Date founded: ca. 1654

Originator: Takagi Orieumon Shigetoshi

Weapons: Bo, hanbo, kodachi, ken, hojo, etc.

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REKISHI

 This Ryu is derived from the Hontai Yoshin Takagi Ryu Jujutsu. It's history can be seen at the link on the previous page. The current form of Hontai Yoshin Ryu was compiled by Minaki Saburo Hidetoshi. Minaki sensei was born in Meiji 39. At the age of 16 he began study under Kakuno Happeita Masayoshi studying Hontai Yoshin Takagi Ryu Jujutsu and Kukishin Ryu bojutsu. At the age of 28 (1933) he received Menkyo Kaiden (complete mastery) of the arts from Kakuno sensei. Minaki sensei opened a dojo near Tokyo in 1937 and taught these systems. In later years Minaki sensei moved to Kobe opening a chiropractic clinic and dojo. Minaki sensei later retreated to Fumon Waterfall on Mt. Mana for austere training (shugyo). Inspired by his training he restructured the teachings of Takagi Ryu into what he originally called Fumon Yoshin Ryu but later changed to Hontai Yoshin Ryu.

 Minaki sensei passed away at the age of 87. The soke title was passed on to Inoue Tsuyoshi Munetoshi for Hontai Yoshin Ryu. Inoue soke still teaches in Hyogo ken. The main dojo is run by the current Menkyo Kaidensha which includes Inoue Kyoichi, Mitsuyasu Yoshihiro, Sato Kimimaro (also kaiden in Mugai Ryu).

Inoue soke was born in 1925 and met Minaki sensei in 1955. In 1972 he received Menkyo Kaiden from his teacher in Hontai Yoshin Ryu. Inoue soke later received the soke title along with scrolls and an antique sword in 1982 from Minaki sensei. The ryu is still taught in Japan and around the world.

History of Inoue Tsuyoshi Munetoshi:

1925 Born as the first son.
1937 Began training in Judo, Jukendo and kendo.
1941 Graduated from High school
1945 Returned from WW2.
1948 Founded his business.
1955 Became a student of Minaki sensei.
1972 Received Menkyo Kaiden.
1982 Promoted to 18th Soke of Hontai Yoshin Ryu.

Licensing:

Hontai Yoshin Ryu Hanshi, 9th dan
Toyama Ryu Iaido Hanshi, 9th dan
Jukendo (bayonet) Kyoshi, 8th dan
Tankendo (short sword) Kyoshi, 7th dan
Judo 5th dan

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