Shinto Munen Ryu

• Japanese:神道無念流
• Type: Kenjutsu
• Founder: Fukui Yoshihira 神道無念流
• Era: circa 1735

Fukui Yoshihira learned Ichien Ryu and founded Shinto Munen Ryu. The 4th dojo master Saito Yoshimichi opened new dojo Renpeikan in Edo. The Renpeikan became one of most popular dojo in Edo, Bakumatsu.

Famous Swordmen of The Ryu

• Nagakura Shinpachi
• Serizawa Kamo
• Katsura Kogoro
• Ito Hirofumi
• Takasugi Shinsaku
• Inoue Kaoru

References

• Tennen Rishin ryu official site http://www.tennenrishinryu.com/
• Shinsengumi Zentaishi Tettei Guide (新選組全隊士徹底ガイド) Maeda Masaki