[Sportsandrec] judo is Awesome

[Ashley Bramlett]

Chris,

How long have you done judo?  What's your level?  Why do you like it?  I 
wish my parents got me involved in a martial art when I was young.  I'd 
still like to try as a young adult, but not sure I have the time to commit.
It would be great if more
blind people got involved with the sport.
I did try aikido privately and had trouble understand some of the basics; 
you have to fall a few different ways.  Does the instructor give you 
individual attention so you can follow the class?
Does judo requre a lot of coordination?

Ashley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christella Garcia" <christellablue at gmail.com>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 6:03 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] judo is Awesome


>I know we have been talking a lot about judo lately.  I have to say that I 
>am really excited that People are getting back on the mat, or trying judo 
>for the first time.  I definitely agree that it is a cool martial art that 
>blind people can excel at.  I was especially proud of Greg, and reading his 
>article gave me a boost on a day when I was having a tough time with judo. 
>As some of you may know I am recovering from a shoulder surgery.  It is 
>going more slowly than I would like, but I am fortunate to be part of a 
>cool club in Sacramento.  I have also had support from a terrific physical 
>therapist, and other team members as I continue to get my strength  back. 
>I am usually the only girl in my class, and it is a blast.  The guys don't 
>take it easy on me, but they are aware of my shoulder.  The instructors are 
>aware that I am recovering, but they make sure that I get a good workout. 
>It is true that I constantly educate people about being blind, but I enjoy 
>it because I want people to know that blind people don't need to be pitied 
>when it comes to judo or anything else for that matter.  I guess what I am 
>trying to say is that I really love doing judo.  I hope to see a lot of you 
>at the camp in February.  I can   honestly say that you will learn a lot 
>and have fun at the same time.  The coaches are helpful and you will have 
>the opportunity to see what you want to do with the sport.   I am not 
>saying it's easy, but I do believe that judo has made me a  stronger, and 
>more focused person.  So I just want to urge anyone to give judo a shot. 
>My goal is to have a fully slated team to go to London.  Sure I would love 
>to have a spot on that team. I know that it will take a lot of hard work, 
>and determination.   For me going to this camp will be my first step on 
>this long journey, and it would be a blast to see more blind people get 
>involved with the sport.
>
> Chris
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