Recent content by wizardofozzz

I grew up with a profound/severe hearing loss. I really struggled, but was kept away from the Deaf community. I wanted nothing to do with my hearing loss, until my son was also born with a similarly progressive hearing loss. I have since embraced this previously unknown part of myself and am...

I'm really looking for martial arts training for a five year old boy. I'd like him to learn respect, boundaries, etc... Not just self defense.

I live in the Dallas area. We have everything to choose from.

What would be the best martial arts style for someone with LVAS (a condition which a bump to the head can result in further hearing loss)? I don't want to keep him in a bubble, but perhaps there are some forms of martial arts that would be less risky?

I'm the original poster. Yes, I have an MRI that shows both LVAS and Mondini. My son has an MRI and CT that show Mondini malformation. It's been a while since my original post and my son's hearing has declined to severe in the low frequencies rising to normal in the high frequencies. Still...

Does anyone have malformed cochleas without enlarged vestibular aqueducts? This type of malformation is often called, Mondini dysplasia, cochlear dysplasia, or Mondini-type cochlear malformation. I would love to know the following: 1. What does your audiogram look like? 2. Has your...