✦ Founder
Sōkaku Takeda
also known as Takeda Sokaku
Parent art of Aikido and Hapkido; aiki principle; never lost
📍 Japan⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Oct 10, 1859 – Apr 25, 1943
Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsuOno-ha Ittō-ryūTakeda clan arts
Affiliated ·Daito-ryu HQ (Hokkaido)
Born Aizu. Revived ancient Takeda arts. Spawned Aikido and Hapkido.
✦ Founded
Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu
Notable Achievements
Reviver/Systematizer of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu; Reportedly undefeated; Parent art of Aikido and Hapkido; Taught thousands across Japan
Documented Students
Ueshiba (Aikido), Choi (Hapkido), Tokimune Takeda (son)