Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 03:01:48 -0800 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 10 #575 - 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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RE: Those blasted weaklings! (Tammy & Greg Hindley) 2. Happy Holidays! (Jason E. Thomas (Y!)) 3. Season Greetings! (Michael Rowe) 4. GM Timmerman's Austin, TX seminar... (Jason E. Thomas (Y!)) 5. Organizations in the KMA (Hapkido Self Defense Center) 6. Kudos to Hapkido (Manuel Maldonado) 7. RE: in view of recent events (Scott D. Feldstein) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Tammy & Greg Hindley" To: Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:19:36 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] RE: Those blasted weaklings! Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Kerry, Where in Wichita are you located? I live in Peabody and have been looking for a good TKD, HKD person to workout with. Maybe we can meet up? Greg Message: 4 From: "atchinsonk" To: Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 12:00:10 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] Those blasted weaklings! Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net [satire alert] Gotta add my two cents worth on the Mary Sues, Billy Bobs, and Miltons. I too see these relcalcitrant goof-offs and am sickened. How dare they sully my master's dojang with their feeble and childish attempts to emulate REAL men and women. You know, the true martial artists whose homes and garages are stuffed with trophies and plaques of their conquests, who are on a first-name basis with their orthopedic surgeons, and placate the lesser among us by merely playing at having lives so they can devote 19 hours a day to training. Yes, the posers who think they can don a dobok and better themselves by showing up two or three hours a week despite the needs of their whiny, demanding families and bosses. Truly, they make me want to puke. But they're not the worst, oh no! You, Mr. Weller, have finally crossed the line. Yes, my friend, you have gone too far! To impugn the fine reputation and outstanding flavor and texture of Mrs. Brady's Candied Yams is beyond the pale. You are going to have to atone for your insolence. I'm callin' you out, boy! The next time you come to Wichita we're going to settle this. I think Kibon Poomsae at 60 paces will be a fitting method to teach you a lesson. Now if you will excuse me I have to go dig my exercise bike out of the garage. [/satire alert] Kerry Atchinson WTF TKD Poser ( That's MR Poser to you, Dave! ) --__--__-- Message: 2 From: "Jason E. Thomas \(Y!\)" To: Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:16:02 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] Happy Holidays! Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and fun Holiday Season. Take care and I look forward to seeing you all in Jackson! Regards, Jason E. Thomas Chief Instructor North Austin Tae Kwon Do www.natkd.com --__--__-- Message: 3 From: "Michael Rowe" To: Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:17:23 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] Season Greetings! Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net May everybody's winter Solstice holiday of your choosing be safe and happy. Michael Rowe "In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein mp_rowe@cox.net --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "Jason E. Thomas \(Y!\)" To: Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:17:27 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] GM Timmerman's Austin, TX seminar... Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net The arrangements have been finalized for GM Timmerman's seminar for Austin, TX. If you'd like more information, please visit www.natkd.com/events. Thanks! Regards, Jason E. Thomas Chief Instructor North Austin Tae Kwon Do www.natkd.com --__--__-- Message: 5 From: "Hapkido Self Defense Center" To: Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 12:05:37 -0500 Subject: [The_Dojang] Organizations in the KMA Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net As a professional hapkido teacher, I have two obligations. One to my students and the other to my teacher (and organization). My students know what organization their gup and dan certificates come from, in fact, many of them have trained with my teacher locally or in Jackson at the big hapkido buffet. After joining the USKMAF in early '99, (within the first year) - I was promoted to 5th dan, invited to teach at the big event, recruited Master Mac (who now runs the TSD division), taught a hapkido clinic in Austin, Tx, and went to Korea with many of the USKMAF yudanja. I have never asked for anything from my organization. I belong to serve the organization which serves the art of hapkido. I do not, and should not, expect anything back in return. I also admit that one day I hope that I am qualified to step in my teachers shoes, but that time is in the far distance. Re: Organizations getting along with each other. The USKMAF has two, for lack of a better word - 'sister' organizations. One is in Canada run by Master Timmerman and one in Australia run by Master Booth. There really is no need for us to be associated with another US organization. That does not imply that it won't happen, but I doubt it will. Both of these organization (Master Timmerman's and Master Booth's) are affiliated with the big Jackson event because of the quality of the head of the organization, not their rank. Their rank is a by-product of the quality of technique. It is true that Master West is very selective about who teaches at the event because it is HIS reputation if we make a mistake or the participants have a bad time. But the USKMAF has friends in a lot of organizations. But we do not go looking for affiliation with others, it just sort of happens. Just my opinion. Jere R. Hilland www.HapkidoSelfDefense.com Merry Christmas and Happy new Year --__--__-- Message: 6 From: "Manuel Maldonado" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:46:00 -0800 Subject: [The_Dojang] Kudos to Hapkido Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Once again I am pleased to announce that myself and one of my Black Belts Mr. William Lugo visited  another hapkido school. The school Kim's hapkido in San Dimas, they rolled out the red carpet to us. Master Steve Petermann is a very humble and knowledgeable Kwan Jang. As I said in the past I never gave much thought to Hapkido before. I'm impressed with this fine Martial Art. I want to thank Master Petermann and all his students for allowing me to participate with them I had a wonderful experience. Thank you for allowing me to post Maldonado Kwan Jang http://devoted.to/Taekwondo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Grab our best dial-up Internet access offer: 6 months @$9.95/month. --__--__-- Message: 7 Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 11:08:42 -0700 From: "Scott D. Feldstein" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] RE: in view of recent events Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Mr. Luttrell: Thank you, sir. Your words below were inspirational. It's sometimes disheartening that the conversation on this mailing list often turns to politics, scandal, testosterone-fueled trash talking, open criticism of other styles, open criticism of other people, and other less-than-noble subjects. Two years ago, looking for something constructive to do with my 9-year-old son, I signed us up for martial arts training. I chose a local tae kwon do dojang simply because it was only one mile from my house and seemed reputable. Since that time my life has improved in a number of unexpected ways. I quit smoking. I lost 30 pounds. I began exercising even outside the dojang. I slept and ate better. I spent more time with my son and my daughter (I signed her up, too, after I realized how great it was). I achieved significant gains in my career. I began thinking of myself in a different and more positive way. Somehow I felt more confident and self-assured. And now, two years later and approximately six months of hard work away from a black belt, it occurs to me that martial arts is more than just ass-kicking and fitness training. It's more than boxing or a membership at a health club. At some level traditional martial arts is about being a better person. The tenets of tae kwon do (Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control and Indomitable Spirit) are increasingly meaningful to me. And so is the pledge of my dojang which states, in part, "I will endeavor to build a more peaceful world," and "I will be a champion of freedom and justice." Likewise with the student oath which in part reads "I will observe the unwritten rule of martial arts and only speak well of, and never criticize, other students." I will help them as I am able, and accept help from them with gratitude. We are all on the same path together. Thank you for your encouragement, sir. Respectfully, Scott << Everyone who trains has a different reason for training. As long as they are setting and achieving goals they have set for themselves, I say ROCK ON... I hope to lead those who wish to practice martial arts in the right direction by setting a good example. I wont talk negative talk about other martial artists and I try to live the Tenents of TKD and the 5 point Code of conduct. So to everyone out there, Keep training, --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang http://the-dojang.net Old digest issues available @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com Copyright 1994-2003: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of The_Dojang Digest