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Raiden comes from a family of Martial Arts. Both his parents teach both Shito Ryu Karate-do as well as Ryukyu Kobudo (Okinawa Weaponry). His older sister holds black belts in both karate and kobudo. For him, it was also inevitable to achieve black belts in both repertoires as well.
Here are some of Raiden's recent tournament accomplishments: • 2015 - 10th Seito Shito Ryu Karate-do International Taikai – San Francisco, CA o Bronze Medal: Kata (Black Belt Men) • 2011 - 8th Seito Shito Ryu Karate-do International Taikai - Vancouver, BC o Gold Medal: Kata (14-17 yrs Intermediate Boys) • 2009 - 7th Seito Shito Ryu Karate-do International Taikai - Osaka, Japan o Gold Medal: Kata (10-11 yrs Boys) • 2007 - 6th Seito Shito Ryu Karate-do International Taikai - Lake Placid, NY o Gold: Kata (Boys Intermediate/Advanced) • 2005 - Fireball Challenge - Burnaby, BC o Gold: Kata (Boys Under 8 yrs) • 2005 - Can Am, Burnaby, BC o Pee Wee Grand Champion: Kata • 2005 - 5th Seito Shito Ryu Karate-do International Taikai - Osaka Japan o Team Member In 2015, Raiden received his Nidan from Mabuni Tsukasa Soke and the Nippon Karate-do Kai in San Francisco, California. Raiden also holds a Black Belt in Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan. |