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Student & Teacher Links
If you would like to have your
name or organization listed here so that other
folks with similar interests can get in touch with
you please e-mail
me .
Teachers &
Programs
Steve Fyffe 4th Dan
was born 24 July 1951, he was registered Blind from
birth. He took up Judo from 1957 until retiring
1987, gaining grade 4th Dan. Started Aikido
September 1987 and was awarded (Shodan) 1st Dan
Black Belt 1992 from The National Aikido Federation.
Awarded (Nidan) 2nd Dan Black Belt 1999.Joined
Shin-Gi-tai Aikido Society 2000. Awarded (Sandan)
3rd Dan Black Belt 2002.Awarded (Yondan) 4th Dan in
September 2004He holds Certificates in NVQ level 3
Learn more about
Steve at his website at: http://www.aikidoinnorwich.net/
 One of my spiritual teachers
speaks of giving to others the skill you have
acquired, and this is how Third Eye Insight came to
be. The program began in May 2010 at the Long Island
Ninjutsu Center in West Islip, NY, thanks to my
teacher Kyoshi Allie Alberigo. (“Kyoshi” is a title
or honorific that recognizes a “knowledgeable
person” with special accomplishments within the
field of Martial Arts.)
Through Third Eye
Insight, I’m able to share my Martial Arts
experiences with people who are blind and visually
impaired. Currently we offer Martial Arts, yoga, and
meditation classes. Classes are held every Saturday,
starting at 12:30 PM. My long-term goal for Third
Eye Insight is to create a state-of-the-art facility
where blind and visually impaired individuals can
come and train, work out, and socialize with others
in the blind community.
My Martial Arts studies
have provided me with a foundation for understanding
the importance of developing not only my body, but
my mind and soul as well. I realize that the
experience of vision loss has deepened my spiritual
practice, and together with my daily ritual of
meditation and prayer, has enabled me to find
acceptance.
My experience is
teaching me to use my perceptive senses (such as
hearing, touch, and smell) when meeting new people.
Without the input that my vision used to provide,
I’m no longer concerned with physical appearances,
which can sometimes distract from the “real person”
within. I understand the challenges presented by the
loss of sight and I am looking forward to helping
other blind and visually impaired people step out of
their comfort zones and expand their life
experiences to meet these challenges.
Contact Sensei
Devin Fernandez:
senseidevin.thirdeyeinsight@gmail.com
http://www.lininja.com/Third_Eye_Insight.html
 Mario Schapp runs a
successful program for the Blind Community in
San Diego at Elite Warriors
For more information, visit his
website here: www.elitewarrior.net/Blind-Community
- offers
special Karate programs for the Blind and
Vision Impaired.
To learn more about
these programs in the New York Area click Here:
To learn more about
these programs in the Sydney AU Area click Here:
Seido Sydney has
combined adult and children's karate classes for
the blind and visually impaired. They offer
a separate program called the Mighty
Doves for children with learning
disabilities.
BLIND
JUSTICE™ SYSTEM OF SELF DEFENSE
Cory
MacDonald is a legally blind martial artist who
has developed a comprehensive self defense system
for the blind. From “street smart” tips on staying
safe and avoiding conflict, to reviews of products
available for your safety, to self defense
techniques designed exclusively for the blind and
sight impaired, this informative and fun program
will give you the tools and confidence you need to
stay safe in today’s world!
Blind & Vision Impaired Students
of the Martial Arts
Carrie Green
My name is Carrie
Green, and I'm a 32-year-old totally blind woman
from Canada. I am currently studying two martial
arts. In May of this year I began studying
Bujinkan Ninjutsu, and I've been studying
Shotokan Karate, branch of Nishiyama since
May of 2003. I have obtained my gokyu in Shotokan
this past June. I've also studied Aikido as well.
I have been so fortunate that the instructors gave
me the chance to join their dojos, and learn with
them. I am currently the only blind Martial Artist
I know about here in my province. I am from
Regina, Saskatchewan
Email: consuelo_carrie@hotmail.com
If you would you
like to exchange links just e-mail me at sverstappen@yahoo.com
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