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Dr.
Masaaki Hatsumi, Ph.D. |
Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi is a highly accomplished
martial artist, doctor and healer, writer, actor, and artist. Dr. Hatsumi,
is most noted as the 34th Grandmaster of Budo Taijutsu and founder of the
Bujinkan Dojo. Budo Taijutsu encompasses nine ancient martial art traditions
of feudal Japan and integrates physical, intellectual and spiritual elements
for personal growth and development. It is practiced by more than 10,000 practitioners
around the world.
Dr. Hatsumi was born in Noda
City, Chiba Prefecture, on December 2, 1931. He graduated from Meji University
of Medicine in Tokyo, as a Hone-tsugi (Orthopedic Doctor). He is respected
as an accomplished practitioner of the ancient Japanese medical techniques
of Seikotsu (natural healing methods). In addition to medicine, Dr. Hatsumi
is an accomplished artist of brush and ink in the Nihonga style. His art work
has been exhibited at the Nagai Gallery of Tokyo and in Paris, France.
Dr. Hatsumi has written numerous
books and articles on philosophy and martial arts that have been translated
into many languages. He writes a weekly column for a local Chiba prefecture
newspaper and is a recurring subject of the major Japanese martial arts magazine,
Hiden. An accomplished actor and director of both movies and television, he
starred in the TV series, Jiraiya, for four seasons. He also coached and directed
notable martial arts film stars, Sonny Chiba and Toshiro Mifune.
For his efforts to spread the
art of the Bujinkan throughout the world, Dr. Hatsumi has been recognized
by many governments, private organizations and distinguished individuals.
