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Podcast: Everyday Martial Artist
Episode: Joseph Rae – Buchanan Onmitsukage Ninpo Dojo – Ep221
Description: Joseph Rae’s martial arts journey began in 1993 at the Roanoke Bujinkan Dojo in Virginia. Just five years later, in 1998, he earned his Shodan—marking a major milestone in his commitment to the Bujinkan tradition.
In 1999, Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he went on to serve with distinction for 22 and a half years. During his military career, he was primarily a small arms and crew-served weapons instructor and also taught defensive tactics—bringing his martial discipline and experience to bear in real-world applications.
Joseph opened a small private dojo in Chesapeake, Virginia, in 200...