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Clan Information swore loyalty to the Kurakaimoto. Before long the Ku-
Background: rakaimoto began to be compared to the Emperor in the
The Kushihara Samurai clan was birthed when group areas of expansion and resources. This infuriated the Em-
of wealthy young men began training together in the art of peror and he made the decision to send his military to deal
Iaido. Guided by a code from the Bushido religion, the with the group known as the Kurakaimoto before they
group was able to protect their land during the chaotic were able to become a real threat to the throne. During
times of feudal Japan using their newly developed skills to the war, Minamoto no Shigenobu decided where his loyal-
ward off would be invaders of the night. Word soon ty stood and sided with the Emperor. Realizing that Mina-
spread about the group’s remarkable fighting ability and moto no Shigenobu abandoned them, Shimazuki Ku-
settlers began living near them and asking for their protec- rakaimoto escaped with a few of his associates. The battle
tion. Eventually, what was once a small village grew into between the Emperor’s army and the soldiers of the Ku-
a large city of which was under the watchful eye of the rakaimoto lasted for a long time before the sheer size of
Kushihara members. The Kushihara clan grew for dec- the Japanese army overran the Kurakaimoto. The Ku-
ades and is now a major samurai force throughout all of rakaimoto group, vanished from the history books only to
Japan. re-emerge under the name of Kushihara, and began prac-
ticing Ryu Kushai-Do: an art that practices the samurai
Mondokoro way of life. This art form swiftly grew in popularity
“Pursuit of Harmony" The golden circle of the Kushihara throughout the region, and before long the Kushihara, un-
mondokoro is used to symbolize the emphasis of tradition der the command of Daimyo Kushihara, became the
and great prosperity for the Kushihara. The twin bamboo strongest samurai group employed by the throne. To this
symbolizes the adherence to the pillars of righteous- day his descendants carry this tradition.
ness. They are shown in green to commemorate the
growth of the Kushihara. The seven lines below the bam- Artform Percentage Breakdown
boo maintain a dual purpose. Their first is to separate the
eight tenants of Bushido (the spaces between being the
tenants). The second is to serve as the foundation from
which the pillars of righteousness spring. Finally, the sin-
gle slash from the katana is shown in blue to represent
tranquility, loyalty and security learned from the teachings
of Ryu Kushai-Do.

Head Elder: Daimyo Ghoda
Elder Members:
Ryu Kushihara Saturo Kushihara Tsuo Tendo
Naohiroshi Benisatori Furikken Rei Kuno
Hiro Kushimoto
Number of Students: 9, 985

Key Students: N/A
Martial Art Discipline of Origin: Iaido
Iaido is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, Ryu-Kushai-Do Renzokuken:
controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scab-
bard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood RENZOKUKEN 1 RENZOKUKEN 2 RENZOKUKEN 3
from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scab- Striking Type Grappling Type Non-Projectile Type
bard. Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu is •Jab
generally credited with being the originator of the first •Jab •Jab
dedicated school of sword drawing. Little is known of B •Jab •Jab •Jab
his life, leading some scholars to doubt his historical ex- E •(Select) Proper
istence as a real person. G •Jump+ Front Snap •(Select) Grapple Grip
Kick
Technique
Current Martial Art:
•Straight Punch •Select Takedown •Diagonal Strike
Having the monetary support of a group of wealthy indi- I •Thrust
viduals Shimazuki Kurakaimoto had the idea of bringing N •Reverse Punch •Top Mount
Ground Position
Minamoto no Shigenobu to their compound to house and T •Hook Kick •Horizontal Strike
provide for him for several years. In exchange, the •Rear Naked Choke •Slash Eyes
sword master was to teach Shimazuki, and his friends •Scissor Punch •Striking Technique
the art form of Iaido. For several decades the Ku- A •Tornado Kick •Thrust
rakaimoto clan developed and grew under the tutelage of D •Striking Technique •Inside Leg
Minamoto no Shigenobu providing protection for those V •Select Proper Grip •Arm Bar
who found refuge with them. In exchange, the refugees

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