✦ Legacy Profile
Torao Mori
also known as Torao Mori Sensei
Key instructor who trained Helen Nakano Sensei in naginata, kendo, and iaido; foundational figure in US naginata development
📍 Japan / USA⌛ Ancient / Unknown⧖ Unknown – Deceased
NaginataKendoIaido
Affiliated ·SCNFUSNF
Japanese martial arts instructor who trained Helen Nakano (current SCNF chief instructor and USNF co-founder) in naginata, kendo, and iaido. Nakano trained under Mori Sensei until his death.
Notable Achievements
Naginata, Kendo, and Iaido instructor; Trained Helen Nakano Sensei (SCNF chief instructor and USNF co-founder)
Documented Students
Helen Michiyo Nakano (Kyoshi, SCNF chief instructor)