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In the BBC Two programme, [http://vimeo.com/10379435#at=0|My Life: Karate Kids], three disabled students of Sanjuro are featured learning the martial art as a technique to gain better control of their bodies<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/parenting/2885607/Disabled-Tims-karate-hopeSanjurokaratedisabled-helped-by-karate.html |title = Disabled Tim's karate hope |last = Jackson |first = Kate |publisher = The Sun |date = 10 March 2010 | accessdate= 10 February 2013 }}</ref>. The documentary, narrated by [[David Tennant]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://tennantnews.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/karate-kids.html| title=Karate Kids}}</ref> was nominated in Childrens: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010<ref>{{url=ttp://awards.bafta.org/award/2010/childrens/factual |title=Bafta Children's Factual in 2010}}. </ref>
In the BBC Two programme, [http://vimeo.com/10379435#at=0|My Life: Karate Kids], three disabled students of Sanjuro are featured learning the martial art as a technique to gain better control of their bodies<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/parenting/2885607/Disabled-Tims-karate-hopeSanjurokaratedisabled-helped-by-karate.html |title = Disabled Tim's karate hope |last = Jackson |first = Kate |publisher = The Sun |date = 10 March 2010 | accessdate= 10 February 2013 }}</ref>. The documentary, narrated by [[David Tennant]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://tennantnews.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/karate-kids.html| title=Karate Kids}}</ref> was nominated in Childrens: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010<ref>{{url=ttp://awards.bafta.org/award/2010/childrens/factual |title=Bafta Children's Factual in 2010}}. </ref>


In October 2012, [[Jackie Chan]]'s charity, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan#The_Dragon.27s_Heart_Foundation|The Dragon's Heart Foundation]], funded a 10-week in Tottenham, London <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.jcdragonshearteurope.org.uk/jc-dragons-heart-europe-sanjuro-martial-arts.html} |title=JC Dragon’s Heart Europe & Sanjuro Martial Arts}}</ref>, citing Sanjuro's emphasis on encouraging confidence and safety above violence.
In October 2012, [[Jackie Chan]]'s charity, [[Jackie Chan#The Dragon's Heart Foundation]], funded a 10-week in Tottenham, London <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.jcdragonshearteurope.org.uk/jc-dragons-heart-europe-sanjuro-martial-arts.html} |title=JC Dragon’s Heart Europe & Sanjuro Martial Arts}}</ref>, citing Sanjuro's emphasis on encouraging confidence and safety above violence.


==Music==
==Music==
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* [[Lawrence Carmichael]], Australian actor and musical theatre performer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lawrencecarmichael.com/LawrenceCarmichael.com/Home.html}}</ref>
* [[Lawrence Carmichael]], Australian actor and musical theatre performer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lawrencecarmichael.com/LawrenceCarmichael.com/Home.html}}</ref>
* [[Tim Davenport]], American actor and fight Director <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1544138/|title=Tim Davenport on IMDb|accessdate=10 February 2013 }}</ref>
* [[Tim Davenport]], American actor and fight Director <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1544138/|title=Tim Davenport on IMDb|accessdate=10 February 2013 }}</ref>
* [[Kit Friend]], member of [[Conservative Future]]<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1250951/David-Cameron-pledges-rebuild-trust-politics-buses-Tory-activists-pose-students-university-talk.html#axzz2KWeLxmO8|publisher=The Daily Mail}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conservativefuture.com/news/year-change-nus|title=A Year for Change on the NUS}}</ref> and campaigner against unpaid internships in the UK creative industries<ref>{{cite web|url=The creative industries need to focus on talent rather than free labour|publisher=The Guardian}}
* [[Kit Friend]], member of [[Conservative Future]]<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1250951/David-Cameron-pledges-rebuild-trust-politics-buses-Tory-activists-pose-students-university-talk.html#axzz2KWeLxmO8|publisher=The Daily Mail}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conservativefuture.com/news/year-change-nus|title=A Year for Change on the NUS}}</ref> and campaigner against unpaid internships in the UK creative industries<ref>{{cite web|url=The creative industries need to focus on talent rather than free labour|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
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Revision as of 15:21, 20 February 2013

Sanjuro Founder Glenn Delikan

Sanjuro is a contemporary martial art, fusing elements of a variety of martial arts styles, sparring, and dance[1]

Etymology

The use of the name Sanjuro is a reference to the iconic film by Akira Kurosawa.

Training

Sanjuro classes are taught in mixed ability groups, both formal grading and uniform optional [2]. Dance Combat classes are also run, offering an emphasis on form, fitness, and flexibility[1].

Sanjuro and Special Educational Needs

Sanjuro Martial Arts training is employed in teaching children and adults with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities, including partial sight and blindness, autism, and a variety of other physical and learning difficulties. [3]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).. The documentary, narrated by David Tennant[4] was nominated in Childrens: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010[5]

In October 2012, Jackie Chan's charity, Jackie Chan#The Dragon's Heart Foundation, funded a 10-week in Tottenham, London [6], citing Sanjuro's emphasis on encouraging confidence and safety above violence.

Music

Sanjuro sparring and training sessions make use of musical accompaniment to reinforce measured pace and rthym in movement. Typical


Practitioners

Sanjuro is practiced by a number of actors and other professionals in the creative sector including:

  • [1] Official website for Sanjuro Martial Arts
  • [2] Sanjuro North - website for Sanjuro classes based in Chester, North England

References

  1. ^ a b "Youngblood Stage Combat, Sanjuro Martial Arts".
  2. ^ "CULTURE AND THE 2012 GAMES, Engaging marginalised young people through arts and sport" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Haringey Youth Centres and Services".
  4. ^ "Karate Kids".
  5. ^ Template:Url=ttp://awards.bafta.org/award/2010/childrens/factual.
  6. ^ "JC Dragon's Heart Europe & Sanjuro Martial Arts".
  7. ^ "Alexander Doetsch on IMDb".
  8. ^ Emerging band with Hornsey link rival Paul Weller for top chart spot Harper, Paul (2011). "Emerging band with Hornsey link rival Paul Weller for top chart spot". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |unused_data= ignored (help)
  9. ^ http://www.lawrencecarmichael.com/LawrenceCarmichael.com/Home.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "Tim Davenport on IMDb". Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  11. ^ . The Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1250951/David-Cameron-pledges-rebuild-trust-politics-buses-Tory-activists-pose-students-university-talk.html#axzz2KWeLxmO8. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ "A Year for Change on the NUS".
  13. ^ . The Guardian [The creative industries need to focus on talent rather than free labour The creative industries need to focus on talent rather than free labour]. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)