Toshishiro Obata, Kaiso
Obata Toshishiro is the founder and headmaster of Shinkendo Japanese swordsmanship. Of samurai family lineage, Obata Toshishiro was born in Japan in 1948. Obata Kaiso is a descendant of Obata Masamori, who served as a general and strategist for the Takeda family during the Sengoku civil war. Masamori would become Lord of Kaizu Jo (castle) in Shin Shu (Nagano) province.
Obata Toshishiro Kaiso is one of the most well-rounded and authentic martial artists in the field today. In addition, Obata Kaiso has translated important works published by the Hawley Private Library, such as "Mon"; "Bows, Arrows and Quiver"; "Token"; "Heiho Okugisho" and the "47 Samurai". Obata Kaiso has also worked in the film industry writing screenplays, action coordinating, and acting (appearing in movies such as Black Rain, Rage & Honor, Rising Sun, Demolition Man, The Shadow, Showdown in Little Tokyo, and The Hunted).
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The Shinkendo Boston Team
Shinkendo Boston leadership is comprised of Shibucho Shaffee Bacchus, and Instructors Yeelin Bacchus, Leeon Bacchus, Rhonda Shapiro Reiser and James Clark.
To learn more about the Shinkendo Boston team, please visit the "About Us" page.