Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 03:01:51 -0800 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 10 #154 - 13 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: 6th Annual He Young Kimm Cup Tournament (Stovall, Craig) 2. Re: Brainerd Seminar (Rob Frankovich) 3. Re: Mr. Robert Block (Dewitt, Garrett) 4. =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Shudokan_vs_Shotokan_?= (bsims@midwesthapkido.com) 5. Re: Brainerd Seminar (Dewitt, Garrett) 6. re: Certifications (Joel McTague) 7. Re: Stupid observation regarding kwan name (Kent Frazier) 8. RE: Stupid observation regarding kwan name (Wallace, John) 9. =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Getting_the_"feel"_for_the_hyung?= (bsims@midwesthapkido.com) 10. Sabaki Challenge (FirstPe315@aol.com) 11. Dan Certification (Charles Richards) 12. bogus certs (Ray Terry) 13. Re: Buddha's B-day (ABurrese@aol.com) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Stovall, Craig" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:17:44 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] RE: 6th Annual He Young Kimm Cup Tournament Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Chris wrote, <<>> Can you elaborate a little more? I've only seen a demonstration of ssirem (sp?) on television once...I think I saw it demoed during one of those U.S. Amateur Sumo competitions that are on ESPN every once in a great while. Was this contested in the traditional manner, or was this a modified contest at your tournament? I was under the impression that ssirem was pretty rare on this side of the Pacific, so I'm a bit surprised that there's actually folks over here teaching and contesting it (the demo I saw was done by Korean nationals). What/where are some of the prominent groups, schools, and organizations here in the states that are promoting and contesting this tradition? Also, do you know of any good web sources for this? Thanks! Craig "I Luv Grappling" Stovall --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:25:10 -0800 (PST) From: Rob Frankovich To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Brainerd Seminar Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:42:27 -0800 > From: Rudy Timmerman > To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > Subject: [The_Dojang] Brainerd Seminar > Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > > Greetings everyone: > Master DeWitt of the Brainerd TKD school pointed out > to me that I had > mistakenly informed the list that his seminar is > scheduled for THIS > weekend. Actually, it is the NEXT weekend of April > 12th. Sorry folks, > I guess I am just too anxious to see the good folks > in Brainerd:) I > will teach Bong (staff) sool/hyung as well as Kong > Shin Bup ho shin > sool. All list members are welcome! > Sincerely, Rudy Mr. Timmerman, By Brainerd, are you referring to Brainerd, MN? Rob ===== Robert Frankovich Chief Instructor & Senior Trainer (www.tigerconsulting.org) Executive Director of Sparrow Institute (www.geocities.com/sparrowinstitute) "There is more to balance than not falling over." - Michael Angier __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com --__--__-- Message: 3 From: "Dewitt, Garrett" To: "'the_dojang@martialartsresource.net'" Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:33:57 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Mr. Robert Block Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Mr. Robert Block In reading your post regarding the WTFand or any other legitimate Korean Martial Arts certification, I cannot tell you how many times I have talked to or have had phone calls directly relating to this issue. I personally have some connections for the following legitimate Korean certifications: Korean Chung Do Kwan Fed, KHF, IHF, WTF/Kukkiwon and Chang Moo Kwan. If you e-mail me directly, I may be able to get you going in the right direction. Although I can receive certification from these organizations and on occasion, I do, about three years ago I was accepted into the membership of the NKMAA and have NOT ever regretted it. Their is NO deceit, NO dishonesty and nobody financially draining my DoJang bank account. Mr. Block, Ms. Kat Kelly said it best in her post on the DD, please check out the nkmaa.ca Grandmaster Timmerman is one of the most humble individuals you may ever meet. Hope to hear from you. Master Garrett DeWitt btkd.net brogue@brainerd.net --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:23:06 -0600 (CST) From: To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Shudokan_vs_Shotokan_?= Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Jeremy: Right off the bat let me say that I defer any comment on the relationship between Japanese Karate and Korean Taekwondo or Tangsoodo to folks who travel in those circles. Its not that I don't have my own thoughts and knowledge base, but only that I think it would be unseemly for me to comment on the heritage of an art I don't actually practice. On the other hand I have had more than a little experience explain the difference between Shudokan and Shotokan so first off let me give you this clip from a Karate website in Yakima, Wa. "..... With the advent of Gichin Funakoshi's introduction of Okinawan Karate to Japan in the early 1920's, the popularity of karate began to grow. Soon, other Okinawan masters began to travel to Japan to proliferate their arts. One such man was Kanken Toyama, whose Okinawan name was Kanken Oyadamari. A school teacher by profession, Toyama's chosen avocation was the instruction of karate. He started his karate training at the age of 9 with a master named Itarashiki. His major teacher was the famous Itosu Yasutsune, with whom Toyama studied for 18 years. In 1907 Toyama became Itosu's assistant at Shuri dojo. Toyama became one of only two of Itosu's students to be granted the title of "Shihanchi", or protege, of Itosu's O kuge (innermost secrets). Aside from learning Shorin-ryu from Itosu, Toyama studied and mastered their styles of karate from other notable masters of Naha-te and Tomari-te, which included weapons arts. A few of his other teachers were, Aragaki, Azato. Chibana, Higaonna, Oshiro, and Tana. Toyama's interest in martial arts was not limited to karate. He was considered an expert swordsman, as well. While on a six year assignment to teach elementary school in Japanese occupied Taiwan (1924-1930), he studied Chinese martial arts with masters Chen Fong Tai in Taipei and Lim Fun Fong in Taichung. Given this diverse martial arts background, the Japanese government soon recognized Toyama's prowess, and awarded him the right to promote to any rank in any style of Okinawan karate. An official gave Toyama the title of master instructor. Toyama's first dojo was opened in Tokyo in 1930, and he quickly became famous for his Aka Ryoku (strong gripping methods of Itosu and Itarashiki). The name of Toyama's school was Shudokan, which means "Institute for the cultivation of the way." Today, this term refers not only to his school, but also to his system. Shudokan karate is a composite system, encompassing Kobutjutsu (Ancient art, referring to the specialized weapons practice of Okinawan karate). There are also kata (formal exercises) that are unique to Shudokan karate. Shurite, sometimes known as Shorin-ryu, or Itosu-ha is a component of Shudokan karate. Its kata represent light, quick motions and a variety of power sources. The Naha-te system's forms, sometimes known as Goju-ryu, Shorie-ryu, or Higashiona-ha, represent strong rooted motions with an emphasis on internal breathing. Power sources include both hard, and soft. The Tomari-te style is generally considered an extinct system except in a few composite systems such as Shudokan. Tomari-te is characterized by the speed of the Shorin-ryu and the strength of the Naha-te, and also included its own soft type of power. Tomari-te included some tight yet sophisticated motions; and in appearance it is both graceful and noble. The aspect of weapons in Shudokan adds to its versatility and practicality. Weapons have also affected the empty hand forms in that the motions tend to be larger, often drawing a number of intersecting circles, with different parts of the body moving on different planes at the same time. Shudokan is characterized by large circular motions with an emphasis on covering. The practice of extension of the motions develops power and physique. Soft power is taught along with sophisticated applications. which included throws, blocks, and chokes. Because of the balance between hard and soft power, this system promotes good heath. Shudokan, because of its physical character, has developed its own unique kata. One set of forms that were developed within the system is the Kyoku forms. There are seven kata in this group,. starting with the very basic techniques, and building into long complex form, in a set progression. Originally taught only at the Hombu Dojo (Headquarters School), even the most basic of these kata were reserved for members who held a third degree black belt or higher. These forms were developed to represent the fighting techniques of the system and were considered secret. Today, the basic Kyoku forms are taught only to brown belt student, and the longer more complex forms are still taught only to black belts. Another unique set of forms created by Shudokan are; Sonshin, Kakashin, and Choshin. These forms are used to develop and concentrate the potential of an individual. As an educator, Toyama believed his system should not stagnate. This intention was built into the system to allow for its continued growth of both the individual and style .............." Best Wishes, Bruce --__--__-- Message: 5 From: "Dewitt, Garrett" To: "'the_dojang@martialartsresource.net'" Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:43:04 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Brainerd Seminar Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Hello Grandmaster Timmerman Thank you for your post on the DD. Some of the students here were also thinking it was this weekend. I see the students are "anxious to have you here to teach the "real" thing." It is going to be a very positive experience for all to have the privilege to train with such honorable martial artists from the NKMAA. Respectfully Submitted. Master Garrett DeWitt --__--__-- Message: 6 From: "Joel McTague" To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 15:58:08 -0500 Subject: [The_Dojang] re: Certifications Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net You may also want to try the AAU as well. Their website is www.aautaekwondo.org Joel Martin McTague, J.D., M.B.A., D.B.A. (Fin) candidate, R.F.C., Ch.F.C., M.F.P. 2nd Dan, Tae Kwon Do 1st Dan, Hapkido mctague@worldnet.att.net **********NOTE********** The information contained in this email message is confidential and may be a privileged attorney-client communication. It is intended only for use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us via email and by telephone (561- 866-1750), and destroy the original message. Thank you. --__--__-- Message: 7 Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:52:11 -0800 (PST) From: Kent Frazier To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Stupid observation regarding kwan name Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > Message: 6 > From: "John Johnson" > To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] Stupid observation regarding > kwan name > Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 10:25:52 +0000 > Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > > Dear Mr Frazier, > > While I know your observation was made in good humor, it > may help you > understand what Jung Ki Kwan actually means. The word > "jung" when written in > a specific Chinese character means "spirit" or "rightous" > and, of course, > "Ki" is the Korean pronunciation of "chi" (internal > energy). "Kwan" is the > term reserved for school when referring to a martial arts > school. So, > literally the Jung Ki Kwan means "The school of chi > spirit". > > It may also may help you to know that you're probably > mispronouncing the > word "jung". It is pronounced with a high back vowel to > rhyme with our > "sung", not the lower vowel sound you are probably using. > > Hope this helps. > > John A. Johnson > Seoul, South Korea > III, Taekwondo (Independent) > III, Korea Hapkido Federation Hello Mr. Johnson, I just thought I'd let you know that I was aware of the meaning of the kwan name (I couldn't remember exactly what 'jung' meant, but I had the general idea.) I just couldn't pass up sharing what made me laugh aloud when I read it the first time. Also, I am not sure about what you mean about my pronunciation. Perhaps in your accent of english, the vowels in sung and junkie are different, but the way I say them (pretty standard educated American English accent) they are exactly the same vowel. Also, I have studied a little bit of the Korean language, so I know the basic phonemes of the language (though I claim no knowledge beyind that point, and the difference between [wish I could use hangul here] d/t, t', and tt, g/k, k', and kk, etc. are pretty difficult for my English speaking mind to grasp.) In any case, I appreciate your attempts to enlighten me, but I was just making a rather bad pun concerning the way this specific name sounds to an English speaker. To the unfettered spread of knowledge, Kent P.S. To Chris: yeah, I figured you had probably heard it a hundred times before, but I couldn't resist on the off chance that you hadn't. :) --__--__-- Message: 8 From: "Wallace, John" To: "'the_dojang@martialartsresource.net'" Subject: RE: [The_Dojang] Stupid observation regarding kwan name Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:45:49 -0800 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Mr Johnson: If you're not an ex-pat american, you may not realize americans tend to slur consecutive consonants. When I was puzzling through Craig's email I said the name of your kwan out loud to myself. It came out "junky". Just one of those weird verbal coincidences. With a minor bit of enunciative effort Jung Ki is attainable though. Best Regards - John W. -----Original Message----- From: John Johnson [mailto:beowulf600@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 2:26 AM To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] Stupid observation regarding kwan name .... It may also may help you to know that you're probably mispronouncing the word "jung". It is pronounced with a high back vowel to rhyme with our "sung", not the lower vowel sound you are probably using. Hope this helps. John A. Johnson Seoul, South Korea III, Taekwondo (Independent) III, Korea Hapkido Federation --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.465 / Virus Database: 263 - Release Date: 3/25/2003 --__--__-- Message: 9 Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:45:45 -0600 (CST) From: To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_Getting_the_"feel"_for_the_hyung?= Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Danny: "... And sometimes modifications are made because a person wants to emphasize a different way to achieve a result. I think all of these things have happened and significantly affect all the forms we practice today. Otherwise, we would be able to see most of the forms I practice being done the same way in Korea, Japan, Okinawa and China. So are these reconstructions the same forms that were practiced in the 1700's? Yes and No. I believe that a practitioner from that era would be able to recognize any of the reconstructions that I have seen, just as I am able to recognize the 20 or so variations of Bassai Dai that I have seen......" Its hard to explain what I am about to say on a Net such as this but there is one other influence that could invoke change in a hyung but I avoided mentioning it earlier because it is a little difficult to express. Let me use the Turtle Press video of the two-man sword hyung I am working on, 'kay? If you just watch the hyung at face value, it would probably appear to the average person that here are two guys banging wooden swords back and forth as they march up and down a path and switch positions. If however, a person has sword instruction they begin to identify certain ways the swords are "banged" indicating that there is much more subtle biomechanics at work. That said let me take it one more step. If you watch the same tape and have actually wielded a sword so as to cut something---- and ideally to attempt to cut something before or after executing a parry-- or maybe by including an actual cut while performing a hyung with a live blade----- one begins to "feel" that certain movements naturally follow wherein other sword movements are not as natural. You are absolutely right, Danny, to say that someone who has sword experience might be able to "connect the dots" and that some folks will turn-out a different result as they connect the dots differently. I would like to add that different folks will "feel" a naturalness to some movements and combinations that others do not. I will also go out on a limb and posit that this may be why so many people make such a big deal about lineages that descend from actual combat usage. There seem to be few things that authenticate a swordmans' "feel" for sword movement like a history of regular success under combat situations. FWIW. Best Wishes, Bruce --__--__-- Message: 10 Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 16:17:42 -0500 From: FirstPe315@aol.com To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Sabaki Challenge Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Jye- It is still going strong every year in Colorado. My friend in Tigard is a guy I train with a few times a months and won the world championship last year in the Light Heavyweight Division. It's held in Summer sometime. They sure fight hard. Interesting style. I had the chance to go to one of Kancho's seminars (the creator of the Sabaki Method). Nice and humble guy, very laid-back. It was a fun seminar. For more information, you may want to visit www.enshin.com Jeff In a message dated 4/2/2003 3:16:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net writes: > "What ever happened to the Sabaki challenge? Is it > still around? > > Jye" --__--__-- Message: 11 Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 13:43:28 -0800 (PST) From: Charles Richards To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Dan Certification Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net <> Here is an issue I could use some advice on, I will attempt to be as short as possible. I do not intend on being disrespectful to my master, I have questioned him and not received satisfactory explanation other then the idea which to some extent I agree with and to another disagree, that a belt is only a piece of cloth. I trained for four and a half years and earned a 1st Dan belt issued only under our school, not WTF or any other "recognized" organization, and was told so. A year or so later 2nd Dan, it has been about 3 years now, I have started a martial arts Ministry for non profit. Quite early on I was told, by my Master that he was looking for this and that which would allow him to issue me a WTF certification. Now four years after, earning my 1st Dan, I have found out that I must begin with applying for 1st Dan through WTF, and the same time frames hold true for subsequent Dan levels. I know, how gullible can I get, and shame on me for taking things at face value, for not checking things out myself. Yes I feel that I have been let down to some degree. Do not get me wrong I am not pouting over all this, Because I am still OK with who I am, how far I have developed, and confident in my abilities, But I do want to be able to have some official recognition to verify my training. Am I making any sense??? Is there anyway to rectify this? <> Robert, Kat has directed you to nkmaa (listmember GM Timmerman) and you could also investigate uskmaf (listmember GM West). Other sources are. AAU Taekwondo program now has Dan and Gup Rank, and a written procedure for transferring rank, testing to elevated rank, and becoming a dan examiner. One other idependent org would be aikia led by Dr. Jerry Beasley in Radford, VA who is affiliated with Joe Lewis and Bill Wallace. Good Luck, Charles Richards www.mojakwan.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com --__--__-- Message: 12 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 13:58:33 -0800 (PST) Subject: [The_Dojang] bogus certs Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net On the topic of Dan certs, this can be a very troublesome area. The problem is that certain folks will market fake dan certs from Korean orgs knowing that they are bogus. A number of folks have been bitten by this scam. One of the more recent was someone selling KHF and KTA certs. According to the folks in Korea, it appears they are bogus. Caveat emptor... Ray Terry rterry@idiom.com --__--__-- Message: 13 Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 19:28:46 -0500 From: ABurrese@aol.com To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Buddha's B-day Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Bruce posted: >>>Our Order celebrates April 9th. Is the same date equivalent to what they celebrate in Korea? <<< In Korea, and I believe Japan and other Asian countries, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated on the 8th day of the fourth month by the lunar calandar. April 9th is close, it's the 9th day of the 4th month. I'm definitely not an experty on Buddhism. I have a number of books that I have read, I believe in many of the teachings, but am not a practicing Buddhist. As I stated earlier, my wife's birthday is the 9th day of the 4th month on the lunar calandar, so it is always the day after Buddha's birthday. IT was easy to remember in Korea, since Buddha's birthday was always in RED being a national holiday there. But without a calandar that shows lunar date too, it's hard for me to keep up with her birthday. I'm glad others are offering their knowledge on this as well, since I can learn more than just my wife's birthday by starting this. Yours in Training, Alain www.burrese.com --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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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