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Katori Shinto Ryu |
 | | Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō Ryū (天真正伝香取神道流;) is one of the oldest extant martial arts in Japan, a true koryu. |
| | The Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu was founded in 1447 by Izasa Ienao, who was living near Katori Jingu [shrine] (Sawara city, Chiba prefecture) at the time. |
| | He was a respected spearman and swordsman whose feudal master was deposed, encouraging him to relinquish control of his household to conduct purification rituals and study martials arts in isolation. |
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