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Clan Information with those of like minds. A few of those Samurai
joined forces and swore to let the feud conclude without
Clan Background: their influence. This infuriated both Uesugi and
Takeda. Hearing that bounties were placed on their
Founded by a lone Shinto monk, the Takashiro clan heads this group formed a Samurai group. As they fled
is one of the regions defenses. Though not as large as from danger and stopped infiltration from those interest-
the Kushihara, the Takashiro clan protects much of the ed in bounty, news of their warrior prowess spread. The
western section of the country. The Takashiro clan group became known as the Takeshido No Okami
seeks accolades, and many of its members openly chal- (Bushido’s Wolves). Soon they seemed to gain new
lenge other groups to attain respect from the surround- members every time they entered a new region. The
ing area. Considered to have abandoned the original Takeshido No Okami grew strong and everyone who
Shinto traditions the Takashiro clan has many grudges trained with them gained the same physical prowess as
with outside family elites, and holds a special grudge the legend that was spread throughout the land. Soon
with the members of the Kushihara Samurai. they were strong enough to establish themselves in Ja-
Clan Mondokoro: pan and began constructing a fortress where the secrets
"Seven Paths of Enlightenment" The Takashiro family of their arts were taught. The Takeshido No Okami
emblem is emblazoned in red and intended to show the changed their the name to Takashiro, which was an
energy and power coming from anyone who dawns the amalgamation of first and last initials from each of the
family mondokoro. The actual seven paths originate founding members, and named their art Takashiro Ryu.
from a black orb that symbolizes protection from which Artform Breakdown Graph:
everything stems. The paths which are based on seven
of the eight tenants of the Bushido codes represent
righteousness, courage, benevolence, respect, integrity,
honor and loyalty and are represented with each of the
yellow arcs.
Head Elder: Kensai Takata
Elder Members:
Bo Kikojima Kiyo Manata Tsuno Moto

Number of Students: 6,310
Key Students: N/A
Martial Art Discipline of Origin: Bushido

Is the way of the samurai life, literally, "the way
of the warrior"; which is also influenced by Shinto
and Zen Buddhism, allowing the violent existence of
the samurai to be tempered by wisdom and serenity.
Some aspects of warrior values became formalized Takashiro-Ryu Renzokuken:
into Japanese feudal law. This code expanded and
formalized the earlier code of the samurai, and RENZOKUKEN 1 RENZOKUKEN 2 RENZOKUKEN 3
stressed frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, Striking Type Grappling Type Non-Projectile Type
and honor to the death. Under the Bushido ideal, if a •Jump + Straight
samurai failed to uphold his honor he could only re- •Jump + Straight •Jump + Straight Punch
Punch
Punch
gain it by performing seppuku (ritual suicide). The B
relationship between learning and the way of the E •Jab •Jab •Jab
warrior is clearly articulated, one being a natural G •Reverse Punch •Reverse Punch •(Select) Proper
partner to the other. All of this may be seen as part Grip
of one's constant preparation for death-to die a good I •Lunge Punch •Standing Back •Vertical Strike
Grapple
death with one's honor intact, the ultimate aim in life. N •Spin + Backhand
Indeed, a "good death" is its own reward, and by no T •Rising Punch •Dragon Suplex •Thrust
means assurance of "future rewards" in the afterlife. •Saito Suplex •Strike to Neck
•Roundhouse Punch
Clan Martial Art: Takashiro- Ryu A •Spear Hand •Top Mount •Thrust to Neck
During the rivalry between Uesugi Kenshin and D •Shoulder Lock •Feint
Takeda Shingen several Samurai decided to leave from V •Mountain Punch •Arm Bar •Diagonal Strike
both sides as to not be caught in the middle of conflict

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