We’ve partnered with British Blind Sport to create an Introduction to Taekwondo for blind and partially sighted people. This resource goes through the most common visual impairment conditions, as many people who are blind or partially sighted will have different experiences. Not only does this resource provide advice on adapting your teaching of specific Taekwondo exercises and techniques, but also discusses the various adaptations you can make to your club.  

This resource will be hosted on the Disability Resources page, on the newly released Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EEDI) section of our website. Here, you can find information about making Taekwondo more accessible to many diverse communities. We’ll also be creating further resources, like this one, in the future. 

The Introduction to Taekwondo for blind and partially sighted people resource will give coaches and instructors a better understanding of the needs of those with visual impairments. We’ve worked with British Blind Sport to not only raise awareness of the ways in which blind and partially sighted people can enjoy Taekwondo, but to also provide our coaches with an effective toolkit to making a lasting difference through this sport. 

Aquila Taekwondo’s work with Dorton College has been used as a case study in this resource, demonstrating the benefit of making Taekwondo a safe and accessible space for those with visual impairments. With one of Aquila Taekwondo’s coaches being visually impaired and involved with the GB Para Squad, they were the perfect example of adapting their coaching to involve the students of Dorton College in Taekwondo.  

By its nature, Taekwondo is inclusive and attracts players, coaches, volunteers, and officials from a diverse range of communities and British Taekwondo’s role within this is to ensure that everyone is provided with a positive experience. By creating this resource, we can pass on important knowledge to our instructors to make their club a safe and welcoming space for those with a visual impairment.  

If you want to know more about what you can do to make your club accessible to those with a visual impairment, please make use of the helpful sources and courses recommended within the resource.