Claude Durix · Lineage tree

Description

French ophthalmologist and writer (1921-2012), specialist of Japan, Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He began the martial arts in 1945 and held twelve black belt grades (4th dan kendo, 3rd dan judo, 3rd dan iaido, 2nd dan aikido), competing in three kendo world championships (Tokyo 1970, Los Angeles 1973, London 1976). He was introduced to iaido by Kiyoshi Nakakura and practised at the dojo of Morihiro Okada. He was the kendo and iaido master of Jean-Marc Duclos in Morocco and accompanied Georges Stobbaerts on his trips to Japan. A 1956 first trip to Japan led him to Zen - friend of Sengoku Roshi of the Manpuku-ji temple, he spread Zen in Morocco and Europe and authored 'Le Sabre et la Vie' (1985).

Teachers (2)

• 
  Nakakura Kiyoshi

  sports_martial_artsMuso Shinden Ryu Probable

  Probable

  Durix himself, in Le Sabre et la Vie, states he was introduced to iaido by his sensei Kiyoshi Nakakura (9th dan, disciple of Nakayama Hakudo), who brought him to practice at the dojo of Morihiro Okada.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Durix himself, in Le Sabre et la Vie, states he was introduced to iaido by his sensei Kiyoshi Nakakura (9th dan, disciple of Nakayama Hakudo), who brought him to practice at the dojo of Morihiro Okada.

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  “Introduit par son Sensei, Nakakura Kiyoshi, 9e dan, disciple de Nakayama Hakudo Sensei, C. Durix est amené à pratiquer au Dojo de Morihiro Okada Sensei (disciple de Nakayama Hakudo Sensei également) qui enseignait alors à plusieurs français.”

  — Claude Durix. (1985). Le Sabre et la Vie (Claude Durix)link history info
• person
  Okada Morihiro

  sports_martial_artsMuso Shinden Ryu Probable

  Probable

  Le Sabre et la Vie records that Durix was brought to practice at the dojo of Morihiro Okada Sensei, a disciple of Nakayama Hakudo who taught several French practitioners; the nature and duration of the direct teaching relationship are not detailed.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Le Sabre et la Vie records that Durix was brought to practice at the dojo of Morihiro Okada Sensei, a disciple of Nakayama Hakudo who taught several French practitioners; the nature and duration of the direct teaching relationship are not detailed.

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “C. Durix est amené à pratiquer au Dojo de Morihiro Okada Sensei (disciple de Nakayama Hakudo Sensei également) qui enseignait alors à plusieurs français.”

  — Claude Durix. (1985). Le Sabre et la Vie (Claude Durix)link history info

Lineage

• Muso Shinden RyuNakakura Kiyoshi ← Nakayama Hakudō · 2 generations

Ranks (4)

• sports_martial_artsKendo

  military_tech4 dan Confirmed

  Confirmed

  4th dan in kendo, stated by both the French Wikipedia article and Le Sabre et la Vie; date of the grade not given.

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  Dan-Kyu System

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  4th dan in kendo, stated by both the French Wikipedia article and Le Sabre et la Vie; date of the grade not given.

  “4e dan de kendo, 3e dan de judo, 3e dan d'iaidō, 2e dan d'aïkido”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “il a commencé la pratique les arts martiaux en 1945, 4e dan de Kendo”

  — Claude Durix. (1985). Le Sabre et la Vie (Claude Durix)link history info
• sports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō

  military_tech3 dan Probable

  Probable

  3rd dan in judo, stated by the French Wikipedia article; date of the grade not given.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Dan-Kyu System

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  3rd dan in judo, stated by the French Wikipedia article; date of the grade not given.

  “4e dan de kendo, 3e dan de judo, 3e dan d'iaidō, 2e dan d'aïkido”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info
• sports_martial_artsMuso Shinden Ryu

  military_tech3 dan Confirmed

  Confirmed

  3rd dan in iaido (Muso Shinden Ryu), stated by both the French Wikipedia article and Le Sabre et la Vie; date of the grade not given.

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  Dan-Kyu System

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  3rd dan in iaido (Muso Shinden Ryu), stated by both the French Wikipedia article and Le Sabre et la Vie; date of the grade not given.

  “4e dan de kendo, 3e dan de judo, 3e dan d'iaidō, 2e dan d'aïkido”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “3e dan de Iaido”

  — Claude Durix. (1985). Le Sabre et la Vie (Claude Durix)link history info
• sports_martial_artsAikidō

  military_tech2 dan Probable

  Probable

  2nd dan in aikido, stated by the French Wikipedia article; date of the grade not given.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Dan-Kyu System

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  2nd dan in aikido, stated by the French Wikipedia article; date of the grade not given.

  “4e dan de kendo, 3e dan de judo, 3e dan d'iaidō, 2e dan d'aïkido”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info

Offices held (1)

• corporate_fareVice-PresidentAssociation Zen Internationale Probable

  Probable

  Wikipedia only.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  – 1981

  Durix resigned in April 1981. The start of his term is not established; he met Deshimaru in Paris in 1971.

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Wikipedia only.

  “vice-président de l'Association zen internationale. Mais, insatisfait des orientations prises par l'association, il démissionne en avril 1981 de tous ses titres et fonctions pour se séparer définitivement de l'AZI”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info

Students (1)

• 
  Jean-Marc Duclos

  sports_martial_artsKendo Probable

  Probable

  Duclos states in his Surya interview that Claude Durix was his master in kendo and iaido; a photograph of his 1st kyu kendo examination dates to 1972, placing the training around 1970-1972.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  (1970–1972)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Duclos states in his Surya interview that Claude Durix was his master in kendo and iaido; a photograph of his 1st kyu kendo examination dates to 1972, placing the training around 1970-1972.

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “O Mestre Claude Durix foi o meu Mestre em Kendo e Iaido. Ainda hoje, tenho em boa memoria, a notável qualidade das aulas que ele ministrava. [...] Exame para 1º Kyu Kendo - Said Ideddir e Jean-Marc Duclos, Kendo-no-Kata da Zen Nippon Kendo Reimei, 1972.”

  — Pedro Escudeiro. (2000). Entrevista ao Professor Jean-Marc Duclos (Pedro Escudeiro, 2000). Surya (Centro de Artes Orientais) linkhistory info

Honours (3)

• descriptionOfficier de la Légion d'honneur Probable

  Probable

  Officier de la Légion d'honneur awarded by decree of 3 April 1980, per the French Wikipedia article.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Other (1980)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Officier de la Légion d'honneur awarded by decree of 3 April 1980, per the French Wikipedia article.

  “Officier de la Légion d'honneur (décret du 3 avril 1980)”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info
• descriptionCroix de guerre 1939-1945 Probable

  Probable

  Croix de guerre 1939-1945 listed among Durix's distinctions in the French Wikipedia article; date not given.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Other

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Croix de guerre 1939-1945 listed among Durix's distinctions in the French Wikipedia article; date not given.

  “Croix de guerre 1939-1945”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info
• descriptionGrand officier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite Probable

  Probable

  Grand officier of the Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite listed among Durix's distinctions in the French Wikipedia article; date not given.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Other

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Grand officier of the Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite listed among Durix's distinctions in the French Wikipedia article; date not given.

  “Grand officier de l'ordre du Ouissam alaouite (Maroc)”

  — Claude Durix - Wikipédia FR. Wikipedia (French) link history info

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