Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 03:01:52 -0700 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 11 #327 - 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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Green Belt Test (DITTER66@aol.com) 2. Re: Bringing Back Swords (Bruce Sims) 3. Re: Puzzle Mats (Bruce Sims) 4. NKMAA seminars (Rudy Timmerman) 5. Colorado seminar (Sharon Tkach) 6. Answering Mr. Boyd's sword questions (KO-Online) 7. USTU Dan test requirements (Ray Terry) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: DITTER66@aol.com Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:18:10 EDT To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Green Belt Test Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Well, here I am again testing and nervous as usual, I have to know palgue 2 and basic form 5 , one steps and choke holds lapel grabs, combination kicks and a power break (turn back kick) and terminology. What makes me the most nervous is the 2 one minute fights its kind of a right of passage weeding the ones who are not ready I guess. Wish me Strength. Mary In Oklahoma Jack Hwang Martial Arts TaeKwonDo --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:48:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Bruce Sims To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Bringing Back Swords Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Dear Anthony: ".....My information to date has this (personally taking swords into and out of Korea) as being impossible barring two exceptions. I would be interested in the specifics of your plan in case there is more to the procedure of which I am unaware......" Absolutely. I had visions of this guy at the airport watching a few $kUS of swords being confiscated as he tried to leave the country with them. Even my own teacher, who is a Korean national, a recognized practitioner of standing and with preparation well in advance, had to walk a very careful line of questioning as he brought his swords through. And there was still the matter of getting a receipt signed by me and each of the other recipients attesting to our taking receipt of the swords back here in the States. Not quite like ordeing a wall-hanger through Century by ANY stretch of the imagination. FWIW. Best Wishes, Bruce --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 07:06:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Bruce Sims To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Puzzle Mats Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Not to throw cold water on the discussion but I am becoming a little concerned that people are throwing the term "puzzle mat" around sort of indiscriminately. I think it is important to point out that I, myself, have identified at least four different types or styles of these mats and the differences are notable. Please consider the following. Two styles of these mats are relatively thin (approx .5 in.) and are of two densities. One density is relatively light and is probably easily recognized by educators among us as the type that is used in play areas where small children congregate. I have usually seen this type with appropriate juvenile prints on it and once actually saw an item with was assembled as a true "puzzle" to form a large motif for the floor. These mats are essentially to protect children at play from the odd scuffling that occurs across the floor and are usually laid across tile or sometimes concrete. The second type is a bit like the first except that it is more of a "industrial application providing a softer walking surface around machines, along walks and any place where a softer surface for people who are on their feet for long times appreciate some relief. I have seen this behind cash registers for the cashiers, for instance. The third type is something like the second type though it is both thicker (approx 1 inch) and denser and I have seen this in gym areas where staff want to protect the floor from the occasionally dropped equiptment. It is not intended to take hugh weights and sharp edges but rather the occasional dumb-bell or disc weight. Finally there is the popular mat which is meant for tumbling and floor work which is likewise thicker but a bit less dense and is probably the type that most folks are familiar with from various MA supply catalogs. I share this rundown not for people who know but for those people who may not be familiar with the variances or might try to use one item for an alternate usage. Personally, I am not a huge fan of these mats accept perhaps as underlayment for another surface. Pressed for my recommendation I would locate a source in the area for large sheets of 1.5 inch closed-foam sheet through a wholesaler or industrial supply source and have the system covered with a large tarp secured along the edges. The cost would be the same (perhaps even less if there are quantity discounts) and I think the performance would be better. But thats just me. Your mileage may vary. Best Wishes, Bruce --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 12:11:59 -0400 From: Rudy Timmerman To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] NKMAA seminars Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Lois writes: > Master Dewitt said: > ..DeWitt Martial Arts will be having the annual NKMAA Seminar here in > Brainerd, MN., on Sept 11th... > Grandmaster Rudy Timmerman has made it clear that 'everyone must have > a great time'... " > It gives "Remember 9/11" a whole new meaning! Wish I could be there. > The requirements would be > fulfilled just by meeting some of the DD gang. Have a fantastic > seminar. > Lois Hello Lois: I am sure we will have the chance to train together before long. I'll be doing a seminar in Oregon in mid August, just a few weeks away, maybe you can make that one. I am sure my host, Kevin Janisse, can give you the details. While I am at it... the same day I return home from Oregon (August 24th) I will have Master Booth here in my dojang for a few days. All are welcome to come visit and train with us. For more info, just email me. Sincerely, Rudy --__--__-- Message: 5 From: "Sharon Tkach" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 10:30:48 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Colorado seminar Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Alain Burrese presented an enjoyable and well-taught Hapkido class at a seminar in Colorado this last weekend. The ensuing respect always makes me chuckle a bit, as the rest of the weekend I kept hearing comments about "You Hapkido people!" ...like we are violent or something! ;-) ~Sharon --__--__-- Message: 6 Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:38:24 -0500 To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net From: KO-Online Subject: [The_Dojang] Answering Mr. Boyd's sword questions Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net >Thank you for your questions regarding my plans for exporting >swords. Simply put, everyone of our masters is allowed to bring back one >sword through customs. There may be as many as 10 of us traveling in Sept. > As stated the swords are for rice bundle cutting, and kumbup. These > swords are indeed referred to as Sam gak do. Photos for comparison can > be seen at www.rrtkd.com Jim Grimestad www.ko-online.com Red River Traditional TaeKwonDo >Second: In your post you mention they are forged for gumbub and jipdan >baegi. Does this >mean you plan to obtain sam-gak-to? >If so, you should make certain to notify your customers that they will not >be able to cut >hard objects (bamboo, etc) with these swords and that the weight will not >accurately >resemble that of a true sword (as they are almost two pounds lighter). > >===== >Anthony Boyd: Swordsman and English Teacher > www.stormpages.com/haidonggumdo --__--__-- Message: 7 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 18:09:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [The_Dojang] USTU Dan test requirements Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Forwarding... USTU DAN OFFICE The Dan office at the USTU provides a direct link between the United States and the Kukkiwon office in Korea. It is our goal to provide efficient processing of your students Black Belt certificates and to provide a support system with Kukkiwon. Instructors who hold the rank of Kukkiwon 4th Dan or above and are USTU Club members are eligible to promote their students through this office. Kukkiwon provides the Black Belt certificates issued by the USTU Dan office and the individuals processed are recorded with the Kukkiwon offices via quarterly reports. The Dan office follows all rules and regulations set forth by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. Guidelines for Processing 1) The instructor must have a 4th Dan or higher Kukkiwon certificate to be eligible to test and process with this office. Please submit a copy of your certificate prior to any information being released from this office. Include your school name, address, USTU Club number, and phone number. 2) The school must be a registered USTU Club prior to processing. 3) The applicant must currently be a member of the USTU. 4) Submit an application for promotion on each individual. The Instructor must sign in blue ink. (We do not accept faxed or photocopied applications. We must have the original signature.) Please attach two ID size photos, the student's prior certificate if applying for 2nd Dan/Poom or higher, and a copy of the students USTU membership card. Please note that incomplete applications will be returned. 5) Acceptable forms of payment are money orders, cashiers checks, Visa and MasterCard. 6) All applications that are submitted through this office will be considered USA Citizens and the certificates will be printed as such. 7) Certificates are always sent out by UPS. UPS will not deliver to P0 Box addresses. Please provide full street addresses. 8) Only Instructors are permitted to ask for confirmations or checkth status of their students. 9) Gup certificates are obtainable for $3.00 each, or orders of 100 or more at $2.00 each. They are available in yellow, green, blue, and red. Send requests with payment and return address to the USTU Dan office. 10) Processing times: 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th Dan/Poom = 3-6 weeks 5th 6th, and 7th Dan = 4-6 months NOTE: It is required that 6th Dan and higher applicants include a 10-page thesis concerning Taekwondo with their application. Skip Dan & Replacements = 4-6 months UNITED STATES TAEKWONDO UNION One Olympic Plaza, Suite #104 C Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: (719) 866-4632 --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang http://the-dojang.net Old digest issues @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com/pub/the_dojang Copyright 1994-2004: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of The_Dojang Digest