For the past several years, Hanshi Toney Raven has been teaching judo here at the Samurai Spirit
School of Martial Arts. We are proud and feel extremely fortunate to have someone of his
caliber teaching in our school.
The 63 Years of Martial Arts of Toney Raven
- 10th degree: Kaiden Hanshi Judan Daito-Ryu Aiki-Ju-Jutsu
- 9th degree:
- Hanshi Kudan Seishin Ryu Judo
- Hanshi Kudan. Shorinji Ryu Ju-jutsu
- Hanshi Senior Master Kudan
- Kyu Sien-Ryu Aiki-Ju-Jitsu
- 7th & 8th degree Shichidan Hachidan USJA, USJF, USJI, USMA.
Hanshi Raven started martial arts training in 1942 after
the beginning of World War II, and has not stopped in 63
years. He has studied in Japan & throughout the USA. He has
competed in the United States, Japan, Canada, and the Armed Forces Judo. In 1993,
he took the Bronze medal in the Senior Nationals Masters. He won both the
gold and silver medals in the 1998-1999 World Masters Judo Tournaments held in Canada.
Toney has trained with and taught with such greats as Tai
Watanabi, Gene LeBell, Bob Wall, Gokor Chivichyan, Leo White,
Benny "the Jet" Urquidez, Greg Fernandez, O-Sensei Phil
Porter, Al Thomas, Shihan Ken Penland, and Master John Denora.
Hanshi Raven and The Great Sonny Hughes are currently shooting
martial arts training films for Toraki Martial Arts
Clothing and Equipment Co. in Canada.
Hanshi Raven is a Master Examiner in Judo, Ju-Jitsu, and
all his other arts. He loves teaching at clinics and
seminars, as well as rank testing and certification. He has
also taught at Camp Budoshin for Master George Kirby many times.
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