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In October 2012, [[Jackie Chan]]'s charity, [[Jackie Chan#The Dragon's 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|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. |
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Sanjuro sparring and training sessions make use of musical accompaniment to reinforce measured pace and rthym in movement. Typical |
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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, The Dragon's Heart Foundation, funded a 10-week in Tottenham, London [6], citing Sanjuro's emphasis on encouraging confidence and safety above violence.
Practitioners
Sanjuro is practiced by a number of actors and other professionals in the creative sector including:
- Haruka Kuroda, London-based Japanese actress, known for performing the voice of Noodle in the band Gorillaz
- Alexander Doetsch, German-born actor[7], known for appearing with Matt Smith as Caspar in Christopher and His Kind
- JC Connington, lead singer of Electronic rock band Junkstar[8]
- Lawrence Carmichael, Australian actor and musical theatre performer[9]
- Tim Davenport, American actor and fight Director [10]
- Kit Friend, member of Conservative Future[11][12] and campaigner against unpaid internships in the UK creative industries[13]
External links
- [1] Official website for Sanjuro Martial Arts
- [2] Sanjuro North - website for Sanjuro classes based in Chester, North England
References
- ^ a b "Youngblood Stage Combat, Sanjuro Martial Arts".
- ^ "CULTURE AND THE 2012 GAMES, Engaging marginalised young people through arts and sport" (PDF).
- ^ "Haringey Youth Centres and Services".
- ^ "Karate Kids".
- ^ "Bafta Children's Factual in 2010"..
- ^ "JC Dragon's Heart Europe & Sanjuro Martial Arts".
- ^ "Alexander Doetsch on IMDb".
- ^ 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) - ^ "Lawrence Carmichael Portfolio".
- ^ "Tim Davenport on IMDb". Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- ^ "David Cameron accused of 'bussing in' Tory supporters to pose as students during speech on 'openness and trust'". The Daily Mail.
- ^ "A Year for Change on the NUS".
- ^ "The creative industries need to focus on talent rather than free labour". The Guardian.
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