Toyoda Shigeharu Soke

President of Nippon Meirinkai ® (2nd.)
Headmaster of Toyoda Ryu Kenshibudo (2nd.)
The 17th. Seito Soke of Araki Mujinsai Ryu Iaido ®

Toyoda Shigeharu Soke started Iaido and Kenshibu training at the age of 11 years under the 1st Soke. He also learned Kendo at junior high school and high school. He got Shodan in Kendo. At the age of 22, he got Shihan rank in Kenshibudo and 5th dan in Iaido at 28. He has been a member of the Meirin committee. He succeeded to the 2nd Soke in 2009.