In November 1986, Soke (grandmaster) Mochizuki Takeshi Masatake received authorization from the third-generation headmaster and established the Shinto-ryu Iaibattojutsu, combining the art of
Shinto-ryu Iaijutsu with Battojutsu. It drew from the foundations of Hasegawa Eishin-ryu, Omori-ryu, and Asayama Ichiden-ryu, incorporating techniques from Toyama-ryu and Nakamura-ryu. Later, it
branched off from Shinto-ryu and was renamed the Shinto Seitōdenshō Watanabe-ryu.
Mochizuki Takeshi Masatake Sensei, a renowned expert in Iaibattojutsu, achieved numerous individual overall championships in the National Iaibattojutsu Championship, National TestCuttingChampionship,
and National Battojutsu Championship year after year, with a total of 14 championships and 4 runner-up titles. He held the rank of 5th dan in Kodokan Judo, was a successor inAsayamaIchiden-ryu Kama
Jutsu, received certification in Takeda Isshin-ryu Battojutsu And he held a record of receiving the rank of Shichidan (7th dan) from His Imperial Highness Prince NaruhikoHigashikuninomiya , who was
the of the International Budoin International Budo Federation, Grand Cordon of the Order and, notably, the real brother of wife of Emperor Showa. Mochizuki Takeshi Masatake Sensei's sword techniques were swift, powerful, and executed with practical precision, resembling real combat scenarios. Having dedicated
his entire life to Iai, Sensei nurtured numerous martial artists, and his techniques have been passed down across the world.
He passed away on August 6th in the 4th year of Reiwa (2022).
望月武士正武師範略歴
--正武塾塾長
1980年8月1日
神刀流居合術渡辺派に入門
1983年6月28日
戸山流 中村泰三郎師門下に入る
1983年11月13日
全国居合抜刀術選手権大会にて個人総合優勝
法務大臣杯授与
1986年11月1日
神刀流居合術に抜刀術を併合させる
日比野正春宗家より印可を授与
1987年6月28日
全国抜刀術選手権大会にて個人総合優勝
通産大臣杯授与
1989年1月25日
国際総合文化武道学院オーストラリア・シドニー校設立
オーストラリア政府認可取得
Here is a brief summary of the career of Master Mochizuki Takeshi Masatake:
August 1, 1980:
Entered the Shinto-ryu Iaijutsu under the Watanabe-ha branch.
June 28, 1983:
Became a student of Toyama-ryu under Nakamura Taisaburo.
November 13, 1983:
Achieved individual overall championship at the National Iaibattojutsu Championship and received the Minister of Justice's Cup.
November 1, 1986:
Integrated battojutsu into Shinto-ryu Iaijutsu and received authorization from the Hibino Masaharu Soke.
June 28, 1987:
Achieved individual overall championship at the National Battojutsu Championship and received the Minister of International Trade and Industry's Cup.
January 25, 1989:
Established the International Comprehensive Cultural Budo Academy - Sydney Branch in Australia, obtaining recognition from the Australian government.
Master Mochizuki Takeshi Masatake's career achievements in Iaibattojutsu are notable, including his championship titles and contributions to the spread of these martial arts in Australia.