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January 2011 / Volume 31 No. 1 / Issue Number 179 Publisher & CEO Woojin Jung

Features

Managing Editor Laura Stolpe

13 Publisher’s Travels

Creative Director Elizabeth Brown Business Director Brian Heckart

Ancient statues on Jeju Island are featured in this month’s travel log. Read about their history and meaning.

45 I Shall Build a More Peaceful World Part III

Copy Editors Bill Heckart Julie Heckart

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The Goodwill Tour of 2007 was a 16 year plan in the making. Organized by TKD pioneers in the U.S. and around the world, it brought the North Korean Demonstration Team to the U.S. for the first time ever.

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Sang Koo Kang

Find out who was inducted into our prestigious Hall of Fame as Grandmaster, Master, Player, Female Martial Artist, Writer and School for 2010. Read the stories of these legendary artists.

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Kuk Sool’s Ma Sang Moo Yea Traditional Equine Martial Art Training “The Iron Butterfly” Interview

Meet amazing female martial artist and equine combat master, Master Choon Ok Harmon. Known as The Iron Butterfly, she demonstrates the patience and prowess required to master horseback archery and sword fighting.

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A TKDT exclusive interview with one of the first Native American black belts. Read about his journey in the arts and how he fuses Native American culture with TKD.

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75 A Perfect Break The Physics and Physiology of Breaking Get schooled on the physics of breaking. Use that knowledge to break just about anything!

75 Vice Presidents Don Wells Eui Min Ko He-Young Kimm General Advisors Jhoon Rhee Jin Suk Yang

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A shy person who does not feel comfortable even attempting the techniques required for the assessment will change his mind if he receives words of praise and encouragement. In this process, the student also begins to experience a sense of respect for the instructor.

When you have completed the assessment and encouraged the prospective student to pursue martial arts training, the time arrives to explain class schedules and tuition. Inform him of his course options, such as a black belt course, a two-year plan, and a one-year program. If the visitor is hesitant, let him know about three-month and six-month course options.

Significantly, this process is frequently the very first personal introduction a prospective student has to martial arts. Your management of this introduction may well determine the individual’s attitude towards martial arts. The prospective student should begin to feel a very real respect for martial arts and martial artists. And the student must also feel that he is receiving special attention and respect. The atmosphere in this introduction to martial arts should be relaxed and fun.

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publisher’s travels Grandmaster Woojin Jung recently traveled to beautiful Jeju Island in South Korea. On his travels, he visited the gardens of a local sculptor determined to preserve the ancient traditions of the island people in stone.

(Left) Gonge-iek Jang, an 80-year-old Buddhist, is the sculptor at Sukmoolwon Park, which means “stone park”.

In Jeju tradition, women help wash the men.

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(Left) A horse helps grind up rice for food as women carry buckets of water.

Women served their husbands and families traditionally on Jeju Island.

On Jeju Island, it was typical to relieve one’s waste into a pig pen for the pigs to eat. This makes for a leaner pig and a tasty meat.

TKD at the Kukkiwon Seoul, South Korea—Newly elected Kukkiwon President Won Sik Kang has a new

rule at the Kukkiwon—training in TKD a few times a week. The president, executives and staff of the Kukkiwon now meet in the dojang regularly to train and come together in the spirit of Tae Kwon Do. This is a first for this type of practice at the world headquarters for TKD. TKD training at KKW

EVENTS GM Jhoon Rheeʼs Birthday Celebration Washington, D.C.—Over 250 VIPs gathered together to celebrate and honor the “Father of Tae Kwon

GM Jhoon Rhee

Do in America,” Grandmaster Jhoon G. Rhee for his 45 years of teaching the martial arts in the halls of the United States Congress. The evening also celebrated his 80th birthday. The Caucus Room of the U.S. Capital Cannon Office Building was packed on September 30, with a veritable who’s who in the worlds of martial arts and politics from former representative Bob Livingston (R–LA) to Grandmasters Y.K. Kim and Jong Soo Park. Guests also included Walter Anderson, publisher of Parade magazine, William Cecil, president of the Biltmore Estate, and His Excellency Duk-Soo Han, the Korean Ambassador to the United States.

For four and a half decades, unless he was on an out-of-town speaking engagement, Mr. Rhee has driven to the U.S. Capital before sunrise up to three-days-a-week to instruct members of congress in the House Gymnasium in the basement of the Rayburn Building on Independence Avenue. Over the years he has taught over 350 lawmakers and administration officials, promoting many of them to black belt, including Bob Livingston, Jesse Jackson Jr. (D–IL), Mike Espy (D–MS, former Secretary of Agriculture), Pete Hoekstra (R–MI), Carolyn Maloney (D–NY), Gene Taylor (D–MS), Nick Smith (R–MI), Bob Schaffer (R–CO), Howard Pollock (R–AK), Toby Roth (R–WI), Bob Borski (D–PA), James Jeffords (R–VT) and Gerry Sikorski (D–MN).

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2010 U.S. Open Hanmadang Palatine, Illinois—Recently, multinational competitors from five different countries participated in the

United States Taekwondo Committee’s 2010 U.S. Open Hanmadang. Participants from Korea, Turkey, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. converged on Palatine, Illinois at Harper College, where several collegiate TKD events have been hosted in the past, to celebrate two days of competition in empty hand forms, breaking and weapon forms.

Promoted by Grandmaster Ki-hong Kim, this year’s event saw triple the numbers in participants from last year. When questioned on why such a huge increase in numbers, Executive Director Master Bruce Harris said “People were not sure what to expect in terms of competition and organization at last year’s event. Those who participated last year had a great time and went home with a stronger trust and good feeling about what Hanmadang was about. A lot of positive reports began spreading and that really helped in the increase of participation for this year’s event.”

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CKD in Korea Atlanta, Georgia—The Korean National Sports University in Seoul, South Korea, was the site of the homecoming for martial artist and Choi Kwang Do founder, Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi, in October 2010. It had been 23 years since he had been in Korea and had left to embark on his journey in the U.S. In creating and founding CKD, GM Choi has bridged the gap between martial arts and science by applying biomechanical principles to each one of his movements and techniques. Rather than hurting one’s body, Kwang Jo Choi has created a complex martial arts system that uses the natural movement and flow of the body to be used as a weapon. Even though CKD has taken the west by storm, acceptance of this new and revolutionary martial art did not come easy. However, he traveled to all corners of the globe to spread his revolutionary teaching techniques. Now, many world renowned martial artists travel to learn and train with Grandmaster Choi.

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Oriental World of Self Defense New York City, New York—Great Grandmaster Aaron Banks again presented his 44th Annual Oriental World of Self Defense Show recently at the Broadway Theater New World Stages in New York City. The show is renowned for showcasing the arts and making it entertainment and was created by Banks in 1966, playing at New York’s Town Hall in the early years, then on to Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Roseland, and Studio 54. The show has toured Europe, South America, Puerto Rico, Panama, Ireland, the U.S. and did a command performance for the Queen of England. Over one billion people have seen the show worldwide.

Seminar in India Panaji, India—The 31st National Technical Seminar was held on the beaches of the capital city of Panaji of Goa state which lies in the Western part of India on October 4-7, 2010. The seminar was conducted by Master Rajendran Balan, seventh-dan, and assisted by Sabum Narender Singh Rawat, fifth-dan. TKD students from Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttara Khand, Karnataka, and Orissa participated. Master Rajendran taught the latest techniques mentioned

by Senior Master Hwang Ho Yong during the Technical Seminar held at Belarus. The seminar witnessed 56 students from the above states including two fifth-dans, seven fourth-dans, five third-dans, and other junior belts. After the seminar, 31 students appeared for dan grading and one was promoted to fourth-dan, four were promoted to third-dan, six to second-dan and 20 students to first-dan black belt.

AIMAA Summer Camp India seminar Honolulu, Hawaii—In the summer of 2010, over 100 AIMAA members from around the world reunited with Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, the President and Founder of AIMAA, to partake in the organization’s fifth AIMAA Summer Camp, which also marked the association’s 30th anniversary, Grandmaster Hee Il Cho’s 70th birthday, the promotion of a new AIMAA Master to join the ranks of the current five, and the promotion of the first ever AIMAA Grandmaster. This year’s camp was held in Washington, D.C., at Trinity University. The camp kicked off with an International Black Belt Test. Most notable promotions were the sixth-degree promotion of AIMAA Ireland Instructor Michael Fitzgerald and the eighth-degree promotion of AIMAA Technical Director Master Philip Ameris. The 8th Degree rank is considered the rank of Grandmaster, making Grandmaster Philip Ameris the first produced by the organization. Grandmaster Ameris, now 48, first met Grandmaster Cho at the young age of 19 and has become Grandmaster Cho’s senior student of nearly 30 years. The training seminars included MMA training by Grandmaster Philip Ameris, foundational curricular training by Master John Darcy (AIMAA European Director), point and continuous sparring seminars by Master John Kirkwood (AIMAA Scotland Director), bow staff weapons training by Instructors Sean and Denise Farrell (Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Albuquerque), one-step sparring instruction by Master Michael Fitzgerald (AIMAA Ireland), and even fun-filled children’s drills conducted by Philip Ameris, Jr. (New Kensington, Pennsylvania).

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IMMAA Conference 2010 Ontario, Canada—Master Quoc L. Tran, founder and chief instructor of Tran’s Combat Martial Arts Academy in East Rutherford, New Jersey, attended the International Mixed Martial Arts Association World Conference 2010 held at the Trinity United Church in London, Ontario, Canada in October. The 2010 IMMAA World Conference theme was “Making Martial Education Accessible to Everyone.” Master Tran taught his style of Vietnamese Combat Martial Arts / Wushu. Other seminar instructors included Prof. Ed Mclachlan, founder of Dora Ryu Jiu-jitsu and key note speaker for the event; Master Mike Shaw, Korean Praying Mantis Kung Fu; Master Terry Shaw, Tang Soo Do and Kyoshi; and Reverend Jason Carter, Nying Bulam Jujitsu. The seminar was opened by the Five Dragons Demo, a special needs martial arts group, students of Prof.

Mclachlan from E&T Jiu Jitsu school. At the end of the seminar, Master Tran was presented a Certificate of Appreciation and also awarded the rank of eighth-degree, Yinlong-ba duan: Silver Dragon by the International Mixed Martial Arts Association under the President of the IMMAA, Kyoshi Jason Master Tran & Kyoshi Jason Carter Carter and was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

World Hapkido Masterʼs Conference Asan, South Korea—Hapkido Founder DoJuNim Ji, Han Jae recently held his Handing Down The Techniques International Sin-Moo Hapkido Seminar & World Hapkido Master’s Conference at the Sun-Moon University in Asan, South Korea. The highlight of the event was the promotion of three international grandmasters to the level of tenth-degree black belt. DoJuNim Ji, Han Jae, having announced his retirement, has appointed Grandmasters Kenneth P. MacKenzie (USA), Jurg Ziegler (Switzerland) and Merrill Jung (Hong Kong / USA) as the three chosen “Supreme Grandmasters” to carry the torch forward. Several additional eighth and ninth-dan promotions were also administered at the event, which was well-attended by the leading Hapkido representatives from 14 nations. DoJuNim taekwondotimes.com / January 2011

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Ji, Han Jae’s official organization is the World Sin Moo Hapkido Federation, led by Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie, President, who co-hosted the event. Following the six-day training and testing, DoJuNim Ji, Han Jae, Grandmaster Ken MacKenzie, and Grandmaster Scott Yates (Secretary General, ninth-dan) led the group on a tour of Korea, including stops in Cheonan, Andong (DoJuNim’s birth-place), and Seoul.

TKD School Performs Demo Brooklyn, New York—The Ragamuffin Parade is an annual tradition where kids dress in costume and march down Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The parade was started to make Halloween safe for little ones and has been a tradition for 41 years. It is a fun family event where approximately 1600 kids parade down the street in their ragamuffin best. Among this year’s participants was a big group of kids ages 4-16 in doboks. This is New York City Tae-KwonDo School located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Grandmaster Oh Soon Chun and her students participate every year in this event and perform a demonstration of Tae Kwon Do for kids and adults.

GOOD DEEDS Kick-A-Thon for Humanity Oakley, California—Banding together in a show of compassion and generosity, ten Bay Area TKD schools and

Mountain View Christian Center hosted the Kick-A-Thon For Humanity to benefit the Platt family, recently struck by the young father’s untimely death. Rapper MC Hammer attended in support of the cause and was presented with a humanitarian award. The event showcased students from each school throwing as many kicks as possible in a two-minute period. Sponsors made a financial donation based on that amount. The Kick-A-Thon included performances by dance, rap and drama groups.

John Platt, 38 years old, was diagnosed with cancer and died September 15. His wife, Florence, and two young children, Ryen and Kayla, are now in serious danger of losing their home and business. Both children participated in the Kick-A-Thon to honor their father. Master Johnny Kang of Kang’s Taekwondo Academy pulled together the support of nine other schools to initiate this one-of-a-kind fundraiser. Along with the resources and charitable spirit of Mountain View Christian Center, the event was created so kids, parents and others could help those in need, despite the poor economy, in an exciting manner.

Chosun Book & Bake Sale Warwick, New York—Recently, the students of Chosun Taekwondo Academy, a local martial arts and hatha yoga center situated in the heart of the village, hosted their annual Chosun Leadership Team Book & Bake Sale at Lewis Park in Warwick. Raising well over $1000 for the Warwick Lions Club and the Warwick Historical Society, the funds will primarily be used for a holiday party sponsored by the Warwick Lions Club where local underprivileged children are given the opportunity to shop for Christmas presents. The success of the event was supported by donations from Warwick General Rental, CVS, Etched in Time Engraving, Benitos Pizzeria and Frank’s Pizza.

The group of young men and women, ranging in age from eight to fifteen years old who constitute the Chosun Leadership Team, are committed to not only serve Chosun Sale as role models within the school, but to act as exemplary individuals within their community. Chosun Leadership Team director Cheryl Crouchen, a second-degree black belt and instructor, stated “This event was conceptualized from start to finish by the Leadership Team members who reflect our school’s desire to contribute directly to our local community. As martial artists, it is not only our responsibility to practice effective selfdefense, but to enrich the community in which we live.” Over the past several months, team members participated in a beach cleanup of Waywayanda State Park and sold refreshments at the Ultimania Basketball game event generating funds for the Brian Ahearn Fund.

AWARDS & PROMOTIONS Kuk Sool of CA Promotions Irvine, California—Recently, at the headquarters dojang of Kuk Sool of California, a promotion ceremony was held to honor newly promoted black belts and to give special recognition to Chief Master Larry White’s first student raised to master level.

The following black belt students were promoted and recognized: Rod Henry and Vincent McQueen to fourth-dan and Tommy

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Johnson to fifth-dan master. Master Johnson was presented with twin Kuk Sool longswords for training and a live Kuk Sool cutting sword. Special demonstrations were conducted by the students of Kuk Sool of California, the instructors from Kuk Sool of San Diego, and by newly promoted Master Tommy Johnson.

TKD Group 5th Place in Challenge Des Moines, Iowa—The Ancient Memories Academy youth placed fifth in the Iowa Governor’s Challenge “Live Healthy Iowa Kids.” This 100 day program was to encourage children to increase their healthy habits and have fun in the process. There Kuk Sool promotions were 536 teams of 5-30 children on each team competing across Iowa from many different organizations. The Ancient Memories Academy youth reported their weekly nutritional intake and activities, with Tae Kwon Do as part of their exercise program. Teams that averaged more than 70 hours per team member of healthy activities during the program were entered in monetary drawings. The Ancient Memories Academy youth earned medals and rewards from local sponsors. Congratulations to Seth Anderson, Rachael McIntosh, Isaac McIntosh, Gabriel Smith, Melissa Molloy, Scott Molloy, Megan Molloy, William Patterson, Benjamin Patterson and Whitney Smith (Adult Team Captain).

Jung`s TKD Break-A-Thon North Hampton, Iowa—Jung`s Tae Kwon Do’s 6th Annual Break-a-thon Tournament was sponsored by Jung`s TKD New Hampton and Nashua branches. Masters Stacey Bendickson and Justin Schmitt (currently deployed in Afghanistan) were the organizers. Proceeds from the tournament, estimated at $3265, were donated to the Chickasaw County Community Action Fund. The fund is a program that helps families that are in need of assistance with basic living expenses. Master Stacey Bendickson and students have held the break-a-thon since 2004. It first was solely an outdoor board breaking event that evolved into the break-a-thon tournament that has been held since 2005 at the New Hampton High School. About fifty competitors from North, East and Central Iowa, competed in forms, breaking and free sparring. The highlight was the breaking of 600 boards by the participants in 16 minutes with a special salute to the businesses in the community that contributed or donated goods to the tournament. Ms. Susie Craft, Brittany Bendickson and Collen Mahoney were the top fundraisers this year. This event has contributed over $21,000 to various charities, such as The American Heart Association and Iowa`s Bravest (for soldiers stationed overseas) since its inception.

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OBITUARY Sensei Eugene Johnson Fields 2/28/31 – 9/25/10 Cincinnati, Ohio—An actual living legend in the city of Cincinnati, Sensei Eugene Fields, passed away on September 25, 2010. He began training in Judo in Japan in 1951 when he was in the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning to the states, one of his goals was to become a champion. To that end from 1954 to 1970 he was a regular at many Judo tournaments. Traveling all over to compete, he won many championships. He also competed for a spot on the 1964 Olympic team.

His second goal was to work with children. Not only did Sensei implement Judo programs in a number of schools, he eventually started the Bushido A Way of Life dojo in Avondale, Cincinnati.“…

Once (children) get rid of their frustrations in an acceptable manner (through our Judo programs) then they can learn…reading, writing (and) arithmetic is core…(once) young students can read, they realize they can also become champions!” He worked with at-risk children in various schools and programs, making sure they had a full education. He found grants, not just for martial arts supplies, but for computers so that the students would have the resources they needed to learn. Before Judo or any martial class, he made sure the students spent time on the computers researching geography, history and other subjects.

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This month, I want to start with a quick quiz. Grab a piece of paper and a pen, and jot down as many fruits and vegetables as you can think of in one minute. Really. Don’t go on with the rest of the article until you finish. No cheating.

Now, go back and put a checkmark next to any that you have actually eaten in the past 1-2 weeks. I want to focus in on some of the fruits and vegetables that can help you fight off stress and its bad effects, but changing the overall mindset you might have about fruits and veggies is the first step. The FDA recommendations call for nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day (based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet). When you look back at the list you created—especially the check-marked items—you will realize that if you tried to squeeze nine servings from that short list into your daily routine, you would be sick and tired very quickly of the options. The single most important step to creating eating habits that are healthy and enjoyable is to build in lots of variety.

Food can help you defend against stress in several ways. Perhaps the most important is in the process of preventing stress in the first place, because once you feel the stress coming on, you’re hard wired to want stuff like simple carbs (i.e., sugars) because they provide a quick—if short-lived—boost to serotonin levels. Some of the key vitamins recognized for their role in fending off stress are: Vitamin A works to mop up some of the toxins that deplete energy levels.

Good sources: carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, turnip greens, squash, apricots, peaches, passion fruit, plums, grapefruit Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps improve mood and is vital for nerve function.

Good sources: asparagus, leeks, kale, cauliflower, oranges Vitamin B3 (niacin) plays an important role in regulating your sleep patterns.

Good sources: avocados, tomatoes, dates, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, asparagus, squash, kidney beans, okra, squash Vitamin C is used up quickly during stress reactions and a deficiency can worsen anxiety and irritability. This vitamin, in particular, has a strong value as an antioxidant.

Good sources: oranges, peaches, strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, peas, passion fruit, blueberries, gooseberries, and kiwi (one cup can provide 273% of the recommended daily allowance).

Vitamin E is also a powerful antioxidant.

Good sources: apricots, olives (green/ripe), parsnips, asparagus, squash, cranberries, peaches, pomegranates, mulberries, blackberries, tomatoes, spinach, and turnip greens One of the things you should have noticed, as you were reading through those short lists of good sources, was that there was probably a lot more variety than showed up on your quiz (and this is not even a complete list). The process of suiting up to use fruits and vegetables as sparring gear against stress starts at the grocery store. If you don’t keep a wide variety of choices on hand, you are going to get sick of eating the few fruits and veggies you have, and you will wrongly generalize to hating all of them. So, when you get to the checkout at the grocery

store, do a quick count: are there at least 20 different fruits and vegetables in your cart? At nine servings a day, that is almost enough to get through three days without having to repeat. Three days is not a hard and fast rule, but spreading out the frequency helps to prevent burnout.

Having enough variety in your diet, though, to really succeed, also involves the wide range of ways you can prepare the fruits and vegetables. That means the second part of this battle is won in the kitchen. The more ways you can cook or prep them, and the more often you make extra for quick lunch packing the next morning, the better your chances of having enough gear strapped on to protect you from being bruised and battered when stress comes at you full contact. A quick list you can post to the front of your fridge would include: Steam Sautee Stir-fry Salads (vary the ingredients) Coleslaw Top a frozen pizza then sprinkle with more cheese Pile them on your sub sandwich Wrap them in an omelet Fruit salads (again, vary ingredients) Fruits in plain yogurt Add them to cottage cheese Smoothies, smoothies, smoothies!

Mash steamed cauliflower in with mashed potatoes Shred veggies into spaghetti sauce and lasagna Add veggies into canned soups Hopefully this list of foods and additional strategies will help boost your intake. One of the additional steps I find especially helpful is to use a visual chart to help me see if I’m getting enough servings each day as well as showing whether I’m spreading those around to different things. If you would like an easy-to-use chart to do the same, just send a quick e-mail to ri@wi.rr.com with the subject line TKDTimes and I’ll fix you up. Until next time, remember: What you put into your body, determines what you put into your punch.

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“Da-shee man-nah-suh bahn-ga wuh-yo” or “Welcome back.” A few months back I gave a brief overview on socialization in Korea. I am going to give you a few more tips. As this is the start of a new year and Valentine’s Day isn’t far away and I am a romantic at heart, I am going to also touch on more intimate relationships in Korea. As Master Rondy and I can attest, romance in Korea can be a blessing personally, professionally and spiritually, but it also can be more trouble than you can imagine. This is not your culture.

Shortly after you arrive in Korea, something that will take you aback is the Korean concept of ”skin-ship” or in proper English, touching between two people. This can be a caress, a handshake, a kiss, or holding hands. As this is a Confucian society, the way it is viewed in Korea may seem awkward.

During the Joseon Dynasty, Confucianism took reign. It was very controlling and rigid. Men were separated from their families and only visited their wives’ bedchambers for occasional “visits”. Kissing and cuddling was considered perverted and was usually done when men visited gi-saeng (entertainers/prostitutes). To this day, only young couples are the ones holding hands or kissing in public.

On the other side of the coin, touching between people of the same sex is far more frequent. You can see some men and women hand-in-hand or arm-in-arm in public. At some events you can even see pairs of men or women with arms around each other. That was my biggest shock in Korea when I went to a karaoke room. It can be very uncomfortable. If you can’t endure it, laugh it off and slip out of it. Do not make it into a big deal. I still am uncomfortable with most of this, but I realize if one of my masters takes a photo with me and wants to hold my hand, it really is a sign of affection and they feel that close to you.

Now to how this affects you. If you are involved

with a non-Korean, most of this doesn’t apply but still be a bit on the conservative side. If you are a man and you’re dating a Korean woman, you have to be a bit discreet. Many people will look and judge not only you, but her especially.

Most girls are a bit more nervous and conservative (not that much though) than what you may be accustomed to. Keep in mind there were many foreigners who slept around here then disappeared leaving a lot of fatherless half-Korean offspring. It makes us look bad. Just try to be gentlemen. Many of us are decent and have honest intentions (such as KSW Master Barry Harmon). We just need to set the example.

If you are a woman, you have a tough time ahead. Most of the non-Koreans who date Korean men are Eastern European or Southeast Asian girls. They may be very nice ladies, but I won’t bother stating what is “really” thought of them. I’m sure once again those martial art masters who” did” date Korean men could tell you a few stories. There are some really nice guys here, but keep an even bigger eye on those around you. You need to be either like the girls you see around you or very assertive. Personally I think

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Guy Edward Larke sabumnim has dedicated his life from a young age to the pursuit of the martial arts, Asian culture and hopology. It led him to Korea in 2000 and has lived there since then. He lives in Seongnam city with his wife Gi-Ryung and son Alexander. He holds black belts in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Taekkyon, Bon Kuk Kumdo, Korean kickboxing, Karate-do, Wushu, Cheonji-muye-do, and Hosin-sul. Currently he teaches Taekwondo, Karate and Cheonji-muye-do full time in addition to writing for various magazines and running Kisa-Do Muye & Marketing. He can be contacted at kisa_do_muye@yahoo.ca.

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the latter is better, but many Western ladies choose to overact like Korean actresses in the hopes of being on TV. It may work, but there is always a price to be paid metaphorically speaking. Once again, it really isn’t our culture. Sadly, even more than men, once a woman “defines” herself in the public eye here, it is very hard to reinvent herself.

Do it with care.

How does this affect dojang life? A good question. One, word spreads fast about “anything” you do. You’d be surprised. Secondly, as much as dating that cute girl or guy in your late night class seems like a good idea, if things go sour, your dojang life may hang in the balance. He/she is Korean.

You aren’t. I’m not being harsh. I am simply stating from experience and from what many Korean friends and masters have said. Just be cautious. If you are just looking to enjoy your time, you really are better off looking elsewhere. If you actually are looking at a relationship, then jump in. Maybe you can even get set up like in some of the corny movies we watch on late night Kung Fu TV. If you make it work, there’s nothing like the martial arts to make a couple closer. It’s the biggest reason I got

my wife involved.

My last comment is a repeat of things I’ve said before. When you come here, you are an ambassador for the Western world, whether you like it or not. It only takes a few people to ruin it for everyone else. We, as martial artists, are supposed to be better than the average person. Prove it.

Next issue will cover Buddhist etiquette when visiting a temple, taking part in a temple stay or studying a Buddhist martial art. Later columns will detail the associations worth checking out and those of which to be wary. Till then,

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York City to Nassau County in 2001. My wife Kathy and I had a one and a half year-old and another on the way. By the time our older son, Aiden, reached 4, we began to search for activities for him. That’s when we found TaeCole Tae Kwon Do in Albertson, New York, which was run by a terrific couple, Master M. Messina and Sabumnim Ray Messina. We had no experience and did not know what to expect. As children who immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong with our families at an early age, both my wife and I grew up with the basic necessities but had little access to the abundant activities that children

It’s been almost two hours since we began the test. We’ve worked on fundamental techniques; punches, kicks and blocks in various stances. I’m winded and getting apprehensive about how far Master Messina will push us, since we still have forms, applied self-defense demonstrations and breaking to do. I catch a moment while waiting in line to self reflect, and wonder how we got this far to test for black belt first-dan in Tae Kwon Do. Our story started when we moved from New

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in middle class suburbia get to enjoy these days.

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(Front to back) Aiden, 10, Trenton, 8, Kathy and Thomas Wong

the learning process addition to the given physical aspects of Tae Kwon Do. Compared to team sports, we felt that TKD offered the kids a way to challenge themselves, not only versus their opponent but also against themselves. In addition, we were never asked to make a long term commitment which might have turned us off initially. This gave us the reassurance that the students of the school continued to attend because the school had something to offer, not because the money had already been paid. Soon, Aiden started enjoying TKD and we knew that our younger son Trenton would be enrolled too, once he was old enough.

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practice. Between the work and the commute, we were always tired by the end of the day. Around this time, we started realizing that we were both out of shape. We would be out of breath after walking up a flight of stairs and we felt tired all the time. We knew we didn’t have much free time during the day and we did not want to take time away from our kids. However, we considered that in order for us to take care of our kids for as long as we can, we had to keep our bodies healthy as long as we can. It was with this comprehension that we decided to allocate time from the schedule to work on our health. We had thought about joining a gym but came to the conclusion that we would start out strong but be unable to keep the commitment going. The epiphany occurred during an open house that was held at TaeCole. At the open house, we saw a self-defense demonstration performed by Master Messina and another black belt student of hers. After the open house event, we started talking to the student and learned that she was also a professional in medicine, she was a successful dentist. This planted the seed in our minds that would eventually lead to us enrolling in the school. It had us thinking, “If she can do this, maybe we can too!” We knew that TaeCole had adult classes, but we never thought about attending ourselves. We were inspired and with the kids getting a little older and being less dependent, we decided to try TKD for ourselves.

There are few things in life more humbling than learning something new, as you age. This is especially true with things physical in nature where being a younger man or woman (or even a kid) can be an advantage. After the first week in

the dojang, we were more tired, in pain and seriously questioning about our future in TKD. We were less flexible than most students and had less stamina than most of the people attending class. Master Messina and Sabumnim Messina assured us that it would get better and to hang in there, and sure enough it did. Don’t get me wrong, there are still many days when we are tired and sore after class, but the baseline is definitely higher than when we first started.

We’ve also built relationships with fellow students and the peer support helps keep us going when we feel like quitting. Though, the best reason we can think of to keep going until we can’t is the positive changes in our health. The results from our annual physicals were all the evidence we needed.

The next of the black belt test is applied selfdefense demonstration. This is an excellent part of our learning process because it makes the student apply what they learned in a self-defense situation.

This ties in to the next part of the test which is forms. Our current form is Kwang-Gae and has been a challenge to learn. Then the last part will be breaking and then hopefully, we will achieve what we had never thought was possible, that our whole family would be black belts in Tae Kwon Do.

TKD in the Middle East Hed Mohammad Shirzai, was born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1968. As a young boy he always had the desire to join a martial arts dojang. This came true at age 13 in 1980. He started his TKD

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career under Mr. Habib Mayar, the first black belt holder in Afghanistan in ITF Taekwon-Do. In 1984, at the age of 17, Shirzai opened his first dojang named Asia Taekwon-do Club. He announced the first ever national association called the All Afghanistan National Taekwon-Do Association (AANTA) in 1993, in the presence of the Korean ambassador. The association was soon

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recognized by then ITF president, General Choi Hong Hi, in 1995.

In December 1993, Shirzai was relocated to Pakistan because of the civil war and continued his martial arts training. This relocation allowed him to introduce new and modern ITF TKD in Pakistan. There, he established headquarters in Karachi called Aga Khan Gymkhana. Under this, he opened several dojangs in different parts of Pakistan which are now run by his student Nazim Barkat Ali. Shirzai founded and is a technical advisor for the Pakistan National Taekwondo Association (PNTA).

During this time of immigration, Shirzai also led the AANTA TKD team to many ITF and WTF championships in which the AANTA ITF team earned first. In 1996, he was invited by the ITF to participate in an International Instructor course, conducted by Grandmaster Dr. Leong Wai Meng, which took part in New Delhi, India. After a month of training, he was awarded his second-dan

by General Choi Hong Hi. He has organized an International Instructor ITF seminar and test himself in Karachi, Pakistan in 2004, which was conducted by Grandmaster Jong Soo

Park, former ITF Vice President and President of the Canadian ITF Taekwon-Do Association.

At the end of this historical event, 30 Afghan and Pakistani ITF members received their first through fourth dans.

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New Year is the time for resolutions, for starting over, for trying something new.

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.”—Bruce Lee “Empty your cup.”

—Zen proverb I’ve discussed in previous columns.

A few months ago, I gave two seminars on combining strength and flexibility training. The first seminar was attended exclusively by instructors of combat sports and martial arts (including MMA); the second by instructors of various sports, from combat sports to track and field.

At both seminars, participants exercised with me. I insisted on it because there is no knowing without doing. During and after the seminars, I answered questions, but only from those who exercised along with me—because only those who do, may ask sensible questions about the doing. I showed an arrangement of the most effective exercises for increasing flexibility and strength. The arrangement begins with very simple exercises, such as deep squats, overhead squats, horse-riding stance, then proceeds to lunges and crouches, to end with splits and back bridges.

I saw three types of participants, in about the same proportion, at both seminars: 1. Those that could do these simple exercises as I was showing them, at the ROM, indicating they do the exercises routinely in their training. They absorbed the useful, but did not extract all uses from it—their cups were too full. Specifically, they were too full of preconceived notions about proper uses of these strength exercises. They had compartmentalized their exercises and separated those that were for strength from those that were for flexibility.

2. Those that were

familiar with the general form but had neither the strength nor ROM of people who routinely do those exercises. At least, they did not discard the useful.

3. Those who could not accurately copy the deep squat, horse-riding stance, etc., even without resistance, even though verbal instructions accompanied the demonstration. Long ago, they decided these exercises, not being specific to their sport, are not useful, so they never learned them.

They discarded the useful. I think they never had any cups.

To be a competent instructor one needs: v A quick eye to accurately spot what is right or wrong in a technique or exercise during a single repetition, so the athlete doesn’t go on drilling an incorrect move. v Fitness to show impressively the correct form of all techniques and exercises useful in their sport. v Familiarity with general exercises—those useful in many sports, and exercises used nearly exclusively in the instructor’s sport. There are at least 1500 exercises that are classified as general and useful in the majority of sports, and then there are those classified as sportspecific.

The real instructors benefited most from my presentation because they already did the standard forms of exercises that quickly deliver feats of great flexibility—if correctly arranged and adopted to the task. (They knew these exercises were useful.) Had they “emptied their cups” a long time ago, they could have come up themselves with the system that I presented. All they had to do was observe, with an “empty cup,” what people do in other sports and activities. But “emptying one’s cup” is not easy. How difficult is it? The lack of correct answers to the question from my previous column tells me…

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So, in the New Year, empty your cup to absorb what is useful.

Thomas Kurz is an athlete, a physical education teacher, and a Judo instructor and coach. He studied at the University School of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego). He is the author of Stretching Scientifically, Science of Sports Training: How to Plan and Control Training for Peak Performance, Secrets of Stretching, and Basic Instincts of Self-Defense. He also writes articles for Stadion News, a quarterly newsletter that is available from Stadion Publishing (stadion.com or stretching. info). For self-defense tips visit self-defense.info. If you have any questions on training you can post them at Stadion’s Sports and Martial Arts Training Discussion at stadion.com/phpBB2.

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December Johnson’s ATA Black Belt Academy

Johnson’s ATA Black Belt Academy, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is well known for its professional instructors and outstanding martial artists. “While we are known for training great martial artists, the first thing people in our area think of when they hear our name is our Life Skills training. We teach students that being a black belt is not just at the Academy, but at home and school as well. We teach our students that getting good grades, cleaning their rooms and respecting their parents is really what being a black belt is all about, ” says owner Ryan Johnson.

What started from humble beginnings in a school gym seven years ago, has now grown into Sioux City’s premier martial arts academy. Most of the classes at Johnson’s ATA are family classes, to which Mr. Johnson attributes much of the school’s success. In addition to traditional Tae Kwon Do classes, they also offer weapons training and traditional Ju-jitsu as well.

It is the leadership training program, however, that separates them from other martial arts schools. It is an ongoing program that helps students of all ages to think, act and communicate like leaders. These classes provide opportunities for students to increase their

confidence, while reinforcing discipline and respect.

Johnson’s ATA Black Belt Academy is a member of the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), one of the largest martial arts organizations in the world. The ATA is an international organization that has trained over one million members since its founding in 1969.

Mr. Johnson says, “Being a member of the ATA is fantastic. It gives us so many opportunities, such as continuing education, cutting-edge martial arts research as well as introducing new styles like Xtreme Martial Arts and Integrated Martial Arts. The ATA has the most comprehensive Instructor Program in the industry. It’s requirement of 300 hours of apprenticeship under a senior instructor ensures that students receive the most professional instruction available. Even though we are part of a large organization, every one of our students is important to us. We always make sure that each student is accomplishing his or her goals while training.”

This is all part of the ATA’s ongoing commitment to “Changing the World One Black Belt at a Time.”

Learn more at www.JohnsonsATA.com.

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January Iron Tiger Martial Arts Iron Tiger Martial Arts in Gonzales, Louisiana, is locally owned and operated by Master Dwight Rush, fourth-dan Tae Kwon Do and fourth-dan Tactical Hapkido. Iron Tiger offers traditional Tae Kwon Do for both sport and self-defense and offers Tactical Hapkido under Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker, taught by Master Rush, a self-defense system with no sport application. Also, Iron Tiger offers a Tiger Cubs Karate for Kids class supervised by Master Rush and led by Ken Ducote, second-dan Tae Kwon Do and Master of Arts in Community Counseling, a psychotherapist in private practice. Ken is assisted by his wife Kristine and by Joey Wilks and C.J Young, red belts in Tae Kwon Do. The children are taught an intro to the martial arts and learn about self respect and discipline in a fun and family environment. There are no testing fees or contracts for either adults or children. Both adults and children attend class freely out of a strong desire to learn the art and learn about themselves and to share in the fun and

camaraderie of the dojang. Although Iron Tiger Martial Arts has been traditionally a self-defense oriented school, recently the Tournament/ Demo Team brought home eleven medals from the Silver Dragon Championship in Berwick, Louisiana. At Iron Tiger Martial Arts, life lessons are taught that serve students both on and off the mat.

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we must ask, “What if the opponent is not compliant?” When we ask that question, we begin to discover ways to supplement our instruction to use what works. This may mean learning fundamental Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) positions and strategies.

We might need to investigate Israeli Krav Maga defenses for gun and knife. We could experience Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do philosophy and begin to apply it to our training routines.

Suppose there are no rules. If you don’t want your TKD to be judged by today’s highly schooledin-fight science students to be “old and out of step,” then join the 21st century mindset and start discovering what the advances of MMA can add to your Korean martial arts curriculum. In TKD, we learn to meet a challenge and overcome obstacles to succeed. The public has been fed a new, and they think “better,” way of looking at the concept of hand-to-hand combat. Our task is to become that “better way.”

Suppose there are no rules. What if the technique you thought was going to work didn’t? How are you going to update your martial arts training to compete with those who have already discovered the new paradigm in martial arts instruction? I end this column with a thought from Ralph Waldo Emerson.

“Men grind and grind in the mill of a truism, and nothing comes out but what was put in. But the moment they desert the tradition for a spontaneous thought, then poetry, wit, hope, virtue, learning, anecdote, all flock to their aid.”

MMA & You

It may have been less than eighteen years ago, but it seems like a lifetime. The event that took place in the McNichol Arena in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 1993, has had a lasting effect on the way we practice martial arts in this country. The event was the Ultimate Fighting Championships.

The UFC matched fighters from different disciplines to answer once and for all the question, “Who would win if a Karate champion fought a Jiujitsu expert, if a sumo wrestler met a kickboxer?” and so on.

The bouts helped to establish Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock and a new era of martial arts super stars. The public now eagerly awaits the mention of new fights starring Brock Lessner, Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, GSP, and a host of other popular champions of the sport of MMA. No longer would the high-dan master be looked to as the “toughest guy on the block.” Kids nowadays often associate wins in the cage as more of a measure of success than how many hash marks one has on a black belt.

The proliferation of MMA has been so dominant in public media that some traditional martial arts schools, still longing for the days when The Karate Kid attracted car loads of new students, express a joint feeling of abandonment from popular culture.

Those in the know claimed that the June 2010 release of the updated version of The Karate Kid would signal a return to the public spotlight. That didn’t happen. A few schools may have benefited from the publicity generated by the movie, but overall, few experienced change. Advertising for MMA events continues to dominate the news.

Some TMA (traditional martial arts) schools converted to MMA. Most were unsuccessful. Instructors found that the new MMA kids wanted no part of the discipline and respect we hold so dear to martial arts instruction. We have learned that converting from TMA to MMA is not the most effective way to identify with the enormous publicity directed at MMA. What we need to do is supplement and renew our own training methods to attract and retain students.

The main lesson we learned from the early MMA events was that we cannot afford to simply rest on the success of past generations of martial arts masters. As teachers, we must continually be open to new ideas. The success of the UFC has challenged us to put this question to the test: “Suppose there are no rules?” When we teach a time honored TKD skill

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By Doug Cook

Doug Cook’s 50th Column in TaeKwonDo Times!

A particularly valid exercise when weighing the true value of martial arts training in modern times is an exploration of the balance between practicality and effort—or put another way, what is it that can ultimately be gained from the vast amount of time and sweat we invest in our daily practice? Most Tae Kwon Doists will undoubtedly have little difficulty answering this question with responses ranging from defensive proficiency and physical fitness to personal entertainment and social interaction. But, for the most part these legitimate replies only scratch at the surface of what truly lies beyond the obvious benefits of traditional Tae Kwon Do training. Bearing this in mind, if an intangible ingredient, exclusive of weightloss, muscle mass or devastating kicks could be quantified, what would it be? Following years of observation, practice and associations with highly respected colleagues, I have discovered that at the center of every great martial artist exists the uncommon virtue of nobility, sorely earned and sincerely cultivated through a process of enlightenment involving courage, confidence and humility. By nobility, I do not refer to a group of individuals distinguished by class, privilege or heritage, but rather to the elite few, exalted in character by an indomitable will tempered by unquestionable modesty. Few institutions today successfully imbue this attribute. Yet by following the path or Way of Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Karate-Do, or any martial art that earnestly supports an underlying philosophy nurturing virtue over commercialism, nobility can be attained.

Sculptors talented in their art often view a solid block of marble as a substance already containing the object of their efforts; all they seemingly need to do is chip away at the excess material in order to reveal the finished product. This analogy can be applied to the practice of traditional Tae Kwon Do as well. Most individuals possess the potential for expressing pronounced nobility, yet are rarely given the opportunity to articulate its distinctive nature. Thus, it is the job of the master instructor, as it is the sculptor, to draw this quality out of the student, to cobble away at the habits and preconceptions that shroud nobility’s manifestation, eventually revealing the true heart of the martial artist. This is no easy task and requires active participation by both master and disciple.

If one were to chart a course with nobility as its final destination, several significant milestones on the journey would need to be realized. The first is courage—the ability to face adversity and its consequences with unflinching resolve. Oddly enough, Taegeuk Sa

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Jang, the fourth poomsae in the popular Kukkiwon series, is symbolized by the I Ching philosophical component of Thunder requiring the practitioner to face danger with valor. The brand of courage necessary to foster true nobility is not the type that rings hollow with false delight in oneself, but the kind that recognizes human frailty (our own) and adjusts a defensive response, whether physical or emotional, accordingly.

Once courage is painstakingly established, the next step is the development of confidence and since this attribute cannot exist in a vacuum without courage, the two must combine to create a powerful elixir that can, if left unchecked, potentially deteriorate into arrogance. Clearly, a seemingly over-confident instructor stoked by unbridled self-importance can be, charitably put, a hindrance to a student’s progress. Instead, given that the compounding of these two honorable characteristics should rightly result in a sense of reserved self-assuredness, those associating with an individual possessed of this quality will experience a sensation of comfort in their presence. I, personally, have become conscious of this aspect when speaking and training with my teacher, Grandmaster Richard Chun. This is a sure sign that the combination is authentic and devoid of any self-interest.

The final denominator in this equation needs to govern the two preceding factors. Once courage and confidence have been attained, they must be balanced by humility, the act of being justly unaffected by ones status or achievement without self-debasement. Alone, humility is a sought after attribute claimed by many but very often sadly incomplete.

It suggests a settling and acceptance of character with little room for misplaced pride since its Latin root humilitas can be defined as “from the earth.”

Humility should never be confused with being obsequious, especially in martial arts training. Paying proper respect to seniors, instructors, masters and the art of Tae Kwon Do should not be construed as blind submissiveness but rather as a proper sign of defer-

ence to decorum and tradition. Nevertheless, for our purposes, humility serves as a mold shaping courage and confidence into a single enduring, benevolent entity leading to nobility. How then can the cultivation of this virtuous amalgam be accomplished using the traditional Tae Kwon Do curriculum as a primary tool?

One of the great gifts of traditional Tae Kwon Do training is the practice of formal exercises known in Korean as poomsae, hyung or tul. These choreographed sequences of self-defense techniques aimed at defeating multiple attackers advancing from various directions, teaches us not only martial skill but unquestionably holds the potential to promote, if practiced with earnestness and purpose, nobility. It is no coincidence that poomsae mimicking, as karateka C. W. Nicol writes in his excellent book Moving Zen, a battle without bloodshed or vanquished, can nurture such profound virtue.

Warriors of the past and present were and are constantly challenged by clear and present danger. They must routinely face life-threatening hazard with courage, confidence and humility if they are to survive. Likewise, executing poomsae with realism should conjure images of actual combat. If this is the case, then the Tae Kwon

Doist must clearly address the imaginary threat with supreme courage. Once the individual movements within the poomsae become instinctual through repetition, then the element of confidence it introduced; half the battle won! Yet, if we allow this confidence to override focus and judgment, we ultimately lose. Humility must trump arrogance colored by self-delusion if we are to remain clear minded. And, as we now know, once the moral triad of courage, confidence and humility is realized, nobility is not far behind.

Young or old, male or female of whatever color or creed, martial artists are universally enlightened people since only an elite few persevere over many years. We typically strive for excellence in our practice and thus, our lives. Through meditation we develop a tranquil mind; through disciplined physical practice we build a sound body. By embracing the tenets of Tae Kwon Do we gain moral fortitude. Every aspect of our training offers a recipe for success. Yet, nobility resides at the core of our efforts and when examining the practicality of what we do in modern times, what better reward can we seek? So practice your required poomsae, hyung or tul with realism and purpose; cultivate a noble heart.

Master Doug Cook, a fifth-dan black belt, is head instructor of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy located in Warwick, New York, a senior student of Grandmaster Richard Chun, and author of the best-selling books entitled: Taekwondo…Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior, and Traditional Taekwondo…Core Techniques, History and Philosophy, published by YMAA of Boston. His third book, Taekwondo–A Path to Excellence, focusing on the rewards and virtues of Tae Kwon Do, was released in 2010. He can be reached for discussions or seminars at chosuntkd@yahoo.com or www.chosuntkd.com.

1 Shall Build a More Peaceful World Part 111

By Master George Vitale, 8th Dan

To read Parts I & II, check out www.taekwondotimes.com.

In October of 2006, the testing of a nuclear weapon

by North Korea days before the proposed TKD Goodwill Tour put an abrupt end to the plans. As the year came to a close, the organizing committee, including Grandmaster Jung and myself, grew frustrated and wondered what and when our next step would be. The politicians and diplomats commissioned with the responsibility of our respective countries’ engagement were at a loss on how to jumpstart the talks that had broken down as a result. Many of us openly voiced concerns that, as martial artists, could we even make a difference?

While it could be said that we obviously did not have the resources that the professional diplomats had at their disposal, we also were not saddled with the heavy responsibility of dealing with such an immensely important topic as nuclear disarmament. It was reported that the relations between our two governments were as bad as they had ever been. The hard reality was that visas would not be issued as both governments apparently have

used the visa process to punish the other and to make political statements. As Charles “Jack” Pritchard, the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea and now the President of the Korea Economic Institute, told me, this must change if we really want the relationship between us (the U.S. and North Korea) to improve.

During this time I also began working with Legacy Unity Vision Films producer and director, Luan Van Le, who wished to document the proposed historic goodwill tour. Although the tour did not happen as planned, it became apparent that we should see if North Korea would allow us into their country to film.

Relations were still bad and to our knowledge, North Korea had a great distrust of American media, so it seemed very much like a longshot. But what was there to lose in asking?

In April of 2007, I traveled to Bled, Slovenia, to attend the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) World Championships. There, I was reunited with friends from North Korea. I held open and frank conversations with the officials of the Korean TaekwonDo Committee. We all came to the agreement that it would be a good idea to document North Korea’s involvement in TKD. However, the Taekwon-Do officials did not have the authority to speak for their

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government on such a matter. They directed me to their official representatives at the United Nations (UN).

Fortunately, the UN is located in my home city of New York. I was even more fortunate for the fact that because of my efforts in trying to make the TKD Goodwill Tour happen in 2006, I had developed good relations with some staff members. It was surprising and swift when we gained permission to travel to North Korea for the purposes of filming for our movie. In spite of the poor relations between the two nations, we were able to quickly secure visas in time to attend the fifth memorial service for General Choi that was to be held in the capital city of Pyongyang in June of 2007.

In North Korea we filmed many historic sites, interviewed TKD players and officials, and were even treated to a special performance by the Chosun National Demonstration Team at the famed TKD Palace. Our access also included recording private training sessions that the North Korean team participated in as well as the training sessions of foreign TKD visitors. While there, Luan and I engaged in discussions about the possibility of their team touring the U.S. again this year. At times these talks were difficult, as the political relations were poor and we received complaints that they never even had an official reply with the previous visa application process.

I was in no position to respond to these specifics as I could not speak from a governmental position. We did however convey the message that if they would accept an invitation, we would do our best to gain the required approvals. Leaving Korea, we had a general understanding of the time frame and process that we all would have to follow if we were to try to make a cultural exchange become a reality. Once we returned back home, a renewed interest helped us to again chart a course to circumvent and navigate the difficult road ahead.

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as to the hurdles we had to overcome. I was certain that if we adhered to the five tenets of TKD (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, and indomitable spirit), we would get closer to realizing this long held dream.

While none of our team had any real knowledge of what was going on behind the scenes in the world of politics, we all shared a curiosity that prompted us to follow DPRK and U.S. developments as reported through the various media outlets. It was becoming more apparent that the Bush administration was eager for a foreign policy victory before they left office. President Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special envoy for North Korea was Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill. Mr. Hill went on record saying that the division of Korea was tragic and it was a leftover from the 20th century that needed to be rectified. Secretary Hill also publicly stated that he supported cultural and sports exchanges on non-governmental levels between countries to help foster better understanding and relations. Well, this was exactly what we were trying to do! We knew getting his direct support and assistance would speed up the bureaucratic process and help make the goodwill tour become a reality. The tour was again proposed for October, so time was counting down quickly.

We had the North Koreans apply for their visas.

Now all that remained was to get word directly to Secretary Hill that we were trying to do what he was advocating. I sent a letter and a fax to Mr. Hill. In my letter, I made a personal appeal that if he really believed in what he was quoted as saying in the media, he had to take action to ensure that the necessary government approvals were granted. I also encouraged other members of the team to send reinforcement letters to him.

These efforts paid off as we were told that Secretary Hill directed his staff to move on the process. The goodwill tour was given the green light and the visas were approved. Despite this, everyone remain guarded as we had the disappointing experience of last year on our minds. No celebrations were in order yet, not until every last North Korean team member was on the airplane to the U.S. October 3, 2007: The organizing committee was having dinner in a Korean restaurant in Los Angeles the evening the North Koreans were due to depart.

Grandmaster Jung received a phone call from Beijing informing him that the team was on the plane en route to California. The nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anxiousness transformed to relief and jubilation as we raised our glasses to toast this accomplishment.

There were many memorable moments throughout the tour. Sellout crowds happened at all the venues.

We even had to take evasive actions to hide from and trick the press so we could have private meals

and sightseeing without being followed and pestered by journalists. We were treated to VIP tours of Hollywood, including Universal Studios, and the North Korean team got to try American staples like hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie for the first time.

American spectators were able to enjoy a close up view of original Taekwon-Do, the Korean martial art that was ironically developed in the South Korean military by a South Korean Army General. As the TKD Goodwill Tour unfolded, it was wonderful to watch how the North Korean team members went from being very suspicious and wary when they first arrived, to being warm and open as the tour progressed.

By the end of the two-week tour, I felt that this kind of people-to-people cultural exchange did affect perceptions for the better, on both sides. It wasn’t about America vs. North Korea at all. It was just TKD people sharing our art, finding commonality, and building trust. I’m not naïve enough to think that one goodwill tour will bring reunification to the two Koreas or a normal relationship between North Korea and the U.S., but exchanges like this can set positive paths and are a start to building a more peaceful world.

Tong-il: Breaking Boards, Bricks, and Borders is the film that documents Grandmaster Jung’s life with a focus and highlight on the 2007 TKD Goodwill Tour and I am happy to have helped on both the tour and the film. The documentary is

due to be finished at the end of 2010. Please visit the official website to learn more at www.TONG-Ilmovie.com where you can watch the trailer, browse through the production photos, and sign up for updates. And kindly become a fan and follow our progress on our Facebook page at: www.FaceBook.com/ LUVFilms.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The author has been a student of Taekwon-Do for a period that has now spanned five decades.

His training has taken him to some 40 countries where he has used Taekwon-Do to build lifelong friendships. You may contact George at:TKD.Research@yahoo.com to find out more about these projects, as well as the history of TKD.

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A Guiding Light in Traditional Tang Soo Do Grandmaster Chong Su Kim of York, Pennsylvania, is known for his excellence in upholding the legacy of traditional Tang Soo Do, having instructed over 100,000 students in his 32 years as the President of Kim’s Karate and The Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation. He has produced over 1,400 black belts, masters and grandmasters with member schools stretching from New York and Pennsylvania, south to Maryland and Georgia, and west to Michigan, Utah, California and Washington. Grandmaster Kim has taken his students to train in countries such as South Korea, Chile, Argentina and Mexico.

Grandmaster Kim was born in Song Tan, Korea. He studied law at Kuk Min University and then came to the United States in 1977.

He worked diligently to open his first dojang in 1978, and now has over 50 years of martial arts training and experience. He was the undefeated Bantam Weight Champion of Asia in his youth.

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He is married and has three grown children, all of whom have achieved Master through International Master’s rank. Grandmaster Kim is a Hall of Fame member of the U.S. Grandmasters’ Society and Martial Arts World Magazine Hall of Fame.

He has graced the covers of martial arts magazines including Tae Kwon Do Times, Dojang magazine and Combat magazine which is based in England.

Grandmaster Kim is the host of his own International Chong Su Kim Cup Martial Arts Championship Tournament held annually in York and his students travel extensively to compete in championships up and down the East Coast.

Grandmaster Kim’s success is grounded upon the traditions of respect, honor, integrity and hard work. He shares his mental and physical training philosophies with his students and always strives to be a good role model in and out of the dojang.

His involvement in his community has won him congressional recognition for his many contributions.

As many fighting styles merge and become lost over the years, it is heartening to know that Grandmaster Chong Su Kim has maintained the ancient traditions of Tang Soo Do intact while infusing his curriculum with weapons forms including staff, sword, dagger, fan and nunchaku.

Traditional Korean terminology and etiquette are the hallmarks of a Chong Su Kim Dojang. The Tang Soo Do forms and techniques may be hundreds or thousands of years old respectively, but Grandmaster Kim’s mastery of traditional instruction energizes a whole new generation of martial arts warriors.

Mastering Brotherhood

Masters Pak Chong Hyon, sixth-degree and Pak Chong U, fourth-degree, brothers from Japan are our TaeKwonDo Times Masters of the Year. Master Hyon is the Chief Secretary of the International Taekwon-do Federation in Japan and is certified as an International Instructor. Master U handles Web Publicity for ITF Japan as well.

The brothers founded the Hwarang Taekwondo Pak dojang in January 1999 in Tokyo, Japan.

The club started small but has now grown to 30 branch offices with over 500 members today.

Pak dojang focuses on training its students to become contributing members of society. They feel it is important for their students to develop a strong sense of confidence and character.

In this age of globalization, the brothers feel it is important to emphasize technology in martial arts as well, reaching out across the world to establish â&#x20AC;&#x153;person-to-person connections.â&#x20AC;? Bonding together as martial artists to better the world is a central idea of both the Masters and the Pak dojang.

Masters Hyon and U also focus highly on the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do when teaching their students. They feel these build great respect, courtesy and heart in their students and in Tae Kwon Do. It is important to them that they teach their students about community development as well. Helping one another and being a role model to others is a running theme in the Pak dojang.

Goals for the future for both Masters and for the Pak dojang include character and leader formation and technical improvement of forms, the spread of Tae Kwon Do and the Hwarang Taekwon-do Pak dojang in Japan and the world.

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The Iron Butterfly It’s been over 20 years ago but I still remember the first time I met her. It was her eyes. They were so strong, in an instant you felt that she could see right through you and your first reaction was to step back.

She and her husband, Master Barry Harmon, did a demo that day; their signature sword fighting exhibition was so full of action with cuts so precise they just missed each other, leaving no doubt why they held the title of the U.S. #1 couple demo team. At the Grandmaster’s direction, Master Choon-Ok gave everyone another demonstration in accuracy. With a razor sharp sword extended in his hand, Master Barry placed a small apple at the tip.

Master Choon-Ok took aim and punched at the tip of the sword, splitting the apple without damage to her fist.

After all the applause died down and the audience took their seats, I ventured with a number of other people to congratulate them both. I can only tell you that she just enthralled us all with her generosity of spirit and energy. Everyone wanted to be around her and I thought to myself that I would be the luckiest person in the world to have her as an instructor.

She won’t do it very often because she doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal, but every once in a while she will tell you a story about her training as a young girl in Korea, or some of her adventurous exploits with her brothers and sisters. You’ll be in stitches hearing about the time when she snuck out to go dancing with her friends and ended up defending them from some would-be bullies on the dance floor. Or the time when she and her friends were bothered by a big guy at the movies, she traded seats with her friend and when the guy reached over to touch her, she doubled him over 54 January 2011 / taekwondotimes.com

By Terry Heaps

with an elbow and downed him with a knife hand to the back of the neck.

In recounting the way she trained daily, you can’t help thinking how hard it must have been. Koreans are notorious for training to the extreme in current times, but in the early 70s, it was brutal. When, as a young girl, Master Choon-Ok asked to be trained in Kuk Sool Won, the only condition from her instructor was that she could not give up. So true to form, she accepts it as a matter of course that she will be training every day and that’s it. Once her mind is made up to do something, it happens.

One thing you will never have to guess about is what’s on her mind. As open as anyone can possibly be, she has the most amazing way of being very direct and extremely charming at the same time. I’ve seen her go up to the most stand-offish person and have them totally engaged in whatever she wants them to do.

Her heart is so big. It’s just not in her nature to doubt. It is what carried her from home on the small island of Ku-jae-do where she lived with her brothers, sisters and mother, who was one of the legendary Haenyo (sea women) divers of Korea. They had no electricity and every day her mother had to dive to get food for the table. But young Choon-Ok, the daughter of a mermaid, persevered and went on to become one of the highest ranking martial art women in the world. Now known as “The Iron Butterfly,” she and her husband own and operate a very successful dojang in Texas and have made a beautiful home and family.

If you ever have a chance to see her in a demo, don’t pass it up. Afterwards, don’t be surprised if she insists that you come to her house and let her cook the best Korean meal you’ll ever enjoy.

Now available for preorder on Amazon.com or Barnes&Noble.com from Pelican books: The Iron Butterfly; Memoir of a Martial Art Master; The True Story of a Mermaid’s Daughter by Choon Ok Harmon with Ana Marie Rodriquez.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Terry Heaps has a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine, is a license acupuncturist and a Master Instructor in Kuk Sool Won.

Breaking Records Aaron Cook of Dorchester started TKD at age five, inspired by the TV series Power Rangers. He enjoyed early success and creating history by winning all four of the major open championships (English, Scottish, Welsh and British) in both 1998 and 1999. He also went on to compete for England at the ITF European Championships where he was the youngest ever double gold medalist for sparring and patterns. He made the transition into WTF Taekwondo in 2000 after the Sydney Olympic Games included Taekwondo as an official Olympic Sport.

Aaron continued to excel at TKD after the transition from ITF to WTF and won many tournaments and championships. But in 2009, he came face-to-face with five-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist Steven Lopez of the U.S. at the World Taekwondo Tour in Mexico. The then current Junior World Champion Aaron Cook found himself against the then current World Champion Steven Lopez fighting for a prize of $20,000. The match started off well with Aaron landing some good blows, but Lopez took a 2-0 lead and looked in control of the match as Aaron’s attacks lacked power. Aaron soon picked up his first point much too the pleasure of the Mexican crowd who were behind him.

An exchange at the end of the round meant they were going into the break at 3-2, what happened next not many could have anticipated. Just six seconds in, Lopez was knocked out with a great double kick to the head.

Aaron paid great respect to Lopez, holding his hand in the air with him in victory.

In 2010, Aaron had a shot at making history in Ukraine, to be the first fighter to win the European Title at all levels (Cadet, Junior, Senior and Sub 21). His first challenge that day was against Cyprus where he

scored an easy 12-1 win, the quarter finals brought tougher matches against Poland and Russia where he recorded 15-4 and 11-4 wins respectively, leaving him just one more match to make history.

The final match was against Jose Andrade of Spain, but nothing was going to stop Aaron and he quickly took control of the match, with a final score of 13-5. He had completed the set and won the European Title at all four possible age groups, making Tae Kwon Do history.

Biography ü Started TKD at age five ü Made transition into WTF in 2000 ü Left school at 15 to focus on Olympics ü Entered British Academy at 15 in 2006 ü Qualified at 16 for the Olympic Games ü Finished 5th at Olympic Games at 17 ü Top Ten BBC Sports Personality ü Knocked Out Steven Lopez at 18 in Pro Tour Mexico ü 4-Time European Champion Goals ü 2011 World Championships—GOLD ü 2012 Olympic Games—GOLD ü Maintain World Ranking Status

Photo credit Kiraly Istvan

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Words of a Champion The martial arts were always a big part of Master C.M. Griffin’s life. Like most martial artists of his generation, he became interested after watching The Green Hornet television series, starring the legendary Bruce Lee. After studying such arts as Ju-Jitsu, Kung-Fu, and Tae Kwon Do; Master Griffin joined Hwa Rang Do as a freshman at Syracuse University in 1976. Upon graduation in 1980 with a BFA in Film, he went to Los Angeles to pursue a career in TV and film. While there he trained at the World Hwa Rang Do Headquarters. In 1982, he returned home to New York City.

In 1979, Sabumnim Griffin had suffered a major setback; he severely aggravated a now chronic injury.

Now this injury hindered his training. However, he did continue and in 1982, he was able to begin teaching classes in Manhattan. In 1986, Grandmaster Yum Ki Nam arrived in New York. Master Griffin worked very closely with him, helping to establish the East Coast World Hwa Rang Do Association.

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ner (white belt) level again. Sabumnim agreed and became one of Grandmaster Yum’s first American black belts. In 2008, this same injury would cause him to have a total left hip replacement.

Master Griffin is a veteran action director. Over the years, he has worked on a myriad of projects such as music videos, news features, fashion presentations, comic books, infomercials, documentaries, variety shows, live sports and feature films.

Some of the companies he has worked for include: MTV, Warner Brothers, IBM, Marvel Comics Group, American Express, Nippon TV, ABC, MLJ Publications (Archie Comics), Fujisankei Communications (Fuji TV), Golden Harvest, KBS, Rush Productions, Goldman Sachs, Dick Clark Productions and Nintendo.

A successful writer also, Sabumnim Griffin has written for several production companies and magazines, including TaeKwonDo Times, where he writes the regularly featured column, The Last Word.

Currently, Sabumnim lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he teaches Hwa Rang Do and has seminars and workshops around Ohio and the Midwest.

He also teaches Television Production at the Ohio Center for Broadcasting. He still directs, writes and produces action and martial arts related projects.

Courtesy. syy Integrity.

Perseverance.

Self-control.

Indomitable Spirit. At Champ Tae Kwon Do Academy in Anchorage, Alaska, they begin every class with a corporate recitation of the basic tenets of Tae Kwon Do. Going back to the basics has brought them far.

About ten years ago, Master Sung Son Yu was sharing a small studio space and had fewer than 20 students. Today, he has his own large school with more than 400 students; the realization of a dream, a decade in the making.

Certainly, there were numerous obstacles along the way, and there were naysayers. But Master Yu practiced the self-control needed to stick to the basics when many around him suggested he take shortcuts, which would have compromised the integrity of the principles on which he built a strong following of students.

He persevered through the challenges and his steadfast spirit was indomitable. He and his core team, his wife, loyal instructors and faithful students, together built a curriculum that continues to draw new students to the school every day.

Champâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s afterschool program is second to none in the state of Alaska. Students are taught to be courteous to each other, to instructors and to themselves; this courtesy extends into the home.

During boardbreaking exercises, students are told they are not merely breaking pieces of wood, but bad habits.

Mostly, Champ is a resounding success, and continues to grow, because Master Yu leads by example. He tells students that they should constantly be learning; to always look for opportunities to grow. Master Yu says he, himself, learns

ffrom fr om m his his is students. st Some of Master Yuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students are developmentally challenged, whether physically or mentally. Some are in wheelchairs.

Master Yu says he learns valuable lessons when teaching these students, for whom movements and functions the rest of us take for granted, walking, for example, do not come easily. Humbled and inspired, the master becomes the student.

A poomse, to the untrained eye, is little more than a series of punches, kicks and yells. But, to the martial artist who has been training in the basics, each move in a poomse is a potentially lethal blow against an unseen opponent. Precision and power, however, come with practice. Practice is repetition of the basics. In order to do a butterfly kick, the student must know the proper fighting stance, maintain balance, know when to pivot the foot, where to point the knee, when to kickâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all of which are basics.

At Champ Tae Kwon Do Academy, the basics are fundamental to success in life, in martial arts, and in realizing dreams.

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Kuk Sool’s Ma Sang Moo Yea Traditional Equine Martial Art Training

“The Iron Butterfly” Interview

By R. Barry Harmon “The Iron Butterfly” Master Choon Ok Harmon is adamant about keeping all aspects of Korean traditional martial arts alive. As Kuk Sool’s first and only female ninth-degree black belt, she is a true leader in traditional martial arts. She has trained for 40 years and still teaches and trains in her dojang in Houston, Texas. She enjoys the traditional methods of Kuk Sool Won, still practiced today. Beyond the enjoyment gained from very demanding physical and mental training, the old methods develop understanding of why survival skills were elevated to an art form. In 1983, at the urging of her teacher, Kuk Sa Nim, In Hyuk Suh, Founder of Kuk Sool Won, Master Choon Ok Harmon started her training in Ma Sang Moo Yea (equine martial arts).

Today both Masters Choon Ok and Barry Harmon practice at the World Kuk Sool Won Headquarters in Tomball, Texas, where Kuk Sa Nim has a 22-acre ranch complete with horse paddocks and outdoor training aids. The backyard of her school in Clear Lake, Texas is a two-acre grassy site which is perfect for practicing martial arts outdoors and developing archery skills.

There’s a funny story which Master Choon Ok tells our students about the time she and I were practicing archery from horseback, shooting at targets in the back of our dojang property.

It turns out that some folks in the adjacent apartments called the police complaining about some dangerous activity going on. Well, what the complainers didn’t realize was that the responding Master Choon Ok practicing a Kuk Sool archery posture to help Two Socks get use to the bow and arrow sound and motion.

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Master Choon Ok and Barry Harmon are geared up for equine (horseback) archery training.

Master Choon-Ok defines three basic training considerations for Ma Sang Moo Yea:

v Yourself and the weapon(s) v The horse v Yourself and the horse together

For Yourself Proficient weapons’ skill is an absolute prerequisite before any attempt is made from horseback.

For Archery Training First and foremost you must practice archery from the basic standing position until you are very comfortable with the entire process of handling and shooting the bow. The next step in the process is you must start by shooting standing next to your horse, then from a saddle position while the horse is standing. After you are comfortable with that, you should be ready to shoot while the horse is walking, then trotting, and finally cantering and galloping. It goes without saying that you must be very comfortable with each position on the horse policemen were actually students of ours and after enjoying watching our practice for a short while, walked over to the apartments and politely informed the complainers that the activity was being done safely by experts and they should mind their own business!

Before beginning any training in using weapons from horseback, you have to be singly proficient not only in using that particular weapon, but you must also have proficiency in horse riding as well.

However, after these two aspects are achieved, you will still have to integrate these skills. Our ancient martial art brothers and sisters had an advantage over us today, in that archery and swords were more commonly used for hunting and protection, so their skill with these weapons were more practiced. Horseback riding was basic transportation and, just like today’s cars, almost every warrior was knowledgeable in equine skills.

Only the very poorest or lowest warriors were not able to afford a horse for battle. But the upper level warriors all depended on their horse to carry them into battle.

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Master Choon Ok shooting the bow from the saddle while Two Socks stands ready.

Master Choon Ok riding Two Socks, practicing cutting technique.

strapped horizontally on the back of the waist; strapped horizontally on the front of the waist; diagonal across the back and; attached to the saddle or carrying it in the free hand. These are the most common methods used in Korean equine sword training.

Honing your skills in the above drawing and sheathing postures is a must before attempting it from a riding posture. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to remember you may need to adjust the use of the weapon so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit or cut your horse. Cutting yourself or your horse is a very real possibility if you are not prepared with enough live sword practice.

before you advance to the next. A fall from the horse can be life threatening and safety is always of the utmost concern when riding.

To shoot from a riding position, you will need to learn how to pull the arrow from the quiver and knock the arrow onto the bow string while on the horse. Of course, this can be very diďŹ&#x192;cult the faster The Horse Training the horse is moving. If you practice enough, you will learn the true meaning and understanding of Before considering weapons training on a horse stance. A good horse stance in the stirrups horseback, a good knowledge and skill of allows your hips to barely touch the saddle, helping horsemanship is required. Anything less can be to smooth out the ride for better shooting. very dangerous for the rider and the horse. An There are several techniques of shooting. example of the danger of horse riding is what Holding the bow and arrow and dropping the reins happened to Master Choon Ok as she was is one. Also, holding the bow with the left hand practicing her galloping skills, actually racing me. then pulling the arrow and holding the reins with When she began a right hand turn at full gallop, the right hand. Some like to hold the bow and reins with the same hand while pulling Master Choon Ok sheathing her the arrow with the free hand. sword across the front.

Each individual will learn which method works best for them through practice.

For Sword Training A better than average sword skill should be your prerequisite before you consider trying it from horseback, especially if you are using a live blade and practicing cutting techniques while riding.

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Master Choon Ok and Barry practicing sword sparring on Cody and Brown Ears.

her horse slipped on damp ground and went down to his knees. She was thrown over his head and as she flew off her right foot got caught in the stirrup and prevented her from rolling out of the fall. She tucked tight and was forced to hit the ground on her right rib cage without rolling, which knocked the wind out of her. Fortunately, she didn’t break any bones or cause any damage other than getting the wind knocked out of her. Her horse was also okay and did not damage his legs when he slipped.

But she was lucky. Every year, people are injured from falling off horses. “I think that being in good physical condition and practicing Kuk Sool falling techniques actually saved me from injury,” stated Master Choon Ok. Since your hands will be occupied with the weapons, it makes sense that you will have to learn how to ride with minimum or no use of your hands. First and foremost, you must have frequent access to a trained horse. It is preferable that you use the same horse all the time. Rider and horse learn to move together as one when they train together regularly. This can mean the difference between life and death in battle because if your horse moves the wrong way while sword sparring it gives an opening to the opponent. This happened to Master Choon Ok as she was sword sparring from horseback with me. We were moving in a circle, striking and blocking, and all of a sudden her horse stopped in his tracks. I kept my horse moving and Master Choon Ok was struck in the back several times (with the bamboo sword) before she could move out of the way. In this case, her horse killed her. It was very unfortunate for her but I couldn’t stop laughing. I thought it was hilarious, however, as fate has it, the next time we were 62 January 2011 / taekwondotimes.com

sparring, it was my horse that stopped and Master Choon Ok had the last laugh, striking me several more times than I got her!

You must choose a horse that has the personality for weapons training. Every horse has their own unique personality so some attention should be paid to the selection of the horse. Among its many other traits, the temperament should be courageous, not skittish. A smooth gait is desirable since that may influence your performance with the weapon.

You must familiarize the horse with the weapons before you ride. This is important because horses are a flight animal naturally and when unfamiliar objects are used around them they want to run.

This means showing the horse the weapons including letting them get used to hearing all the sounds that the weapons will make. This has to be done in a progression by standing in front of the horse so he can get use to seeing it and hearing it. Next with the rider on it’s back not moving and then with the rider just holding the weapon while riding. Finally, the rider must practice using the weapon at walking to galloping speeds. This progression builds trust for the horse and rider which is a necessary component of any equine martial art training.

The horse will need to be trained in various movements that are required when working with weapons, especially if you plan on interacting with another rider like fighting with weapons on horseback.

Master Choon Ok and Barry getting Cody and Brown Ears warmed up for archery training.

You and Your Horse No other training prepares you for what you will discover when you begin to interact with a horse. People get attached to their cars as transportation devices sure enough, but even casual contact with a horse will open your eyes to these magnificent animals that are so big, intelligent, powerful and sensitive. Horses are so sensitive they can feel your emotions and the slightest movement you make, including just turning your head.

Basic riding with weapons follows a progression of first sitting on the horse with the weapon(s) in hand, then having the horse walk, then trot, then canter, then gallop.

At each level, your balance on the horse, your ability in Master Choon Ok and Barry making Cody and Brown Ears move in a tight circle for sword sparring. drawing and sheathing or knocking and shooting the arrow has to be practiced until you and the horse can perform as one. This takes much practice for both human and horse and is essential for Ma Sang Moo Yea training.

If you and your horse have different thinking while shooting an arrow or drawing a sword for example, it can throw you to the ground or cause you to drop your weapon or in worst case actually shoot or cut your horse accidentally.

“The Iron Butterfly” Master Choon Ok Harmon says she will continue to train and teach the rest of her life. She would also like to thank Ms. Juliana Szebehely for training and use of her horses. Ms. Szebehely is not only a Kuk Sool Won black belt, but a true horse whisperer. When asked what advice she would recommend the most, “The Iron Butterfly” simply said, “We need more practice.”

Master Choon Ok practicing drawing and sheathing her sword from the front of the waist while riding Two Socks.

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By David Higgs Tahlequah, Oklahoma, sits in the foothills that stream down from the mountains of western Arkansas and Missouri. As a child, I lived in the Smokey Mountains of Eastern Tennessee, the homeland of the Cherokee before the Indian Removal Act and the “Trail of Tears.” I cannot imagine the Cherokee without mountains. The rolling hills surrounding Tahlequah gave me a sense of satisfaction that the Cherokee still lived in a land that resembled their original home country. My objective was to meet Wilson Vann, instructor of Tae Kwon Do and member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, who began his martial art career during World War II. I was familiar with the Vann family from research I had done. Before the Indian Removal Act, they had been wealthy landowners in northern Georgia. Cherokee families such as theirs were forced to use their personal wealth to ensure that many Cherokee survived the journey to Oklahoma.

Mr. Vann’s dojang was an inconspicuous building sitting at the corner of Morgan and Muscogee streets.

Only a banner hung in the window identified it as “Vann’s School of Taekwondo”. I had learned of his work through the book, Cherokee, by David G. Fitzgerald and Robert J. Conley. This book provides a brief profile on various outstanding Cherokee tribal members throughout the U.S. He looked the same as his portrait in the book.

At this first meeting, I explained that while I had been working with Dr. He-Young Kimm on the history of TKD, the question was raised as to how many Native American martial artists there were in Korean martial arts. I told Mr. Vann I remembered seeing his picture in the book Cherokee, which I had received as a birthday gift, and thought he would be a good place to start.

HIGGS: When did you first get involved in martial arts?

VANN: During World War II. I was in the Navy with an amphibious unit.

HIGGS: So, were you responsible for recovery of sunken equipment or repairing and re-fitting ships?

VANN: No, our responsibility was centered on intelligence and reconnaissance. We shuttled troops and special units to and from the frontlines.

HIGGS: So, you must have found yourselves in some tight spots, then.

VANN: Oh yes. It was not unusual to drop special units, what today might include the Navy Seals, near the coast line of an island or someplace where the enemy might be.

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They were given a specific time to rendezvous to be picked up. If they were not there on time, the rest of the team might wait three minutes, but no longer. Anyone later than that got left behind. In our group no one was ever late.

Grandmaster Vann has always been one to lead by example and his students benefit from his knowledge, wisdom and many years of experience.

HIGGS: What types of martial arts were you trained in during your Navy days?

VANN: Well, in those days Karate or Judo were not too well known. Being stationed in or near the Orient we heard things about Karate or Judo and we were taught those types of techniques for survival. I didn’t get around to traditional training until a little later.

(While he was speaking I was looking over his shoulder at his certification. I did not realize until that moment that he was an eighth-dan Han Moo Kwan black belt and his title was Grandmaster.)

HIGGS: You are a Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster.

Did you study Tae Kwon Do while in service?

VANN: That came some time later. I trained in Kodokan Judo and earned my black belt. I had learned a lot of Karate kicks and punches, so I incorporated them into my training. When I started training, the name Tae Kwon Do was not even known yet.”

HIGGS: Did you hear the names of Tang Soo Do or Kong Soo Do? VANN: Yes, but what I was exposed to was simply called Korean Kempo (Kwon Bup). This system was eventually absorbed into Tae Kwon Do. HIGGS: When did you start teaching TKD? VANN: Not until 1960. The war ended in 1945 and I left the Navy in 1946. I came home to find a job. I bounced around from one construction job to the next, just to survive. I had a job offer in New Orleans working at the shipyard, but after my time in the Navy, I wanted nothing to do with ships and water. In 1951, I started working for Cessna in aircraft construction in Wichita, Kansas.

several schools to see how they were teaching.

Then I began teaching clubs and small groups. I also became acquainted with professional martial artists. Men like Grandmaster Jack Hwang, Grandmaster D. W. Kang, and Grandmaster In Hui Won helped me shape my teaching methods and curriculum. The more I learned from them, the better I could teach my students.

HIGGS: Which forms/hyungs do you teach; ITF or WTF? VANN: Both. Forms used to get changed so often I decided to learn as many as I could so I would be prepared. This practice has worked out well because my students know both series of forms now.

HIGGS: How long have you been teaching TKD? VANN: That question requires a long answer.

You see, I did not start teaching Tae Kwon Do immediately after leaving the Navy. When Karate and Kung Fu started becoming popular I visited

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HIGGS: Have you always taught in Tahlequah?

HIGGS: What do you consider to be your crowning moment in TKD?

person who protects and looks out for the wellbeing of everyone in the village. It is a great responsibility, as well as being honorable. Also, in the Cherokee tradition, leaders are supposed to seek knowledge and wisdom as well as stay physically fit to protect homes and families. The spiritual side of life was very important as well. Meditation, or prayer, was a part of daily life.

VANN: That would have to be when I was able to take my students to Korea as part of the Taekwondo Games event. Teams from Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, California, Kansas, and Missouri participated in this event and my students, I thought, did an outstanding job.

HIGGS: All of that seems to fit into TKD philosophy of body, mind, and spirit. I see your certificates on the wall behind you, and I noticed that your rank is certified by the Chang Moo Kwan and the Han Moo Kwan. Can you elaborate on that for me?

HIGGS: As a Cherokee, do you see any similarity between Cherokee and Korean culture?

VANN: Yes. Originally my certification came from the Chang Moo Kwan; which is one of the original five kwans. The Han Moo Kwan came about later, but it is among the largest of the Korean kwans.

My first black belt was in Kodokan Judo, and I still include some Judo techniques in my teaching and training. I feel that it serves as the foundation for many self-defense techniques.

VANN: No, I had a school in Wichita, Kansas, for around thirty years. I moved to Tahlequah and then opened this school in 1997.

VANN: Oh yes. The concepts of respect and community are very similar. As a matter of fact, while I was in Korea they learned that I was an American Indian. Many of the masters wanted to talk at length about my native culture and they were pleased that we had so much in common. One of them said that if he had known I was a Cherokee he would have paid for my trip to come there.

HIGGS: Can you give me an example of any philosophical or cultural similarities?

VANN: Well, when you look at how the Korean village is set up it is not much different than a traditional Cherokee town. In both cultures the idea of the warrior is not so much a soldier as it is a

HIGGS: Do you feel that self-defense is the sum total of the martial art experience?

VANN: Yes, but not just in the physical sense.

Young people need a focus in life. I don’t think they are getting it. Tae Kwon Do training helps them to focus on a technique or forms. They use these skills to overcome obstacles. An example would be that when students think they can’t do one more push up, you ask them to do one more push up. Soon they learn that just a little more effort can make the difference between success and failure and that the extra effort was not really that hard after all.

HIGGS: So, TKD training includes more than just kicking, punching, and forms? What other lessons do you try to get across to your students?

Grandmaster Vann’s office wall is covered with certificates and citations for his teaching and community service.

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VANN: I work with all kinds of kids; not just Cherokee. At times I get to visit their schools and give talks. I want them to know how to get along with other people; their friends, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, and teachers. I’ll ask

TKD is a family affair for the Childers family with (l-r) Emma, Tracey, GM Vann, and Tess.

learned about Korean philosophy during these talks. It made you feel like you were a part of the “family.” We learned the names of the forms and why they were important enough to be remembered.

If they don’t know the history, how can they teach? TKD students today need this knowledge of heritage. It helps them to better appreciate how Tae Kwon Do was developed and what people sacrificed for their country and way of life.

about their grades and homework. Are they living up to their end of the bargain? Or, I’ll ask about their personal goals. Are their goals realistic and do they have a plan to succeed? Do they have the self-discipline to work toward their goals? These questions cause them to think about their future.

Sometimes this is the first time they think about being an adult. Their teachers say that they can see a real difference in some students after these talks.

It puts the wheels in motion for students to be successful.

HIGGS: Do you ask them about things like selfesteem or self-image?

VANN: Yes! I think that it is very important for them to realize that they will some day be the leaders of their own towns and communities. What they do now can have an affect on how successful they can be in the future. They also need to honor their heritage. You don’t have to be Cherokee to do this, but as a Cherokee it is important to know your heritage. It doesn’t define your personality, but it serves as a foundation from which to start.

They need to take responsibility for their actions and involve themselves in the town where they live.

HIGGS: Does that have any correlation to your TKD philosophy?

VANN: Yes, I believe it does. When I first started training in TKD, we would train for about two hours and then listen while the teacher lectured on the history of Tae Kwon Do and Korea. We

HIGGS: I see from your certificates that you are 86 years old. You certainly don’t look it. Would you say your health and vitality comes from good genes or from martial art training?

VANN: Martial art training; definitely. It keeps me active and flexible. My mind stays clear because I am always using it in my work. I feel younger than I am because I am surrounded by young people. I can’t say that I can identify with all of their points of view, but at least I have an idea what those views are. Yes, I have to say that TKD training keeps me going!

Our interview ended as the time came for Grandmaster Vann to start his classes. As I drove away from Tahlequah I realized I was not sure what I expected to find, but what I found was much better. Throughout his life Grandmaster Vann had fulfilled many obligations. He served his country’s call to arms. He served his family; a wife and three children. He met the challenges of martial art training and excelled through diligence and dedication. And, in the tradition of his ancestors, he continues to serve his community today. Men and women of his generation gave and sacrificed the most to secure our nation’s place in the world. Tom Brokaw called them the “Greatest Generation.” I just call them heroes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David W. Higgs began martial art training in 1973. He holds the rank of fifth-degree black belt in Han Mu Do and fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido and thirddan in Tae Kwon Do. He has received extensive training from Dr. He-Young Kimm of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Master J.R. West of Ridgeland, Mississippi; and Professor Sergio Chavez of Dallas, Texas.

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Though I was not aware of it then, the fifth grade was a pivotal point in my young life. We had been given the assignment to go through magazines to find and copy Christmas poems to put into a holiday book we were creating in language arts class.

Those newspaper/magazine assignments were always tough for me, because my broken family did not have money to invest in even such small endeavors as buying periodicals.

I was scared and I was embarrassed, and I was only ten.

Then I came up with this ingenious idea that I would write my own poems, and sign them with my initials backwards.

That way I wouldn’t be lying about writing them myself, and hopefully my teacher wouldn’t notice that I did write them.

I nervously turned in my assignment and kept my fingers crossed. Within 15 minutes, I hear my name being called.

“Karen. Could you come here for a minute?” My teacher asked.

My heart began to thump in my chest as I walked back to her desk. I just knew that I had been busted. “Did you write these?” Miss Holbrook asked me.

“No!” I answered scared out of my wits.

“Are you sure? Because they’re very good,” she then said.

I had been caught in a lie, so I simply held my ground and shook my head.

I don’t think Miss Holbrook ever found out the truth, though I’m sure she had her suspicions. And though this was a very scary ordeal for me, it brought out an obvious talent that I had hidden inside of me early on.

Five years later, I was winning national scholastic competitions for my poetry. Ten years later I was listed among “Who’s Who in Poetry.” And today, I implore you to check out the Century Martial Arts website to see how far my poetry has taken me (and while you’re there, buy something.)

I think back to that experience and realize how something that was so scary to me back then, was actually the best thing that could have ever happened to me.

My friend Maria recently paid me an incredible compliment.

“You’re always so

calm. How do you wake up every day and not worry about everything that could go wrong?” She asked.

“Well, I don’t necessarily not do that,” I replied. “But I do make an effort to wake up with a certain sense of bliss, and that takes discipline.”

I have learned in life that you have to train yourself to believe that everything happens for a greater good.

You have to make a consorted effort to experience “bliss” because it does not come naturally. And you have to make the choice every day to stick to this decision.

I remember the first few months of my martial arts training while sparring. “Relax.

RELAX!” My instructor would say to me over and over again. “If you don’t relax, you’re going to miss an opportunity to score.”

He was right.

Today, I think of this every time I’m confronted with something challenging. Every time I have given into panic, I have lost out greatly for not being able to Karen in 5th grade see what could be coming next. More often than not, what was coming next was some pretty good stuff; I just needed to calm myself long enough to “score.”

So as I leave you today with my fifth grade holiday poem, I hope that you too will read it and remember that what may seem like the worst moment of your life is just a nudge to get you to where you need to be going.

Christmas Cheer

Woman of the Times By Karen Eden

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Christmas is a time of cheer.

Listen close and you can hear, “Merry Christmas, peace on earth.

Let’s all celebrate our Lord’s birth.”

—Karen Eden, fifth grade, East Vinton Elementary School

Karen Eden is a fifth-degree black belt and master in the art of Tang Soo Do. She is also a published author, former radio personality and TV journalist, who has appeared on CNN, FOX National, and Animal Planet. She has also appeared in two major Hollywood productions. Karen has written for and appeared in many martial arts publications over the years. Her books include The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tae Kwon Do (Penguin Books) and I Am a Martial Artist (Century Martial Arts). She is also the poet behind the popular I Am a Martial Artist product line, also available through Century Martial Arts, and Dojo Darling martial arts wear, available through Karatedepot.com. Master Eden currently teaches atrisk youth through the Salvation Army in Denver, Colorado. For contact or booking information, email her at sabomnim@toast.net.

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Master the Basics

By Stephen DiLeo

Eji i^c\ ndjg 7Vh^X id i]Z IZhi Breaking has always been popular with the Korean Arts, but, in general, it is not as common in other styles. Of course, most diehards remember the famous line in Enter The Dragon, “Boards don’t hit back!” True enough, but neither do heavy bags, focus mitts, or air shields. The biggest misconception for some martial artists is that breaking somehow represents the endgame, when in fact, it is simply a means to an ends. Grandmaster Hee Il Cho often refers to the importance of becoming a complete martial artist. I could not agree more.

We should strive to improve those specific areas that will produce the tools needed for the most important goal—self-defense.

The purpose of incorporating breaking as part of a training regimen may not be clear to those that have never used it. First, I have always contended that breaking is the best way to test a student’s basics and build confidence in technique. It allows instructors to empirically judge the abilities of a student on a regular basis.

Second, from a marketing standpoint, school owners have also recognized the value of using breaking in demonstrations. The “wow” factor of certain types of breaks can go a long way in impressing the crowd and attracting new students. Unlike testing, the format and types of breaks used in demonstrations do not have to have actual self-defense application. The takehome message is that breaks for a rank test should have some relevance to self-defense for a Example of correct technique.

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Demonstration of focus.

given student’s level. However, exhibitions are generally done to promote a school, its students, and a particular style; therefore, almost any technique, within reason, is fair game.

Third, breaking can be a competitive event in tournaments. Suffice it to say that breaking in competition could be a viable and legitimate division, if the correct rules and educated judges are employed. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

So how does breaking help a student train his or her basics? The first and most important lesson a student learns from attempting to break a board or block is focus. Simply put, missing the target will likely result in a painful, failed example of what not to do. Second, a successful break requires technique, for instance: proper chamber; correct body position; and good snap, just to mention a few fundamentals. Third is distance. Consider the best kick or punch thrown which is either too close or never makes contact. Obviously the technique is not very effective, but more importantly, it may allow an opening for a counterattack. The fourth benefit of breaking is that it improves (and tests) power. With very few exceptions, most striking techniques require some measure of power to be effective. Depending on the size of the student and the number of boards or blocks attempted, breaking will help a student gauge the value of a technique in terms

Testing a vulnerable striking surface.

of how destructive it is or is not. Finally, the area that I â&#x20AC;&#x153;nagâ&#x20AC;? students the most about is convincing them that the striking surface of whatever technique they choose must be strong enough to inflict damage on an opponent, without inflicting injury on themselves. What better way to find out than to ask a student to do a simple break. It is no more than asking that same student to use a makawara board or to participate in forging drills with a partner. They quickly learn what striking surfaces are relatively more durable and why it is important to condition them.

Safety has been a constant criticism of those opposed to the use of breaking. Just like any other training method, the key to preventing injuries is to teach the correct technique and process. There are numerous factors to consider, for example: the breaking material, the difficulty of the break, and the ability or rank of a student. In everything we instruct, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it, so as instructors, it is incumbent upon us to understand what we teach and how to do it safely.

Example of a power break.

Breaking is no different. For now, it is enough to say that breaking is a very good way to help train and perfect the basics, as long as it is not considered the goal, but rather, a means to achieving the goal.

Master Stephen DiLeo is an author, martial artist, and instructor who has been part of the Central Pennsylvania martial arts community for over 30 years. He is a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and has studied several other arts throughout his career. Master DiLeo is a graduate of Penn State University as well as one of the chief instructors and co-owners of the Altoona Academy of TKD. He is also the AAU Chairman for Western Pennsylvania.

Over the last 25 years, Master DiLeo has taught at numerous summer camps, directed many tournaments, and has delivered various seminars. He has created a number of programs including: Dynamic Striking for Combat and Conditioning; Cardio TKD Kickboxing Fitness; and Practical Self-Defense.

He can be reached at sdileo2020@gmail.com.

A Perfect The Physics and Physiology of Breaking

By Rob Loveman, Ph.D., V-Dan The crack of a stack of wood breaking echoes through a dojang. When a break is done correctly, it feels like the wood isn’t there. When the break misses, the wood is definitely there and it hurts.

What is different between these two strikes?

Physics The purpose of a strike is to damage a target.

Regardless of what that target is—a stack of wood, a stack of tiles, or an assailant’s ribcage—the goal is the same. The underlying physics is also the same.

Understanding the physics of breaking starts by defining damage. For practical purposes, all solid materials can be described as microscopic globs or masses held together by microscopic springs. These springs can stretch and then return to their “relaxed” position.

However, if they are stretched far enough, they break. Breaking these micro-springs and damage are one and the same.

If breaking these microscopic springs is damage and damage is the goal of a strike, then the next thing we need to understand is how to stretch and then break them.

Springs and masses as a description of solids

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3 Kinds of Energy Describing the process of breaking these springs involves three kinds of energy. These are kinetic energy (the energy of motion), potential energy (the energy in a stretched or compressed spring), and heat energy. What occurs at impact is a conversion from kinetic energy to potential energy and then to heat energy.

Kinetic energy for an object is 1/2MV2 where M is the object’s mass and V2 is the square of its velocity. For a collection of coordinated objects like in a strike, the kinetic energies add. That is, the kinetic energy in a punch is the sum of the kinetic energy in the fist, the kinetic energy in the forearm, the kinetic energy in the arm, etc.

There are two important consequences to this formula. First, because it comes in as a “square,” the velocity is much more important than the mass.

Second, most of the kinetic energy in a strike is in the striking tool itself. This is because it is moving much faster than any other part of the body. Most of the kinetic energy in a hand strike comes from the forearm and hand. Similarly, most of the kinetic energy in a kick comes from the foreleg and foot.

Potential energy in a spring is 1/2kX2 where k is the “spring constant” and X is the amount the spring is either compressed or stretched from its relaxed position. The important consequence of this is that energy is stored as potential energy in springs if they are compressed or they are stretched.

The other important characteristic to understand about springs is the force between them and everything else is kX. As the displacement gets larger, the force also gets larger. Additionally, the force the spring exerts is in the opposite direction of the displacement. Springs want to return to their “resting” position.

Heat energy is a messy catch all, even in formal physics. If a spring breaks, the broken spring is considered “hotter” than the intact spring. Additionally, some of the energy in a strike goes into raising the temperature of the target and striking tool. The important thing to realize is all of the energy in a strike eventually ends up as heat energy. Ideally, one wants most of that to be in the form of broken microscopic springs in the target.

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The sequence for a forefist striking a board is as follows. First, the forefist is accelerated. It then comes in contact with the board. With the contact, the force between the board and the forefist starts to deform both while slowing down the forefist.

Kinetic energy is being converted into potential energy. In the board, the springs on the front will be compressed and the springs in the back will be stretched. In the forefist, springs in the bones are generally going to be compressed. However, springs in muscles and tendons holding those bones in position will be stretched. As the strike continues, more springs stretch and compress, and hopefully some in the wood start to break. Once this happens, the force on the forefist will decrease and the various springs in it will start to return to their “resting” positions. Additionally, as the break continues from the back of the board to the front, the point at which springs in the wood are being stretched moves forward. Eventually, it moves to the point where the fist struck and the break is complete.

That’s if everything goes well. In a missed break, most of the kinetic energy is going to be absorbed by the martial artist’s body, particularly in the striking tool. That’s what hurts.

Technique and Physiology The goal of a strike is to produce the maximum amount of damage in a target. Maximizing damage means breaking as many microscopic springs as possible. In order to accomplish this, the strike has to impart the largest amount of energy to the smallest volume.

Obviously, if more energy is delivered to the target, more springs are broken. It is also critical to deliver that energy to a small volume. If the volume is too large, the springs involved will stretch without breaking and simply return to their relaxed position. The reason you can’t break a pillow is it absorbs energy over a very large volume.

To deliver the most energy to the smallest volume, the energy has to be available in the first place.

This means the striking tool must be moving as fast as possible. Masters have two advantages over novices in breaking related to this. First, they can generate more speed in any given technique. Second, they know where to focus a strike so the striking tool really is moving fastest when it makes contact, generally a little before “full extension.” That’s why we are taught to focus an inch into the target. It’s also why the focus point relative to the surface shouldn’t vary with the thickness of the striking material. It’s the maximum speed that determines the best focus point regardless of the target thickness.

During the impact, the kinetic energy is converted into potential energy in both the striking tool and the target. Obviously we want the target to absorb the bulk of the energy. This requires that the striking tool is well formed, strike appropriately, and to an appropriate target point.

If a fist or knife hand or other striking tool is “loose,” it will end up absorbing the energy rather than the stack of wood or tiles. Misalignment is another way energy can be absorbed by the striker.

A bent wrist will be damaged in a strike because ligaments in it are absorbing energy rather than pieces of wood.

Exercises to forge striking tools such as knuckle push ups or striking a forging post or even working a heavy bag are particularly useful in hardening striking tools as well as strengthening the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that hold striking tools in their correct position. These do result in significantly stronger breaks.

Strikes must also be performed appropriately to work optimally. A side kick is much more effective

if it is moving straight into the target rather than having either up-down or left-right motion. Either of these will tend to make the kick bounce off the target rather than indent it enough to break it.

Finally, the specific position of impact has to be correct. For a stack of anything, this means the strike has to be centered. We’ve all cringed when we’ve seen a strike that hits the stack right at a support post. Because the post is there, the wood and post do not absorb a lot of energy, and the martial artist does. Even if there’s nothing more than a little bruising, it hurts.

Application to Real Fighting In a real fight, just like in breaking, the goal of a strike is to damage. The physics and technical requirements are identical. These are that a maximum amount of energy be available in the striking tool, that the strike be focused at the correct point in all three dimensions, that the tool be well formed, that the technique be well performed, and that the right spot be struck.

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fight. Having the striking tool well formed is also the same in fighting and in breaking, though the effect of clothing and particularly shoes can make a difference. A side kick with a pair of high-end running shoes built to absorb energy will probably still do damage and certainly put distance between an opponent and a defender, but it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t collapse a ribcage the way the same barefoot strike would.

Also, the looseness of a shoe will allow it to absorb energy and decrease the effectiveness of the strike.

The additional requirement in a real fight is for the martial artist to choose the correct striking tool, striking technique and target combination. This choice is how the â&#x20AC;&#x153;right spotâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;well performed techniqueâ&#x20AC;? manifest themselves in a fight.

Breaking requires generating speed, focusing the technique at the right point in all three dimensions, that the striking tool be correct and correctly formed, and that the technique itself be sound.

Breaking really is a demonstration of a martial artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to deliver a devastating blow in a fight.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rob Loveman is a fifth-degree black belt, a member of the Yom Chi Taekwon-Do Association, and a student of Grandmaster Walter Lang. Rob has been

studying TKD since 1979. He is also a physicist having earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1984. Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in correctly using physical principles to understand TKD technique started shortly after he completed his Ph.D. That interest continues today.

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The quote above from the famous swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, tells us that the mind has a tremendous influence over the body. And it can be amended today to include the brain, because we now know that where the mind goes, the brain goes. When you practice Tae Kwon Do, you use your mind to deliberately be aware of what you are doing, which activates the attention centers in the brain. This process involves one more step: after you set yourself to perform the technique, you just do it. As you gain mastery of skills, automatic brain processing areas can take over, allowing for that flow that you feel when everything clicks. Now, you are activating unconscious pathways that help you move precisely and perform correctly.

Hypnosis can enhance these vital automatic processes that are so central to expertise in Tae Kwon Do. Using self-hypnosis, you can learn how to develop these brain processes. You can develop your mental capacities to set yourself on the right path, allowing yourself to perform effortlessly, automatically, and optimally. Here is a four-step method that will help you activate this important part of your mind and brain. You will also find some ways to apply the four steps to motivation and improving performance.

)ZQOPTJT BOE )PX JU )FMQT Hypnosis can be clearly distinguished from everyday consciousness through distinct, recognizable changes that consistently take place in the brain. During hypnosis, people have more focused attention and higher absorption, more effective processing of information, faster reaction times, and better access to imagination and imagery. Improved efficiency in brain activity can be observed in the unique patterns of activation and inhibition of different parts of the brain. This improved brain efficiency means performing faster and better. Used in conjunction with regular practice, self-hypnosis can be a helpful tool. Try these exercises to experience self-hypnosis and apply it to enhancing your motivation and performance.

5IF 'PVS 4UFQ .FUIPE There are four steps for using unconscious processes for change: observe, question, imagine, and allow.

The process requires some diligence at first to set it in motion. First, you start by consciously observing and questioning, and then use, allowing your unconscious response to unfold.

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0CTFSWF Pay attention to what you are doing as you perform a technique. Notice everything about how

you are moving.

2VFTUJPO What are you doing right and what do you need to improve? Try to be realistic and objective. *NBHJOF As you discover what you need to improve, close your eyes and vividly imagine yourself doing it correctly. Picture all that this entails.

"MMPX Allowing involves giving permission to have a change take place and then just letting it happen.

Hold the idea, image, or feeling vividly in mind and the natural response will take place. Response builds over time, so be patient with the process.

Keep working this way, first becoming aware, then questioning, then imagining the correct motion, and finally allowing the image of the correct motion. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame yourself for making mistakes. Many people are overly self-critical, but being objective works better. Enlisting your unconscious processes will make it easier to correct your technique and perform better.

4FMG )ZQOPTJT The four-step method will be even more powerful if you do it with self-hypnosis. To begin, find a comfortable sitting position, perhaps in a comfortable chair. Pick a time when you will not be interrupted for 15 or 20 minutes. Close your eyes or wait until your eyelids begin to feel heavy, and just let your eyes close of themselves.

When readying for your first self-hypnosis experience, you may wonder if you are going to experience something utterly new. The answer is yes and no. We all experience fluctuations in our awareness, somewhat similar to hypnosis, like when you are engrossed in a conversation and you lose track of time. Your ability to experience hypnosis is natural, just like other ways of being aware. So, in this sense, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not new. But deciding to use your unconscious for improvement, is new and very helpful.

Just as you enhance your body skills with practice, you can enhance your mind skills with practice. Everyday awareness can vary a great deal. You can learn to use any of these variations to help you enter hypnosis. You begin with what you feel, and then develop selfhypnosis experiences.

%FWFMPQ 4FMG )ZQOPTJT Sitting in your quiet, comfortable place, use the four-step method to enter hypnosis. 0CTFSWF what you are feeling right now. 2VFTUJPO what you might be doing to prevent it, like thinking about work or worrying that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. *NBHJOF for a moment what you taekwondotimes.com / January 2011

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expect hypnosis to feel like. People sometimes say that they expect to relax, to feel calm, to have their body become cool or warm, or become light. Now, picture yourself in hypnosis. Would you look relaxed? Are your eyes open or closed? Imagine this vividly. "MMPX your response. You may be pleasantly surprised to find that you become even more relaxed than you usually are.

You can deepen the experience by imagining a place you have been and really enjoyed; perhaps a vacation spot, a hideaway in the mountains, a secluded beach, a forest. Picture the beauty, look at the colors, walk around and reacquaint yourself with it. Then, allow your natural response to take place. You would be relaxed if you went there, so you can allow your body to naturally relax now while you think about this place. When you feel ready, bring yourself back to everyday awareness by counting backwards from five to one, becoming more alert and sensations returning to normal with each count until you feel fully alert.

&OIBODF .PUJWBUJPO Nothing can substitute for good training. Getting the most out of your workouts requires more than just physical exercise. According to the old adage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get out of it what you put into it.â&#x20AC;? But sometimes, like all of us, you may have difficulty getting motivated to work out hard. Hypnosis can help you activate resources to cope with that for better workouts.

3FEJTDPWFS .PUJWBUJPO Before your next workout, take a few moments to go into self-hypnosis. Relax your body comfortably and let your mind relax as well. Now use the four-step method:

0CTFSWF Recall the first time you did Tae Kwon Do. Remember how stances seemed difficult and balance was awkward. Can you recall how great it was to throw your first sidekick, punch, and block?

Re-experience your early enthusiasm and dwell on the details as vividly as possible.

2VFTUJPO Do you feel the same enthusiasm now? Ask yourself, how is my enthusiasm different now? *NBHJOF Imagine yourself feeling as enthusiastic about Tae Kwon Do as you did when you first started.

"MMPX Now, stay with that image and relax more deeply in hypnosis. Keep holding the picture of being motivated. When ready, wake up, refreshed and alert. Your beginner motivation can emerge and stay with you now and into the future.

1FBL 1FSGPSNBODF Mental practice enhances performance. Research shows that people can acquire nearly as much benefit from actively imagining themselves performing their sport as from an equal amount of time spent doing it, and imagination during hypnosis can be even more powerful in its effects.

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"EE UP 1FSGPSNBODF Go into self-hypnosis. When you feel ready, apply the four steps.

0CTFSWF by recalling a time when you actually did do well; kicking, punching, or breaking perfectly.

Vividly picture and feel yourself at your best. Notice as many details as you can; feel your muscles responding. Focus your attention on this and nothing else.

2VFTUJPO what goes into the perfect kick, punch, or break? Are you loose at first and then focus at the

end? Where is your balance? How is your breathing coordinating with the movement? Perhaps you notice some ways to make it even better.

*NBHJOF Let yourself associate to inspiring images, associations, and thoughts about peak performance.

Perhaps you would think about an inspiring tournament or a dynamic class when everyone worked out well. Use an image that means something to you.

"MMPX yourself to relax a little more deeply as you let this process of creative wandering take place. Your feelings of confidence and belief in your abilities will build as you imagine new possibilities. Continue until you are ready to awaken refreshed and alert.

Using the four step method with self-hypnosis, higher levels of skill become possible. You draw effortlessly from unconscious pathways of your brain that take care of movement and skill learning automatically. This article offered an introduction to self-hypnosis, but there is much more you can learn about it. Your potential is within you, just waiting to be released. As you learn to activate these potentials, true mastery can be yours.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Annellen and C. Alexander Simpkins are psychologists, martial arts instructors, and authors of 24 books. Their most recent releases are Neuro-Hypnosis: Using Self-Hypnosis to Activate the Brain for Change, The Dao of Neuroscience, Meditation and Yoga in Psychotherapy, Taekwondo: Building on the Basics, Chung Do Kwan: The Power of Tae Kwon Do, Meditation from Thought to Action with Audio CD, Self-Hypnosis for Women with Audio CD, and the Simple series on Eastern philosophies: Simple Zen, Simple Taoism, Simple Buddhism, and Simple Tibetan Buddhism.

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Raising Awareness

By Alex Haddox

=dbZ >ckVYZgh There is a surprising type of common home invasion that few people think about. It is not the normal kick in the front door, smash a window or pick a lock type of burglary. In these cases the victims openly invite the criminals into their homes. This type of crime is universal. I have received emails from listeners of my weekly podcast, Practical Defense, from all over the world relating this method of criminals. How does it work? Social engineering.

Here is a typical scenario. The criminals assume the role of an authority figure. The figure is nothing too overpowering, such as law enforcement, but usually a representative from a utility or cable TV company. Other times, they pose as a collector for charity or someone looking to provide services such as gardening or tree trimming.

The goal is to get you to open your door and invite the criminal inside, or get you to walk outside, leaving your door open. The reason this works is because of social engineering. We are taught from a young age to respect those in authority, to obey their commands without question, to be nice and to help others. It is how our society works and the reason we can have 20 million people living in close proximity without everyone snapping. Criminals are aware of this conditioning and use it against us.

Therefore, when this person from an “official” city utility shows up on our doorstep unannounced and requests to come inside to check the water, electricity or natural gas, we invite them right in and offer them a glass of lemonade. We do not ask to see a work order or check identification because that would be rude. We comply with the requests and literally invite the wolf into the henhouse.

I see the police reports of these types of crimes all the time. The process follows a fairly consistent pattern. It is during the day and the target is usually, but not always, a retired elderly person. The team of criminals knocks on the door, expecting someone to be home. When the victim answers the door, the criminal explains that there is a problem with some utility in the neighborhood and they are paying a courtesy call to check how the victim is doing and if the services are working. The criminal then asks to come inside to check the service. The victim is more than happy to let in the pleasant “city worker.”

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Once inside, the primary criminal takes the victim to a distant room to check the service. Once the victim is distracted and in another room, the partner criminal quickly steals whatever he can grab. This includes wallets, jewelry, cash, watches and anything small with value. Other items taken are keys and garage door openers for potential future thefts. After a few minutes, the criminals leave and the victim eventually notices the crime.

We may scoff at the idea of this happening to anyone with more than two brain cells firing in their skulls, but this crime happens daily in major cities all over the world. Social engineering is a powerful tool and even the most intelligent among us can be caught off guard.

Service companies have the right to access their meters, but those are always on the outside of the building for a reason; they are never on the inside.

The cable and satellite TV companies do not have the right to come into your home to check the boxes sitting next to your TV. Entry into your home is by invitation only.

You can still be polite, courteous and comply with the request, just check them out first.

Trust but verify.

Things you can do identify this type of criminal activity: v Look for a service truck parked in front of the home. Companies want advertising and city vehicles are always clearly marked.

If you do not see a truck that should be associated with the person at your door, do not let them in. v Ask for a business card. v Ask for identification. Find out who this person is. A criminal will not want to be identified. An employee will not mind. v Ask for paperwork. Service people always have paperwork (printed or electronic). Ask to see the work order. v Challenge them in some way.

Criminals are looking for an easy score. As soon as you appear to be a hard target, they will likely move on to an easier victim.

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The best thing you can do is not open the door in the first place. Talk through the door. Use windows or the peephole to determine who this person is before removing that barrier between you and the unknown. What sort of response do they give you?

In the United States, you are not required to let this person into your home. Only the police with a lawful search warrant issued by a judge or significant probable cause can enter your home without your permission. Even if you rent, the homeowners must give you 24 hours notice before they can enter the home. You even have to sign a release to let them enter your property without notice in the event of an emergency. In the U.S., you could make the President sit on your cold doorstep if you wanted to.

Alex Haddox has nearly two decades of combined traditional martial arts training in multiple styles including American Kenpo, Hapkido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He also holds firearms instructor credentials and is a Level 3 instructor in Jim Wagner’s RealityBased Personal Protection System. His company, Palladium Education, Inc., offers self-defense training to the general public and workplace violence prevention training to the health care industry. Additionally, he is the creator and host of a free weekly podcast called “Practical Defense” that is heard in over 100 countries. To learn more or contact Alex Haddox, visit www.palladiumeducation.com. taekwondotimes.com / January 2011

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East Meets West

By Master Rondy

6cdi]Zg NZVg DaYZg When I lived in Korea, I was disappointed with the low key celebration of some holidays and surprised by the big production of others. Christmas was celebrated only as a day off from work. Some people recognized the holiday by worshiping in their church, but it was just a drinking day at the bar for others—not the big three-month build up like we are used to in the U.S. I was then surprised by the huge deal for the New Year’s celebration. This holiday was celebrated by everyone, every family, for an entire week.

Everything shut down, there was no work, no school, no martial arts training, no practice for the Korean Tigers. This did not take place on New Year’s Eve like I was accustomed to, but followed the lunisolar calendar. We know it as Chinese New Year which is celebrated at different times in different years, usually in January or February.

Actually participating in the celebration of this holiday in Korea, helped with some confusion I had earlier.

I have always been bad at guessing people’s ages.

One day while on the subway, I was next to young mother who wanted to strike up a conversation with an American. She had her very young baby tied to her back in a scarf. Making small talk, I asked how old her baby was. She replied, “One year.” I smiled to myself thinking she must have meant one month. From time to time, I had other conversations with women and they always said their child was one-year-old, even though I was pretty sure they were much younger than that.

During the first few months of living in Korea, I befriended a woman who lived two floors above me. We decided we would teach each other English/Korean. Myung Oak had two children; a toddler and a younger child she kept strapped to her back. Her husband was a doctor and spoke English fairly well and sometimes we would have to wait for him to come home to solve our communication problems. When I would ask her, she insisted that her baby on her back was two years old. Now by this time, I was thinking that Koreans are all really puny as children, or something was wrong with our communication of months/years.

Finally, I understood when her husband came home. In Korea, when you are born you are automatically one-year-old. Every year, during New Year, the entire population ages one year at the same time. So, for a child born later in the year, he

would be one when he was born, then age another year a few months later during the New Year.

All the friends I had made just became a year or two younger than I originally thought, and I just became a year or two older.

The celebration of the holiday was steeped with tradition, with everyone traveling home to be with family and families visiting other families bear gifts of beautifully boxed fruits. All the traditional foods were prepared to share with a steady stream of guests, and great emphasis was placed on remembering and respecting the ancestors. The men of the family would hike to the mountains to attend to the family tombs. They did not use graveyards like we do, but a small cleared flat area in the mountain to bury their dead. The tombs are marked with perfectly dome-shaped mounds of earth, six feet across by four feet high, and kept perfectly manicured by the family.

Every family in the country celebrates the same way, including the eating of tteokguk, or rice cake soup. This is a rather bland soup with seaweed and floating slices of rice cake. Upon the consumption of this soup—only eaten for New Year—everyone in the country ages one year.

In Korea, there is great respect and honor associated with acquired age. The eldest of any group is recognized for his wisdom and life experience. It is a very proud position to hold.

In America, it seems we do everything we can to look, appear or even mislead others into believing that we are younger than we really are.

I really admire the traditions of Korea, but I have to admit, I am American at heart…I’m not going to eat the soup.

Master Rondy is a sixth-degree black belt in WTF Taekwondo, a fourth-degree in Hapkido and a second-degree in Kickboxing. She was the only non-Asian member of the Korean Tigers Professional Martial Arts Team, spending two years in Korea, living in Seoul and YongIn. Master Rondy successfully blends the cultures of a Korean teaching staff and an American management staff for her 24,000 square foot superschool located in Cary, North Carolina. For more information visit whitetigertkd.com.

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By Daniel Middleton

As a martial artist and a writer, I am also an avid reader about Korean martial arts, a discipline I have followed for nearly 35 years. But something I am always struck by in my reading is just how many variations I find for common Korean terms: hyeong, for example, rather than hyung, or musool as opposed to moosul. The spellings are generally close enough to work out familiar words, but confusing enough to spark my interest.

Why, for example, are there so many variations for words that one would think should be fairly standard? Tae Kwon Do, for instance, can be found also as taekwondo, taekwon-do, t’aegwondo or taegwondo1). Why do you suppose that is? Where do these different spellings come from, and which is correct?

What I discovered was that they actually aren’t different at all, not the Korean spelling anyway. In fact, every one of the variations listed is spelled the same: ሲ૟౅. The confusion is in the rendering of Korean script into a Latin alphabet, in their styles of Romanization.

Written Korean is very different from what most of us are used to; more akin to Chinese or Japanese than to European languages which, aside from the odd variation like the German eszett (ß) or the ‘slashed o’ (Ø) of Nordic languages, all share basically the same style alphabet. Derived from the Latin, which was in turn derived from Greek2, the Western alphabet is composed of 26 letters, and it is specifically because of this shared alphabet that a non-French speaker with no knowledge of the language can still read French, perhaps not correctly, but enough for at least a functional attempt at pronunciation.

With Korean, however, this is not the case. Parlez-vous français? is very different from ዽ ૑൥ ዾ ბ ྤఁ? It’s called orthography, the graphic representation of the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols, in this case Korean. And while Korean is not strictly speaking an ideographic or pictographic language3 like the more familiar Chinese, written Korean is often confused as similar by the uninitiated, even to the point of describing Korean words as ‘characters,’ which they decidedly are not, at least not in the sense of a ‘character’ as a type of picture. Instead, exactly like English or French, Korean is constructed using an alphabet, although one so different from our own that people often miss the distinction. But in fact, the Korean alphabet is not only different, it is also singularly unique in the linguistic world; a relatively modern language developed systematically and specifically for its target language, and over the relatively short span of years rather than centuries.

Proper Sounds for Instructing the People For the better part of early Korean history, writing was the property of scholars and aristocrats who used a complex character-based system borrowed from the Chinese. Called hanja, this was a system of using Asian (Chinese) characters to represent Korean words, a process so difficult and cumbersome that only the upper classes of Korean society, the yangban, had the time and the leisure to study it.

This was unacceptable to the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty, Sejong the Great. Reigning from 1418 CE to 1450 CE, Sejong was one of only two rulers in Korean history to be posthumously honored with 1 Nauta, Barry. “Taekwondo.” General Taekwondo Information. 1994. Web. 17 July 2010. http://www.barrel.net/ 2 Our word ‘alphabet’ actually comes from, a derivative of alphabetos, a word coined from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet – ѭ(alpha) and Ѯ (beta).

3 An ideograph can be defined as a symbolic representation of a particular idea or concept; a pictograph is a symbolic representation which conveys its meaning through a physical resemblance to a physical object, a common example being the Chinese character for ‘big’ (᜔), the character composed of a man (‵) with his arms outstretched.

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the title of Daewang, or ‘Great King,’ and is best remembered for his defining contribution to Korean culture, the written language known as Hangul (ዽ૳)4.

Still used today, Hangul is uniquely different from any of the systems we are used to in the West, and that which is most unique are its origins.

Most languages and alphabets developed organically over many hundreds of years. English, for example, developed over centuries, starting out as a mish-mash of Anglo-Saxon dialects, influenced by Old Norse, and later by the Normans and Franks. Hangul, in contrast, developed over decades, and was designed specifically around the existing Korean language. In fact, Hangul was unique enough to be described by Geoffrey Sampson, British linguist and scholar from the University of Sussex, as ‘a national treasure for Koreans’ and ‘one of the great intellectual achievements of humankind’.5 Pretty heady praise for a system designed for the common people.

Completed in the twenty-fifth year of the reign of King Sejong, the Hunminjeongeum (Proper Sounds for Instructing the People) was released in 1446 as a scholarly treatise to accompany the introduction of the new alphabet composed of 28 letters: 15 consonants and 13 vowels.6 The letters themselves were exceptional in their design, with the vowels, according to tradition, derived from three components (Ϗ Σ Υ), referring respectively to heaven, earth and man,7 while the consonants were pictorial representations of the shape of the tongue or mouth when forming the corresponding sounds.

Sejong had expressed disappointment that there were Koreans ‘unable to express their feelings in writing,’ and his creation was designed as a remedy to what was to him, an unacceptable situation. Even so, scholars continued to use Hanja for many more years, and while Hangul wasn’t widely practiced until well into the late nineteenth century, Sejong’s alphabet had made reading and writing accessible for the very first time. It is almost a shame, then, that the Romanization of written Korean has remained so confusing.

ϏΣΥ Romanization of Hangul

Romanization is the representation of the written or spoken word into the Roman or Latin alphabet when the original word uses a different system of writing. It is with the Romanization of Korean, that things have become so confusing, with variations common enough, especially in the relatively non-scholarly field of martial arts, that one can find many different spellings for even the most common words.

There are reasons for this confusing array beyond intellectual laziness—a poorly understood grasp of phonetics, simply transcribing words the way they sound, and at least a part of the blame rests with the Korean language having gone through at least three official Romanizations in less than 75 years: Yale, the standard in use among linguists since the 1940s; McCune-Reischauer, the official system in Korea from 1984 until 2000; and finally the current Revised Romanization of Korean (RR), considered the new ‘standard’ by the South Korean government for the last decade.

The result is a confusing crazy-quilt of Romanization used by Korean speakers and by students of Korean speakers, sometimes picking and choosing alternate spellings from several competing systems at once, or with native Korean instructors simply having their English-speaking students render their terminology phonetically without regard to dialect or pronunciation.

But with the introduction of the Revised Romanization, there is now an official system for a standardized spelling within the Korean martial arts community, and all you need to remember are a few simple rules.

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The actual name, Hangul (ዽ૳), is a relatively recent addition, a modern term coined in 1912 and meaning ‘Great Script’ or ‘Korean Script’ – ‘Han [┅] being the Sino-Korean word for ‘Korean’ 5 Man, John. Alpha Beta: How 26 Letters Shaped the Western World. New York: Wiley, 2000 6 Only 24 of these are in use today (14 consonants and ten vowels), and the actual count can sometimes be confusing with the inclusion of double consonants such asʹ (kk), ͺ (tt), Έ (ss), etc. and diphthongs (two adjacent vowel sounds in the same syllable) such asΒ (ae), Δ (yae), or Θ (ye).

7 TheϏrepresents the sun in heaven; Σ represents the earth (because of its flat shape); andΥrepresents man (standing upright) taekwondotimes.com / January 2011

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Rules for Revised Romanization8 Chosen for its simplicity, the Revised Romanization uses only characters of the English alphabet, along with a limited, and often optional, use of the hyphen, making it convenient for use with a standard computer keyboard, and dispensing with the confusing apostrophes and diacritical marks of earlier systems.

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My dear readers and fellow Martial Artists, I always ask my students—if you want to know what you will be like in five years, look in the mirror—this is you in five years, if you don’t change.

Your life is constructed with a series of choices that you make every moment, every day. Hopefully, God’s natural love within you will motivate and guide you to make choices that lead to the best life you can create. But have you really connected with this love within you? Or are you making choices rather blindly, simply “guessing” what would be best? It has been my experience that many people have not thought deeply about who they truly are and what they truly want. On occasion I have said, “In three seconds, tell me three wishes you’d like to make true in your life.” Inevitably, within three seconds, all I hear is “Umm…” If you want to make an epic, you must begin now with identifying precisely what you want. In three seconds, you should be able to state exactly what you want to bring about in your life because you know; you’ve thought about it. And since you’ve already thought about it, all the choices you need to make as you proceed down your path will support those desires. In fact, if you haven’t specifically identified what you want, how will you know whether you need to choose one action over another?

As you go about forming a clear picture of your goals, remember this: There is a big difference between simply wanting something and real goals. It is one thing to fantasize or wish you had a new car; it’s quite another thing to sit down with yourself and figure out how to finance a car, and say, “Okay what do I need to do to make this happen?”

Don’t forget then, a heartfelt knowledge of your goals allows you to see clearly what you need to do and plan accordingly. If I hadn’t identified learning martial arts as a goal, I might never have made a choice to seek out a teacher. I might have just let that desire slip away as a passing fancy.

Instead, I held onto the goal and made specific choices that resulted in my training.

Take a moment to look at your life and review the choices you have made that have you where you are. Did you wake up today looking forward to spending time with loved ones and coworkers; tackling your goals; recharging yourself? This is a lifestyle that an awareness of love makes possible. Are you ready to have a love affair with life?

Consider for a moment that the life force that beats your heart, that makes you breathe, and that gives you the power to create and procreate is just one primal universal energy. This energy is your original inner power, it is the same energy that exists throughout the universe causing the stars to burn and galaxies to collide and planets to form.

Why haven’t you got the life you want? You don’t have the life you want because you chose the life you have now.

Your life, no matter what circumstances you feel was thrust upon you without your consent, is still and always a series of choices that you make to move you from one place to another. That series of places can be leading you into greater achievement and happiness or into greater gloom and despair. You have to choose what you will do from one moment to the next, watch the results you create, and then alter your choices accordingly.

Wherever you are in your life right now, whatever you want to do that you haven’t done, stop and make a new choice right now. If you can’t think of a choice right now, make this one. Say, “From this moment forward, I choose to stop complaining about my life and to start planning the actions I will take to change it.” You are not going to say, “I want to change my life.” Wanting is not a choice. Wanting is still a state of not choosing.

Specifically, you are going to start planning the series of choices you can make right away to change your circumstances.

Go forth with love now, and do great things. You have the tools. As you go about your new work of making choices to and invigorate your life, remember that your silent master is speaking to you all the time, whether you think you are failing, whether you are succeeding, whether you are despairing or rejoicing, whether you are coming into this life or whether you are leaving, all the love in the universe is with you always!

I feel an intense responsibility to help people improve their lives, and give them the tools so they can do that.

As martial artists, we have a vast storehouse of tools, and it is our mission to pass on those tools. Let us all work together and show what incredible gifts from God martial arts are!

Heart to Heart By Tae Yun Kim

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I wish everyone the best year ever! Pilsung!

From heart to heart, Great Grandmaster Dr. Tae Yun Kim Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim is the founder and head of Jung SuWon. She is also the founder and CEO of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, a high-tech computer control and monitoring industry located in the Silicon Valley.

Grandmaster Kim is a best-selling author and motivational speaker.

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United Martial Arts Center 11625 S Cleveland Ave # 3 Ft. Myers 33907 (239) 433-2299

Self Defense America 2450 Lincoln Street Highland 46322 (219) 545-7894

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Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation 1450 Mt Rose Ave York 17403 (717) 848-5566

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NEW MEXICO

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NEW YORK

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OHIO

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OREGON

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Intl Tang Soo Do Federation 3955 Monroeville Blvd Monroeville 15146 (412) 373-8666

The Martial Artist 9 Franklin Blvd Philadelphia 19154 (800) 726-0438 World Tang Soo Do Association 709 Oregon Ave Philadelphia 19146 (215) 468-2121

TENNESSEE

QUEBEC

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ONTARIO

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VERMONT

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VIRGINIA

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NKMAA- Ontario Master Dusty Miner Sidekicks School of MA 2421 New St, Burlington

GERMANY

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World Martial Arts League Klaus Schuhmacher Rhoenstr 55 Offenbach 63971 wmal@mail.com

ITALY

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INDIA

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Martial Arts Academy of India 30 GF DDA Flads, Sarvapriva, Vihar, New Delhi 110016 Tel: (011) 686-1625

TEXAS

Simʼs TaeKwonDo USA 9460 Rainier Ave S Seattle 98118 (206) 725-4191

Martial Arts Training Gulmohar Sports Center New Delhi 110049 Tel: 9111-467-1540

Central Texas TKD Council Master Danny Passmore (254) 662-3229

American Martial Arts Center 2711 Allen Blvd Suite 82 Middleton 53562 (808) 831-5967 amac-tkd.com

Zulfi TKD Academy of Pakistan II-B 10/2 Nazimabad Karachi Tel: 9221-660-5788

J.K. Lee Black Belt Academy 12645 W Lisbon Rd Brookfield 53005 (262) 783-5131

Korean MA Instructors Association SongSanRi 661, BonJi JonNam JangSongKun JangSongUb Chollanamdo Kmaia.org

CANADA

UNITED KINGDOM

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Alakoji Knife & Martial Art Supply San A 302 W Madison Ave Harlingen 78550 (956) 440-8382

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PAKISTAN

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First Canada Tang Soo Do 209 3400 14th St NW Calgary T2K 1H9 (403) 284-BBKI

Great Britain Tang Soo Do Headquarters for Europe TSD Tel: 01234-766-468 NKMAA – United Kingdom Master Zachary Woon Wune Tang Academy Tang Soo Do 07733008207 wunetang.academy@ntlworld.com wunetangacademy.com

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The Last Word

By C.M. Griffin

C. M. Griffin holds black belts in several martial arts. He is involved in many facets of the performing arts from stunt coordinator to director. He has written, produced and directed projects for television and for corporations. He owns and operates his own Hwa Rang Do school in Ohio.

Check this out: I’m sure there’s plenty of times that we’ve all heard or said, “Back in our day” or “You kids have no idea what work really is” or “I don’t understand you kids.” In the 60s and 70s, this was attributed to the “generation gap” – the battle lines drawn between those under 21 and those over 30.

It usually involved music, fashion, hair and, of course, politics.

There were a plethora of movies and sitcoms touching on that subject, one of the most famous being the classic TV series All in the Family, with the clash between family patriarch Archie Bunker and his hippie son-in-law Michael Stivic.

Though the generation gap doesn’t seem to be as volatile an issue as it was 30 years ago, it is still present. Complaints that today’s youth are 1) not ready to take their place in society, 2) don’t understand hard work and 3) have it so much easier than the adults, are still being said. (Quiet as it’s kept, Roman orator and Senator Marcus Tullius Cicero, also had the same complaints more than 2000 years ago!)

This generational problem is not new, but as old as humanity itself.

This issue is also present in the dojang. How many older Masters have mentioned that today’s martial artists are not as tough as they were, that the training is easier now, and that tournaments back in their time were much harder and rougher? It’s like listening to your parents tell that same old story of how they had to walk five miles in the snow, barefoot, uphill both ways, just to get to school.

I believe that this gap is really a case of different perspectives. Younger generations were “born” into situations, while older generations “lived” through it. Because they haven’t had that experience, their point of view is different.

Teachers, instructors in academics, sports or martial arts have to realize this. Here are a few things, situations and such that, if you think about it, may help understand each other’s perspectives.

To someone 18 years and younger: v They never lived without computers in the house, just like a television or telephone. v They have never lived without Internet. v They have always had a choice of over 500 TV channels. v They have never experienced being up so late they heard the television station announce the end of the broadcast day, followed by the national anthem. v Landing on the moon is ancient history. v Elvis Presley is that guy in those movies Grandma watches. v They never bought a 45 or a 33 record album. v They have never watched American Bandstand or Soul Train. They don’t know who Don Cornelius is and Dick Clark is that old guy who comes on TV during the New Year’s Eve countdown! v VHS is what Mom and Dad used to watch back in the day. v They probably cannot identify Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, John or Robert Kennedy. v In sports, the New York Knicks, San Francisco 49ers, and the Cincinnati Bengals are bad teams that don’t make the playoffs.

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v They haven’t seen Michael Jordon play and don’t realize his significance or why every other NBA superstar is compared to him (Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, etc.). v Bruce Lee is that guy from the movies everyone talks about and Jackie Chan is Chris Tucker’s partner from Rush Hour. v MTV has been around their whole life. v The Columbia space shuttle accident is history. v Ice Tea is just an actor on Law & Order: SVU. v Ice Cube is a family-friendly actor, not a scowl-faced gangsta rapper. v They have probably never heard a “busy signal” on the telephone. v Martial arts are just a part of American culture like baseball, football and soccer. v They don’t have to go to the movies because they can just rent or buy the latest movies and watch them at home in a few weeks. v They just need a card and an ATM to get money anywhere in the country. They have never had to fill out paperwork and wait in line at a bank. v They have never seen an encyclopedia salesman. v Unless they’re at a fancy restaurant, ten minutes is too long to wait for a meal. v They never had to wait more than two minutes for a cheeseburger and fries. v They only know one King of Pop, they don’t know who The King of Rock or the Chairman of the Board are. v They probably don’t use “snail mail” and just e-mail or text everyone.

This list could go on and on. While reading this, I’m sure everyone has come up with at least one. When I posted this on Facebook I received over 300 suggestions. The bottom line is different generations are going to approach situations based on their experiences and younger generations may only “know” what they see and experience.

This generational thing is more about perspectives and point of view. Just for giggles, if you are a teacher, or martial artist, create your own list and this may help each generation understand each other just a little more.

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Featured DVDs

WTF Standard Taekwondo Poomsae

Flow and Flexibility

The only WTF-recognized standard poomsae video textbook available used by instructors, demonstrators and referees.

Each DVD contains full-length poomsae instruction. Multilanguage version (Korean / English / French / Spanish / German). Item D035 / 4-disk set / $99.00

These carefully chosen techniques from the Budokon System will teach you to address areas of weakness and limited range while cultivating kinetic chains of energy and seamless transitions. Props recommended: fitness mat, yoga brick. Item DPP01 / $25.00

ITF Tul

Power and Agility

ITF Basic Posture, Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, Do-San, Won-Hyo, Yul-Gok, Joong-Gun, Toi-Gae, Hwa-Rang, Choong-Moo. Vol. 2:Kwang-Gae, Po-Eun, Ge-Baek, Eui-Am, ChoongJang, Ju-Che, Sam-Il, Yoo-Sin, Choi-Yong. Languages: Korean, English and Japanese. 210 minutes.

Item D043 / Entire 2-disk set / $55.00

17th Spain World TKD Championships Watch gorgeous techniques of top-level players as they compete in Madrid. Witness the introduction of â&#x20AC;&#x153;sudden deathâ&#x20AC;? and how changing the matches from three to two minutes intensifies the bouts! 240 minutes. Item D040 / $24.95

This is the preferred training tool for experienced yogis, MMA fighters, martial artists, and Olympic athletes alike. Props recommended: fitness mat, yoga brick. Item DPP03 / $25.00

Essential Defense System This three-disc DVD set with Michael Aloia delivers a simple, eďŹ&#x20AC;ective approach to self-protection. Vol 1: methods of E.D.S. Vol 2: striking, takedowns, joint locks, controls and theory. Vol 3: falling, conďŹ ned spaces and weapon defenses.

Item DPP04 / $32.99

Secrets of Stretching

Revolution of Kicking This DVD offers basic kicking skills to the finer points of kicking on the master level. The easy explanation with classified kicking can be a model for your training.

Vol.1 (50 min.): Front, roundhouse, side, back, spinning and pushing kicks combined in a total of six chapters.

Vol.2 (60 min.): Axe, front-spinning, back-spinning, jumping, jumping-roundhouse, jumping-side, jumping-back, jumpingspinning, one-foot-spinning, double, whirl and the 540 turningwheel kicks are covered in a total of twelve chapters.

Item D036 / 2-disk set / $43.00

Revolution of Kicking II This product is a two volume set. When you grasp the knowledge and skills in this DVD set, you will possess the skills to be a master! Now Mooto reveals the know-how of Tae Kwon Do Air kicking on the master level. This easy explanation with classified kicking can be modeled for your training. Vol 1: Pine board breaking, single breaking, breakfall breaking, and combination. Vol 2: Breaking with turn, In air dwi-chagi, obstacle breaking, and general breaking. Item D048 / $43.00

2001-2003 World Taekwondo Matches

Master Jungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Know-How of Actual Gyeorugi This 4-disk set, featuring the Bible of Taekwondo Gyeorugi is taught by Professor Jung. Amongst his highest achievements are being a four-time consecutive World Taekwondo champion and a gold medalist in the 1988 Olympics. Vol. 1: Basic Skills. Vol. 2: Step and Feint Motion. Vol. 3: Strategy. Vol. 4: Real Competition Strategy. 480 minutes. Language: Korean Subtitles: English, Spanish. Item D038 / $69.99

The Power High Kicks with No Warm-Up! Learn to kick high and with power without any warm-up! Kick â&#x20AC;&#x153;coldâ&#x20AC;? without injuring yourself or pulling muscles and put more power and snap in your high kicks. 80 minutes.

Item DPP07 / $49.95

Clinic on Stretching and Kicking See the dynamic stretch that is most important for kickers; plus step-by-step drills for front kick, side kick, roundhouse kick and for combinations. 101 minutes.

Item DPP08 / $29.95

Acrobatic Tumbling Step-by-step instruction for one-hand, two-hand, and aerial cartwheels, round-off, front and back handspring, and front somersault. 105 minutes. Item DPP10 / $49.95

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A four-disk set showcasing the World Taekwondo matches from 2001 to 2003. Vol. 1 (200 min.): The 2001 World Cup in Vietnam. Vol. 2 (240 min.): The 15th Jeju World Taekwondo Championships. Vol. 3 (235 min.): The 2002 Tokyo Taekwondo World Cup. Vol. 4 (240 min.): The 2003 World Taekwondo Championships.Item D039 / $69.99

Learn what determines how flexible you are, how to choose your stretching method for any sport or martial art, and have full flexibility without any warm-up.Multi-language version in English, French and Spanish. 92 minutes. Item DPP06 / $49.95

Elite Israeli Combat DVD Set

The 3-disc set includes: defense and disarm techniques for firearm threats; edged-weapon defense; â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the groundâ&#x20AC;? survival defense; hand-to-hand techniques; military, police and counter terrorism CQB; combat conditioning essentials; and applicable defensive tools for every person. Item DPP11 / $99.00 1 ) ) . ) ) ) ) 4 ) ) 56 , 7 ), * * ) ) 5/ 7 ) ) ) 8 - +, ) - )) ) 9 & :; ) , . ) ) 4 ) ) * )

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The Complete Library Set -17 DVDs Commando Krav Maga (Vol.1-5): Survive Vicious Ground Attacks (Vol.1&2): Survive Any Gun Confrontation (Vol. 1&2): Best Of The Israeli Fighting Systems (Vol. 1&2): Vicious Knife Attacks (3 Disc Series): Military Krav Maga (One Vol.): Street Survival (One Vol.): Combatant (One Vol.). Item DPP12 / $392.95

Featured DVDs

Certain Victory Collection

The Quick Fit Library: 6 Dvd Set + FullColor Book

Certain Victory Special Edition

The Complete Library Set with 17 DVDs with the Quick Fit Library with 6-DVD set and book. Item DPP13 / $594.95

A treasure for any true Korean Martial Arts student or instructor! This Flowering Warrior-crafted special edition includes the original biography Certain Victory

By Chief Master Robert J. Ott & the recently completed Part II featuring 9 newly written chapters with new photos, biographies of well known practitioners, philosophies, admiration & a chapter on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine. Included is a threepage pull-out poster with a description on the Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC mark. Also included is the DVD Setting the Course!

Preorder Advanced Copy Now! Hardcover Item BPP25 / $49.95 Paperback Item BPP26 / $18.95

Aikido- art in motion DVD series

Certian Victory

6 Training Dvds: Over 6 hours of revolutionary training drills: Over 300 proven techniques: Solo and partner exercises: Step-by-step progressive routines: PLUS The Elite Combat Fitness Book with 240 full color pages. Item DPP14 / $239.95

The Platinum Set-23 Dvds + Book

Original version of Certain Victory Hardcover Item BPP29 / $39.95 SOLD OUT! Paperback Item BPP28 / $14.95

Aikido is one of the most innovative and adapting of the modern day martial arts. With its roots based in kendo and jujutsu, Aikido is well versed as an art and means for self defense. The techniques within the art are both subtle and dynamic – each lending a hand in creating an axis of power exclusive to Aikido. Volume I: Movement Volume II: Connection Volume III: Control.

Item DPP15 / $55.00

Certain Victory - Book on CD 9 CD audio book version of original Certain Victory with bonus DVD Item BPP27 / $29.95

The Perfect Storm - A Woman in Aikido Aikido, the art of harmony, is a perfect blend of elegance and power. Rooted in fundamental and natural movements, Aikido defines itself as an art designed for a lifetime of journey and discovery. the techniques within the art are both subtle and dynamic - each lending a hand in creating an axis of power exclusive to Aikido Run time approx 30 minutes Item DPP10 / $21.99

The Official Filmed Documentary Certian Victory The official filmed documentary on the life of Chief Master Robert J. Ott with footage taking you through the journey that lives and breathes Pil-Sung! Item DPP16 / $19.95

Featured Books The Book of Teaching &Learning TaeKwonDo

Taekwondo: Korean Traditional Martial Arts: Philosophy & Culture

12 chapter book details how TKD was introduced as an Olympic sport and the tasks facing TKD people to maintain its Olympic status after the 2012 London Olympic Games. Also with 68 pages of poomsae diagrams.448 pages, Hardcover. Item B041 / $59.99

Grandmaster Kyong Myong Lee, a certified WTF ninth-dan, writes this 300-page, full color, coffeetable sized book offering a panoramic overview of TKD. Item B034 / $39.99 Now $15.99!

Taekwon-Do: The Korean Art of SelfDefense A well-condensed version of General Choi’s Encyclopedia, the book, also by Gen. Choi, is 765 pages and focuses on self-defense aspects of Taekwon-Do plus its history.

Additional postage required.

Hardcover.

Item B015 / $99.00 Reduced to $69.99

WTF Taekwondo Textbook This 766-page Kukkiwon textbook is a compilation of all available updated data regarding TKD and focuses on the scientific analysis of theories as well as the threedimensional illustrations of major physical motions.

Additional postage required.

Item B039 / $74.99

Eastern Spirit, Western Dreams This 226-page memoir captures the true hardships and joys of a small town, South Korean farm boy, TKDT Publisher Woojin Jung, who lives out his American dream. Item B038A (English) / $14.00 Item B038B (Korean) / $14.00

Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do This one of a kind encyclopedia by Gen. Choi Hong Hi has 15 volumes consisting of 5000 pages with 30,000 photos. The encyclopedia is the culmination of General Choi’s lifelong research into TKD’s history and development.

Hardcover English Version.

Additional postage required. ORDER NOW, LIMITED SUPPLY! Item B014 / $275.00

Taekwondo Kyorugi: Olympic Style Sparring Learn sparring secrets of Olympic Gold Medalist and four-time World Champion Kuk Hyun Chung, WTF Deputy GeneralSecretary Kyung Myung Lee, and translator and editor Sang H. Kim. Item B027 / $12.95 Now $2.99!

Easter Spirit, Western Dreams (New Cover, Korean Version) Item B044 / $15.00

Best Instructor + Best School = Best Life!

This 329-page book written by Grandmaster Woojin Jung is a must-have for school owners, instructors and students with a dream. Not only a helpful guide for new students to find the best instructor possible, this book is also a guide for new and established instructors and school owners on how to successfully manage and maintain a martial arts business.

Item B030 / $25.00 Reduced to $19.00!

Best Instructor + Best School = Best Life!

(Korean Version) Item B045 / $25.00 Now $20.00

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Featured Books Authentic Tang Soo Do

By Chun Sik Kim and Joe Goss Learn about authentic Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate) from internationally known and respected authority, Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim. Grandmaster Kim is known for his dynamic technique, as well as his knowledge of Tang Soo Do. This book will make it possible for you to benefit from his instruction.

Item B035 / $124.95

Stretching Scientifically Attain maximum height in your kicks with no warm-up! Stretch safely and quickly to achieve and maintain maximum flexibility.

Develop each of the three kinds of flexibility: dynamic, static active and static passive.214 pages. Softcover. Item BPP02 / $25.99

Explosive Power and Jumping Ability for all Sports How well you jump and how powerfully you punch, pull, or throw depends on your explosive power, on your special endurance for explosive movements, and on your speed, coordination, and flexibility. This book tells you how to develop each of these abilities. 138 pages. Softcover.

Item BPP03 / $23.95

Science of Sports Training This book uses the sports training know-how of internationally known training specialists to improve your speed, strength, power, endurance, coordination, and flexibility, as well as technical and tactical skills, while avoiding overtraining and injuries. 424 pages. Softcover. Item BPP05 / $39.95

Children and Sports Training The needs of boys and girls in sports training are dramatically different. Learn how to match the right sport with the right child, the right training program for the age and gender of the child. Learn the “sensitive ages” for development of movement abilities (endurance, coordination, speed, strength, flexibility). 250 pages. Softcover. Item BPP04 / $29.95

The Will Power This complete martial arts book by Maurice Elmalem has over 700 photos, illustrations and instructions, plus special training drills for fighting, endurance, speed and power. Learn breaking, self-defense, fighting applications, and how to become the best of the best.

Paperback Item BPP06p / $29.99 Hardcover Item BPP06h / $34.99

Breaking Unlimited Breaking Unlimited by Maurice Elmalem is the only book written solely on the art of breaking. It features step-by-step instructions on how to break wood, glass, bricks, ice, cinder blocks, and more, in many different ways. Paperback Item BPP07 / $29.99

JKD Without Limits Discussing the martial art founded by legendary Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do, the book contains: lessons from the ring, sparring, Bruce Lee’s five ways of attacking, and firearms training for martial artists. Paperback Item BPP10 / $29.99

Fighting Dynamics This explosive book by Maurice Elmalem covers all aspects of fighting with over 1000 photos, various fighting styles of martial arts demonstrated by movie stars, historians, celebrities and grandmasters. Paperback Item BPP08 / $29.99

Taekwondo: Building on the Basics Perfect your Taekwondo skills at every level! Written by experienced instructors and authors, this book expands fundamentals, improves sparring, offers advanced leg and hand techniques, teaches realistic self-defense methods, and unlocks the potentials of the mind using meditation. 260 pages. Item BPP11 / $18.95

Meditation from Thought to Action with Audio CD Learn meditation with these easyto-follow exercises and methods.

Learn the roots of Yoga, Buddhism, Zen, Confucianism, and Daoism.

Learn mental and body tools to begin meditating and clear the mind. The CD teaches the skills from the book and guides listeners into a deep meditative state. Item BPP12 / $18.95

Zen Around the World: A 2500 Year Journey from the Buddha to You The entire story of Zen. Martial artists will find inspiration along with instruction in traditional and innovative Zen meditation methods to help sharpen mental skills to add more focus, accuracy, speed, and power in every technique. 242 pages. Item BPP13 / $15.50

Chung Do Kwan: The Power of Tae Kwon Do The book offers the history and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do. With illustrations, this book presents Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do with clear and easy to follow instructions. 164 pages. Item BPP14 / $15.50

Simple Zen: A Guide to Living Moment

by Moment Zen is a dynamic way to enhance living and improve martial arts practice. Easy to follow exercises are given for practice of meditation with poetry, brush painting, martial arts, and more. 158 pages. Item BPP15 / $12.95

Simple Confucianism This book offers a clear and concise guide to the history, key concepts, and principles of Confucianism including benevolence, central harmony, the mean, and becoming a sage.140 pages.

Item BPP16 / $12.95

Simple Buddhism: A Guide to Enlightened Living An accessible guide to Buddhist concepts and practices including Mahayana and Theravada traditions. This book gives history, themes, and exercises including key mental practices such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 133 pages. Item BPP17 / $12.95

Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance A clear explanation of Taoism with simple exercises in meditation, breathing, chi kung, and tai chi chuan. An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts including “wu-wei” (achieving through non-action),“yin” and “yang”, and “te” (power and virtue). 177 pages.

Item BPP18 / $12.95

Taekwon-Do and I ( Volumes 1&2) The memoirs of Choi Hong-Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do. Volume One; Motherland; the land in turmoil. Volume Two; The Vision of Exile: any Place under Heaven is Do-Jang Item B043 / $79.99 Now $39.99!

Simple Tibetan Buddhism: A Guide to Tantric Living A concise introduction to the unique history and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, a philosophy that integrates ritual with practice. With simple exercies for incorporating visualization, diety yoga, mandalas, mantras and the esoteric, effective tantric methods, this book opens up new possibilities.144 pages. Item BPP19 / $12.95

Tao in Ten, Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth This book presents fundamental teachings from Taoism in ten easy lessons with a brief history.Each of the ten lessons gives experiences and understandings of a key Taoist principle, revealing the infinite potentials for better living at One with Tao. 158 pages. Item BPP20 / $12.95

Featured Books Zen in Ten, Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth This book begins with a brief history to reveal Zen’s development and evolution through the ages. The ten lessons give fundamental principles and significant understandings of Zen. 152 pages. Item BPP21 / $12.95

How Akido Changed the World Aikido, as a martial art, embraces both the physical aspects of enhancement as well as the spiritual growth of the individual. Each practitioner discovers and journeys their own unique path gaining a new perspective of the world around them and of themselves. How Aikido Can Change the World is a road map of that journey of discovery. This book discusses Aikido beyond the

physical aspects. While Aikido is a physical martial way, its philosophies and peripherals carry over far into a practitioner’s world if proper focus and realization are maintained. The author conveys his expedition of the art gained through personal experience, exploration and integration.

Item BPP23 / $19.99

Chi Gong Medicine From God Lose weight with a seaweed diet.

Prevent altitude and divers sickness, and many other advantages of Chi.Item B042 / $19.95

ways to apply Buddhism to many areas of life.152 pages. Item BPP22 / $12.95

Korean Martial Art: The Conquer of America

By Ho Sung Lee.The story of the history of Tae Kwon Do in the United States and the Korean pioneers who brought the art to America.

344 pages. Only available in Korean.Item B040 / $19.99

Buddhism in Ten, Easy Lessons for Spiritual Growth The Ten lessons contain fun damental principles of Buddhism along with clear and effective

Featured Training Products & Novelties Jang Bong Sul (Long Pole) This three-section staff easily screws together to form the six-foot long bong that has been a part of Korean martial history for over 4,000 years.

Constructed with a durable core surrounded by a wood-simulated padded covering that will cushion strikes and blows.

Item K008 / $29.95

BOB Training Partner He’s the perfect sparring partner!

Practice your techniques and accuracy on this life-like mannequin. Fits on a sand or water filled base, which is included.

BOB is made of a high strength plastisol with an inner cavity filled with a durable urethane foam. Weighs 270 lbs. when filled. Made in the USA. One year limited warranty.

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HapkidoGear Shoe This shoe uses existing RingStar technology with Hapkido specific refinements to create the first shoe born for Hapkido. HapkidoGear shoes are specifically designed for both training and sparring. The unique materials used in this make it the lightest, most comfortable and protective shoe available. Item NPP01 / $82.99

HapkidoGear Cane The New Tactical Cane from HapkidoGear is designed to be the perfect training aid in the Dojang and to meet the requirements of real world usage. Using high tech aluminum alloy and durable powder coating in it’s construction along with sure grip knurling on the shaft, this cane is the most highly developed and versatile available today. Item NPP02 / $75.00

Adidas Adikee TKD Shoes

Adidas Open/ Cross-over Uniform

Ever-popular SM-2 design with a twist of stitch pattern for the upper; available in white with black stripes (ASEB) or white with red & blue stripes (ASEW); sizes #2.5, 4 -13.

ItemNPP13 / $49.95

Features cross-over open style jacket made with corduroy material; available in black or white; sizes #2 - 8; Item NPP12 / $69.95

GTMA Taebaek Uniform Textured special fabric w/ embossed GTMA Tiger logo; 3 tone stripes on shoulders and top of pants legs; Martial Arts symbol and GTMA patch; GTMA logo embroidered on back of neck and left wrist area; White unif. w/ Black V-neck only; sizes #000 - 8.

Item NPP14 / $70.00

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GTMA Legend Competition Uniform Lightest uniform we ever made; Designed for top competitors using special dry fit material which is lightest material available; Retains crisp form and bright color and dries moisture quicker; Features GTMA chest patch, 2 color GTMA embroidery logo on right chest, back of the neck and right pants; woven LEGEND patch on sleeve and pants leg, P.U. GT LEGEND emblem on shoulder and GTMA embroidery on tail; Also features inside pants pocket for mouthguards, wallet, coins and etc.; Available in v-neck black or white neck; sizes #000 - 8.

Item NPP15 / $125.00

Closeout Success and the Creative Imagination: The Unique Power of Do Sang Kyu Shim’s book provides a rich model of the way one can bring diversity of expression to the unity of understanding and fulfillment. Item B026 / $7.99

Tae Kwon Do, Volume I Vol. 1 contains all of Poomsae (forms), Taeguek 1-8 and Palgwe 1-8, required to earn a black belt from the WTF. Item B003 / Vol. 1 / $15.00 Reduced to $2.99!