[Sportsandrec] Martial Arts for the Blind

[JUSTIN LOUCHART]

Hi, Brad,

What are you looking for in a martial art? Most blind people who do
martial arts do either Brazilian Jujitsu (jujutsu/jui-jitsu) also
called 'Gracey Jui-Jitsu,' although that's trademarked. That's
primarily a grappling sport. They also do judo, primarily a
falling/throwing sport, which is considerably more useful than it
might sound. Then there are a few forms of karate which are practiced.

I, myself, practice Shobudo Jujitsu. Its focus is on joint breaks and throws.

The variability is in real-world practicality versus routine exercise.

What are you looking for, and maybe I can recommend a few things to look into?

Justin

On 9/22/13, Brad Keller <kellerb03 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello, I was wondering if there  was anyone on this list that practiced the
> martial arts? If so I am wondering which of the diciplins are being
> practiced and which of those seem to be the ones that seem to be taught more
> often to those with total vision loss?
>
> Brad Keller
> email: kellerb03 at gmail.com
> Skype: Brad-Keller1
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Justin Louchart
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"Once there is seeing there must be acting. Otherwise what is the use
of seeing?" --Thich Nhat Hamh