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The South of England Martial Arts Festival for Disabled People. December 3 &
4. Day 1: Conference on developing martial arts for disabled people. Day 2:
Taster sessions in karate, judo, akido etc. For further information please
contact: Terry Taylor, Festival Director and Club Instructor, telephone
07812
100420; e-mail:
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Web:
www.twt.org.uk.
Adrian Higginbotham,
Learning Technology Adviser (disability)
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tel: 0161-2952555
ODL,
Technology House,
Lissadel Street, Salford M6 6AP.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephanie Tarn" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 4:15 PM
Subject: Ninjutsu for the visually impaired
> Dear all,
>
> My partner is currently trying to work out the best way to teach the
> martial art Ninjutsu to a group of visually impaired children and young
> adults. Ninjutsu is not a sport, and is more a self-defence martial art.
> Indeed this is the aim of the exercise - to teach this group enough
> self-defence to boost their confidence, where they might otherwise feel
> vulnerable.
>
> They have been to train this group once before, and all parties very
> much enjoyed themselves. Because of this there are likely to be more
> participants, and the instructors are keen to ensure that they are able
> to disseminate the information they have more effectively. They are
> planning on taking more instructors, but as this is an unusual
> experience for all concerned, they are keen to have an much advice as
> possible.
>
> Does anyone know of anything like this happening anywhere before, or
> have any tips which might be useful?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Steph
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> Stephanie Tarn [log in to unmask]
>
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