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Takizawa Dofu Sensei (滝沢 洞風) was born in Fukushima.He loved Japanese culture since childhood.He was blessed with the #Japanese martial arts environment and therefore, practiced "Kenjutsu (剣術, the art of sword)", "Shurikenjutsu (手裏剣術, the art of throwing sword)", kyujutsu (弓術, the art of archery) and other Japaneser martial arts by himself.When he entered college, he learned "Tamiya ryu (田宮流)" in the club of "Iaido (居合道)". In the club he was the captain in the second year and also acquired excellent results in the tournament.He always wears "Kimonos (着物, Japanese clothing)".One day he met Nakamura Tenshin (中村天心) in antique market. And he was invited by Nakamura and started to learn Tenshin ryu HyohoBecause he learned Iaido, he learned Tenshinryu very well.He was evaluated for his skill and human nature and therefore, he started to manage the Shinjuku branch in 2013, and acquired "Hatsu yurushi (初許)" and became "Daihan (代範, the assistant instructor)" in 2016. "Dofu (洞風)" of "Takizawa Dofu (滝沢 洞風)" is the "Bugo (武号, nickname for matial arts)" given by Nakamura.