Now the best one for the blind I think is Tai Kwan Dough. however the weapons you mentioned are all illegal to carry and use, and you can't claim self defence if caught using a weapon. hands and feet are our best weapon for defence, because you can do some real damage. Always claiming self defence.
At 11:33 PM 1/2/2008, you wrote: >Good day. > >I have engaged in several martial arts. The one with which I am most >familiar is TaeKwonDoo (Tai Kwan Dough.) > >That martial art mixes elements of punches, blocks, kicks, throws, and >stances. A blind person can easily learn where and how to stand and even how >and when to punch. For self-defense purposes, however, punches and kicks are >very ineffectual for us. It's hard to aim when you are trying to make sure >you don't get hurt. Throws and locks work well, if you can get a good grip. > >I also have experience with using the following weapons: >Nunchaku (numchucks) work well for self-defense, but again, striking is an >issue. >Bo staff: very effective for us because of the large striking radius. >Sword: impractical to carry and use because of the lethal nature and aiming >issues. Swords, however, have an elegance and swiftness most weapons lack. >Sai: these small, dagger like weapons aren't lethal unless needed to be. >They are, however, quite small compared to a sword or staff. Mine are only >21 inches long, and that's the largest kind. >Tonfa: this weapon is difficult for us to use because of the fact that a >constant spin and strike combination are necessary for proper use. >Obviously, guns and bows (the kind that shoot arrows) are impractical for us >as self-defense weapons, although having good basic knowledge of guns is a >good idea for anyone learning self-defense. > >I know that I've strayed off-topic a bit, but I hope that this information >is helpful. > >If you have any questions that I can answer, please feel free to e-mail me >at: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >S >SIgned: >Dakotah Rickard > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of ari >Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 17:44 >To: Gamers Discussion list >Subject: [Audyssey] Accessible self-defence > >Hi all, >This might be off-topic, but I just don't know where to ask and it's sort of > >a question of having fun or entertainment for blind people. I'd like to know > >are Tai Chi and karate accessible for blind people? I know blindys can do >Judo, but what other martial arts courses have any totally blindys done and >did any adaptation need to be made considering you were practicing with >sighted persons, like did the teacher come round and demonstrate the moves? >Thanks >Ari > > >--- >Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >--- >Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tim trouble "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
