Shidoshi Joe Rae- 6th Dan
Joe Rae began his training in 1993 under Shidoshi Jeff Duncan of the Roanoke Bujinkan Dojo in Roanoke, VA. Since that time Joe has attended numerous seminars, Tai Kai, and two Daikomyosai in Japan. In 2006 Joe was awarded the rank of 6th degree Black Belt while in Japan. Joe has taught a number of seminars on topics such as use of Shuriken (the "Ninja Star"), Metsubushi, and Kukishinden Ryu Sword. He furthers his own training by training in Japan, and attending seminars by people that just returned from Japan. Joe is a current Shidoshi-Kai (Bujinkan Teachers Association) Member.
Joe is also a small arms instructor for the U.S. Navy and has attended advanced Tracking and Survival classes with Tom Brown Jr. Joe brings this insight into his instruction to "bridge the gap" between historical battlefield techniques, and modern combative strategies.
