Being blind and visually impaired creates all sorts of feelings and concerns for this community. However, introducing kids and young adults to the sport of Judo creates a level playing field in life that has lasting and positive affects and effects. Any parent or loved one of a visually impaired individual should consider looking into this sport for life changing and positive experiences.
Judo was introduced in 1964 at the Olympic level. As of this writing (2008) Gold has never been won by the sighted US Olympic Judo Team. However, Gold was won at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia by the US Paralympic Judo Team. That training, conditioning and confidence continues today via The Blind Judo Foundation www.blindjudofoundation.org. Give Judo a chance to be the equalizer in a blind and visually impaired life if interested in making a difference.
Tags: blindness, confidence, Martial arts, respect
