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Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami Naokatsu

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16th-century samurai and co-creator of the lineage that evolved into Jikishin Kage-ryu Kenjutsu.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth16. století
Date of Death16. století
Era16th century
Country of OriginJapanJapan
Rank / TitleFounder of Jikishin Kage-ryu
Active Yearsca 1520–1560

Biography

Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami Naokatsu transmitted Kage-ryu sword techniques. His lineage became fundamental to the emergence of Jikishin Kage-ryu, famed for heavy wood shinai practice.

Associated Martial Arts

Jikishin Kage-ryu KenjutsuFounder→

Traditional samurai koryu bujutsu school famed for heavy Suburi-to wooden sword and breath control.