Toshishiro Obata

Toshishiro Obata

Toshishiro Obata is the founder of Shinkendo. He is well known in Japan as a tameshigiri champion for several years in a row and is an authorized shitoka. He studied aikido under Gozo Shioda in the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo, and studied the sword arts of Nakamura-ryu, Ioriken Battojutsu, Toyama-ryu, Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, Kashima Shin-ryu, Ryukyu Kobudo, and others. He moved to America in 1980 to start teaching and to develop his own sword art, based on his extensive experience. In 1990, the International Shinkendo Federation was officially established. The federation has grown to 80 branches internationally, and continues to expand. Obata, as the founder of the school, is referred to as Obata Kaiso by his students, and continues to travel across the globe to hold seminars for his students around the world. Since 1986, Obata has appeared in several Hollywood films.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1948-10-20
Place of Birth: Gunma Prefecture - Japan
Also Known As: Toshishirô Obata, Toshihiro Obata, Toshiji Obata, Toshirô Obata, 小幡利城

Movies List of Toshishiro Obata

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Rising Sun

1993 Movie
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The Hunted

1995 Movie
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Demolition Man

1993 Movie
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Ghost Warrior

1984 Movie
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Red Sun Rising

1994 Movie
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Blue Tiger

1994 Movie
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The Sword of Bushido

1990 Movie
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Rage and Honor

1992 Movie
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Black Rain

1989 Movie
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The Samurai

2003 Movie
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The Shadow

1994 Movie
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Ulterior Motives

1993 Movie
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China O'Brien II

1990 Movie
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China O'Brien

1990 Movie