Sanjuro (martial art)

The use of the name Sanjuro is a reference to the iconic film by Akira Kurosawa.

Sanjuro classes are taught in mixed ability groups, both formal grading and uniform optional. DanceCombat classes are also run, offering an emphasis on form, fitness, and flexibility.{{cn|date=March 2023}}

The Sanjuro grading system is externally validated by AQA.{{cn|date=March 2023}}

Sanjuro Martial Arts training is employed in teaching children and adults with a range of special educational needs and disabilities,{{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}} including partial sight and blindness, autism, and a variety of other physical and learning difficulties.{{cite web|url=http://www.youthspace.haringey.gov.uk/home/activities4u/latest_activities.htm|title=Haringey Youth Centres and Services}}{{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}}

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.

In September 2013, Jackie Chan's charity, The Dragon's Heart Foundation, funded a 12-month programme in Tottenham, London,{{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 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055221/http://www.jcdragonshearteurope.org.uk/jc-dragons-heart-europe-sanjuro-martial-arts.html |archivedate= 2013-09-21 }} citing Sanjuro's emphasis on encouraging confidence and safety above violence.

Sanjuro is practiced by a number of actors and other professionals in the creative sector including:{{cn|date=March 2023}}

• Haruka Kuroda, UK-based Japanese actress
• Alexander Dreymon, German-born actor
• John Walsh, film-maker

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• [http://www.sanjuromartialarts.com/ Official website for Sanjuro Martial Arts]

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