Motsugai

Motsugai Fusen (aka Takeda Butsugai, Takeda Motsuge, Takeda Motsugai, Takeda Genkotsu Motsugi, Motsuge Zenji) (1795–1867) was a Japanese Zen priest at Saihoji Temple, a painter and a martial artist.

Known as the "Fist Bonze" or Genkotsu Osho, Motsugai was noted for his great physical strength. He was able to punch through wooden boards[1] and lift heavy rocks,[2] and once fought off the swordsman Isami Kondo using only a set of wooden begging bowls.[2] He is credited as the founder of the Fusen style of jujutsu.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Lucien Stryk (18 February 1994). World of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Buddhist Literature. Grove Press. p. 390. ISBN 978-0-8021-3095-2. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 Kensho Furuya (1 April 1996). KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist. Black Belt Communications. pp. 133–134. ISBN 978-0-89750-136-1. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Tanabe Mataemon talks about his Fusen-Ryu Jiujutsu" (PDF). Syd Hoare. Retrieved November 7, 2012.


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