Matsuda Shigeharu Shihan was a student of Shimizu Takeji, who brought Shinto Muso Ryu from Fukuoka to Tokyo, and helped it to spread around the world. Matsuda Sensei was Menkyo Kaiden in Shinto Muso Ryu, as well as being Kyoshi 8th Dan in All Japan Kendo Federation Jodo. He passed away in 2021.

Hattori Tomoji received Menkyo Kaiden in Shinto Muso Ryu from Matsuda Shigeharu. In addition, he is Hanshi 8th Dan in the All Japan Kendo Federation Jodo. Hattori Sensei is based at the Junseikan Dojo in Tokyo, and visits Michigan to support our growth and development in Shinto Muso Ryu.