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Before reaching the age of 10, 'Taka' was adopted into the family of Yasumasa Toyohisa. Through Toyohisa's connections, 'Taka' learned the ways of the Samurai. His training consisted of a balance between Kenjutsu (Katana), Kyūjutsu (Yumi), & Tetsubōjutsu (Tetsubō). Outside of martial activities 'Taka' has used the art of crafting Bonsai to focus his mind and remind him of his early childhood on Fukuejima.
Before reaching the age of 10, 'Taka' was adopted into the family of Yasumasa Toyohisa. Through Toyohisa's connections, 'Taka' learned the ways of the Samurai. His training consisted of a balance between Kenjutsu (Katana), Kyūjutsu (Yumi), & Tetsubōjutsu (Tetsubō). Outside of martial activities 'Taka' has used the art of crafting Bonsai to focus his mind and remind him of his early childhood on Fukuejima.


In 1543, Toyohisa became an adviser of, then 15 year old, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsura_Takanobu Matsura Takanobu]. Some years later at the request of Takanobu and with the encouragement of Toyohisa, 'Taka' joined the crew of a fleet of 'Merchant' ships set for China. Although he may not be with the ships of Takanobu's fleet, 'Taka' believes he still providing service to his Lord.
In 1543, Toyohisa became an adviser of, then 15 year old, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsura_Takanobu Matsura Takanobu]. Some years later at the request of Takanobu and with the encouragement of Toyohisa, 'Taka' joined the WAlthough he may not be with the ships of Takanobu's fleet, 'Taka' believes he still providing service to his Lord.


Currently living as a Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wokou Wakou] in 1550.
Currently living as a Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wokou Wakou] in 1550.

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Photo
Kamejima Saburou Takauji Pennsic.jpg
Kamejima Saburou Takauji-dono
Information
Resides: Shire of Barren Sands
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Kamejima Saburou Takauji arms.jpg
Vert, three lathes fretted in triangle within an annulet argent.
Award & Office Badges
Award of Arms
EK Southern Region Archery MarshalRapier Marshal in Training

Introduction

Kamejima Takauji-dono was born a third son in 1523. The first years of his life were spent growing up in a small fishing village on Fukuejima in the East China Sea, part of the Gotō 'Five Island Archipelago', off the West Coast of Kyushu.

Before reaching the age of 10, 'Taka' was adopted into the family of Yasumasa Toyohisa. Through Toyohisa's connections, 'Taka' learned the ways of the Samurai. His training consisted of a balance between Kenjutsu (Katana), Kyūjutsu (Yumi), & Tetsubōjutsu (Tetsubō). Outside of martial activities 'Taka' has used the art of crafting Bonsai to focus his mind and remind him of his early childhood on Fukuejima.

In 1543, Toyohisa became an adviser of, then 15 year old, Matsura Takanobu. Some years later at the request of Takanobu and with the encouragement of Toyohisa, 'Taka' joined the WAlthough he may not be with the ships of Takanobu's fleet, 'Taka' believes he still providing service to his Lord.

Currently living as a Japanese Wakou in 1550.

Interests

Marshal Activities:

  • Rapier Fighting (Primarily with Katana)
  • Kyūjutsu (Japanese Archery)
  • Thrown Weapons
  • Rattan Fighting

Arts & Science:

Offices & Positions

  • Seneschal of The Shire of Barren Sands (Jan '17 - Present) & Acting Chatelaine.
  • East Kingdom Southern Region Archery Marshal, A.S. L
  • Fencing Marshal In Training, A.S. L - Present

Honors

  • Award of the Fiskur, Service Token from Their Excellencies Dragonship Haven, Balfar's Challenge 4/21/18
  • Order of the Silver Rapier (OSR), Bhakail Investiture, June, A.S. LII
  • Protégé of Master Erhart von Stuttgart (OP), Spring Crown Tournament A.S. LII
  • Cadet of Don Berrick Grayveson (OGR), Kings & Queens Rapier Tournament A.S. LII, 11/17/17
  • Rapier Champion for the Barony of Iron Bog, Maybe Event: May A.S. LI - May A.S. LII
  • Member of the Tadcaster Militia, Sept '16
  • Novice Category Winner, St. Sebastian Archery Shoot, Pennsic XLIII
  • Archery Student of Master Godai Katsunaga (OL)

Services

  • Fencing Marshal, Balfar's Challenge, 4/21/18
  • Kitchen Dish Washer, Bhakail Tavern
  • Fencing Marshal (MIT), Shire Wars, 10/21/17
  • Kitchen Dish Washer, Shire Wars, 10/21/17
  • Demo Organizer Wheaton Arts Fantasy Faire, 6/2017, 6/2018
  • Fencing Marshal (MIT), Southern Region War Camp, 6/10/2017
  • Throne Set Up, Bhakail Investiture, 6/3/2017
  • Demo Organizer at Egg Harbor Township Library, 5/20/2017
  • Set-Up & Clean-Up, Maybe Event, Iron Bog, 5/13/2017
  • Herald of List, Maybe Event, Iron Bog, 5/13/2017
  • Co-Autocrat K&Q A&S, Shire of Barren Sands, 2/2016
  • Demo Organizer, Wheaton Arts Demo, 6/2016
  • Fencing Marshal (MIT), War of The Roses, 5/2016
  • Fencing Marshal (MIT), Balfar's Challenge, 4/2016
  • St. Sebastian Archery Shoot Marshal, Pennsic 2014; 2015; 2016
  • Archery Marshal, Pennsic 2015; 2016
  • Children's Fete Volunteer, Pennsic 2015
  • Kitchen Staff, Maybe (I'll Try Something New), Iron Bog, 5/2014
  • Camp Land Agent, Pennsic 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2017
  • I Pick Things Up. I Move Things To Places. I Put Things Down.