Our History
Our journey through time in preserving and sharing traditional Japanese martial arts.
Our journey through time in preserving and sharing traditional Japanese martial arts.
The Takeda name emerges as an ancient clan "Takeda clan" devoted to traditional martial arts (aikijutsu, jojutsu, kenjutsu, iaijutsu). Training is kept private and passed only from teacher to selected students.
Oba Ichio (43rd heir) decides to break tradition after WWII and teach Takeda arts publicly. Hisashi Nakamura becomes his student.
Hisashi Nakamura trains intensely under Oba Ichio and becomes an uchi-deshi (live-in apprentice).
After Oba Ichio’s passing, Hisashi Nakamura becomes the new head of the Takeda lineage.
Hisashi Nakamura officially registers the system and establishes the federation, beginning global expansion.
Shuji Nakamura becomes the official head of Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha and the 45th heir of the Takeda lineage.
The foundations of Takeda Budō in Morocco are laid when Othman Bouhait chooses to follow an official Takeda Ryū Nakamura-ha lineage. A decisive meeting with Sensei Valmy Dubot in Brussels marks the true beginning of Takeda Budō in Morocco.
The first international Takeda Ryū Nakamura-ha seminar in Morocco is organized. Othman Bouhait receives Shōdan Kyōhan (1st Master Grade), confirming official recognition and integration into the international Takeda network.
Othman Bouhait trains for the first time at the Honbu Dōjō in Japan, directly under Sōke Hisashi Nakamura. This encounter deeply shapes the technical, philosophical, and human vision of Takeda Budō in Morocco.
Takeda Ryū spreads across Morocco (Meknes, Beni Mellal, and beyond). The National Union of Takeda Ryū Nakamura-ha in Morocco is created, giving the school a unified and institutional framework.
The National Committee of Takeda Budō in Morocco is officially established. Takeda Budō gains recognition through national institutions and participates in championships and public demonstrations.
Advanced training in Japan under Sōke Hisashi Nakamura. Othman Bouhait is awarded Chūdan Kyōhan (2nd-degree professor).
Othman Bouhait receives Jōden Shihan (3rd Master Degree), signed by Sōke Hisashi Nakamura. A historic first for Morocco, the Arab world, and Africa.
The documentary “On the Footsteps of Takeda Budō” is released, sharing the Moroccan Takeda journey internationally.
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Major national championships and international training strengthen Morocco’s technical level. Morocco hosts international masters in Tangier and publishes “The Whispers of Samurai,” documenting the journey.
The Moroccan team competes in Japan and defeats the Japanese team. Othman Bouhait is promoted to Okuden Shihan (4th Master Degree)—the first African and Arab to reach this level.
International seminars, national taikai, and high-level promotions confirm Morocco’s stability and the successful transmission of Takeda Budō to the next generation.
The largest Takeda Ryū event in Morocco takes place. Othman Bouhait is promoted to Kaiden Shihan (5th Master Degree)—the highest rank—becoming the first African Kaiden Shihan in history.
Takeda Budo represents more than just a collection of martial techniques—it is a living tradition passed down through generations of dedicated practitioners.
Our practice connects us to centuries of Japanese warrior culture while adapting to the modern world. Each technique, each movement, carries the wisdom of those who came before us.
In Morocco, we've embraced this legacy while adding our own cultural perspective, creating a unique expression of Takeda Budo that honors both its Japanese roots and its Moroccan home.