Great Masters
Great Masters
Master Sueyoshi Akeshi was born in Osaka, Japan, on April 15, 1958. He began practicing Batto Jutsu when he was twenty, with Master Kono Yoshinori. He also studied Acupuncture and Shiatsu. World leader of the Kai Mugen based in Portugal and one of the most respected Shugendo monks, Master Sueyoshi is a deep devotee of Buddhism and ancient arts of Japan, and one of the most renowned and distinguished teachers today inside and outside the " Land of the Rising Sun ".
His great talent and passion for martial arts began to unveil rapidly ever since he began practicing. His fame spread to Europe when, in the late 90 ' s, he came to live in Portugal, where he ' d stayed for about five years, and also in Spain. In the years he spent in the Iberian Peninsula he took the opportunity to promote his art and as a result, at present he still retains his former student group in Portugal, which he keeps visiting three or four times a year. For over a decade, his Portuguese students have kept alive all his teachings. His innate ability concerning Martial Arts is remarkable. For instance, his mastery in the art of the katana, with movements so fast that appear almost photographical. With a special ability to make look easy what is difficult, Sueyoshi Sensei can also
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