tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67628272477288981042024-03-07T19:59:11.238-08:00Mordialloc Martial Arts & Self DefenceMordialloc Martial Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763009448760968837noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762827247728898104.post-51999193949152678992012-07-18T17:42:00.001-07:002012-07-18T17:42:08.520-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bowing in any martial art is a sign of respect and should be a sincere
slow bow. It is sometimes more disrespectful to bow incorrectly than to not bow
at all as this is a sign that you do not understand the reason behind the
gesture.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3a2a34; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Some martial arts may differ but in Taekwondo you must always be in
attention position when you bow. So make sure your heels are together and your
hands are placed smartly at the sides of your body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3a2a34; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">From your waist, bend 45 degrees
and lower your eyes to the floor. Hold the position for a split second before
coming back to your original standing position.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bowing is a question of etiquette. It is a display
of humility, respect, or a sign of thanks as a greeting or a departing gesture.
The practice of bowing originated in the East and was passed on to generations
through martial arts and cultural tradition. Some Asian cultures use the bow as
Western cultures use the handshake. The practice of bowing is one of the oldest
traditional practices in the martial arts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">There are several
times during the regular course of martial arts practice when the bow is
applied. They will vary according to the standards of the school to which you
belong, but these are the common ones:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">1. Bow when entering
the classroom<br />
2. Bow when leaving the classroom<br />
3. Bow when beginning/ending forms competition<br />
4. Bow to opponent (with eyes up) and to referee (with eyes down) when
beginning/ending sparring competition<br />
5. Bow to Instructor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3a2a34; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Bowing when you enter and leave the Dojang is not for anyone else but
you. This simple action reminds you that you are there to listen to the advice
of the instructor and approach learning with an empty cup. You’re leaving your ego, fears, misgivings and
weaknesses outside and are entering with a fresh clean mind to learn and train.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">We are showing respect to the area in which we
are to train, and are showing that we don’t take our training lightly. By
bowing, we show respect to the instructor(s) of the school, to fellow
classmates, and to the knowledge that one is about to or has already acquired.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Another common tradition in martial arts is
bowing to your opponent when engaging in sparring, or when practicing
techniques. By bowing, we are demonstrating that we value the person that we
are working with, and that the purpose of the fight or technique is to mutually
improve one another’s skills. We often will bow to the referee as well, to
acknowledge that the referee is in charge of conducting the fight and ensuring
fairness, and that the referee may see things that we did not when engaged in
our fight. A similar tradition is followed when being evaluated by several judges
in a tournament forms/poomse competition.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3a2a34; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Another reason for the bow when sparring as it is with one step
fighting, is that it’s likely intended to prevent the contest from accidentally
starting too soon and having one contestant accidentally sucker-punch another.
So it's Bow, Stance, and wait for the start command. Likewise, at the end, the bow signifies an honourable end to the
sparring session, after which hostilities cease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">We also bow when commencing and finishing each
class. The bow shows mutual respect in that students are thankful for the
knowledge they have acquired (or are about to acquire) from the instructor,
they honour the martial art that they are learning, and the instructor is
thankful to have students committed to his/her teaching methods.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">All of these traditions are beneficial because
they instil discipline, humility,
courtesy, and respect for the system being taught, as well as for teachers and
fellow students. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Mordialloc Martial Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763009448760968837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6762827247728898104.post-43454905624317133792011-11-08T16:56:00.001-08:002011-11-08T16:56:42.365-08:00Stranger Danger<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fafafa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Stranger Danger:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fafafa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Helping Children Stay Safe<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Parents want to protect their children at all times, but they cannot be with them every minute of every day. Children need to learn how to stay safe, be smart, and protect themselves from strangers and abduction when on their own at school, at play, and even at home. Parents can help children learn what to do when in an uncomfortable or unsafe situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">The following tips may help parents and children feel safer.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">1. Parents must have the right attitude and approach: Parents must set the right tone for their children. When parents are calm when discussing tough or scary topics, children will be better able to listen and learn. Parents must monitor their own fear and be careful not to alarm their children.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">2. Consider the child’s age.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">6-9 year old school age children are more capable of understanding right from wrong. They are able to remember information and put it into practice but may get overwhelmed in a difficult situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">10-13 year old children may overestimate their ability to handle a bad situation. They also may feel they should not be scared and be nonchalant in their attitude about risk.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">3. Deliver information in an age appropriate way. Younger children will benefit from playing and repeated conversations. Parents of older children can discuss current events or real situations to educate them about danger.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">4. Be aware of specific ploys used by strangers. Teach children not to help strangers look for lost puppies, accept gifts or candy, or get in a car with someone they do not know.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">5. Use the TASK strategy: the following components<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Ask: After talking to children, it is important to ask them what they heard. This allows parents to correct misinformation and determine what needs to be reviewed or discussed differently.<br />
Show: It can be helpful for parents to practice with children what they have learned. This can mean going to a shopping centre and having a child ask for help from a store clerk, or walking through the neighborhood and watch as the child goes to an identified neighbours house.<br />
Know: Make sure children know who, when, where, how to get help. For example, they should know their name, address, and phone number; how to dial 000, who will pick them up from school and activities; other friends and family who have been approved<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FAFAFA; line-height: 19.2pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">6. Monitor media: Especially when child abductions and murders are in the news, parents should be aware of what their children are watching or hearing. Help them separate out fact from fantasy. Parents should be sensitive to any changes in their children’s behaviour, especially sleeping problems and nightmares, and seek additional guidance<o:p></o:p></span></div>Mordialloc Martial Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763009448760968837noreply@blogger.com0