Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:48:21 +0200 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 16 #107 - 4 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 List-Unsubscribe: , List-Id: The Internet's premier discussion forum on Korean Martial Arts. 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Re: 9th dan (zisheged@aol.com) 2. The Soul of Seoul (Ray) 3. Travel discounts (Ray) 4. IKF tourny (Ray) --__--__-- Message: 1 To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:40:48 -0400 From: zisheged@aol.com Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: 9th dan Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net 600!!!!!!?? That appears to make it a bit less special. But then, there are millions in WTF. --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Ray To: The_Dojang Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:44:23 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] The Soul of Seoul Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net The soul of SEOUL Korea Herald 4/17/09 This is the 22nd in a series of articles highlighting tourism spots in Seoul. The guide for planning weekend trips in the capital city will help readers rediscover Seoul. In Gyeonghui Palace on a fine spring day, some 10 students in brilliant white taekwondo uniforms display taekwondo techniques. They wear black belts and badges on their left arm depicting Taegukgi, the Korean flag. The taekwondo performance is titled "Tough Beauty," and they demonstrate various movements in bare feet as well as "gyeokpa" (breaking wooden blocks). Long history Taekwondo is Korea's national sport and martial art and has thrived for thousands of years. The origin of taekwondo remains contentious, but some speculate that it originates from the quick, reflexive movements ancient people made subconsciously to protect themselves from sudden wild animal attacks. A wall painting in a tomb from the Goguryo period (B.C. 37-A.D. 668) shows two young men sparring. One is in a defensive position with his body in the left direction while the other is about to attack with his left hand. The techniques the two fighters show in the painting are still used in modern-day taekwondo. Taekwondo enjoyed royal patronage in the Baekje period (B.C. 18-A.D. 475) and served as the foundation of national and moral strength in the Silla period (668-935). Taekwondo as a martial art Taekwondo is a systematic and scientific martial art. Called variously "subak," "seonbae," and "taekgyeon," taekwondo began as an art of self- defense and developed into spiritual and physical training, which is implied in its name. The word "taekwondo" is a compound word of "tae," which means "foot," "leg," or "to step on," "kwon," which means "fist" or "fighting," and "do" which means "principle," "duty," or "moral doctrine." In other words, the word "taekwondo" implies that it is not a technique for violent purposes but a moral training that teaches how to use one's body properly for a peaceful world. Palace demonstrations The taekwondo demonstration is held at Gyeonghui Palace, which is one of five royal palaces built in Seoul during the Joseon period. With Gyeongbok Palace in the center, Changgyeong Palace and Changdeok Palace are called "donggwol" (palaces of the east) and Gyeonghui Palace "seogwol" (a palace of the west) as they are seated on the east and the west of Gyeongbok Palace, respectively. Some 10 kings among 27 Kings of the Joseon period stayed here and king Yeongjo, under whose reign Korea was said to be most peaceful, spent half of his life here. Covering an area of some 241,322 square meters, Gyeonghuigung was a magnificent palace with some 100 buildings. However, it was the most seriously damaged of the five palaces during the Japanese colonial period. Thanks to the government's restoration project, which started in 1987, several main buildings have been rebuilt and are now open to the public. The main gate at the entrance of Gyeonghui Palace is called Honghwamun, and was used as a temple by the Japanese during the colonial period. Enter the gate and you will see Sungjeongmun, the gate to the main hall, Sungjeongjeon, across the large courtyard. Sungjeongjeon was a place where the king held various official rituals and banquets. In the courtyard, pumgyeseok, on which the rank of an official is inscribed, line the pathway leading to Sungjeongjeon. Behind Sungjeongjeon is Jajeongjeon, a hall where the king had official meetings with government officials. Taekwondo classes The taekwondo performance in the courtyard of Sungjeongmun is held at 2 p.m. on every Wednesday and Saturday. It applies Korean traditional music and dance as well as modern music to various taekwondo movements. It is estimated that 70 million people practice taekwondo in 188 countries, and the number of people who saw the performance in Gyeonghuigung is some 14,000. Seoul City expects the number of visitors to Gyeonghuigung for the performance to reach 18,000 this year and 70,000, or 0.1 percent of the total taekwondo population, by 2012. After the one-hour performance, viewers can learn a few taekwondo movements and enter a prize draw to win "Robot Taekwon V" character figures. Also, there is a taekwondo program for foreigners in the courtyard of Taeryeongjeon in Gyeonghui Palace everyday (except Monday). The program consists of three one-hour courses, including basic taekwondo patterns, self-defense techniques, and gyeokpa. Reservation is necessary and the registration fee is 20,000 won per course. For reservations, call 02-567-4988 or visit the homepage of the World Taekwondo Headquarters (www.kukkiwon.or.kr) or the homepage of the event (www.taekwonseoul.org). Those who complete the program are awarded a certificate and a badge. By Annabelle Lee/Travel writer --__--__-- Message: 3 From: Ray To: The_Dojang Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:05:40 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Travel discounts Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Travel Discounts on United Airlines Available for USAT Members for Events http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/article/11966 April 15, 2009 USA Taekwondo, in partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee and United Airlines, is proud to provide an exclusive program for USAT members that will provide travel discounts and a dedicated website to USAT members and their families attending USOC-recognized events. This new program will provide USAT members with access to a special United Olympic Desk website or United Olympic Desk staff to handle their USAT travel requirements. A travel code and list of recognized events will be sent to all members via the USAT E-Newsletter, so keep an eye on your inbox in the coming days. --__--__-- Message: 4 From: Ray To: The_Dojang Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:02:52 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] IKF tourny Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net IKF Point Kickboxing and Grappling Tournament Semi-Contact -- Continuous Fighting -- Point Muay Thai, Hi and Low Kick Divisions Sat, May 2 Rocklin, Calif For more info; http://www.akpromotions.org or http://www.ikfpkb.org --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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 1994-2009: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of The_Dojang Digest