Judo / Wrestling question?

Question

Is it possible to learn Judo or Wrestling when you're slightly disabled. I am active and love both of the sports.

Answer 1

Don't let people tell you that you can't do something. One of the most serious instructors I ever met had polio as a child which limited his use of his legs. I also happen to know personally of at least one blind Tan Tui student. Don't let anything stop you. Concepts can always be learned. Techniques can always be adapted.

I would agree there's a limit to this line of thought. Some things may not be possible for you to perform. But if I were you I'd go to a gym and find out where those limits are by pushing it till those limtis are clear... then push some more to make sure!

Answer 2

You may have some restrictions depending on the level of your disability.  I've seen blind and deaf wrestlers as well as some who were missing limbs.

I'm not as experienced with Judo so I cannot answer that one for you.

Answer 3

depends how bad . the gracies (top bjj family) have a guy train with them with only one finger and a thumb on one hand and hes one of the best in the world. martial arts are all about overcoming your weaknesses so why not.

Answer 4

Maybe wrestling, if you can't walk long distances, your legs must be weak.... if it's just your feet though, that's fine, but if you have a leg issue, the throws in Judo may hurt your balance....wrestling has less complicated throws and more groundfighting. Judo isn't impossible though, just more difficult, due to the balance thing I mentioned earlier.

Answer 5

How are you disabled? Depending on what it is fighting might not be a good thing to do. It's not a very low impact sport.

Answer 6

Since Judo means , "The gentle art" ; I'd imagine that you could do well with it ...

Speaking of "Disabled" ; have you seen the professional wrestler , Zach Gowen ? he only has ONE leg; but he gets in that squared circle and does his best .....

Go talk to a local instructor at a Judo school ...

Answer 7

Good sir, I feel obligated to show you this video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zvxc8S5ybS4

If he can do it with such a drastic disadvantage, anyone can.

Answer 8

Yes Judo would be good for you.

Answer 9

Edit: Well Judo doesn't involve long distance but if you can't take a fall i wouldn't advise it. I'm not sure if your disability is because of bad legs, if it is i'm afraid Judo/Wrestling or most Martial Art is not for you.