As the second attacker fell to the ground, the third assailant stopped suddenly and stared at the old man, who held his position and waited. The old man chuckled knowingly. Yes, I am blind. With that, the old man moved toward the third assailant, who promptly turned and fled. The old man in the preceding tale is Ei Wong, one of the great blind masters of Won Hop Loong Chuan kung fu.
Blind training is an important aspect of martial arts practice, yet difficult to master.
The benefits of blind training are obvious. First, it teaches practitioners awareness of their environment. Second, blind training helps students gain a keener sense of body positioning, for both themselves and their opponents. Third, it helps practitioners perfect their balance. And fourth, it allows students to utilize senses other than sight for self-defense.