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About Nenshinryu Budo

Nenshinryu Budo was founded by Toru Kinefuchi-sensei who was a live-in student (uchi-deshi), of Minoru Mochizuki-sensei, recognized by the Emperor of Japan as a living "treasure" of Japan for his mastery of the Japanese Martial Arts.  In 2003, Chiseikan founder, Yoshie Sugai-sensei established the Aikido Club at the International University of Japan in Minami Uonuma City and invited Kinefuchi-sensei to teach there. In 2013, Yoshie Sugai-sensei opened the Iyonomaryu Aikido Kyoto Dojo, whose name was changed to Nenshinryu Budo in the Fall of 2020.  In the Spring of 2021 she established the Nenshinryu Budo, Chiseikan Dojo in Nakagyo Ward in Kyoto City.

Nenshinryu Budo

History
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Minoru Mochizuki

  • Born in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture in 1907 (Meiji 40).

  • In 1912 (Meiji 45), he began to learn judo.

  • In 1918 (Taisho 7), he entered the Dojo / Mushukan of Kuro Daicho (Rikishinryu) and began to learn kendo.

  • In 1924 (Taisho 13), he learned judo from Sanpo Toku.

  • In 1925 (Taisho 14), he practiced Jiu-Jitsu and received certification

  • Introduced to the Kodokan in 1926 (Taisho 15).

  • In 1927 (Showa 2), he became a live-in student of Kyuzo Mifune.

  • In 1928 (Showa 3), Jigoro Kano participated in the "Ko-Budo Study Group" held for the Kodokan, and practiced Tenshin Shoden Katori Shindo style swordsmanship and karate. Introduced to Nakayama Hakudo's dojo, Yushinkan, and started training in Iaido.

  • In 1929 (Showa 4), he began to receive direct guidance from Jigoro Kano.

  • In 1930 (Showa 5), he was awarded the 4th dan of the Kodokan. Introduced to Morihei Ueshiba at the direction of Jigoro Kano. Begin training in Aikido. Takaji Shimizu also started his training in Shinto Muso-ryu martial arts (for stick/staff).

  • In 1931 (Showa 6), the dojo "Yoseikan" was opened in Shizuoka City. After that, he taught at military and police stations in Shizuoka Prefecture.

  • In 1938 (Showa 13), he went to Mongolia to teach martial arts there.

  • Returned to Japan in 1946 (Showa 21).

  • In 1950 (Showa 25), the Yoshokan Dojo was reopened.

  • In 1951 (Showa 26), he went to France and taught Aikido for the first time in France. The following year, he returned to Japan.

  • In 1956 (Showa 31), he was awarded the 5th dan of Kendo and the 5th dan of Jodo.

  • In 1959 (Showa 34), at the recommendation of Kyuzo Mifune and others, he was awarded the 7th Dan of Judo by the Kodokan.

  • In 1960 (Showa 35), he was awarded the Cultural Achievement Award by the city of Paris.

  • In 1973 (Showa 48), he taught Aikido and Judo in Vietnam.

  • In 1976 (Showa 51), he became a lecturer at the All Japan Judo High School Association.

  • Moved to France in 1999 (Heisei 11).

  • He died in France in 2003 (Heisei 15).

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Toru Kinefuchi

Nenshinryu Budo Founder

Shihan (Master)

  • President of Ojiya Aikido Association

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Munetaka Ono

2nd Degree Black Belt

2nd Degree Black Belt

2nd Degree Black Belt

Munetaka Ono

2nd Degree Black Belt

2nd Degree Black Belt

Azamat​ Amulaev

6th Degree Black Belt

6th Degree Black Belt

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