Sanjuro (Martial Arts)

Sanjuro Founder Glenn Delikan

Sanjuro is a hybrid 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] DanceCombat classes are also run, offering an emphasis on form, fitness, and flexibility.[1]

The Sanjuro grading system is externally validated by AQA.

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, 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.[6] The documentary, narrated by David Tennant[7] was nominated in Children's: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010[8] It was made by double BAFTA nominated film maker John Walsh.

In September 2013, Jackie Chan's charity, The Dragon's Heart Foundation, funded a 12-month programme in Tottenham, London,[9] citing Sanjuro's emphasis on encouraging confidence and safety above violence.

Notable practitioners

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

References

  1. 1 2 "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". London: 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". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21.
  10. ↑ "Alexander Doetsch on IMDb".
  11. ↑ "Tory Boy The Movie". British Film Council.
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