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Toranosuke Shimada Famous memorial

Birth
Death
1852 (aged 37–38)
Burial
Taitō-ku, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan Add to Map
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Legendary Master swordsman. His philosophy is taught in many of the martial arts disciplines. On the art of swordsmanship, one of his better known quotes is "If the mind is wrong, the sword is also wrong. To study the sword, you must study the mind." He was portrayed by legendary actor Toshiro Mifune in the 1966 film, "The Sword of Doom."
Legendary Master swordsman. His philosophy is taught in many of the martial arts disciplines. On the art of swordsmanship, one of his better known quotes is "If the mind is wrong, the sword is also wrong. To study the sword, you must study the mind." He was portrayed by legendary actor Toshiro Mifune in the 1966 film, "The Sword of Doom."

Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett


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