Description: (Founder of the Bujinkan Organization and is the former Togakure-ryū Soke (Grandmaster))
Masaaki Hatsumi is renowned as the founder of the Bujinkan Organization and the former grandmaster of Togakure-ryū. He is highly respected in the martial arts world for his expertise in various traditional Japanese martial arts, particularly ninjutsu. Despite no longer teaching regularly, his impact on the Bujinkan community remains strong. Hatsumi's legacy continues to influence martial arts practitioners globally, shaping their training and techniques.