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Martial Ancestry
By: Naruhisa Hoguchi
As part of the Martial history, we actively share in the knowledge, training, and lineage of the Martial Arts. This connects us to the Warriors, events and the foundation of our Martial past.
Through our dedication in the Arts, we are continuing the Martial Way of our present, into the future and beyond.
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Sun Tzu
c. 540 - 495 BCE
General, Military Strategist, Writer and Philosopher during the late Chou Dynasty in service to King Ho-lu of Wu.
Author of - ‘The Art of War’
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Fu Hao
Queen, General, Warrior
Shang Dynasty
13th Century BCE
Leader and outstanding military talent - The first general in China’s written history to apply ambush tactics in war. Assisted in many military campaigns and massively expanded the Shang Dynasty’s territory.
Fu Hao died at the age of 33. She is now known as a goddess of war. Ancient weapons with “Fu Hao” inscriptions have been found in various sites throughout China
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Rodrigo El Cid Díaz de Vivar
c. 1043 - 1099
Burgos, Kingdom of Castile - Spain
Military Leader, Outstanding Warrior
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Tomoe Gozen
c. 1157 - 1247
Minamoto Clan
Genpei War - Battle of Awazu in 1184
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Temüjin Genghis Khan
c. 1162 - August 18, 1227
Founder of the Mongol Empire, which would become the Largest Contiguous Empire in History.
Kublai Khan
September 1215 - February 1294
Grandson of Genghis Khan
The fifth Ruler of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294
Founded the Yuan Dynasty and first Emperor of China
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| Takeda Shingen
December 1, 1521 - May 13, 1573
"Swift as the Wind, Silent as a Forest, Fierce as Fire and Immovable as a Mountain.”
Took control of his clan at age 21. Know for his martial arts skills and courage, he fought a long series of famous battles with Uesugi Kenshin, including the Battle of Kawanakajima. He is also known for his use of a war fan as primary weapon in many battles.
As a powerful Daimyo, Takeda fought for control of Japan during the "Warring States" period
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| Oda Nobunaga
June 23, 1534 - June 21, 1582
The son of Nda Nobuhide , Oda was headstrong, highly intelligent Daimyo who showed a keen interest in Western Arms, Armor and Culture.
He lived a life of continuous military conquest with the goal to conquer and unite Japan - set the stage for his successor and the first Shogun to achieve it.
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| Tokugawa Ieyasu
January 31, 1543 - June 1, 1616
The Founder and First Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan
One of the "Three Giant Unifiers" of feudal Japan
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Salvator Fabris (1544-1618)
Italian Rapier Fencing Master
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Date Masamune
September 5, 1567 - June 27, 1636
“Rectitude carried to excess hardens into stiffness; benevolence indulged beyond measure sinks into weakness."
The "One Eyed Dragon" known for his missing eye (which he is said to have plucked out himself after suffering from smallpox as a child) was famed as a brilliant tactician.
With his distinctive crescent moon helmet, he struck fear into the hearts of his enemies with a terrifying reputation for ruthlessness and brutality.
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Miyamoto Musashi (c.1584 - June 13, 1645)
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| Saigō Takamori
January 23, 1828 - September 24, 1877
"The Last Samurai"
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