Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 02:48:23 +0200 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 16 #137 - 6 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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Fwd: Maps of Korea at the American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection (Ray) 2. Re: dan bong (Jye nigma) 3. Re: contracts and business success (Jye nigma) 4. Re: contracts (Curt McCauley) 5. Re: dan bong (Ray) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: Ray To: The_Dojang Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 12:04:27 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Fwd: Maps of Korea at the American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Begin forwarded message: I would like to bring to your attention some recent additions to the American Geographical Society Library's (AGS Library) Digital Map Collection. Sixty maps of Korea, Korean regions and Korean cities have been added to the Digital Collections. The majority of the maps are from the mid-1940's by the United States Government but there are a few gems included of Korean, Japanese and French origin. To view these maps, visit this link and type in the search term 'Korea' http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/digilib/maps/index.html To view all maps and photographs available at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries Digital Collections, visit this link and type in the keyword 'Korea' http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/digilib/agsl/index.html Kind regards, Angie Cope, Senior Academic Librarian American Geographical Society Library UW Milwaukee Libraries 2311 E. Hartford Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/AGSL/index.html Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm acope@uwm.edu --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 13:17:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Jye nigma Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] dan bong To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net that's why back in the day I used to carry sharpened pencils....not considered a weapon and can break it off inside the attacker. I was wondering about the dan bong especially the ones shaped as a knife.   Jye --- On Tue, 5/19/09, jeff kiral wrote: From: jeff kiral Subject: [The_Dojang] dan bong To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 10:10 AM A dan bong is a short stick, not a knife. For a short stick to be a "weapon", you would have to prove that the stick was or is being kept for that purpose, regardless of your state or local law. If you use a screwdriver to assault someone, then the screwdriver was a weapon at the time. If the screwdriver is in your pocket, in a tool box, or on your front seat, is it a weapon? Best Regards, Jeff Kiral Applications Engineer Pacific Fuel Cell office: (440)951-5155 cell: (440)856-5879     _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list, 2,500 members The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2009: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://the-dojang.net --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 13:15:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Jye nigma Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] contracts and business success To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net I think the bottomline is whether the teacher and program is good or not. Personally, I avoid contracts, but different strokes for different folks.     Jye  --- On Tue, 5/19/09, Victor.E.Dodge@jci.com wrote: From: Victor.E.Dodge@jci.com Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] contracts and business success To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 10:35 AM When I was first introduced to Tae Kwon Do, I didn't like the idea of signing a contract for six months of instruction. I knew that it wasn't just about "dedication", "perseverance" or "commitment", but a business practice, as well. Still, I signed and I took the responsibility to explain to my children (who wanted to join) that once we started, we were committed to finish. The six months went by quickly, and we all wanted to continue. Again, I reluctantly signed a contract for two years of payments that would cover all of our training to black belt. And again, I took the responsibility to explain to my children that once we started, we were committed to finish. Along the way, there were many financial difficulties that would have made me quit if I was left on my own to make or not make a monthly payment. There were times when I had to ask the school owner not to take a payment. We were still welcome, no encouraged, to continue to come and train. We have earned our black belts and signed up for the next goal. This time I had no reservation signing a contract because I know that I have gained the discipline to continue my journey in the martial arts. Now, I am thankful that I was encouraged to make the financial commitment, because that kept me going before I had developed the discipline. Sincerely, Victor Dodge _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list, 2,500 members The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2009: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://the-dojang.net --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "Curt McCauley" To: Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 13:49:54 -0700 Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: contracts Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net In our little school we have 4'x 8' dry erase boards, which I use for diagrams, chinese characters or reminders. I write "RENT IS DUE!!" If people miss their payments, I write their name on the board. It may be that their uniform, or book came in or that they haven't paid. No one likes their name on the board. Students seem to tell other students if they see their name. Keep it simple. Respectfully, Curt McCauley Channel Town Soo Bahk Do --__--__-- Message: 5 From: Ray To: The_Dojang Subject: Re: [The_Dojang] dan bong Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:05:15 -0700 Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net As long as you keep it a screwdriver or a short stick or a standard pencil you may be ok. If you put a special grip on it or attach a cord to it or otherwise optimize it to be used as a weapon, simple possession -may- be a felony. May... Consult your local, county and state legal code to be sure. Ray > A dan bong is a short stick, not a knife. For a short stick to be a > "weapon", > you would have to prove that the stick was or is being kept for that > purpose, > regardless of your state or local law. If you use a screwdriver to > assault > someone, then the screwdriver was a weapon at the time. If the > screwdriver is > in your pocket, in a tool box, or on your front seat, is it a weapon? --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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