Kung Fu for Blind and Visually Impaired People

From Martial Attitude Training

FREE!

An introductory series of free workshops into the art of Kung Fu Wing Chun aimed to enhance posture, confidence and overall well-being.

Where:

Playhouse East, 258 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4DG.
playhouseeast.com

Located on Kingsland Rd in Hackney, the venue is a short walk from Haggerston Overground Station and is well serviced by a number of bus routes.

When:

10 weekly Sunday sessions beginning in September.

Day: Sundays

Time: 15.00 - 16.30

Dates: Sep 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, (Break) Nov 10th, 17th, 24th.

Participants can join anytime during the course. Please get in touch to enquire about space.

Who:

These sessions are designed for people who are blind or have significant visual impairment and a sighted partner (family member / friend / etc.)

If it is not possible to bring a partner, please let us know and we will endeavour to provide one for you.

What to expect:

Wing Chun is a martial art form which develops the student’s sensitivity via the contact of the arms and hands.
It is a supportive and safe process. Training unfolds in a progressive manner, starting with foundational skills and gradually introducing more advanced techniques.
It requires very little space and is practiced in pairs facing each other.
No special clothing is required (other than comfortable sportswear) or equipment.
Students will learn drills and exercises that can be practiced easily at home between sessions.

Martial Attitude Training for blind and visually impaired people aims to give the student a better understanding of their own posture and body’s positioning in space and of how to receive, interpret and adapt when in physical contact with other people.

The Trainer:

Mathias Alberton is an experienced practitioner of Kung Fu, and he has been training blind and visually impaired people in Wing Chun for more than 7 years. He is a qualified Sport and Remedial Massage Therapist and Gym Instructor and a Trainee Sport Psychologist, after completing his MSc in Applied Sports Psychology at St. Mary’s University Twickenham, London.

Places are limited!

Please book as soon as possible to ensure your place on the course. Workshops are free, but registration is essential. Participants may join the course at any point provided there is space in the workshops. Please email ma@martialattitude.com to get started.

How much?

The course is completely FREE for all participants.

For more information:

If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Mathias by emailing: ma@martialattitude.com