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From: wpl@burdvax.UUCP (William Loftus)
Newsgroups: net.rec,net.sport
Subject: Martial Arts
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Date: Fri, 17-Aug-84 18:29:19 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 17 18:29:19 1984
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Hello,

	This is an article to start discussion about martial-arts.
I'm starting the discussion on net.rec and net.sport, because many people felt
these would be good groups to start. If the discussion was successful
we would ask for our own group.

So, here are some questions to start.

If you have been involved in martial arts:

	1) What style?

	2) How long did you study?

	3) Where and with whom did you study?

	4) Did you like the style?

	5) general comments about martial arts?

	6) What you would like to talk about?




If you have not been involved in martial arts:

	1) What would you like to know?

	2) What you would like to talk about?




Here are my answers:

I have studied tae kwon do, praying mantis, jeet kwon do,
and a little karate.

I took tae kwon do from Sabumnim Nam Sum Peak, praying mantis from
Robert woo, and jeet kwon do from Mike Jones.

I study tae kwon do for 4 years, jeet kwon do for 2 years and praying
mantis for 6 months.

I like all the styles I have studied, most of all because each of the has a
different perspective on how to fight.  Tae kwon do taught me how to attack
attack and attack, while praying mantis is very very deceptive, and last but
not least jeet kwon do is straight, short and sweet.

The best part about martial arts is the stillness and happiness it teaches
you.  You learn much about yourself.  What you can do, and what you can't do.
Best of all, it's the only sport I know where ancient philosophy is at the heart of
it.  I have enjoyed the many many hours of reading, and practice.


I know my answers are kind of short, but I am just trying to spark 
discussion.  I hope all those colleges out there with martial arts clubs
will join in the discussion.  These discussions can go anyway people want.
We can discuss the philosophy of martial arts, good books to read, famous
people, movies, etc...


				Your humble Servant,


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ps. Please post answers here, so people can see our discussion.  Thanks