Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru
Sensei
Legendary Japanese samurai of the Heian period and founder of Shinden Fudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth12. století
Date of Death12. století
Era12th century
Country of Origin
Japan
JapanRank / TitleFounder of Shinden Fudo-ryu
Active Yearsca 1130–1180
Biography
Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru established Shinden Fudo-ryu in the 12th century, emphasizing natural postures, powerful bone-striking (dakentaijutsu), and physical conditioning outdoors.