Mark Hague

Internationally published author and translator. Mark Hague’s martial arts career has spanned over 42 years, 19 in Japan. He started training in Ono-ha Ittō-ryū in the Reigakudō under Sasamori Takemi in 2002 and was awarded a Kana license in 2009, making him the highest-ranking practitioner of Ono-ha Ittō-ryū outside of Japan. He continues to practice under the school’s current headmaster, Yabuki Yūji, and regularly teaches in Japan, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, he holds licenses in Daito-ryū Aikijujutsu and dan rankings in several styles of karate. His translations include "Secrets of Ittō-ryū: Book One," by Sasamori Junzō, and "Bushido and Christianity," by Sasamori Takemi.