★ HOW OLD IS MUSASHI?
Musashi is 53 years old, born October 17, 1972 in Japan · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Musashi (ring name of Akio Mori) dominated heavyweight kickboxing and karate in Japan, winning four K-1 Japan tournaments and reaching two K-1 World Grand Prix finals. Born October 17, 1972, in Japan, he notched high-profile victories over Ray Sefo, Peter Aerts, Masaaki Satake and Rick Roufus before retiring in 2009. As a Libra, he embodied the competitive balance of elite combat sports.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Akio Mori, known professionally as Musashi, was a Japanese professional karateka and kickboxer who defined the heavyweight division in the late 1990s and 2000s. Born October 17, 1972, he compiled a 14-year career anchored by four K-1 Japan tournament championships and two appearances in the K-1 World Grand Prix finals, the sport's most prestigious knockout tournament. He also held the WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai title, cementing his status across three martial arts disciplines. His signature wins included knockouts of Ray Sefo, Peter Aerts, Masaaki Satake and Rick Roufus—names synonymous with elite heavyweight striking. Musashi announced his retirement at a Tokyo press conference on August 26, 2009, concluding a career that made him one of Japan's most decorated combat athletes. As a male performer born under Libra, and aligned with Life Path 1, he embodied the solo competitor's drive to pioneer and dominate. Kickboxers and karateka are athletes who combine speed, power and tactical ring awareness across amateur and professional circuits.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Musashi competed across three martial arts formats—K-1 kickboxing, WAKO Muay Thai, and karate—within a single career.
- He defeated Ray Sefo, Peter Aerts, Masaaki Satake and Rick Roufus, four of the era's most feared heavyweight strikers.
- His retirement announcement came via formal press conference in Tokyo on August 26, 2009, after 14 professional years.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Musashi tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Musashi?
- Musashi is 53 years old (born October 17, 1972).
- When is Musashi's birthday?
- Musashi was born on October 17, 1972.
- What is Musashi's zodiac sign?
- Musashi is a Libra, born October 17, 1972.
- What is Musashi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Musashi was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Musashi from?
- Musashi is from Japan.
- What does Musashi do?
- Musashi is a actor.
- Is Musashi still alive?
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