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Nen Ami Jion (Soma Shiro Yoshimoto)

Monk / Patriarch of Koryu

14th-century Buddhist monk and samurai, founder of Nen-ryu and founding patriarch of Japanese Kenjutsu.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1350
Date of Death1408
Era14th century
Country of OriginJapanJapan
Rank / TitleFounder of Nen-ryu / Patriarch of Kenjutsu
Active Years1370–1408

Biography

Nen Ami Jion created Nen-ryu in 1368 at Kurama and Mount Ishizuchi. As one of the earliest codified Kenjutsu traditions, Nen-ryu influenced Maniwa Nen-ryu and Isshin-ryu.

Associated Martial Arts

Isshin-ryu KusarigamajutsuFounder→

Traditional samurai koryu bujutsu school specialized in sickle and chain Kusarigama combat.