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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 range of special educational needs and disabilities,^[3] including partial sight and blindness, autism, and a variety of other physical and learning difficulties.^[4]^[5]

In the BBC Two programme, Life: Karate Kids, three disabled students of Sanjuro are featured learning the martial art as a technique to gain better control of their bodies.^[6] The documentary, narrated by David Tennant^[7] was nominated in Childrens: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010^[8]

In October 2012, Jackie Chan's charity, The Dragon's Heart Foundation, funded a 10-week programme in Tottenham, London,^[9] 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,^[10] known for appearing with Matt Smith as Caspar in Christopher and His Kind
JC Connington, lead singer of Electronic rock band Junkstar^[11]
Lawrence Carmichael, Australian actor and musical theatre performer^[12]
Tim Davenport, American actor and fight Director ^[13]
Kit Friend, member of Conservative Future^[14]^[15] and campaigner against unpaid internships in the UK creative industries^[16]
John Walsh (filmmaker), BAFTA nominated film-maker^[17] and Conservative Party candidate for Middlesbrough (UK Parliament constituency) in the United Kingdom general election, 2010 as featured in the film Tory Boy.

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".
^ "PARAde festival celebrates disability arts and sports". 28 August 2012.
^ Jackson, Kate (10 March 2010). "Disabled Tim's karate hope". The Sun. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
^ "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.
^ "Tory Boy The Movie". British Film Council.

[youngblood-1] "Youngblood Stage Combat, Sanjuro Martial Arts".

[2] "CULTURE AND THE 2012 GAMES, Engaging marginalised young people through arts and sport" (PDF).

[3] "Disabled martial arts classes hit the mark". Ellesmere Port Standard. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.

[4] "Haringey Youth Centres and Services".

[5] "PARAde festival celebrates disability arts and sports". 28 August 2012.

[6] Jackson, Kate (10 March 2010). "Disabled Tim's karate hope". The Sun. Retrieved 10 February 2013.

[7] "Karate Kids".

[8] "Bafta Children's Factual in 2010"..

[9] "JC Dragon's Heart Europe & Sanjuro Martial Arts".

[10] "Alexander Doetsch on IMDb".

[11] 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)

[12] "Lawrence Carmichael Portfolio".

[13] "Tim Davenport on IMDb". Retrieved 10 February 2013.

[14] "David Cameron accused of 'bussing in' Tory supporters to pose as students during speech on 'openness and trust'". The Daily Mail.

[15] "A Year for Change on the NUS".

[16] "The creative industries need to focus on talent rather than free labour". The Guardian.

[17] "Tory Boy The Movie". British Film Council.

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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 programme 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.
 ==Practitioners==