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Hasegawa Eishin

Sensei / 7th Soke

Japanese samurai and 7th headmaster of Iaijutsu after whom Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu is named.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death18. století
Era17th–18th century
Country of OriginJapanJapan
Rank / TitleIaijutsu Master
Active Yearsca 1680–1720

Biography

Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin revolutionized sword-drawing (Iaijutsu) by introducing drawing techniques with the sword worn edge-up in the obi sash.

Associated Martial Arts

Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryuFounder→

One of the principal schools of iaido, with more than forty forms. It is named after Hasegawa Eishin, who around 1700 adapted the teaching to carrying the sword through the belt.