This is a little sad, almost made me tear up in class

[freedomfighter04]

This past tuesday I had a physical challenge (wheel chair bound spine issues don't know what yet just know enough for him to do class) student start class and with my black belt handicapp student (parapligic) we where working with him. And in the middle of us working with I dont know what brung this up be he came out and said my dad is saving up to buy me new spine. :cry:

Really cool kid. Had to keep it together when he said that

Two classes into it and he really enjoys the class.

[Jeff Burger]

If you need some material to teach him look for Ron Scanlon "The Wheelchair Warrior", he did some instructional videos.

I can alos put you in touch with a guy here in Boston who runs a school and is wheelchair bound. He grappled competively and successfully.

[Jeff C.]

Excellent Aaron! My guess is he will probably be more motivated than the average student.

Jeff Cook

[DragonMind]

Kinda makes it all worthwhile, doesn't it?

[X_plosion]

Great to know you had a positive experience. Best wishes to you and your students.

[freedomfighter04]

If you need some material to teach him look for Ron Scanlon "The Wheelchair Warrior", he did some instructional videos.

I can alos put you in touch with a guy here in Boston who runs a school and is wheelchair bound. He grappled competively and successfully.


Thanks Jeff might get back with you on that but my black belt handicapped student have started to work with him with her experiences but thanks

[Abbax8]

Some see such things as handicaps, others deal with them as motivators to succeed, it depends on the person and those around him. I have a student who has no leg below his left knee, needed several surgeries as a baby so he would have fingers and toes, is dyslexic and considered A.D.D.. His parents have NEVER let him use any of that as an excuse not to succeed. He is our Senior Patrol Leader at Scouts, a Senior Yonkyu (Green Belt) in Judo and is doing better in school.

The most important thing is for someone to give them a chance, be honest and patient with them, deal with reality (my student has no leverage for throws that require bending the knees to lift, so I concentrate on foot and legs throws, sacrifice throws, throws to his better side, armbars, chokes and holds.)

As an instructor, it is great when you see them succeed. Enjoy the journey, it is worth it.

Peace

Dennis