The Blind Art of Self Defense

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired undertook a one-of-a-kind seminar that delivered important lessons on self defense.

The class which took place on Thursday saw eight individuals spending the afternoon where they had the opportunity to learn new techniques which were designed for people who may not be able to see their attacker.

Furthermore, those who attended also received a booklet on self defense in braille.

The Grandmaster in charge of the seminar has worked with designing programs in the past for those with disabilities; however, he explains that this is the first time that he’s actually designed a seminar that was for the blind and visually impaired.

With regards to his self defense approach, the Grandmaster says that strength comes from being close to the assailant. As a result of this those who are blind are required to draw their increased sense of touch and feel.

He went on to say that in the past two years, individuals with disabilities have become more of a target and while we may not think that is fair, predators are not people who follow the normal rules that the rest of us may live by.

Thanks to the class that was undertaken it is hoped that those who had the opportunity to take part will have left with an increased sense of confidence. No one should have to worry about being a victim regardless of who they are.

But, if someone does decide to target you, you will feel a lot better knowing that you have the skills required to protect yourself whether you have a disability or not.

Simply being able to defend yourself with your own two hands while not being able to see who your offender is will force the attacker to reconsider whom they decide to pick as a potential target. If someone can defend themselves without knowing who they are attacking, they have more power in their hands.