Dentoshi History
Joel Dentoshi Iverson is the founder of the Art of Life Sanctuary, Way of the Shadow Wind. Mr. Iverson's path to the martial arts began in 1970. With various concepts of martial art training under his belt, Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Muay Thai and several animal arts from the Ta-Merrian Institute. Bujinkan and To-Shin Do Ninjutsu organizations, he has over 50 years of experience in martial arts and Ninjutsu.
Teaschers:
1. Ahati Kilindi Iyi, (African Arts, and other Martial Art styles and Founder of Ta-Merrian Institute)
2. Jahi Zuri, (Ta-Merrian institute and Founder of Institute of Combative Martial Arts)
3. Sandy Wynn (African Art, animal style, Monkey Arts)
4. Cordell Hall, (African arts, animal styie, Snake Arts and other Martial Arts )
5. Terrance Burney, (Muay Thai)
6. AnShu Stephen Hyes, (Japanese Arts, Ninjutsu and the Founder of To-Shin Do Martial Arts)
He also has 0ver 40 years of experience working in the Criminal Justice Field, where he applied and fine tuned his martial arts concepts and ninjutsu techniques.
Sensei Iverson wanted to show how a person could utilize the martial arts, ninjutsu concepts and techniques in their daily activities or professional life, both physically and mentally.
Martial Arts Achievements
2000 Full instructor, Institute of Combative Martial Arts
2009 Licensed instructor, Kihon To Shin Do Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Long Sword.
2009 Licensed instructor, Kihon To Shin Do Kukishinden Ryu Bo-jutsu Long Staff Combat Method.
2019 Licensed instructor, Kihon To Shin Do Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu Kata
2023 Fifth degree black belt Instructor, To Shin Do Kasumi-An Ninjutsu Martial Arts.
Other Achievements
- Degree in Criminal Justice specializing in criminal investigations and Security.
- Licensed by the State of Michigan to operate in the field of Professional Investigations and Security.
- Lieutenant Detroit Police Reserve Retired 35 years.
Ninjutsu has become much more than a martial art, it's a way of life. (G)
