
NORFOLK AND NORWICH CUA SHIN-GI-TAI AIKIKAI (BUDO) CUA Aikido in the Norwich and East Anglia Area and Cane throughout the United Kingdom
Latest News Up to date news and happenings in the Aikido World on and off the mat
What Is Aikido a Discription of Aikido
The Aiki Dog Web Page Griffin's Page
THE TEN SHIN RYU PAGE Iai and Iai Jutsu - A real Japanese Sword Dojo.
AIKIDO - THE DISABILITY PAGE Inspirational articles about people with disabilities who train and have trained in Martial arts and issues regarding people with disabilities and help to those who teach.
THE FUJIYAMA SCHOOL OF IAI BATTO JUTSU (NORWICH NORFOLK) The main Sword School that I attend which is the only one of its type locally
THE CANE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA The Cane Masters Exercise, Self Defense and An Add on to your Martial Art Style
GRADING AND AWARDS PAGE Grading and awards news....As and when they happen
THE SEKAI ISHIN RYU JU-JITSU RENMEI A wonderful Organisation for whom I enjoy teaching aikido for .
THE NORFOLK AND NORWICH INFORMATION PAGE This page is for people who are visiting Norwich and the surrounding area of Norfolk
THE PICTURE PAGE Assorted photographs of places traveled to, events and the funny side of life.
Starting Aikido as a Mature Person a view from an older person's Aikido
THE WEB LINKS PAGE Other website links for your interest....!
A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF MY EARLY SENSEI A short tribute to Sensei John Tidder 1937 - 2007.
Student Teacher Relationship An article that tries to answer certain questions "what do you thin"....!
THE UNIVERSAL CANE - JAPANESE STYLE CANE WITH DISABILITY IN MIND....! The Yodokan's Universal Cane based on Japanese weapons: examples: Sword, Jo, Bo etc. and Japanese style of Martial Arts. Easily suited for those with varing disabilities and working with Cane Masters UK and USA.
THE CANE DOJO INFORMATION PAGE Where cane training is happening throughout the UK
DOJO NOTICE BOARD general Dojo information up and coming events and courses. (please visit regularly to keep up dated of any class councilations and other information that could be important for you to know.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR IN THE DOJO All you need to know about the Aikido dojo and Etiquette etc.
DISABILITY MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION a charity that pulls together instructors that teach people with disabilities and promotes harmony and friendship with all. Promotes and educates all on Martial Arts and Disabilities.
TRIBUTE TO TERRY TAYLOR SENSEI A tribute to Terry Taylor Sensei who was a gentleman who did so much for the Disabled and the Martial Arts
Aikido for Children part 1. Aikido in Schools
Teaching Aikido in Schools part 2. Anger Management -Self Control
Look here topics of interest
Sensei Steve and Tsunami Yodokan pictures pictures from Sensei's visits to our club
Video page Aikido Videos that have been kindly donated to the website, also, videos that have been added by web Master.
THE WATERFALL PAGE Everything to do with Waterfalls, Waterfall Meditation and much much more......!
THE CANE WORK PAGE The Cane Work system designed by Kevin Garwood (Shihan) Page contains basic information
CONTACT DETAILS Details for contacting The Norfolk and Norwich CUA Shin Gi Tai Aikikai Yodokan regarding Aikido, Cane and other relevant subjects.
THE JERSEY CONNECTION.... A page that twins with Jersey to bring martial arts, Sports and people with Disabilities together with the solidarity of theMain UK and of the Channel Isles andJersey and beyond.
THE US CONNECTION .......! The work of the North Valley Aikikai and My connection with them
THE AIKI EXTENSIONS PAGE AIKI-AIKIDO ON AN OFF THE MAT LEAE VISIT THIS PAGE INSTRUCTORS,STUDENTS AN THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOMETHING DIFFERENT
SYKES'S PAGE All about Sykes the Guide dog his work and what he does ..The Aikidog (II)
BLIND ZEN A page that shows what Blind people (Visualimpairment can do in the Martial Art, and also shows that I am Not the only one....!s
THE DARK SIDE OF GOLF! The World of Golf for the Blind..!page devoted to golf for the Blind and partially sighted.
The Hiroaki Izumi (Shihan) Page All about the man who has put together a serious of DVDs on the "Aikido Principles" and much much more....!

BLIND ZEN

What is Blind Zen all about?

I started contacted Stefan many years ago about his work with Blind people and the Martial Arts. I now feel that the time has come to share this work with you all on this page.

The only problem I have with Blindness and the Martial Arts is the term "Legally Blind". I have even in the UK come across, and even heard of people caling themselves Blind and yet sit reading a newspaper etc. I could site more examples but one must be careful because, eye sight is a complicated subject owing to the many eye problems that can develop.

My personal belief I must stress my own view is that one is only truely blind if you cannot see at all and partly sighted or so called these days visually impaired if you have some sight.

It is my personal experience that to have no sight at all is an advantge because having some sight could lead t problems such as judging distance. I have herd of some people who train in Tai Kwan Do who wear bright colours to help tem see targets etc.

Italso could be argued that having some little sight could be dangerous as bad judgement could be made and serious injuries could occur.

Having said all that we are all classed in the same boat so, we must support each other but, I think also that one must be very honest about one's visual setup.

The link to Stefan's website will be at the bottom ot this page and I hope that you will all be interested in reading about the Blind and their Martial Arts.....!

This I hope will show that I am Not the only one.

Stefan's Blind Zen Website

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