Is it possible for a blind
person to follow the Way of the Warrior?
Blind Zen tells the story of how a blind woman’s efforts to learn self defense led
to a unique experiment to adapt martial arts and eastern philosophy to
develop new skills and increase self confidence.
This book includes
descriptions and scientific explanations of the unique Zen inspired
exercises that anyone can learn and provides a fresh new approach and
exciting possibilities to improve the quality of life of the vision
impaired.
This manual provides 23 practical easy-to-learn
exercises that teach how to:
Improve your sense of balance Improve your sense of
proprioception
* Refine the sense of hearing and create an auditory map of your
surroundings
* Train the sense of smell to gather information from your
environment
* Overcome the numerous fears associated with blindness
* Become more aware of the unconscious sensory
information known as synesthesia
* 13 Practical self defense techniques anyone can learn
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- Here's what visually impaired martial
artists and Orientation & Mobility Specialists are saying about "Blind Zen".
"I enjoyed reading your book. The
philosophy behind Zen training for the
visually impaired is fascinating and was quite helpful to me.
"Eye-opening" if you will. Being in-tune to all one's senses is an excellent
lesson
in patience and understanding of human emotions."
Jenny Grill
Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network
"Do you know how relevant much of what
you have written is for those teaching visually impaired and blind individuals,
especially Orientation and Mobility Instructors? The chapters on posture,
training exercises for posture, physical fitness, balance, training methods for
balance, sensory enhancement training, perception, hearing, olfaction, walking
lessons, breathing, muscle relaxation, fear, and touch sensitivity are all key
components of our educational and practical training. What a journey for both
you and Susan!"
This is an important book.
- Tom Attebery
- Orientation & Mobility Specialist
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Thank you so much for sending me your
informative manuscript. I found it to be a good read and your innovative
approach to teaching Susan was excellent. You have done a pretty fine job!"
- Ms Kathy Fela
- Client Liaison Unit
- Royal Blind Society
- Sydney, Australia
"Your manuscript was a delight to read.
It is well written, and I liked your inclusion of Zen wisdom, and teachings."
You give a very thorough account of the
technicalities of using the other senses in the absence of sight."
- Rowena Jitts BCA
- Sydney, Australia
"So far I think it is very good. In the
introduction you make me feel like you know what you’re talking about and that
you have looked into the subject of the blind warriors. The Zen quotes were
good. You make it sound like it is really possible for a blind reader to improve
their abilities and that is excellent.
I also admire your keen interests and
efforts to see if a blind person can truly become a good martial artist. You
have taken real steps towards showing (what a lot of people think as silly and
impossible) that a blind person can become not simply a competent fighter, but
also a more secure, better grounded, and wholly confident person who feels they
truly do have a place in this world.
Thank you again for this opportunity to
be one of the first to read, what is in my opinion, the beginning of a whole new
lease on life for visually impaired people everywhere. "
- Jamie Marshall
- Visually Impaired Student
- Edinburgh Scotland
This website is based on the book
Blind Zen, A Case Study of Sensory Enhancement for the
Blind and Vision Impaired