[Sportsandrec] judo is Awesome

[Joe Shaw]

Ashley,
as stated here much lately lol, I am thirty two and just started, so you are 
in ahead of me agewise if you get going.
I have always fallen well. I tell people I am agile like a cat, a fat 
sleeping cat but a cat none the less. I spent a two hour class a couple 
weeks ago where I was taught nothing but falling properly. The more learned 
guys in my class took turns knocking me down and I took the "bumps" falling 
better each time. I was very sore the next day. I am a better faller now.
My teachers show the moves on me so I can see them first as does the class. 
Then, I work in drilling just as does everyone else. This set-up works very 
well.
Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 10:44 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>
> 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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