these are only available from THE World Kuk Sool Won Assn. Personally, and this is just me, I very often rate the art by the sorts of attitudes it turns out and not only by the technical material. Best Wishes, Bruce --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now --__--__-- Message: 10 Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 15:20:50 -0600 (CST) From: To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Credibility_Stuff_?= Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Jim: "......Honestly, while I believe at your comments were likely not intended as a personal attack, they do come off as sounding suspicious both to sites like this one and John's training in particular. If you had a positive suggestion, why not phrase it as such?...." It would not be my place to speak for Michael but I will mention a few of my own thoughts in passing. If you stick with DD for a while it will become apparent that many of the folks here have come to where they are in the KMA at a cost. Many of us also come from an American society where "cutting costs" is a daily battle- cry. It is not uncommon, then, to see someone who professes to hold a status reserved only for folks who have paid the genuine price having only played the system to get the necessary paperwork. Of course, the true measure would be out on the mat, but that is usually a circumstance carefully avoided while the individual in question continues to profess their legitimacy. In many ways I have developed a pretty short fuse when it comes to individuals not delivering on what they say they will, or not being what they said they were. In this way, had Michael not brought up the situation and I had known about it then I WOULD have said something, and probably with that tinge of suspicion you might have picked-up on. In my case it would not have been a "personal" issue, but simply my way of being particularly protective of something that means a lot to me--- Buddhist Non- attachment not withstanding. :-) Best Wishes, Bruce --__--__-- Message: 11 Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 13:53:22 -0800 (PST) From: freddie bishop To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] promotion Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net My son, age 5, has been participating in TKD class for two weeks now, and on Saturday I took him to watch the school promotion test. I wanted him to see what went on so maybe he would not be as intimidated as his classmates. I think he was a little squeemish, if thats a word, after watching the board breaking segment of the test. I wonder of the safety concerning a five year old breaking a 1" pine board with a side kick! I seen alot of sloppy technique being passed on as acceptable from children in the ages of 5-10. Maybe I am expecting too much from my own son. The instructor is moving too fast, I think. Two weeks into training and he is already showing him side kicks and he can't even move from point A to point B in a front stance yet. Should I keep my mouth shut or should I say something? Fred __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com --__--__-- Message: 12 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 14:29:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] ITF Poland Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Poland - Declaration 22 January 2003 to: Mr Russell MacLellan President International Taekwon-do Federation Poland, 22 January, 2003 DECLARATION Polish Taekwon-do Association declares that its not true we ever said that people who support a candidacy of Mr Chang Ung wont be allowed to participate in the XIIIth World Senior Taekwon-do Championships in Warsaw and in the ITF Congress. We declare that all representations of the ITFs countries members are allowed to participate in the XIIIth World Senior Taekwon-do Championships. In the ITF Congress two representatives designated by each member countrys national association are allowed to take part. We would like to inform that invitations for World Championships and for the Congress had been sent to all members countries, (also to Korean Taekwon-do Committee and Greek Taekwon-do Association). They will also be sent to each country member which notify that it would like to participate. All informations concerning World Championships in Poland are available on our website www.pztkd.lublin.pl. Tadeusz ?oboda President Polish Taekwon-do Association --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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. 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