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KusHihara Dojo

Background: to the Kurakaimoto. Before long the Kurakaimoto began
to be compared to the Emperor in the areas of expansion
The Kushihara Samurai clan was birthed when group and resources. This infuriated the Emperor and he made
of wealthy young men began training together in the art the decision to send his military to deal with the group
of Iaido. Guided by a code from the Bushido religion, the known as the Kurakaimoto before they were able to be-
group was able to protect their land during the chaotic come a real threat to the throne. During the war, Minamo-
times of feudal Japan using their newly developed skills to no Shigenobu decided where his loyalty stood and sided
to ward off would be invaders of the night. Word soon with the Emperor. Realizing that Minamoto no Shigenobu
spread about the group’s remarkable fighting ability and abandoned them, Shimazuki Kurakaimoto escaped with a
settlers began living near them and asking for their pro- few of his associates. The battle between the Emperor’s
tection. Eventually, what was once a small village grew army and the soldiers of the Kurakaimoto lasted for a long
into a large city of which was under the watchful eye of time before the sheer size of the Japanese army overran
the Kushihara members. The Kushihara clan grew for the Kurakaimoto. The Kurakaimoto group, vanished from
decades and is now a major samurai force throughout all the history books only to re-emerge under the name of
of Japan. Kushihara, and began practicing Ryu Kushai-Do: an art
Mondokoro that practices the samurai way of life. This art form swift-
“Pursuit of Harmony" The golden circle of the Kushihara ly grew in popularity throughout the region, and before
long the Kushihara, under the command of Daimyo
mondokoro is used to symbolize the emphasis of tradition Kushihara, became the strongest samurai group employed
and great prosperity for the Kushihara. The twin bamboo by the throne. To this day his descendants carry this tradi-
symbolizes the adherence to the pillars of righteous- tion.
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
C single slash from the katana is shown in blue to represent
h tranquility, loyalty and security learned from the teach-
a
p ings of Ryu Kushai-Do.
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r 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 Ryu-Kushai-Do Renzokuken:
Iaido is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, RENZOKUKEN 1 RENZOKUKEN 2 RENZOKUKEN 3
controlled movements of drawing the sword from its
scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood Striking Type Grappling Type Non-Projectile Type
from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scab- •Jab
bard. Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu is B •Jab •Jab
generally credited with being the originator of the first E •Jab •Jab •Jab
dedicated school of sword drawing. Little is known of his
life, leading some scholars to doubt his historical exist- G •Jump+ Front Snap •(Select) Grapple •(Select) Proper
ence as a real person. Kick Technique Grip
Current Martial Art: I •Straight Punch •Select Takedown •Diagonal Strike
Having the monetary support of a group of wealthy indi- N •Reverse Punch •Top Mount •Thrust
viduals Shimazuki Kurakaimoto had the idea of bringing T Ground Position •Horizontal Strike
Minamoto no Shigenobu to their compound to house and •Hook Kick •Rear Naked Choke
provide for him for several years. In exchange, the sword •Scissor Punch •Slash Eyes
master was to teach Shimazuki, and his friends the art A •Striking Technique
form of Iaido. For several decades the Kurakaimoto clan D •Tornado Kick •Thrust
developed and grew under the tutelage of Minamoto no •Striking Technique •Inside Leg
Shigenobu providing protection for those who found ref- V •Select Proper Grip
uge with them. In exchange, the refugees swore loyalty •Arm Bar

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