Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 03:01:48 -0800 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 10 #86 - 6 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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Jumpin in Jackson (Ray Terry) 2. Re: Speaking of Seminars in Chicago (Chosondo@aol.com) 3. Taekkyon (Ray Terry) 4. more ITF (Ray Terry) 5. Welcome (Rudy Timmerman) 6. =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Old_Age_and_Training_?= (bsims@midwesthapkido.com) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 17:14:09 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] Jumpin in Jackson Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Just a quick reminder that it still isn't too late to pre-register, thereby saving $20, for the "18th International Hapkido and Korean Martial Arts Seminar". Pre-registrations are only $65 and that is for Friday evening, all day Saturday (and I do mean all day) and a half-day on Sunday. !!! March 7-8-9, Jackson, Mississippi. "Open to all belts - Age 15 and above." Unless he changes his mind, Gm West is letting me teach a session on offensive knife techniques. Should be fun... and if you want to test your jump spin kicks out on my very sharp knife, go-for-it! Bruce? Dakin? :) Or how about even Glenn and Richard? The more the merrier... If you have a/some training knives (wooden, plastic, rubber, metal) that you can bring with you, please do. If you have eye protection, you might also want to bring that along, too. Hope to see you there! Ray Terry rterry@idiom.com --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Chosondo@aol.com Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 20:48:41 EST To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Speaking of Seminars in Chicago Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Speaking of Seminars, I will be conducting a two (2) day seminar in the Chicago suburbs Amercan Martial Arts Academy, Downers Grove, Ill.: When: April 25 - 27, 2003 Where: American Martial Arts Academy 5225 S. Main Street Downers Grove, Ill 630-852-4422 Curriculum: Oriental Medicine Theory and Practice (6 hours) Korean Martial (Kwon Bup & Hapkido) Arts Skills (6 hours) *Emphasis will be on biomechanics Contact: Masters Glenn Gavin and Randy Stigall for information Ian A. Cyrus, Headmaster International Chosondo Federation Choson Kwon Bup - Hapkido - Taekwondo 7252 Valley Avenue Phila., PA 19128 215-483-5057 --__--__-- Message: 3 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang), policedo@martialartsresource.net (Policedo) Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 18:31:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] Taekkyon Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Forwarding an article on Taekkyon from Turtle Press... Taekkyon Taekyyon is often referred to as being similar to Taekwondo, but in fact there are many differences, not only in appearance but also in the principles of techniques as well as the methods of competition. Taekkyon movements derive strength from the rhythmical movement and harmony of the lower body and torso, emphasizing bent knees and a limber waist. Techniques often thrust at the opponent's face and body, or attack their legs to take them down. There is also an emphasis on pulling or pushing the opponents' legs to take them down as a defense against kicks. In Taekkyon matches, the rules dictate that the two fighters should step one of their feet in front of the other, continuously changing stance to avoid leg attacks from the opponent. This rule creates a unique Taekkyon step and is a characteristic of sport Taekkyon. A slight change in the application of sport Taekkyon techniques can create deadly kicks and strikes, particularly when these techniques are delivered to the opponent's vital areas. During a match, however, hitting the vital parts is strictly prohibited. Combat-style Taekkyon is taught separately from sport Taekkyon. Taekkyon does not rely on defensive techniques. When attacked, practitioners do not defend but rather attack the opponent in response. Practitioners are taught to measure their response to the level of the attack to avoid unnecessarily harming the attacker. This philosophy is derived from the characteristics of Korean culture, a combined culture of the warlike northern horse-riding people and the cooperative southern agricultural people. Taekkyon contains a philosophy of living and prospering together in harmony, so that it can contribute to the peace and welfare of the human race. Taekkyon History Taekkyon is recognized as the original form of bare-hand martial arts in Korea. Before the 6th century, Taekkyon was practiced by the ruling classes and from the 9th to 12th century, became very popular, even among the common people. According to the Koryusa, a Korean history book written in the 15th century, Taekkyon was widely encouraged and practiced by everyone from the king himself to farmers. This trend continued until the early Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910). But as the society moved toward a system that encouraged education and literary pursuits and discouraged military pursuits, the practice of Taekkyon declined. By the 13 century, Taekkyon was considered a folk custom rather than an actively practiced martial art. During the Japanese colonial period, Taekkyon was banned and nearly vanished. Fortunately Song Duk-ki (1893-1987) preserved the art and handed it down to modern day Koreans. After the independence of Korea, the practice of Taekkyon became considerably less popular than the practice of Japanese based arts. The establishment of Taekwondo after the Korean War and its subsequent popularity served to further overshadow the practice of Taekkyon. Taekkyon began to rise in popularity again in the early 1980s. It was designated by the government as Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 76 on June 1, 1983 owing to the extensive efforts of Shin Han-seung (1928-1987), who learned Taekkyon from Song Duk-ki. After the death of both masters, Lee Yong-bok, who learned Taekkyon from these two masters in 1984, established the Korea Traditional Taekkyon Institute to revive Taekkyon. Through his efforts, a resurgence in Taekkyon practice resulted and in 1985, the first Taekkyon game in 80 years took place in Kooduk stadium located in Pusan. In 1998, Taekkyon became an official member of the National Sports Council for All. On Feb. 2, 2001, the Korea Taekkyon Association entered officially into the Korea Sports Council and Taekkyon (under the auspices of the Korea Taekkyon Association) has been approved as a specialty sport by the Korea Sports Council. The Korea Taekkyon Association now has clubs and schools throughout Korea and supports more than 160 institutions, 110 university circles and 120 citizens' clubs. It also has about 10 nationwide Taekkyon championship games every year. See more Taekkyon in the video clip library at http://www.turtlepress.com. --__--__-- Message: 4 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 19:36:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] more ITF Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net More ITF developments... February 06th 2003 Dear CTFI Members, We, the ITF International Grand Master, Masters, Instructors and members in Canada, request CTFI President, Mr. Clint Norman, and the present CTFI Directors who support the so-called illegal ITF President, Mr. Russell MacLellan to reconsider their decision. CTFI is represent the legal International TaeKwon-Do Federation (ITF) in Canada since the Official legal ITF Head Office moved to Vienna, Austria in 1986. Before the Legendary Founder of Taekwon-Do and the Founder and President of ITF General Choi Hong Hi passed away, he still dedicated his last breath for ITF and TaeKwon-Do. General Choi suggested and hand picked the successor, Mr. Chang Ung, to continue the leadership to finish the task of which he ran out of time to accomplish them. The 43 countries members, the ITF Consultative Council and the ITF Executive Committee called on a very Special Congress to HONOR our beloved Founders last wishes at his 100th Day Memorial Service. This is a very special case and occasion in the ITF and TaeKwon-Do history. On November 15th 2002 Mr. Chang Ung and Mr. Russell MacLellan had a meeting. The meeting between them in Vienna in which Mr. Russell MacLellan said that for the unity of ITF and to honor Gen.Chois last wishes he will step back so that Mr. Chang Ung will have a free hand to run the ITF, and the ITF Board of Directors have accepted his offer. This has made it legal and final that Mr. Chang Ung is now the legal President of ITF, and all our members must recognize this truth. On next day November16th 2002 the ITF Board of Directors held an Official meeting to announce Mr. Russell MacLellans decision and to deal with some disturbed issues at the Head Office in Vienna, Austria. One of the issue was the 13th ITF World Championship in Poland. The ITF Board of Directors still supported Poland to be the host only if Poland TaeKwon-Do Committee denies Mr. Chang Ung new leadership. D.P.R. Korea was the second in the list to be the host. Few days later after Mr. Russell MacLellan has offered to step back and the ITF Board of Directors have accepted, Mr. Russell MacLellan wrote a letter which indicated that he has changed his mind and addressed himself as ITF President. This is illegal and shameful and lacking of word of honour. Furthermore, Master Tran Trieu Quan sent out e-mails to everyone without discussion with Poland TaeKwon-Do Committee. Master Trans e-mails stated that anyone who support Mr. Chang Ung will not allow attend the 13th World Championship in Poland. Polish TaeKwon-Do Committee later on issued a statement at the Gen.Choi.com to support Mr. Russell MacLellan as the ITF President. Under this critical circumstance, the ITF Board of Directors had no choice to change the place of the 13th World Championship to Korea. On early December 2002 Greece TaeKwon-Do Committee sent a letter with their government support to apply to be the host of the 13th World Championship. The ITF Board of Directors and the Consultative Council advised the ITF President, Mr. Chang Ung, that since the 13th World Championship is supposed honored to Europe Continent and now there is an European country , Greece, applied to be the host then ITF should really consider their application. Under a democratic process with the ITF Board of Director and Consultative Council suggestion and the good gesture of the DPR Korea TaeKwon-Do Committee Mr. Chang Ung approved Greece TaeKwon-Do Committees application. Today we received an Official document in both English and German from the Austrian Authority to state the legal status of the ITF Head Office, Draugasse 3 A- 1210 Vienna AUSTRIA, and Mr. Chang Ung. (please see the attached official document- ITF Legal Status register at www.internationaltaekwon-dofederation.com) We urge Mr. Clint Norman and the CTFI Directors and Provincial Representatives who previously supported Mr. Russell MacLellan without totally understanding the situation to make a public correct announcement to clarify the CTFI official standing toward the Legal ITF in Vienna, Austria no later than February 16th 2003. After February 16th 2003 if there is no a public clarification. We, the majority CTFI members, shall call on a SPECIAL MEETING to elect a new CTFI President and Directors on March 02nd 2003 in Toronto, Ontario. We ask you to respect the fact and the truth that CTFI is a legal official ITF representative in Canada who support the legal ITF Head Office and President in Vienna, Austria since 1986. Thank you. Yours in TaeKwon-Do, Grand Master Park Jong Soo Master Phap Lu Master Walter Zdeb Mr.Kou Iat Chio Mr. Cleve Bryan Mr. Santino Caputo Mr. John Kotsiu Mr. Seymour Creighton Mr. Sante Thinds Mr. Florence Miss Fran Collingwood M. Peggy Seely Mr. Ralph Marin Mr. Phil Nguyen Mr. Benoit St. Louis Mr. Mpinga Ngoy Mr. Tom Kotsiu Mr. Joel Denis --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 23:35:09 -0800 From: Rudy Timmerman To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Welcome Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Chuck writes: > Glad to make your aquaintance Rudy. I'm fairly new to the list and > am glad to know that there is a good representation of the age > groups here. Hello Chuck: Welcome to the DD. We DO have a nice group here, and some of us are so old we are starting to feel young again. I don't buy the senility crap either:) To Jye: Thanks for the info Jye, but after one bout with Dit Ja Dow creeping into in a sensitive area I think I'll pass. A word of warning, if you do happen to find it in the wrong place, do NOT try water:) Been there, done that and it's worse than the original ailment. It does however do wonders for agility, I had not bounced around the shower like that for years:) Sincerely, Rudy --__--__-- Message: 6 Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:24:58 -0600 (CST) From: To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Old_Age_and_Training_?= Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Rudy: Without getting too nosey about your personal life, is there anything you want to share about keeping up a consistent training schedule while watching out for a bad back? I don't want to put you on the spot. In my own case this recent bout with lower back pain prompted me to poke around the library regarding various ailments and afflictions. I even went back to seeing the naprapath on a regular basis just to make sure everything was finding its way back to its rightful place. What I found out from my research was more than I really wanted to know about ruptured disks, pinched nerves and osteo-arthritis. I was just wondering if there is anything special you do for yourself to keep debilitation at bay. 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@mailsnare.net www.ustu.org Old digest issues available @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com Copyright 1994-2003: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember 9-11! End of The_Dojang Digest