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Old 03-24-2005, 12:52 PM   #9
ruthmc
Dojo: Wokingham Aikido
Location: Reading, UK
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Re: "Visually impaired man learns aikido"

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Lorien Lowe wrote:
Interesting that the instructor wanted to learn how to do aikido blindfolded. Has anyone ever tried this with a regular class?
Yup. I've done blindfold randori at a couple of different dojo. After the first time it's not so scary

You must have good awareness amongst the attackers and sensei keeping control of the situation, so tori doesn't end up in a wall or stepping off the tatami

Give it a try someday - it will do wonders for your body movement as that is all you have as a reference when your eyes are shut.

Ruth
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