RE: How many Toes do the Eastern Dragons have? Eastern dragons c

Master Circle — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:31:36 GMT

Thats pretty cool Bryan.

I knew about the different depictions, but had never heard the mythology behind it.

How many Toes do the Eastern Dragons have? Eastern dragons c

bblack — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:38:40 GMT

Eastern dragons can be from Korea, Japan, or China.

I share this mainly to point out the # of toes on a Dragon between Korea, Japan, or China.
*Full Story: http://www.blackdrago.com/easterndragons.htm#diff
This is a fun read so I suggest reading the full story, but here is the part on toes:

The Difference between Dragons
Chinese dragons have five toes. The Chinese believe that all eastern dragons originated from China. They believed that when the dragons flew away, they began to lose toes. The farther and farther the dragons flew, the more toes they lost. So, Korean dragons have four toes, and Japanese dragons have three.

Japanese dragons have three toes. The Japanese believe that all eastern dragons originated from Japan. They also believed that when the dragons began to leave Japan, they gain toes. The farther the dragons went, the more toes they gained. This is why the other dragons have more toes. The breath of Japanese dragons turned into clouds, which could produce rain or fire. Due to a measure upon their heads, they could ascend to Heaven when they chose.

Korean dragons have four toes. The Koreans believe that all eastern dragons originated from Korea. When the dragons left Korea and go toward China, they gain toes. When the dragons leave Korea and go toward Japan, they lose toes.[/b]

Advanced Classes

Master Circle — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:35:57 GMT

Advanced Classes on Monday morning and Thursday night have been going for 2 weeks now.

I am pleased so far at how well the students remember the YSJD techs we had practiced before. I've already been able to make several connections to the KTSD curriculum that I think have been beneficial.

It is my hope that the attendance in these classes will continue to be strong. The development of the Advanced and Intermediate Students is essential to the continued growth and health of the art.

RE: 1/2 Black Curriculum

Master Circle — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:26:56 GMT

1/2 Black Belt Curriculum now includes Triangle Striking Form 3

RE: Brown Belt Curriculum

Master Circle — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:26:23 GMT

Brown Belt Curriculum now includes Triangle Striking Form 2

RE: 1/2 Black Curriculum

Master Circle — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:21:59 GMT

thats right Jason.

Jong Ahn is the straight cutting skill and Keo Kee is diagonal cutting.

RE: 1/2 Black Curriculum

Jason — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:18:48 GMT

Sword:
1. Jong Ahn
2. Keo Kee
3. Ni Sah Won Kum

Jong Ahn and Keo Kee are just the two cutting methods is this correct? Well, not "just" the cutting methods, but what I mean is that there are not other sword hyung beyond Ni Sah Won Kum that we are responsibile for for are there?

Thanks

1/2 Black Curriculum

Master Circle — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:16:29 GMT

Attendance: 45 Classes

Forms:
1. Pyong-Ahn Cho Dan, Pyong-Ahn E- Dan, Pyong-Ahn Sam Dan, Pyong-Ahn Sah Dan, Pyong-Ahn Oh Dan
2. Bah Sai So, Bah Sai Dae
3. Hae Il, Soo Yun

Freestyle Form:
1. Pyong-Ahn Sah-Dan Stepping Pattern

Sparring:
1. Medium Contact

One-Step Sparring:
1. Two Hand Tech
2. Two Kick Tech

Sword:
1. Jong Ahn
2. Keo Kee
3. Ni Sah Won Kum

Terminology:
1. Directions: Left (Wen Jok), Right (O Rin Juk), Front (Ah Poh Ro), Back (Dwi), Side (Yup)
2. Animal Symbolism (Manual Pages 26-27)
3. Grand Masters’ Profiles (Manual Page 28-29)
4. Children: Home Rule 1-14

Breaking:
1. 3 Station Break: 1 Hand, 2 Jump Kick

BLACK BELT TESTING IS COMPREHENSIVE FOR ALL MATERIALS.

Red Belt Curriculum

Master Circle — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:15:11 GMT

Attendance: 40 Classes

Forms:
1. Pyong-Ahn Cho Dan, Pyong-Ahn E- Dan, Pyong-Ahn Sam Dan, Pyong-Ahn Sah Dan, Pyong-Ahn Oh Dan
2. Bah Sai So, Bah Sai Dae
3. Hae Il

Freestyle Form:
1. Pyong-Ahn Sam-Dan Stepping Pattern

Sparring:
1. Medium Contact

One-Step Sparring:
1. Two Hand Tech
2. Two Kick Tech

Sword:
1. Jong Ahn
2. Keo Kee
3. Ni Sah Won Kum Part 1, 2

Terminology:
1. Body Parts: Leg (Dah Ree), Foot (Pahl), Hand (Soon), Arm (Pahl),
Knee (Moo Roop), Elbow (Pahl Koob Chi)
2. Situational Etiquette (Manual Pages 14-17)
3. Children: Home Rule 1-14

Breaking:
1. 3 Station Break: 1 Hand, 1 Kick, 1 Jump Kick

Brown Belt Curriculum

Master Circle — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:14:24 GMT

Attendance: 35 Classes

Forms:
1. Pyong-Ahn Cho Dan, Pyong-Ahn E- Dan, Pyong-Ahn Sam Dan, Pyong-Ahn Sah Dan, Pyong-Ahn Oh Dan
2. Bah Sai So, Bah Sai Dae

Freestyle Form:
1. Pyong-Ahn E-Dan Stepping Pattern

Sparring:
1. Medium Contact

One-Step Sparring:
1. Two Hand Tech
2. Two Kick Tech

Sword:
1. Jong Ahn
2. Keo Kee
3. Ni Sah Won Kum Part 1

Terminology:
1. Anatomy of the Head in Korean:
* Head (Moh Ree), Ears (Kwi) , Eyes (Noon), Mouth (Eep), Nose (Koh)
2. General Etiquette (Manual Pages 11-13)
3. Children: Home Rule 1-12

Breaking:
1. 3 Station Break: 2 Hand Technique, 1 Kick Technique