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==Sanjuro and Special Educational Needs== |
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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. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youthspace.haringey.gov.uk/home/activities4u/latest_activities.htm|title=Haringey Youth Centres and Services}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haringey.gov.uk/parade_festival_celebrates_disability_arts_and_sports.htm|title=PARAde festival celebrates disability arts and sports|date=28 August 2012}} |
Sanjuro Martial Arts training is employed in teaching children and adults with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?PBID=31e43d7d-a0a0-4e3e-9799-ab6fbc510fa7|title=Disabled martial arts classes hit the mark|publisher=Ellesmere Port Standard|date=14 February 2013|accessdate= 20 February 2013}}</ref>, including partial sight and blindness, autism, and a variety of other physical and learning difficulties. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youthspace.haringey.gov.uk/home/activities4u/latest_activities.htm|title=Haringey Youth Centres and Services}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haringey.gov.uk/parade_festival_celebrates_disability_arts_and_sports.htm|title=PARAde festival celebrates disability arts and sports|date=28 August 2012}} |
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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>{{cite web|url=http://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>{{cite web|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2010/childrens/factual |title=Bafta Children's Factual in 2010}}. </ref> |
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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[3], including partial sight and blindness, autism, and a variety of other physical and learning difficulties. [4]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).. The documentary, narrated by David Tennant[5] was nominated in Childrens: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010[6]
In October 2012, Jackie Chan's charity, The Dragon's Heart Foundation, funded a 10-week in Tottenham, London [7], 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[8], known for appearing with Matt Smith as Caspar in Christopher and His Kind
- JC Connington, lead singer of Electronic rock band Junkstar[9]
- Lawrence Carmichael, Australian actor and musical theatre performer[10]
- Tim Davenport, American actor and fight Director [11]
- Kit Friend, member of Conservative Future[12][13] and campaigner against unpaid internships in the UK creative industries[14]
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).
- ^ "Disabled martial arts classes hit the mark". Ellesmere Port Standard. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ^ "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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