[blindza] Blind fury cane-do - self-defense/martial arts for the blind
- From: "Jacob Kruger" <jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "BlindZA" <blindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:59:59 +0200
Here's a page relating to self-defense specific to blindies (blind fury
cane-do), using the cane as a weapon:
http://www.myblindfury.com/index.cfm?page=7
What Is Blind Fury Cane-Do?
Cane-Do translates into "the association for the way of the cane." Cane-Do,
"the way of the cane", is a martial art developed by various martial arts
masters including Master Joe Robaina, Master Mark Shuey and Cane Master Dave
Mcneill, one of my key advisors. Blind Fury cane-Do was developed by Chief
Instructor Larry Corrales, a seasoned martial artist in various traditional
martial arts including weapons. Blind Fury Cane-Do is customized for teaching
blind or partially blind people self defense, self confidence, exercise using
the cane and coping skills. Many times Instructor Corrales has said maybe we
should call it Blind Fury CAN DO, because he says "if you can focus your mind,
your body and your heart into something, you CAN DO anything!" This martial art
revolves around the use of the cane as a self defense, personal fitness, and
healing art. Larry Corrales, being legally blind himself, saw the need to help
the vision imppaired and developed Blind Fury Cane-Do to teach those with
vision issues, methods on how to cope more with thier vision loss, protect
themselves with the cane, increase exercise activity and also build self
confidence. Living in todays society is not easy, now lets add vision loss or
impairment to the equation. Mr. Corrales has experienced and has seen an
increase in attacks on those persons that are blind or partially blind and he
wanted to start a curriculum of self protection designed especially for those
with a vision handicap. Mr. Corrales invisioned the need for self protection
using the cane specifically for the vision impaired. While the components of
Cane Weaponry can also be found in other cane systems and martial arts, Blind
Fury Cane-Do is unique in that it teaches the Blind or Partially Blind Person
how to use their white cane or hooked cane in self defense and also a great
exercise program. Also taught is the hand-to-hand interpretations of the cane
techniques to make for a complete martial art. Many practitioners of other
styles are surprised to learn of the vast variety of hand to hand techniques
taught in the system. However, they all stem from the principles of cane self
defense. In this sense Blind Fury Cane-Do is a throw-back to the times when the
samurai's major art was the sword. Their hand to hand techniques where based on
the sword principles. Blind Fury Cane-Do offers the student integration of mind
and body in self defense, personal fitness, and healing. It is based on three
tenents: courage, love, and patience. Through diligent and sincere training in
Blind Fury Cane-Do the student gains a greater understanding and appreciation
for these tenents.>
Components of Blind Fury Cane-Do Training
Blind Fury Cane-Do is composed of physical training consisting of stretching
and conditioning, self defense including striking, kicking, locking, throwing
and grappling against all forms of attacks including the hand-to-hand
interpretations. Forms training and safe sparring with sparring canes and
protective equipment are also a part of the system. Mental training consists of
mind clearing and breathing exercises to quiet the mind. Finally, the result of
the physical and mental training leads to the forging of the spirit.
Additionally, healing techniques and topics on exercise and proper diet are
also taught. Why is Blind Fury Cane-Do Training Specialized?
Because of the limitations of sight for those with vision loss, this self
defense program has to be taught a certain way so that the correct amount of
training is given and safety is promoted.
Why did Larry Corrales Develop The Blind Fury Cane-Do Program?
Being legally blind himself, Larry decided to be proactive in applying his
knowledge of Martial Arts to help those with low to no vision in self defense
and maybe also create more freedom for those with any form of blindness that
want to be able to protect themselves and live a more open life without fear of
physical attacks. Larry Corrales has been in traditional martial arts since he
was eight years old and holds belts in various martial arts of self defense and
was also an instructor when he was serving our country in the United States Air
Force for more than 5 years and is a highly decorated veteran. Larry Corrales
is a survivor and while serving in the U.S. Air Force Special OPS, Larry broke
his neck in 1986 and was paralyzed for a period of time. Through inner drive
and the never give up attitude, faith in God, prayer, meditation training, and
martial science acupuncture and acupressure (Larry was trained in traditional
martial arts), Larry over came that obstacle and proved the doctors wrong and
healed. Through the years Larry continued to inspire people with his story of
survival and how they too, can over come life's challenges. In 2006, once again
the challenge presented itself and Larry was diagnosed with a brain tumor in
November 2006. In January 2007 Larry had brain surgery to extract this
dangerous brain tumor and in the process Larry lost his eye sight completely
and was told he would be blind for the rest of his life. Due to complications
in surgery Larry suffered an optic nerve stroke. As his wife remembers Larry
was very calm right out of surgery and was aware of the problem and calmly
asked the 40 or so friends and family in the waiting room to pray and then he
asked the Brain Surgeon and staff to do whatever it takes to get his eye sight
back. Although the doctors fealt no eye sight would recover, Larry regained a
bit of his vision in small specs in a week and today has partial vision and is
still in recovery of more vision through positive thinking, meditation, strong
Faith in God and the support of his wonderful wife.
Blind Fury Cane-Do was formed because of challenges that he and other vision
impaired people have had to endure when living in todays society. Developed to
help and inspire those that need an inner vision of self, to live a free're
life knowing they can protect themselves and to no longer be a target. Larry
has stated that, "he sees more now with his heart, than he has ever seen when
he had full sight". Mr. Corrales wishes to keep the smile in life going and to
just keep on keeping on. He says, "If life gives you lemons, then lets make
lemonade" A true master in his own right.
Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
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