Sanjuro (martial art)
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".
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- ^ "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.