Sam Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 I think so long as you're sensible with it, and dont do anything that puts you seriously at risk without being able to se... then its always worth giving a go - different training methods work for different people
kitsune_no_tama Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 i found it to be extremely helpful with my nunchaku skills. it hurt quite a bit, but there you go. when i do it with my eyes open i barely ever miss wrist spins, throws and catches, or mid air hand changes anymore. "Karate is an art. It must be regarded as such with its entirety of philosophical thought and development of the mind in harmony with the body. If it isn't thought of this way it is valueless. It is like eating only the bitter skin of the apple while leaving the sweet inner meat untasted. It is this crucial premise that is being overlooked today, and if the tide is not turned, I must predict the demise of the art. "-Isao Obata
hawkfish Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 I have done my kata with my eyes closed before and it made it very interesting. DougShodan, Shotokan Karate & 1st Kyu, IaidoShotokanMaster.comShotokanPlanet.org
dtstiachi Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 I tried it and ended up in the wrong area of the room. My senses aren't quite attuned for that yet. I am still working on it. good luck and be careful. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step."
Sam Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 Its always a really weird feeling when you do remove a sense - even something as simple as hearing [while still having your sight] can really confuse you - your balance can go off, and youll naturally slow down slightly... its really weird.
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