Joe Mansfield is passionate about martial arts and he's passionate about teaching martial arts to people with disabilities, or to people who are "handicapable" as they call them at MAHOGNY. He's been doing so for years.
As president of the Martial Arts for the Handicapable of Greater New York, Inc. (MOHAGNY), Joe teaches classes locally in Poughkeepsie, New York.
The goal of the MAH., is to help people with disabilities improve and strengthen themselves physically and mentally through the application of concepts found within the martial arts. In addition to practical skills of self defense, martial arts training instills self discipline and confidence, and conveys a wealth of lessons that can be utilized in many areas of life. Our organization advocates a positive framework for training and life, in which the only limitations are set by a student’s determination to learn. All students are accepted — regardless of the nature or the degree of disability.
In addition to teaching individuals with disabilities skills in the martial arts, MAH also has a an Instructor Certification Program
"We train instructors of all legitimate styles of martial arts to work with students in their own locations, and in their own field of expertise."
Joe can be reached here for more information.
