Year: 2006

written by Ken Chun I was born with Spina Bifida, which is a malformation of the spinal cord that caused paralysis in my lower extremities. I think it is important for people to realize that although I’m in a wheelchair, I’m still doing whatever I want. All too often, people stereotype a person in a … Read more

written by Glen Leonard My name is Glen I. Leonard II and I?m confined to a wheelchair. I am also a martial artist. Impossible you say? Nothing is impossible once you put your mind to it. Never Give Up, Never Give In is my philosophy. Let me start with a little background about my life. … Read more

written by Clay Johnson The two questions I’m most asked by new students when they come to my academy for the first time are: “How can you teach me, you’re in a wheelchair?” and “Can you fight?” As for the first question, most of the students who come to my school are able-bodied, and I … Read more

written by Ken Chun Clay Johnson, a good friend and fellow disabled martial artist, contacted me a couple of times because he wanted to discuss disability awareness and accessibility issues in the martial arts community.Having been a disabled martial artist since 1984, this prompted me to write this article. Let me start with a simple … Read more

Khru Lynda Hatch tells her story of how a person with a handicap can still succeed in achieving goals. TBA: You were born deaf, correct? Lynda: Yes, but the politically correct word nowadays is hearing impaired. TBA: How does this affect your martial arts training? Lynda: Well, I miss a lot during seminars, lectures and … Read more

written by Foster Reves In The Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Sijung Bruce Lee stated, “Cultivate your awareness by imagining an opponent attacking you – while you are sitting, standing, or lying down, etc. – and counter that attack with various moves. Simple moves are the best.” Enter Clay Johnson. Born August 10, 1961 in … Read more

written by Clay Johnson Hello. My name is Clay Johnson. I was asked by Simo Paula Inosanto to help with the setting up of this page, and I said yes, gladly. I have Cerebral Palsy. I’ve had it since birth. The Cerebral Palsy I have affects my balance, and the left side of my body … Read more