[Sportsandrec] judo is Awesome

Tue Nov 11 06:18:51 UTC 2008

Hi, Ashley, Well as for my belt rank I am a yellow belt.  However a wise 
coach taught me that the color of your belt doesn't matter.  This is not to 
say that I don't respect the color of a persons belt.  It's just when I step 
on the mat, I just have to think about what I need to do to win.  As for 
individual instruction my instructors do show me things.  They use a hands 
on method.  If they can't show me then other members of my club step in and 
show me what to do.  I think the reason that I enjoy the sport so much is 
because there is not to much adaptation that needs to be done for a blind 
person to compete.  Like I said it does take a lot of dedication, time and 
effort to be to be a good judo player.  This is what I am working on doing. 
My parents were pretty involved, but they had different ideas.  My mom 
wanted me to be a pretty little girl and wear cute little dresses.  On the 
other hand, my dad liked me to kick peoples butts.  I think I make my dad 
happy.ha ha   I did judo for a couple of years when I was nine.  I got back 
into the sport  in January of 2007.  You do have to learn to fall in judo, 
but I think knowing how to fall properly has saved my clumsy self on several 
occasions.  It really helps with balance.  Just ask Lisamaria the twister 
champ.
Chris----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] judo is Awesome

> 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>
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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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