Sanjuro (Martial Arts)

Sanjuro is a hybrid martial art, fusing elements of a variety of martial arts styles, sparring, and dance[1]

Sanjuro Founder Glenn Delikan

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. The documentary, narrated by David Tennant[6] was nominated in Children's: Factual section of the Bafta Awards in 2010[7] 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,[8] 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:

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References
  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. "Karate Kids".
  7. "Bafta Children's Factual in 2010"..
  8. "JC Dragon's Heart Europe & Sanjuro Martial Arts". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21.
  9. "Alexander Doetsch on IMDb".
  10. "Tory Boy The Movie". British Film Council.
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