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Asayama Ichidensai Kurawawashi

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Master of samurai martial arts who refined the unarmored techniques of Asayama Ichiden-ryu Taijutsu.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death17. století
Era17th century
Country of OriginJapanJapan
Rank / TitleFounder of Taijutsu branch
Active Yearsca 1630–1670

Biography

Asayama Ichidensai Kurawawashi expanded the specialized unarmed branch known as Asayama Ichiden-ryu Taijutsu, focusing on close-quarters joint locks and throws.

Associated Martial Arts

Asayama Ichiden-ryuFounder→

A Japanese comprehensive old school from around 1600. Its unarmed part is the best preserved; the name is today borne by several separate lines.