Ryuchi Matsuda
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Not to be confused with Ryuichi Matsuda.
Ryuchi Matsuda (松田 隆智, Matsuda Ryūchi, June 6, 1938 – July 24, 2013)[1] - born Masashi Matsuda (松田 鉦, Matsuda Masashi) - was a Japanese scholar of Chinese martial arts from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. "Ryuchi" was his Dharma name when he was a Shingon priest of Toji Temple.
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Native name | Ryuchi Matsuda (松田 隆智, Matsuda Ryūchi) |
Born | Masashi Matsuda (1938-06-06)June 6, 1938 |
Died | July 24, 2013(2013-07-24) (aged 75) |
Occupation | Writer, Martial Artist (Chinese martial arts), Shingon priest |
Language | Japanese, Chinese |
Nationality | Japanese |
Genre | Martial arts manuals, Martial arts history, |
Notable works | A Historical Outline of Chinese Martial Arts |
Martial arts career | |
Style | Chinese martial arts: Bajiquan, Chen-style taijiquan, Northern Mantis Boxing, Bagua Palm, and Yen Ching Boxing Japanese martial arts: Goju-Ryu Karate, Shinkage-ryū, Jigen-ryu, Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, Hakkō-ryū Jūjutsu, Asayama Ichiden-ryū |
Teacher(s) | Su Yu-chang, Ma Xianda, others |
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Per Dr. Kenji Tokitsu, author and practitioner of Japanese martial arts, Matsuda is known for introducing and publicising various Chinese martial arts in Japan.[2] His research and writing covered both Buddhism and martial arts.
He was the author behind A Historical Outline of Chinese Martial Arts[3] and a manga called Kenji (supposedly based on his life story).