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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 65 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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