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The founder of Fusen
Ryu, Motsu Gai Fusen was born on March 3rd of 1794. When he was
6, his parents sent him to Ryu
Tai Ji (竜泰寺)where he lived until he was 12. When he turned 12
he left the temple and began his martial arts training under the
tai jutsu instructor of the Gei Shu Han, master Takahashiihyoei
Mitsumasa. He achieved Menkyou kaiden of Nanba Ippo Ryu. From age
19 to 30, he traveled throughout Japan studying Buddhism sword and
pen. At 31 he became the head priest of the Saihouji
Temple (済法寺).
Aside from Namba Ippo Ryu, Motsu Gai also studied
and combined You Shin Ryu, Shibukawa Ryu, Kito Ryu, Takeno Uchi
Ryu, Yagyu Ryu and Sekiguchi
Ryu to form Fusen Ryu.
A stage in History:
Motsu Gai was walking in Kyoto one day and come across the office
of the famous Shin Sen Gumi. Because he stopped to watch their training,
the chief of the Shin Sen Gumi, Kondo Isami, got angry and attacked
Motsu Gai with a spear. It was witnessed that Motsu Gai quickly
and easily defeated this famous Samurai. |