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Sanda

Sanda may refer to: == Places ==
  • [[Sanda, Hyōgo]], a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
  • Sanda, Ghana, a town in the Upper West Region of Ghana
  • Sanda Island, an island off the coast of Scotland
== People ==
  • Sanda (surname), including people with the surname
  • Sanda (given name), including people with the given name
== Other uses ==
  • Sanda (sport), a full-contact martial art and combat sport developed in China, also known as Sanshou
  • ''Sanda'' (manga), a manga series by Paru Itagaki

Places

Sanda, Hyōgo

Sanda (三田市, Sanda-shi) is a city located in , . As of October 31, 2025, the city has an estimated population of 105,623. It covers an area of 210.3 square kilometers (81.2 square miles). Sanda serves as a suburban area approximately 25 kilometers north of central and within commuting distance to , forming part of the greater . The city is notable for its agricultural production, benefiting from a mild and clean water sources that support and farming. Strawberries are a prominent crop, with several farms offering picking experiences for varieties like Akihime and Beni Hoppe. Sanda beef, derived from Tajima cattle fattened locally, is recognized for its quality and ties to traditional breeding routes. Additionally, Sanda's location provides easy access to natural sites, including the nearby Mount Rokko.

Sanda, Ghana

Sanda is a small rural locality in the Pusiga of Ghana's , situated close to the international border with . This positioning places it within the northeastern frontier of the country, facilitating cross-border interactions while embedding it in a landscape of vegetation and seasonal watercourses typical of the area. The community in Sanda revolves around as its primary economic driver, with residents engaging in the cultivation of staple crops such as millet and , alongside rearing including , goats, and sheep. These activities align with the broader agricultural patterns of the , where over 80% of the population depends on farming for livelihood, often under rain-fed conditions due to the region's . Local farming practices emphasize subsistence production, supplemented by limited market-oriented sales in nearby district centers. Sanda functions as a modest hub for surrounding villages, providing basic services and social connections in this dispersed rural setting. It supports community gatherings, small-scale trade, and access to essential amenities like markets and health outposts, contributing to the social fabric of the northern zone.

Sanda Island

Sanda Island (: Sandaigh) is a privately owned island in the , situated approximately 2.9 km off the southern tip of the Kintyre Peninsula in , . Acquired in February 2025 by , Scotland's largest company, the island covers about 454 acres (184 hectares). The island's landscape is characterized by rugged terrain, including steep maritime cliffs, rocky shorelines, sheltered bays, sandy beaches, and areas of coastal grassland, bog, heath, and boulder fields, with the highest elevation reaching around 123 meters. At the southern end lies Sanda Lighthouse, a tower built in 1850 to designs by Alan Stevenson and operated by the . Sanda is notable for its abundant wildlife, hosting significant breeding colonies of seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars, shearwaters, shags, and black guillemots, which contribute to its designation as a for ornithological and geological value. Grey seals are also present in the surrounding waters, alongside deer on the itself. The area attracts occasional tourism for and , and it has served as a location for filming activities.

People

Surname

Sanda is a surname of origin, deriving from the nickname sandal meaning "half-blind," or as an Americanized form of Szanda, a habitational name from a place in . It is also found in African contexts, particularly in among speakers, where it may derive from local naming practices related to personal attributes or locations. Notable individuals bearing the surname Sanda include (born March 11, 1951), a actress and former fashion model renowned for her roles in Bernardo Bertolucci's (1970) and Vittorio De Sica's (1970), the latter contributing to the film's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. She received the award at the 1976 for her performance in Mauro Bolognini's The Inheritance. Naoki Sanda (born August 16, 1992) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right midfielder for AC Nagano Parceiro in the J3 League, having joined the club in 2019 after earlier stints in lower divisions. Standing at 1.65 m, he is known for his versatility in midfield roles. Anthony Ichiro Sanda (born March 4, 1944) is a Japanese-American particle physicist whose pioneering theoretical work on CP violation, particularly in the decays of B mesons, earned him the 2004 J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics shared with Ikaros Bigi; his contributions have guided experimental efforts at facilities like SLAC and KEK. He served as a professor at Nagoya University from 1992 to 2006 and is recognized for advancing understanding of matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. Sanda Toma (born February 24, 1956) is a retired rower who specialized in single sculls, winning world championships in 1979 and 1981, and securing an Olympic at the 1980 Games while representing under communist rule. Her achievements highlighted 's dominance in women's during the era.

Sanda is a with usage in various cultures, notably as a diminutive form of in and traditions, derived from the Greek meaning "defender of mankind." Sanda Ladoși (born January 2, 1970) is a singer and songwriter specializing in pop and genres. She gained international recognition by representing at the in with the song "," finishing 18th overall. Sanda Mamić (born March 22, 1985) is a Croatian former professional tennis player who competed on the , achieving a career-high singles ranking of No. 83. She participated in various ITF and WTA tournaments, primarily on clay and hard courts, before retiring to pursue business and IT education. Sanda Min Hla was a 14th-century Burmese of the Martaban Kingdom, active during the era overlapping with the (1313–1365). As a powerful figure, she served as chief consort to multiple kings, including influencing dynastic successions through her political maneuvers, such as placing her half-brother Binnya E Law on the throne c. 1299. Sanda Oumarou (November 6, 1982 – May 8, 2021) was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a for clubs including Coton Sport in the Cameroonian Elite One league and Egypt's Al Masry. He contributed to Coton Sport's domestic successes and was recognized for his performances in African competitions before his death from illness.

Other uses

Martial art

Sanda (散打), also known as Sanshou, is a full-contact unarmed that emerged in the during the mid-20th century as a component of modern , with roots in 1920s . Developed since the , it integrates striking and grappling techniques from traditional with influences from Western combat sports like and wrestling, originally to enhance hand-to-hand . This synthesis creates a practical system focused on , allowing practitioners to engage in dynamic, realistic fighting scenarios that test both stand-up and close-quarters grappling skills. The core techniques of Sanda encompass a wide array of punches, kicks, takedowns, and throws, drawing from diverse styles such as long-fist and southern fist forms, with additional roots in traditional wrestling methods like . Competitions occur on a raised leitai platform measuring 8 meters by 8 meters, featuring three two-minute rounds separated by one-minute rests. Scoring awards points for effective strikes to the head, , or thighs (one point for punches and kicks to the body or legs, two points for higher-impact actions like leg kicks to the head or successful throws), while victories are determined by majority round wins, , or technical superiority; rules strictly prohibit attacks to the back of the head, neck, or groin, as well as joint locks, elbows, and knees to maintain safety. Sanda is internationally governed by the (IWUF), which standardizes rules and promotes the sport globally through events like the biennial Sanda World Cup, first held in 2002. It has been a featured discipline in the since the inaugural edition in 1991, highlighting its role in competitive and fostering international participation across multiple weight classes for men and women.

Manga

SANDA is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine from July 21, 2021, to July 11, 2024. The series concluded after 92 chapters, collected into 16 volumes released under the Shōnen Champion Comics imprint. Itagaki, known for her previous work , incorporates similar stylistic elements of anthropomorphic characters and social commentary in SANDA, blending with modern dystopian themes. Set in the year 2080 in a near-future plagued by a drastically low , where children hold revered status akin to royalty, the story follows student Kazushige Sanda, a descendant of . The narrative begins when Sanda is attacked by his classmate Shiori Fuyumura, who believes he possesses Santa's mythical powers needed to rescue her missing friend from a secretive place called Santa Land. Transported to this hidden realm, Sanda grapples with curses, superhuman abilities, and a banned that critiques societal obsession with youth and scarcity, weaving , , and throughout. In 2024, SANDA was adapted into a 12-episode television series produced by , directed by Tomohisa Shimoyama. The anime premiered on October 3, 2025, in , with international streaming on starting October 4, 2025. It retains the manga's core themes of , enigmatic , and social critique, featuring distinctive animation that emphasizes Sanda's transformations and dynamic sequences.

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