Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:01:12 -0700 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 14 #285 - 3 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 1994-2007: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Korean Martial Arts. 2,200 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. Back in the Dojang (erikbrann@comcast.net) 2. Fwd: IIC Seminar Englang (Iltuk@aol.com) 3. Chuseok (The_Dojang) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: erikbrann@comcast.net To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:48:28 +0000 Subject: [The_Dojang] Back in the Dojang Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Greetings! My martial arts journey has resumed. In July of 2006 I left Maine and my martial arts roots with the Korean Schools of Karate. The occasion was that I found a new job in Burlington Mass and moved to Nashua NH. I posted on here asking for new schools and was pointed at several options. In the last year I have visited several dojang, and emailed several teachers. I visited an ATA school which is a stone's throw from my workplace. While I found the Songahm forms to be curious and the structure to be fascinating, I found the hard sell and contract structure to be distasteful. I visited Tokyo Joe's school in Nahsua NH. This is a big outfit in the Nashua area. There were similarities to what I had been learning, but it left me feeling like I needed more. I visited Anctil's Taekwondo and Chung's Taekwondo. Anctil's is an independent TKD using the Chang Hon forms, and Chung's is WTF. But neither was satisfying to me. Finally I found Tae Kwon Do Karate Club. I looked at their website at http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Resort/1252/ Then I emailed. I visited two classes and met Grandmaster Ron Bastien, 8th Dan. I realized I had found a home. They do things different. I am used to Pyong Ahn forms, we use the Chang Hon set. Transitions setting up blocks are different as are movement into stances. But I have already learned Chon-ji, Tan-gun and To-San in three weeks. Admittedly I reduced one grade in rank. I held 4th gup before and am now 5th grade green, but I expect to earn my blue belt very soon. I'd like to express my gratitude to all who offered help and advice and goodwill when I was searching and looking for help. Thanks! Erik Brann 5th Grade Green Belt Tae Kwon Do Karate Club Nashua NH --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Iltuk@aol.com Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:07:35 EDT To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Fwd: IIC Seminar Englang Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net In a message dated 26/09/2007 13:02:09 GMT Standard Time, Iltuk writes: IIC Seminar England United Kingdom Training Institutes would like to welcome all Martial Arts regard of affiliation to our ILT International Course Download form from the bottom of the Home page: _www.ukti-ilt.com_ (http://www.ukti-ilt.com/) Your In ILT TaeKwon! 01582 508336 079611 88190 Return-path: From: Iltuk@aol.com Full-name: Iltuk Message-ID: Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:02:09 EDT Subject: Re: IIC Seminar Englang To: abdulakbur@hotmail.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: 9.0 SE for Windows sub 5024 X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: from multipart/alternative by demime 0.98e X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: Alternative section used was text/plain IIC Seminar England United Kingdom Training Institutes would like to welcome all Martial Arts regard of affiliation to our ILT International Course Download form from the bottom of the Home page: _www.ukti-ilt.com_ (http://www.ukti-ilt.com) Your In ILT TaeKwon! 01582 508336 079611 88190 --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:37:59 -0700 From: The_Dojang To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Chuseok Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Moonlight mania during Chuseok holidays By Kim Hee-sung Korea.net staff writer Date: September 25, 2007 A bright, full moon has always been an object of reverence and silent prayer for Koreans. It's no wonder then that one of Korea's biggest holidays, Chuseok, takes place right under the brightest full moon of the year with tteok (rice cakes), ancestral rites and outdoor games. Even myth has it that a jade rabbit is busy making tteok on top of the moon. That belief has waned due to the development of science, but people still harbor a soft spot toward the big silver in the sky. So one of the top news stories ahead of the holidays is whether clouds will clear up to show off a full moon. How about sightseeing under moonlight? As the old myth goes, watching a full moon grants the viewer three years of good health. Mount Acha Mount Acha is located at the boundary of Gwangjin ward of Seoul and the eastern suburb of Guri. The mountain is 285 meters high and provides a bird's-eye view of the mountains surrounding the capital and the Han River flowing through. Achasanseong Fortress on the mountain was a strategic battle spot during the period of the Three Kingdom (37 B.C. to 660 A.D.). Historians presume the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C. to 660 A.D.) first occupied the spot. In 475 A.D. King Jangsoo of the Goguryeo Kingdom (37 B.C. to 668 A.D.) defeated King Gaero of Baekje and took over the place. Thus, the fortress also holds many Goguryeo relics including pottery. In 555 A.D., King Jinheung of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C. to 935 A.D.) joined the fight, and Silla finally won in 603 A.D. Other sights to visit include Achasan Ecological Park and Guri-si Hangang Park. For more information, contact the Achasan administration office at (02) 450-1655 (Korean). Mangwol Temple on Mount Dobong The Buddhist temple of Mangwol is located in Howon-dong in the northern Seoul suburb of Uijeongbu. The temple was built by the monk Haeho in 639 A.D. under the order of Silla Queen Seondeok. People are said to have prayed for the prosperity of the Silla Kingdom at the temple while gazing upon the rising moon. This explains the name Mangwolsa, meaning temple where one watches the moon. Mount Dobong, where the temple is located, is noted for exceptional nunatak surrounding the place such as the peaks of Jaunbong, Manjangbong, Seonginbong and Joobong. Ticket booths are found in the areas of Daewon, Wonhyo and Gwangbeob temples. Visits to Mount Surak and the exhibition center for mountaineer Um Hong-Gil are also recommended. For more information, call the PR office of Uijeongbu at (031) 828-2471 (Korean) Haengjusanseong Fortress Built on top of Mount Deokyang in the northern Seoul suburb of Goyang, Haengjusanseong is recognized as one of the three most significant battlegrounds during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) under General Kwon Yul won a sweeping victory against Japanese invaders. Even women came along to help, cutting their dresses in half for use as aprons to deliver battle rocks to the soldiers. Hence the name of the shortened skirt "haengju" became the name of the fortress. Made of soil, the structure is presumed to have been built as early as the period of the Three Kingdoms, as many Baekje remains have been found there. The fortress is designated Historic Site No. 56 by the Korean government. >From Haengjusanseong, one has a clear view that stretches as far as the North Korean border city of Gaeseong. Another marvel is seeing a full moon reflected on the Han River and Banghwa Bridge. The fortress closes at 6 p.m. during the Chuseok holidays, but will stay open this year until 10 p.m. for moonlight seekers. Other recommended sights are Ilsan Lake Park, Latin American Cultural Center and the royal cemetery of Seo-o-reung. For more information, call (031) 961-2580 (Korean). Gyeongpo Lake Gyeongpo Lake is located in the eastern city of Gangneung, Gangwon Province. The provincial park has a scenic lake and historical buildings. One of them is Haeunjeong Pavilion by the lake, which is National Treasure No. 183. Seongyojang House belonged to an aristocrat of the Joseon Dynasty. The traditional house of Joseon literary giants Heo Gyun and his older sister Nanseolheon are also near the park. A full moon is visible just about anywhere in Gyeongpo Lake. Other sights to visit are Gyeongpodae Beach, Ojukheon (black bamboo) residence and Jeongdongjin Beach. For more information call the tourism office at (033) 640-4414 (Korean). Dalmaji (Moonlight) Road in Busan Dalmaji Road is located in the Haeundae ward of Busan. Moonlight stretches from Dongbaek Island to Haeundae Beach and up to Dalmaji Road. The moonrise viewed from Haewoljeong Pavilion is praised as one of the top eight scenic sites in the country. One can also enjoy moonlight below at Cheongsapo Beach. Other sights to visit are Gwangan Grand Bridge, Busan Aquarium and Haedong Yonggung Temple. For more information, contact the Haeundae ward office at (051) 749-4000. Mount Wolchul Mount Wolchul is in Yeongam County of South Jeolla Province. The mountain is one of the top five in the area along with its salt lake, and its name means "mountain where the moon rises." Wolchul has a fittingly beautiful natural scenery. Starting with Cheonhwang Peak (809 meters), one can enjoy a great view of the northwestern plain of Naju, a mountain range stretching to Mount Chiri in the northeast and the port of Mokpo in the west. The sunrise and the moonrise upon the fantastic stones and rocks and the glowing sunset are other highlights found at the scenic mountain. Other sights to check out are Dogap Temple, the historic relic site of Wang-in and Yeongam Ceramic Cultural Center. For more information, contact the Yeongam County tourism department at (061)470-2224 (Korean). --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://the-dojang.net Old digest issues @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com/pub/the_dojang Copyright 1994-2007: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of The_Dojang Digest