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The 18th master of the school, INOUE Tsuyoshi Munetoshi
He was born in the 14th year of Taisho (1925 A.D.) with a weak constitution. Frustrated at his condition, he decided to pursue budo, and started training in Kodokan Judo.

After returning from the Second World War, he was heart broken to see the depressed people with their hope crushed. He established the Imazu Juyu-kai in the 23rd year of Showa (1948 A.D.) to encourage and train the youth of Imazu district in Nishinomiya city. After the establishment of the Imazu Juyu-kai, he enjoyed support from the local people, which led him to unite different budo schools that agree with his principles. Thus the Imazu Budo-kai was formed, and is still active to this day.

Inoue also competed in various sport budo including Kendo, Jukendo and other modern arts. He was especially skilled at the Jukendo, winning as a member of the best team in the Japan National Tournament and also achieving second place in national individual competition twice. Inoue's interest is not limited within the modern budo, besides Hontai Yoshin Ryu, he has also mastered several styles of Iaido, and other Kobudo.

Inoue also was a direct student of KANAZAWA Ichizo. Kanazawa was one of the most distinguished apprentices of the 16th master Kakuno Happeita, and was assigned to become a substitute sensei of Kakuno dojo. Kanazawa recognized the difference and prominent ability of Inoue whom he later sent to train directly with Minaki Saburo. Inoue received full permission to teach and become independent in the year 46 Showa (1971). It was several years after that that Inoue was chosen as a successor to Minaki sensei. In the year 57 Showa (1982), Inoue officially was designated as Soke by Minaki sensei with representatives from many different schools and authorized personnel from Nippon Budokan as guests.

In this ceremony, Inoue received an old sword. This sword has been regarded as our school's treasure, as the sword has been handed down for a long time by our school. And, the 13th master, Yagi Ikugoro, always carried the sword. The record of the ceremony is kept and maintained in our school. Master Minaki has passed away but the new successor Inoue vigorously continued to dedicate spreading the budo and constantly developed and evolved the techniques of the school. His activity was not limited in Japan but also includes active teaching overseas. He passed away on 28/01/2014 .

The 19th master of the school, INOUE Kyoichi Munenori

INOUE Kyoichi was born in the 24th year of Showa (1949 A.D.) as the eldest son of the 18th master , INOUE Tsuyoshi Munetoshi. He started training in Kodokan Judo in his infancy. Then he became the instruction member of Imazu Juyu-kai which his father established. He encouraged and trained many youth till present as chairman of Imazu-Budo kai.

He trained not only modern budo of judo, kendo, jukendo, karate but also kobudo receiving advice of his father. He also was a direct student of Kanazawa Ichizo and Minaki Saburo along with his father.
Since he had trained for a long time, his skill improved very much. Some think his skill is catching up with his teachers , his father , Kanazawa Ichizo and Minaki Saburo .

He inherited the SOKE's status from his father in 17th years in Heisei (2005 A.D.) Although he has a small build, his excellent ability at teaching against the big men abroad is well-established. He has followed in the 18th Soke's footsteps, and is now dedicating himself to the global spread of Hontai yoshin ryu and also to passing down the correct spirit of the Kobudo.

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