Date: Thu, 01 May 2003 18:31:02 -0700 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 10 #195 - 7 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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Today's Topics: 1. no-touch strikes (Andrew Pratt) 2. Posts (Andrew Pratt) 3. Re: MA Programs (ChunjiDo@aol.com) 4. Martial Arts Business (Stovall, Craig) 5. Feet Fitness (GLENN MCINTOSH) 6. Knock out (Eric_Deveau@hotmail.com) 7. Re: Feet Fitness (Ray Terry) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Andrew Pratt" To: "Dojang Digest" Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 13:37:55 +0900 Subject: [The_Dojang] no-touch strikes Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Patrick, You wrote: > I offer $1000 to any person who knocks me out without touching me. I am serious, and expect only serious takers. You may demonstrate your seriousness by putting up $100, which will become mine should you fail. You do not have to expose your "magical" technique either. Since you don't have to touch me - I assume you don't even have to be in the same state (greatly reduces travel costs too!) But I am open to working out the details. < Mmm, let's see, 15 hours time difference, should be about 3am in your part of the world.. Yi-ah - there's my no-touch strike. You should be asleep now. You can mail me the $1,000 when you wake up. Best wishes, Andrew 'I don't fear anyone when they are several 1,000 miles away' --__--__-- Message: 2 From: "Andrew Pratt" To: "Dojang Digest" Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 13:37:50 +0900 Subject: [The_Dojang] Posts Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Ray, You reminded us on proper behaviour for posting messages to the list, and you concluded: > Any questions? Feel free to contact me offline. < Do you mean after dark in the carpark with weapons of choice? :-) Andrew --__--__-- Message: 3 From: ChunjiDo@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 01:28:51 EDT To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: MA Programs Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net In a message dated 4/30/2003 11:06:42 PM Central Daylight Time, the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net writes: > We're getting ready to replace our out-dated studio management computer > program. School owners - any recommendations? What do you like and why? > > Thanks, > > Sharon hi sharon, this may be premature, but we're in the process of having some software designed for us that we might be able to offer to the public. it is intended to offer similar features as: the dojo manager www.martialartssoftware.com martial arts organizer www.martialartsorganizer.com gym organizer www.gestabiz.com and wholesale organizer www.gestabiz.com we were looking for something which could manage our student base and school operations along with something which offered cost/retail/wholesale solutions for our supply company. there wasnt any one program which fit the COMPLETE bill. additionally, if you ever intend to get any software which allows you to create barcode ID cards, dont ever buy from the software manufacturers out there. we've gotten some great...new...barcode scanners off of ebay. i'll let folks know when this becomes available and how it works for us. good luck and take care, melinda Chajonshim Martial Arts Academy www.cjmaa.com 1-573-673-2769 Chajonshim Martial Arts Supply www.cjmas.com 1-877-847-4072 --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "Stovall, Craig" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 13:10:34 -0500 Subject: [The_Dojang] Martial Arts Business Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net The recent discussion of opening a MA school got me to thinking about it. Maybe way off the beaten path here, but it's interesting to me. Just wondering...has anyone considered the Tracy's Kempo (Kenpo???) business model as an alternative to the "traditional" business model that most schools follow? From what little I understand about the Tracy system (gleaned from the internet), it is built around three core principles: 1. Little or no group classes. Most, or all, classes are performed in a private lesson format, with one-on-one instruction between the instructor and the student. The theory is that this increases quality, and better serves the needs of the student (and leads to a happier, more loyal student). 2. Cash flow is king (ain't that the truth). Classes are "fly now, pay now". In other words, just like going to the doctor's office...you wanna see the doctor you gotta pay the receptionist. Obviously, this results in a daily cash flow, as opposed to collecting monthly fees. Not sure how advantageous this is overall. Sure as heck solves billing/tracking. 3. Extremely self-defense oriented. The theory is that 90% of people who are interested in martial arts training are there to learn self-defense...not to win trophies at a tournament, or to use kicking and punching as a New Age stress reduction/fitness method. Bottom line...people want to kick ass (or at least think they can)...teach them to kick ass. There may be other core principles, but these are the ones that stuck with me. Of course, this is opposed to the "traditional" way of running a school as I see it. 1. Instruction revolves primarily around group settings. The object is to maximize revenue per square foot (fill up them classes, baby). 2. Billing is on monthly/quarterly cycles. Of course, the more recent trend of "pay in advance for a 3-year Black Belt program" is also popular. 3. Appeal to as wide an audience as possible. Sort of goes back to rule number one...fill up the square footage with white pajamas. As such, differing curriculums are offered, or curriculums are flexible enough to appeal to differing tastes (a TKD class could address point sparring on Tuesday night, and then the nuances of poking out someone's eye on the following Thursday). To me, the Tracy model would be useless unless you've got a well-trained staff that can run private lessons, concurrently. The Tracy model is built around leveraging time, whereas the group method is about leveraging space. Without assistants, you'd have to teach 24/7, and find people that are willing to learn karate at 3:00 am. An interesting alternative, if nothing else. Sort of like taking the personal trainer model and applying it to martial arts...instead of making people do crunches, you're teaching them to break necks. Also, it would seem this model would work better in larger metro areas where you can pull from a larger population of professional types who may be more interested (and able) to shell out for private lessons. I don't see Tracy working in Bugtussle, Arkansas. Thoughts? Opinions? BTW, I've generally run into two types of martial arts instructors. The part-timers who work a 9 to 5, and teach on the side. Then there's the full-timers who seem to always be on the verge of joining the welfare ranks. I've met VERY few successful full-time instructors (which is why I dismissed it as a career option...as much as I love to teach). If you're successfully making a living teaching martial arts...my hat's off to you. It seems to be a hard trick to pull off. Craig "Business is My Business" Stovall --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 09:25:57 +1000 From: "GLENN MCINTOSH" To: Subject: [The_Dojang] Feet Fitness Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This email is to be read subject to the disclaimer below. ----------------------------------------------------------- Can any body give me some advice? While free sparing last week I tore the soft pad of the bottom of my left foot (ouch!!!!!!!!). The problem I have is that I have an all day training session with my Master coming up early next week, which I've been waiting for, for weeks. Has anybody any suggestions on how strap my foot or apply suitable balms that would give me enough freedom to train. Thanks Glenn McIntosh Australia Glenn McIntosh Bellambi STP (02) 4284-2967 ----------------------------------------------------------- Voluntary water restrictions now apply to residents in Sydney, Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. No sprinklers or watering systems between 8am and 8pm. No hosing of paths, buildings or hard surfaces. For more information visit www.sydneywater.com.au ----------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE - This communication contains information which is confidential and the copyright of Sydney Water or a third party. 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Sydney Water is not responsible for any changes made to a document other than those made by Sydney Water or for the effect of any changes (not made by Sydney Water) on a document's meaning. ----------------------------------------------------------- --__--__-- Message: 6 From: To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 18:22:05 -0500 Subject: [The_Dojang] Knock out Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net I watched the video clip a little grainy but it Looked like a "Brachial Stun" and the uke is so well trained, that even unconcious he tucked his chin and slapped the matt as he flopped over unconcious. Nice technique Eric Deveau --__--__-- Message: 7 From: Ray Terry Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] Feet Fitness To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 18:15:52 -0700 (PDT) Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net > While free sparing last week I tore the soft pad of the bottom of my left foot > (ouch!!!!!!!!). The problem I have is that I have an all day training session > with my Master coming up early next week, which I've been waiting for, for > weeks. You did it last week and the workout is next week? It should have plenty of time to heal by then. Better yet, can you wear martial arts shoes during the upcoming workout? e.g. the Discipline or Adidas shoes. Ray Terry rterry@idiom.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. US Taekwondo Union, 1 Olympic Plaza, 104C, Colorado Spgs, CO 80909 719.866.4632 FAX 719.866.4642 ustugold@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