Takamatsu (Chosui) Toshitsugu was born on the 10th November 1889 in Akash, Hyôgo prefecture. Takamatsu was a small child bullied by others. At 9 years of age, his father took him to be taught by
Read MoreBujinkan Budo Taijutsu was founded by Masaaki Hatsumi (née Yoshiaki Hatsumi), who was born on 2nd December 1931 and began learning kendo as a 7 year old. In his youth, Hatsumi was also a skilled and renowned judoka who practiced karate, aikido, and boxing among others.
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