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From: CREGIER@UPEI.CA (Sharon Cregier)
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Subject: Wheelchair and other Karate
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Date: 18 Sep 90 13:47:45 GMT
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Properly instructed, the martial arts can enhance sensibilities and
sensitivities.  A popular demonstration at karate tournaments is
given by one man confined to a wheelchair and another who is
totally blind.  One instructor tells me that it is a challenge to
try to beat either.  "Lay a finger on either and you are MEAT", I
was told.  The blind man is led into the arena by his dog, his dog
is taken away, and then the man proceeds to break blocks thrown
into the air.

Just thought some of you might want to add to your directions and
possibilities.  It helps to have a very sympathetic instructor.
The instructor I worked with this summer will also be teaching
elderly people how to use their canes and walkers to protect
themselves.