Introduction of kids & young adults to the sport of Judo

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.

Friends of Blind & Visually Impaired Athletes

This blog was started for all who are interested in creating a level playing field for individuals, family members, loved ones or parents of blind and visually impaired children or young adults through the sport of Judo. 

Many Americans are unaware of the Paralympic Games not to be confused with “Special Olympics” where individuals with physical disadvantages can accel in life, career and most anything they set their minds to by participating and training in the sport of Judo. 

There is a Foundation called the Blind Judo Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks out blind and visually impaired pre-teen, teenager and young adults introducing them to the sport of Judo.

Judo was introduced at the Olympics in 1964.  As of this writing no American has won Gold at the Olympics.  This is not true when it comes to the US Paralympic Judo Team.  At the 2000 Games in Sydney, the US Paralympic Judo Team (blind and visually impaired athletes) won 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal.  This might all change at the 2008 Games in Beijing by the sighted US Olympic Judo Team….only time will tell.

If you want to make a difference in a persons life that is blind or visually impaired learn more about The Blind Judo Foundation at www.blindjudofoundation.org.