Yasushi Kajitsuka was born in Zushi City,
Kanagawa Prefecture and began training
under 10th Headmaster Mutoh Masao in 1965.
In 2001, Mutoh sensei passed away and
Kajitsuka was appointed headmaster of the
Edo-line of Yagyu Shingan-ryu, known as
"Taijutsu". Mutoh sensei also awarded him
Menkyo Kaiden in Yagyu Shinkage-ryu
(Ohtsubo-line).
Today, Headmaster Kajitsuka resides in Tochigi
Prefecture. He regularly visits his dojos in
Kanagawa Prefecture, which are under the
supervision of senior instructors.
The outdoor "Mutoh Dojo" in Zushi City continues
to operate and will commemorate it's 45th
anniversary in 2008.
