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Founder

Musashi Miyamoto

also known as Shinmen Takezō, Niten Dōraku

Undefeated in 62 duels; dual-sword; 'Book of Five Rings'; Kensei (sword-saint)

📍 JapanPre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)c. 1584 – Jun 13, 1645
Niten Ichi-ryūEnmei RyūTōri Ryū
Affiliated ·Niten Ichi-ryū (12th Soke: Yoshimochi Kiyoshi)

Born Harima Province. Legendary samurai, strategist, artist. Authored 'Go Rin No Sho.'

✦ Founded
Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū
Notable Achievements

Kensei (Sword Saint) of Japan; Founder of Niten Ichi-ryū; Undefeated in 62 duels; Author of 'The Book of Five Rings' and 'Dokkōdō'; Renowned artist and calligrapher

Documented Students

Terao Magonojō, Terao Kyumanosuke

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