Minamoto no Yoshimitsu

Minamoto no Yoshimitsu
Native name
源 義光
Other name(s)Shinra Saburō
Born1045
DiedNovember 25, 1127(1127-11-25) (aged 81–82)
AllegianceMinamoto clan
Service / branchKawachi Genji
UnitMinamoto no Yoshiie
Minamoto no Yoshitsuna
Battles / warsLater Three-Year War

Minamoto no Yoshimitsu (源 義光, 1045 – November 25, 1127) was a Japanese samurai lord during the Heian period. He served as Governor of Kai Province. He is credited as the ancient progenitor of the Japanese martial art, Daitō-ryū aiki-jūjutsu and Takeda-ryū.