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graham christian · 07-27-2011, 07:51 PM

Lest we forget, anyone can learn Aikido. So there is no reason at all why a blind person cannot.

The thread was on advice, helpful advice. Much was forthcoming. Excellent.

Remembering it's a martial art should be taken on board by the 'naysayers' for the basic attitude and discipline of a martial art is YOU CAN.

Disability in my opinion is a lie, not the truth. It's merely impaired ability. You either have the discipline and responsibility to help or you find excuses why it could be 'so dangerous' or ' not for them' .All in their best interest of course. (I don't think!)

Regards.G.

07-27-2011, 07:51 PM	#33
graham christian Dojo: golden center aikido-highgate Location: london Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,697 Offline	Re: teaching the blind Lest we forget, anyone can learn Aikido. So there is no reason at all why a blind person cannot. The thread was on advice, helpful advice. Much was forthcoming. Excellent. Remembering it's a martial art should be taken on board by the 'naysayers' for the basic attitude and discipline of a martial art is YOU CAN. Disability in my opinion is a lie, not the truth. It's merely impaired ability. You either have the discipline and responsibility to help or you find excuses why it could be 'so dangerous' or ' not for them' .All in their best interest of course. (I don't think!) Regards.G.