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Okabayashi Sensei's training can be traced directly back to the Takeda family of the Daito Ryu. He studied Aikijujutsu mainly under the late Takeda Tokimune, 36th Soke, and Hisa Takuma, Menkyo Kaiden (highest rank) of the Daito Ryu. Sensei trained in Ono Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu exclusively under Tokimune Soke, and holds a Menkyo in this system.

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Historical Outline of Okabayashi Sensei

1949	Born in Hyogo prefecture, Ashiya city
1972	Received instruction in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu from Menkyo Kaiden Hisa Takuma
1973	Participated in the formation of the Takuma-kai
1976	On the recommendation of Hisa Takuma was accepted as a student by Takeda Tokimune Sensei
1980	Received Kyojyu Dairi Certificate from Hisa Takuma Sensei
1987	Received License in Sokaku-den Onno-ha Itto-ryu Kenjutsu from Takeda Tokimune Sensei
1994	Formed the Hakuho-kai branch of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
2002	Formed Hakuho-ryu Aiki Budo based on personal research into methods of utilizing the body in Kobudo