Hajime Risho Hayabuchi – 16th Soke (Head Master) Araki Ryu Iaido
Our headmaster, Hajime Hayabuchi is the 16th Soke of the original or true line of Araki Muninsai Ryu Iaido. He was chosen by his grandfather Miyuki Hayabuchi, the 15th Soke, and succeeded him in 1998 upon his grandfathers death at the age of 91 years.
Our technique has been handed down through the generations for 400 years. There is no written information on Araki technique or philosophy from previous Headmasters. However, the main dojo has passed down our technique and philosophy through oral tradition and skillful demonstration for many generations.
In order to do this correctly each headmaster would choose his successor very carefully from only the very best of his students to continue this tradition. Over this time our basic technique has not changed but rather refined to make the application more realistic.
jime Hayabuchi is the 16th Soke of the original or true line of Araki Muninsai Ryu Iaido. He was chosen by his grandfather Miyuki Hayabuchi, the 15th Soke, and succeeded him in 1998 upon his grandfathers death at the age of 91 years. Our technique has been handed down through the generations for 400 years. There is no written information on Araki technique or philosophy from previous Headmasters. However, the main dojo has passed down our technique and philosophy through oral tradition and skilful demonstration for many generations. In order to do this correctly each headmaster would choose his successor very carefully from only the very best of his students to continue this tradition. Over this time our basic technique has not changed but rather refined to make the application more realistic.
