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Blind At Birth, Blind Judo Foundation Associate Earns Yellow Belt With Goal Of Becoming A Candidate For Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Oct 04, 2016, 03:00 ET

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Sensei David Matutte and Judoka Edgar Cabachuela Winning 2nd PLace in Judo Tournament
Sensei David Matutte and Judoka Edgar Cabachuela Winning 2nd PLace in Judo Tournament

Redmond, WA (PRWEB) October 04, 2016 -- Edgar Cabachuela learned of the Blind Judo Foundation over a year ago after being inspired by a wrestler Peter Senerchia who goes by the ring name of Tazz. Somehow being inspired by Tazz, Edgar wanted to reach out and learn more about Judo for the blind.

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He contacted Ron C. Peck, Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation who learned more about Edgar and in turn contacted a longtime friend and fellow Judoka Sensei Gary Goltz. It was suggested by Goltz that the closest dojo (Judo gym) nearest Edgar’s home was the Industry Sheriff’s Judo Club who would welcome Edgar to their Club.

Since meeting head instructor Sensei Butch Ishisaka and fellow Instructor Sensei David Matutte, Edgar found a home to build upon his inspiration of becoming a seasoned blind Judoka (Judo athlete) with a clear vision of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

“Judo is a sport that requires dedication, practice, competition and hard work,” according to Edgar. He continues by saying, “I have programmed Judo into my weekly and monthly schedule and I am willing to make the sacrifice to learn what is necessary to become a champion.” “The Tokyo 2020 Games are not far off when it comes to learning the necessary skills required to become a candidate for the US Paralympic Judo Team,” continues Edgar.

Being true to his word, Edgar enrolled in a recent West Covina Sensei Memorial Novice Judo Tournament bringing home a trophy for 2nd Place in his division. Tournaments are a must when building ones Judo skills.

Edgar also plans to attend the UCUSB (University of CA University at San Bernardino) on October 1, 2016 to support the DisAbility Sports Festival where Judo will once again be featured for those attending this annual event.

The Head Coach for the Judo event will be Sensei Walter Dean supported by Sensei Gary Goltz both supporters of the Blind Judo Foundation with a long history of working with and training the blind and visually impaired in the sport of Judo.

About us:
The Blind Judo Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization who introduces and trains blind and visually impaired children, young adults and our returning blind and visually impaired military men and women in the sport of Judo. Supporting our blind athletes to train, travel, attend camps and compete relies upon your tax-exempt donations.

All members of the Blind Judo Foundation are volunteers. A select few of our elite athletes go on to represent the USA as members of the US Paralympic (not to be confused with Special Olympics) Judo Team. More about the Foundation can be seen on our Facebook page. Ron C. Peck can be contacted at roncpeck(at)blindjudofoundation(dot)org or 1-425-444-8256 or Coach Willy Cahill at 1-650-589-0724

Ron Peck, Blind Judo Foundation, http://www.blindjudofoundation.org, +1 (425) 444-8256, [email protected]

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Edgar Cabachuela, USJA Yellow Belt Certificate Promotion
Edgar Cabachuela, USJA Yellow Belt Certificate Promotion
Edgar Cabachuela with Head Coach Sensei Butch after being awarded his Rokkyu - Yellow Belt
Edgar Cabachuela with Head Coach Sensei Butch after being awarded his Rokkyu - Yellow Belt
Champions in the making at CA State University at San Bernardino's (CSUSB) DisAbility Sports Festival
Champions in the making at CA State University at San Bernardino's (CSUSB) DisAbility Sports Festival
Sensei Butch Ishisaka, Edgar Cabachuela, and  Sensei David Matutte - Proud of their student winning 2nd place at the recent West Covina Sensei Memorial Novice Judo Tournament
Sensei Butch Ishisaka, Edgar Cabachuela, and Sensei David Matutte - Proud of their student winning 2nd place at the recent West Covina Sensei Memorial Novice Judo Tournament
Edgar Cabachuela with sighted workout Judoka Danny Garcia
Edgar Cabachuela with sighted workout Judoka Danny Garcia
Empowering The Blind and Visually Impaired Through the Sport of Judo
Empowering The Blind and Visually Impaired Through the Sport of Judo
Edgar Cabachuela, USJA Yellow Belt Certificate Promotion Edgar Cabachuela with Head Coach Sensei Butch after being awarded his Rokkyu - Yellow Belt Champions in the making at CA State University at San Bernardino's (CSUSB) DisAbility Sports Festival Sensei Butch Ishisaka, Edgar Cabachuela, and  Sensei David Matutte - Proud of their student winning 2nd place at the recent West Covina Sensei Memorial Novice Judo Tournament Edgar Cabachuela with sighted workout Judoka Danny Garcia Empowering The Blind and Visually Impaired Through the Sport of Judo

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