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Hojo Ujiyasu

Daimyo / Warlord

Famous samurai daimyo of Odawara Castle, strategist, and patron of koryu sword and spear arts.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1515
Date of Death10/21/1571
Era16th century
Country of OriginJapan (Odawara)Japan (Odawara)
Rank / Title3rd Head of Late Hojo Clan / Koryu Patron
Active Years1541–1571

Biography

Hojo Ujiyasu, renowned ruler of the Kanto region, mastered strategy, horseback archery, and kenjutsu. He patronized leading martial instructors across eastern Japan during the Sengoku era.

Associated Martial Arts

Koryu BujutsuOrganisation / official→

An umbrella term for the Japanese combat schools founded before 1868. It is not a style but the dividing line between the old schools and modern ways such as judo or kendo.