Otani Nobutomo
Japanese martial artist
About Otani Nobutomo
Lived 1798 – 1864 (aged 66). Otani Nobutomo was a swordfighter.
Otani Nobutomo (a.k.a. Otani Shimosa no Kami Seiichiro, Otani Shintaro; 1798–1864) was a Japanese martial artist. He was adopted into the Otani family by Otani Hikoshiro in 1817. A master of the Kashima Shinden Jikishinkage-ryū of kenjutsu, he also studied Hōzōin-ryū sōjutsu and the kyūjutsu of the Yoshida-ryu. At the age of 57, Otani was appointed as a commissioner of the Kōbusho military academy.
Otani was well-regarded for his decorous behaviour in challenge matches, earning the nickname Kunshi no ken, the Gentleman's Sword. He was known to allow opponents to score hits against him on purpose. He also taught Sakakibara Kenkichi.
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Who was Otani Nobutomo?
Japanese martial artist
When was Otani Nobutomo born?
Otani Nobutomo was born on 4 February 1798 in Edo.
When did Otani Nobutomo die?
Otani Nobutomo died on 17 August 1864.
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Otani Nobutomo was a swordfighter.
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