Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 03:05:19 -0700 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 12 #135 - 9 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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Copyright 1994-2005: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Korean Martial Arts. 2000 members. See the Korean Martial Arts (KMA) FAQ and the online search engine for back issues of The_Dojang at http://MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! Today's Topics: 1. RE: Relocating a School (Thomas Gordon) 2. RE: Relocation Advise (Manuel Maldonado) 3. Re: GM Humesky (Dewitt, Garrett) 4. Re: RE: Relocation Advise (Thomas Gordon) 5. Florida - Boca Ratan area HKD (David Beck) 6. Maryland student (Ray) 7. Re: Dojang Space (Joel S. Weissler) 8. work-out music (jason couture) 9. KBS Documentary Team (Ray) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Thomas Gordon" To: Subject: RE: [The_Dojang] Relocating a School Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 21:41:48 -0500 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Fellow list members, I have enjoyed reading the replies regarding this topic. Thank you. Mr. Callahan, I don't know your student base, but you may want to go to them and have a "heart to heart" about where you are, where you want to be, and where you could end up. And then, tell them how it relates to them. Any quality instructor will have a following of loyal and lucky students. Explain to them where you are and how it will take $XX extra per student per month to fulfill your goal. Assume I have 60 students and my rent is going up $200 a month. Plus, I'd like to actually take something home at the end of the month...maybe $800 a month. Okay, so you need $1000 additional revenue per month. Divided by 80 comes out to $12.50 more a head (based on 80 students). If it were me, I would see how many students would be willing to move to the new location in the mall. Then I would raise my rates so that I could take something home and I would be forthright about it. "For years the school has lost money and I simply am not willing to do that any longer." Before I announced that, I would call around to get the going rates for the successful martial art schools. And before I opened up in my new location, I'd take a week or two off from work and from martial arts and GO (aka leave...vacate...depart...abscond...run off...) somewhere with my bride and children that is totally non martial art oriented. You apparently love martial arts so take a break, clear your head, and get back in the groove. EVERYBODY needs a break. Perhaps you have a senior student that can help out while you're gone? About a month ago, I wrote a blurb about professionals drawing a professional wage. There is nothing wrong charging a fair rate for a quality service and I will not apologize for making sure my children aren't left holding the bag when I reach retirement age. Best of luck to you. Feel free to email me off line if you wish to discuss actual numbers. Thomas Gordon Florida www.GordonMartialArts.com --__--__-- Message: 2 From: "Manuel Maldonado" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:20:45 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] RE: Relocation Advise Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Remember Location, Location, Location...is the key to any business and having a "unique" "quimmick" also helps be that you offer to pick up kids at their schools and shuttle them to your do jang or do a "homework" class etc. think of what works for your surrounding area...oh one last thing remember a true Martial Artist teaches for the love not the money as we'll never be rich doing this.Some do make a good living most dont. Regards  Manuel Maldonado --__--__-- Message: 3 From: "Dewitt, Garrett" To: "'the_dojang@martialartsresource.net'" Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 07:36:55 -0500 Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: GM Humesky Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net "jakskru" wrote: "Master Dewitt, is this the same GM Humesky in michigan?" This is the same Dr. Eugene A. Humesky Ph.D. Dr. Humesky is a very kind and considerate man on one hand and a tough, no nonsense martial arts Master on the other. I met Dr. Humesky several years ago and with the insistence of my Hapkido Grandmaster, Master Rudy Timmerman, I did eventually pursue my TKD journey with Grandmaster Humesky. I listen to Master Timmerman And one of his consistent comments is, as he always, always says, "if you can learn the martial arts from the old Masters or the pioneers within the martial arts, do so." "We won't be around forever and much will be lost." Grandmaster Timmerman demonstrates great respect and admiration for Dr. Humesky and his actions (kindness, consideration, politeness, great concern for this man) have NOT gone unnoticed. These too are traits of a great man of character. I thank each of you for your encouraging and congratulatory comments to me. I also hope 2005 becomes a great year for all of you on the dojang digest. Respectfully Garrett --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 11:59:17 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] RE: Relocation Advise From: "Thomas Gordon" To: Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Master Maldonado stated: “...oh one last thing remember a true Martial Artist teaches for the love not the money as we'll never be rich doing this.Some do make a good living most dont.” I agree and disagree. In one sense, yes, I teach because I love it and my wife does this full time now and very fortunate to do what she loves. On the other hand, I have an ethical obligation to my family to have my finical affairs in order. For those teaching martial arts as their sole income, it simply is not fair to our children they are forced into a lower lifestyle because of their parent’s passion. Do we not provide a service that is can be life saving and is life altering? Mr. Callahan says he’s not getting paid at all. Does that mean the clerk at the gas station making minimum wage provides a more valuable service? Not hardly! I’m not talking about the ridiculous programs where you can spend $8-12K for “Leadership” status and prepay tuition up to second/third degree. In most areas, $65-110 a month is very reasonable for monthly tuition in a stand alone full time martial art school with an instructor(s) with reasonable knowledge/rank. Thomas Gordon > Remember Location, Location, Location...is the key to any business and > having a "unique" "quimmick" also helps be that you offer to pick up > kids at their schools and shuttle them to your do jang or do a > "homework" class etc. think of what works for your surrounding area...oh > one last thing remember a true Martial Artist teaches for the love not > the money as we'll never be rich doing this.Some do make a good living > most dont. Regards  Manuel Maldonado --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 07:02:22 -0700 (PDT) From: David Beck To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Florida - Boca Ratan area HKD Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net One of my students is moving to Florida, the Boca Ratan area. He's a 1st Gup who is *almost* ready for black. Any recommendations for HKD around there? In particular any Sin Moo HKD close? David N. Beck dnbeck@beckmartialarts.com http://www.beckmartialarts.com --__--__-- Message: 6 From: Ray To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 07:20:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [The_Dojang] Maryland student Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net The Daily Illini Issue: 4/5/05 Other Campuses: Maryland student fights way to California Taekwondo Championships (U-WIRE) COLLEGE PARK, Md. - When University of Maryland sophomore mechanical engineering major Jeffrey Jenkins stepped into the ring for his first fight at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships in March, he faced a familiar opponent. Opposite Jenkins was a fighter, five years his senior, who was tougher and beat him by a narrow margin of points four years ago. But instead of being intimidated, seeing his old foe gave Jenkins the adrenaline to "show him what's up," Jenkins said. This time around, Jenkins was bigger, stronger and ready for retribution. He placed second at the U.S. Open and will represent the university next week at the Collegiate Taekwondo National Championships in Berkeley, Calif. Winning in Berkeley would let Jenkins try out for the U.S. National Taekwondo Team in Florida. If he makes it, he could travel to the World University Games this August in Turkey. Fighting at tournaments like the U.S. Open is challenging because all of the fighters are so talented, Jenkins said. "It takes a lot of work to win. Once you get to an elite level, everyone's got the skill," Jenkins said. "It comes down to who has the heart. The last fighter, the last 30 seconds, and you're down. It's a gut check. It makes you realize how bad you want it." The Collegiate Nationals is one of the best championships to witness knockouts, Jenkins said. Often, contestants from colleges with underdeveloped taekwondo programs are mismatched with more experienced opponents. "Knocking out is your greatest accomplishment," Jenkins said. But it can be dangerous. One of his opponents had to be flown out after a match for reconstructive surgery to repair a shattered jaw. "It makes you realize you're a lot more powerful that you think," Jenkins said. "It's a sport to me, but it can affect people's lives." Losses, Jenkins said, are equally memorable. "Anytime I lose I remember who I lose to," he said. "I want to remember that person because they're a threat to me from now on. They've beat me at my game." For Jenkins, his goal of reaching the World University Games would be a step toward gaining national recognition in a sport he has devoted his entire life. "The Olympics is down the road," Jenkins said. Reaching that level would allow Jenkins to be an inspiration for aspiring young athletes, he said. "Not only are you happy, but kids look up to you because you do so much stuff for yourself," he said. Jenkins trains with World Taekwondo Masters in Rockville about five times a week, he said. His workout schedule also includes a 30- to 40-minute run and an hour of weightlifting. The training schedule can make completing schoolwork a daunting task. "Definitely it's hard because you don't get the special exemptions like you did in high school," Jenkins said. "You don't get any breaks, and you still get all the work. You have to be responsible." Jenkins is considering switching to business or economics because of the large workload for mechanical engineering majors. He stopped training for a year to catch up on schoolwork and work with the university's taekwondo club team. Next year, Jenkins will start the club again with a host of talented athletes and previous champions. He hopes taekwondo will become a varsity sport before he graduates. "We're going to travel with the Maryland club team and win everything there is to win, hopefully," Jenkins said. Jenkins is a 15-year veteran of taekwondo. He began training at age 4 and a half when his parents bought him a taekwondo videotape so he could train to be like his heroes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. "I remember being 5 years old, watching the martial arts tape, and I would walk up to my dad and bust him in the leg with moves from the tape," Jenkins said. Even with all of his experience, fighting an opponent who has been around for fewer years can still be difficult, he said. "You never want to go into a tournament underestimating anybody," he said. Aside from life-long involvement in taekwondo, Jenkins earned 11 varsity letters in high school for golf, wrestling and indoor track. "People freak out when I tell them I did all this," he said. But unlike any other sport he has played, taekwondo offers him the unique experience to be independent from his team. "It's great because it's all individual, but at the same time it's team," he said. "Your teammates push you hard to train, but if you lose, it's all you. There's no, 'He didn't pass me the ball.' " Taekwondo, which means "the way of the hand and foot" in Korean, has special meaning for Jenkins and his family. Jenkins' mother and grandparents, who are from Korea, are especially proud of his achievements in a field that is considered the most important national Korean sport. "My name is put in the Korean paper. My grandparents love seeing me excel at the Korean National sport," Jenkins said. "It's the NBA, MLB and NFL for there. It's a big honor." by Mariana Minaya --__--__-- Message: 7 Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:39:38 -0700 From: "Joel S. Weissler" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Dojang Space Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Have you considered purchasing the building from the current owner ? You might accomplish this with an outright bank financed purchase (perhaps using a home equity line for your down payment) or with a lease option. If your rent is higher than market, then this may be a good financial choice. It also secures your schools location in what sounds like a growing town. Perhaps your purchase may need to be with a co-investor. The ousting of legitimate Dojangs from developing centers caused by rising rents is a terrible phenomenon. With rising rents, often only the McDojangs are left easily accessible to the public. Best of luck in finding the approach which is best for you, your students and your community. Joel S. Weissler --__--__-- Message: 8 Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:45:48 -0700 (PDT) From: jason couture To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] work-out music Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Hey,all - I just finished another music CD. I have all my songs uploaded at www.soundclick.com/bands/1/jasoncouture.htm. The songs are FREE ( 13 in all ). I'm basicaly looking for exposure. These songs are instrumental rock. You may find that they make good tunes to work-out to or use them for background music for a high energy class. Again, these songs are FREE no strings attatched and NO pressure to buy because, there is nothing to buy. I'm just looking for exposure for future gigs, CD sales or whatever. Don't forget to "vote" on the songs and if you have time leave me a message on my message board ( at the web site ). If you like the stuff spread my name around and let others know about the web site too. Thanx!! **JASON COUTURE** __________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. http://www.advision.webevents.yahoo.com/emoticontest --__--__-- Message: 9 From: Ray To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net (The_Dojang) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 13:47:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [The_Dojang] KBS Documentary Team Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Forwarding... Dear List, This request has come to me from a = researcher at the Korean Broadcasting system. They are searching for = someone who worked as interpreter for the US Military Government from = August 15, 1945 to August 15, 1948. The letter is below. if anyone can = help, please contact Song Jiyoung directly. Thanks. -- Dear Hildi Kang. Greetings from Seoul South Korea. I am researcher Songjiyoung in the KBS project Documentary Team. We are preparing program, exhibition and book about the memory = of people between 1945, 8, 15- 1948, 8, 15. Nowadays our members are finding people. For example, soldier, = farmer, teacher, police, woman, student, officer, foreign pow, American = Soldier and so on. We have 200 people's data now. But, We have one problem. We can not find translator in US = Military Government who worked during that days. Of course, we met one = translator but, he had worked for common people [civilians] not officer. = Last weekend, I have find your Book "Under the Black Umbrella" on = website. You interviewed many Korean people. Perhaps you can help us = find such a translator. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to receiving = from you soon. Researcher Song Jiyoung ------------------------------------------------------ Project Documentary Team "The Memory of on 8.15 Liberation" KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Phone> 82-2-781-8503 (Office) 82-16-709-7098 (Cell) Fax> 82-2-781-8509 e-mail> worldwatch21@hotmail.com --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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 1994-2005: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. 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