I don't have any experience with either of these beyond seeing them on TV.


I did ask my friend about what kind of martial art would likely be best to practice as a visually impaired guy. She didn't mention judo, but in her opinion BJJ would likely be easier than most because on the ground grappling is so prevalent. To me that makes sense. I don't know much about judo, but the limited exposure I have of it seems to take advantage of standing grappling that seems like it may be more difficult because you have to use some vision. I suppose both BJJ and judo rely on beginning standing and then making a move to grapple. BJJ seems like it could be easier because you want to tie them up instead of try to get them off balance then throw them.
As an adult I think I would rather not get thrown around, because that shit hurts. I would much rather get stretched and submit...

Both are fine. In blind Judo you start in a full grip but other than that I think the rules are mostly the same. I did Jiu-Jitsu so I know more about that and it's good. Not BJJ but I could see that being better for blind people than other forms of jiu-jitsu. Go for it, enjoy yourself and learn at your pace.

I started judo as a kid. I guess as an adult you might find that learning to fall is hard. I like that you can train with sighted folks, but your coach must be aware of the ibsa rules if you want to compete at some point. It's pretty fun and you get really fit by doing it.
As for BJJ, I had some classes in high school but the teacher wasn't good. I wouldn't compete on it because I like the faster rythm of judo, but that's a personal preference.

Judo is good :)

I practiced 5 or so years ago, I’m fat and lazy now.

Hi. I am a bjj practitioner. And I apologize for any grammatical or hspelling errors, English is not my native language.

I couldn't tell you how difficult it is to start practicing grappling styles as an adult. I am 20 years old, and it was not very difficult for me.

I know that Paralympic judo exists, but in my city I have not been able to find a place where it is practiced.

Now, focusing on bjj ... I was attending (before the quarantine) an academy without any specialization in the disabled or anything like that (as I was told I am probably the first blind bjj practitioner in my country) and until now, I hardly required adaptations.

In the classes, my mestre tries to be as descriptive as possible when explaining exercises and techniques, and after showing the other students how they are performed correctly, he applies them to me so that I know and feel how they are used.

The sparrings ... well, beyond both opponents starting holding the jacket (kumi kata I think it's called the position) and trying to stay close, we don't use any other modifications.

I have participated in a tournament without any problem.

Personally, I would recommend that you find an academy of what you prefer (be it bjj, judo, sambo, wrestling ...) and discuss it with the teachers, and I don't think they have many problems in accepting you, my mestre had no experience with blind people.

Hmm, about striking styles I really have no idea, but when the pandemic is over I want to try to learn capoeira.

Hope this can help you!