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Sekiguchi Hachiroemon

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Japanese samurai and founder of the major koryu school Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu and Iaijutsu.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death17. století
Era17th century
Country of OriginJapanJapan
Rank / TitleFounder of Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu
Active Yearsca 1640–1680

Biography

Sekiguchi Hachiroemon Jushin created Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu in mid-17th century Japan. The school emphasized fluid standing grappling, pins, and quick-draw sword arts.

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