✦ Founder
Sōkaku Takeda
also known as Takeda Sokaku
📍 Japan⧖ Oct 10, 1859 – Apr 25, 1943
Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsuOno-ha Ittō-ryūTakeda clan arts
Born Aizu. Revived ancient Takeda arts. Spawned Aikido and Hapkido.
Notable Achievements
Reviver/Systematizer of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu; Reportedly undefeated; Parent art of Aikido and Hapkido; Taught thousands across Japan