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Copyright 1994-2008: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Korean Martial Arts. 2,300 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. WTF President Choue Donates $ (The_Dojang) 2. In responce to the question of which "USTF" (Blase) 3. Teaching Overseas - Korea (The_Dojang) 4. Master Dan USTF World Hanmadang the wave of (Robert Martin) 5. Taegu, Korea (Ken McDonough) 6. Training at the Y (B.J. Pritchett) 7. At The YMCA (Robert Wood) 8. Hwa Rang Do Chief Master Taejoon Lee Visits Black Belt (Jye nigma) --__--__-- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:01:52 -0800 From: The_Dojang To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] WTF President Choue Donates $ Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net WTF President Choue Donates $105,786 for Solidarity Programs WTF President Chungwon Choue contributed 100 million won (US$105,786) to the Seoul-based World Taekwondo Federation for its development and solidarity programs in late February 2008. For the WTF President, the donation was the second of its kind as he contributed US$125,000 to the WTF for development and solidarity programs in May 2005. Since he became the president of the world's taekwondo governing body in June 2004, Dr. Choue has stressed the importance of an increase in funds for various WTF solidarity programs. For its solidarity programs, including assistance to taekwondo-developing countries, the WTF has secured funds from personal donations. --__--__-- Message: 2 From: "Blase" To: Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:57:35 -0800 Subject: [The_Dojang] In responce to the question of which "USTF" Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net In responce to the question of which "USTF" Though I will admit I am not Master Dan ;). This annoucment was taken from the following url: http://www.ttu.no/index.php?topic=20060524160448594 WORLD TAEKWONDO HANMADANG TO BE HELD IN UNITED STATES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2008 The World Taekwondo Hanmadang will be held on July 16-20, 2008 at the Anaheim Convention Center , Anaheim , CA , United States . This is the first time in history that this prestigious event will be held outside of South Korea . The Kukkiwon, which produces the annual event, has selected the United States Taekwondo Federation (USTF) as the host. Over 4000 participants from at least 50 countries are expected to attend. Pilsung, Blase From: "Robert Martin" To: Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 19:38:42 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Master Dan USTF World Hanmadang the wave of the future (dan scholten) Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Master Dan, I am seriously confused by what you mean by the "USTF"? There is the United States Taekwon-Do Federation headed by GM Charles E. Sereff (and recently re-affiliated with the International Taekwon-do Federation) and the United States Taekwon-Do Foundation headed by GM Scott McNeely. Which one do you mean? Robert Martin V Dan USTF/ITF --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:45:33 -0800 From: The_Dojang To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Teaching Overseas - Korea Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Teaching Overseas There's more to teaching overseas than paying off those student loans BILL RADFORD VUE Weekly - Edmonton Immediately following four years of university, few people are psyched for the prospect of getting a real career, settling into a mortgage and paying off those sizeable student loans. It's pretty easy to understand the desire for adventure: the spirit of adventure is encouraged in institutions of higher learning, and unfettered from the routine of classes many people want to, to quote a friend of mine, "do something crazy and exciting." It seems that everyone knows at least someone who has taught English overseas, but not many people are clear on what actually goes on over there, and there are a lot of misconceptions for would-be teachers about the reality overseas. It should be obvious that every country has a different system—what with them being autonomous and all—but a lot of people incorrectly assume they're all the same. The qualifications that you'll need depend on the country you wish to teach in. If you want to teach in China, Indonesia or in many Arabic countries, you only need to have been born in a country that speaks English. If you want to teach in some other countries, including Japan or South Korea, you will need a degree; however, it doesn't really matter what the degree is in. Surprisingly, you don't need any real training in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), unless you want to go to places like Hong Kong or Prague. You will need some kind of certification to get a higher-up position in any country, though. There are dozens of applicable courses available, although not all of them are widely recognized. If you choose to complete one of these on-line, make sure to pick one that is at least 100 hours long. Depending on your long-term plans, you may want to take a course with classroom hours. The EBC International Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate is one of the best, and it's offered at the University of Alberta. One of the most popular countries to teach in right now is South Korea. I, myself, chose to teach in Gimhae, South Korea and was there from Oct 2006 to Oct 2007. Korea's popularity amongst English teachers is largely because you can save more money by teaching in South Korea than in any other country. Most jobs pay between 2.0 and 2.4 million Won a month—roughly $2000 to $2400 Canadian. This may not sound like much, but it is customary for your employer to also pay for your flight to and from Korea and for your lodging. They are also obliged to give teachers who complete their one-year contract an extra month's pay as severance. What's more, living in Korea is pretty cheap. It is usually estimated that foreign teachers in South Korea can save between $10 000 and $15 000 Canadian after teaching for a year. Totals can be even higher if one undertakes private lessons, but these are illegal and can get you deported. The attraction of this option for individuals with hefty student loans is obvious—hell, the attraction to people who like money is obvious, and that's just about everyone. But money isn't the only reason to go to Korea. If the only exposure you've had to Korean food is kimchi and the footage from travel shows of people eating live squid, then you're completely missing out on the culinary offerings of the peninsula. There are common favourites like bibimbap (a bowl of stirred rice, vegetables and a cooked egg), mandu (dumplings) and gimbap (seaweed paper wrapped around rice and assorted foods), and the ever-increasing popularity of Korean barbecue. There are a growing number of Korean restaurants in Edmonton, and they're worth checking out. Korean food does tend to be spicy, but after a year, even if you hate spicy food you'll get used to it. It bears mentioning that Korea is a pretty great place for drinking, especially because drinking there is very cheap. While you'll pay more for fancy Western beers, there are lots of Korean drinks to try, such as soju (think watered-down vodka) and makali (think yogurt wine with strawberries). Mixed drinks are poured freehand and charged by the glass—a single and a quadruple are the same price, and yes, they'll pour quadruples. The atmosphere is escalated since bars don't really close in Korea, but don't worry, you won't be alone: Koreans love to drink too. If you're going to go to Korea, though, you should really go because it's a beautiful country with an interesting history. Korea isn't just bright lights, although there are those. Lots of them. The most popular free-time activity in Korea is actually mountain hiking. The mountains in Korea are nowhere near as large as the Rockies, but you can still find magnificent views from their peaks. Korea also has its own semi-tropical island, called Jeju-do, and countless intricately painted temples. Unfortunately, many of the older temples in Korea were destroyed during Japanese invasions and have had to be reconstructed. Korea has spent so much time being invaded or occupied by either China or Japan that they've had to work very hard to maintain the culture of which they are understandably proud. There are dozens of examples of uniquely Korean culture, ranging from Hanboks (traditional costumes) to Taekwon-do. You're bound to meet many proud Koreans eager to show-off their country to you, and you'll be surprised by what you learn. The first thing you need to do if you want to teach overseas, no matter where you want to go, is do some research. Actually, do lots of research. One of the best websites around is daveseslcafe.com, so be sure to check out the forums there. Once you get a feel for it, you can start looking for a job. It's pretty easy to find a recruiter who will get a job for you, but be warned that they can be a little pushy. Some recruiters will put you into the first job they find, and won't talk to you again once you're in Korea. Others will meet you in person when you arrive and try to form a friendship. It can be hard to tell the two apart. You don't really even need a recruiter if you've done your homework. There are many websites that post job ads, such as pusanweb.com and hiteacher.com. Read the contracts closely, and if there are other foreign teachers already at the school, ask to talk to them. The English teaching business in Korea has expanded extremely quickly. This is good, because you can make a lot of money, but it's bad because there are a lot of people opening schools simply to try cash in on the boom—and some of them don't know what they're doing. Many new school directors have very little experience dealing with foreigners and won't understand the way that they operate. Also, because the market is now getting overcrowded with schools, and students are flocking to academies that offer subjects in addition to English, lots of schools are closing. If you spend anytime looking around on the Internet or talking to people who have taught abroad, you're likely to run across a few horror stories. The most recent is the bankruptcy of NOVA in October, which, with over 500 branches open in Japan, left a lot of ESL teachers without paycheques or flights out of the country when they went belly-up. The unfortunate truth is that sometimes people do get screwed, and even great planning can't always save you. Still, thousands of people who have had a fantastic time teaching abroad will tell you it's well worth the risk. --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "Robert Martin" To: Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:27:08 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Master Dan USTF World Hanmadang the wave of Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net I guess your right, Ray, I see a lawsuit or at least a cease and desist order in the near future. Robert Martin -- __--__-- Message: 2 From: Ray To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] Master Dan USTF World Hanmadang the wave of the future (dan scholten) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:35:29 -0800 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net On Mar 4, 2008, at 6:38 PM, Robert Martin wrote: > Master Dan, > > I am seriously confused by what you mean by the "USTF"? There is the > United States Taekwon-Do Federation headed by GM Charles E. Sereff > (and recently re-affiliated with the International Taekwon-do > Federation) and the United States Taekwon-Do Foundation headed by GM > Scott McNeely. Which one do you mean? t appears to be another United States Taekwondo Federation. United States Taekwondo Federation P.O. Box 6065 3004 Highway 52 North Rochester, MN 55903 507-288-9000 parkinstitute@yahoo.com Ray Terry thedojang@sbcglobal.net -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 16664 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:44:07 -0800 (PST) From: Ken McDonough To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Taegu, Korea Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Yo: I just got off the phone today for an job interview in Taegu, Korea. The guy likes my CV. It may be a good gig, but I gots to think about it. I'm getting a little too old to be chasing around Korea. Yet, I heard of good training there. Just don't know...now if I was in my thirties...yeah... Peace, The K Man --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. --__--__-- Message: 6 From: "B.J. Pritchett" To: Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 05:53:32 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Training at the Y Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Sir, As we have seen in the postings there are many negatives to training at a YMCA or other "rented space" facility. On the plus side, there are so many students you can reach who might not have the opportunity to see what window martial arts may open if you weren't there. I teach out of a community center and a school (after school program). In both cases I have worked an agreement to teach an adult class and a youth class. I am a firm believer instruction needs to broken out as I teach the youth much differently than the adults. I do have combined belt classes, but it promotes mentoring nicely. I do find teaching to be a bit challenging to reach across the different belt levels vice teaching a single belt class, but I welcome the challenge as something that helps me become a better instructor. The biggest thing I found is if my class is over 20, I need an assistant to do some separation. Schools tend to be receptive to after school programs and tend to do a student/pay split type of arrangement. You can also look at fire department halls or gyms or other places like that. I have been in both locations three years now and plan to move to a store front by the fifth year. I understand you have far more teaching experience than I do, but I found this to be a wonderful way to start teaching on my own (I had been assisting in my instructors school up to that point) and I have found it to be a wonderful opportunity. I do carry my own insurance (required by the community center, not required by the school) but I consider it a small expense to protect my house and family should an accident occur. If you have any questions on how I got into these arrangements with the locations I use or how I run my curriculum, feel free to email me off line separately. Yours in the Arts, BJ Pritchett --__--__-- Message: 7 From: Robert Wood To: Dojang Digest Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:19:04 -0600 Subject: [The_Dojang] At The YMCA Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Aside from being a KMA instructor, my wife and I teach Tai Chi at our local “Y”. We started the class in the beginning of December and now have 20 plus students. The “Y” pays by the hour and cal only pay one of us. I stepped back and designated my wife as the lead instructor so she can build up her Social Security quarters. The experience has been wonderful. The staff has been supportive and helpful. It is not the most financially rewarding situation; however we have made new friends and hopefully help those who attend regularly. And if we move we can use the “Y” as a reference and/or recommendation. iHs, Rob Wood Knowing is not enough, you must apply...Willing is not enough, you must do. -- Bruce LeeI am careful not confuse excellence with perfection. 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