Takeda Sōkaku
武田 惣角
Born
1859-10-10, Aizu
Died
1943-04-25, Japan
Also known as
源正義 · 竹田惣角
Description
Japanese martial artist, founder of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu
Students (3)
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Choi Yong-sulsports_martial_artsDaitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu PossiblebalancePossible – conflicting evidence recordedChoi's own account, reported as tradition; no document supports it.Some evidence points to the claim, but it is thin, indirect, or in unresolved conflict with other evidence.
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkChoi's own account, reported as tradition; no document supports it.“According to tradition, Choi was taken to Japan from Korea at the age of eight. There, he was abandoned, but subsequently taken into the household of Takeda Sokaku (1859–1943), teacher of Daito-ryu aiki-jujutsu. Choi reported that he remained in Takeda’s employ for some 30 years before being repatriated to Korea at the end of World War II.”
blockdisputes search_offNegative“To date, no documentation has been found to support Choi’s statements regarding either his residence with the Takeda family or his instruction in the art of Daito-ryu.”
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Ueshiba Moriheisports_martial_artsDaitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu ConfirmedConfirmedIndependent sources state it, including Ueshiba's own interview.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1915–1922)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkIndependent sources state it, including Ueshiba's own interview.visibilityFirst-hand“while staying at Hisada Inn in Engaru, Kitami Province, I met a certain Sokaku Takeda Sensei of the Aizu clan. He taught Daito-ryu jujutsu. During the 30 days in which I leamed [sic] from him I felt something like an inspiration. Later, I invited this teacher to my home and together with 15 or 16 of my employees became a student seeking the essence of budo.”
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Kōtarō Yoshidasports_martial_artsDaitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu ConfirmedConfirmedMultiple sources confirm Yoshida began studying Daito-ryu under founder Takeda Sokaku in Hokkaido in 1915 and received the kyoju dairi representative instructor titleThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.(1915)
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3 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkMultiple sources confirm Yoshida began studying Daito-ryu under founder Takeda Sokaku in Hokkaido in 1915 and received the kyoju dairi representative instructor title
Honours (1)
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receipt_longSoke ProbableProbableFounder and headmaster of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu, stated in JA and EN Wikipedia; Wikipedia onlyThe evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.Title
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkFounder and headmaster of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu, stated in JA and EN Wikipedia; Wikipedia only
Sources
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Muñoz, Frederico (YEAR_PLACEHOLDER). Takeda Sōkaku. In Martialis: Martial Arts
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