BLACK BELT REVIEW BOARD
 

PRESIDENT 

SHODAI-SOKE JOSEPH M. VICTORY, JR., JUDAN, 11TH DEGREE BLACK BELT, IS THE GRANDMASTER AND FOUNDER of several martial art systems that are reflective of his evolutionary journey as a martial warrior during his over 50 year career.  During Soke Victory's career, he has endured rigorous training in traditional and eclectic martial art systems.  He has been recognized and promoted by numerous international martial art association review boards. 

Soke Victory has received the following recognitions:

2010:  Victory Martial Arts International Council:  Lifetime Achievement Award

United States Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame Member--2006 Founder of the Year

2006 United Warriors Association Hall of Fame Member

Member of the USA Koga-Ryu International Council

World Karate Union--Hall of Fame--2007 Lifetime Achievement Award of Honor

United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame--2007 Most Distinguished Grandmaster of the Year

Member of World Ju-Jitsu/Aiki-Bujutsu Federation

Member of Samurai Ju Jitsu Association International

Member of European Samurai Ju-Jitsu/AIKI Society

Pennsylvania State Director:  International Ryu Kyu Kai Karate Association

Lifetime Member:  United States Martial Arts Association

Lifetime Trustee:  United States Martial Arts Association

Pennsylvania State Representative:  United Warriors Association

Promotional Advisory Council:  United Warriors Association

Member:  United Warriors Association

Pennsylvania State Director:  Black Tigers International Ninja Society

Promotional Advisory Council:  Black Tigers International Ninja Society

Member:  Black Tigers International Ninja Society

Pennsylvania State Representative:  International Ninjutsu Society

Member:  Black Tigers Gendai Bujutsu Kai Organization

Grandmaster Division Member:  Universal Song Do Kwan Alliance

Member:  WORLD MARTIAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ELDERS:  PHILIPPINES

President/Founder:  Pennsylvania Jendo Associaton

Certification in: Shinobikatana, Arnis de Mano, Tanto Jitsu, and Bo Jitsu

VICE PRESIDENT

Hanshi Jason R. Victory, 10th Degree Black Belt, started his martial art training in the early 1980s, when Soke Victory introduced him to the Victory School of Martial Arts. Hanshi Jason has undergone rigorous training and testing by Soke Victory and numerous international martial arts associations in traditional and eclectic martial arts. 

Member:  International Ryu Kyu Kai Karate Association

Lifetime Member:  United States Martial Arts Association

Promotional Advisory Council:  United Warriors Association

Member:  United Warriors Association

Pennsylvania State Representative:  Black Tigers International Ninja Society

Promotional Advisory Council:  Black Tigers International Ninja Society

Member:  Black Tigers International Ninja Society

Member:  Black Tigers Gendai Bujutsu Kai Organization

Grandmaster Division Member:  Universal Song Do Kwan Member

Certification in: Shinobikatana, Arnis de Mano, Tanto Jitsu, and Bo Jitsu

United States Martial Arts Association International Hall of Fame--2007--Grandmaster of the Year   

World Karate Union--Lifetime Achievement Award of Honor--2010

Vice President--Pennsylvania Jendo Association

BOARD MEMBER

Shihan Todd Rovito is one of the original students of Soke Victory in Victory School of Martial Arts.  His loyalty and dedication to Soke Victory, Hanshi Victory, and his personal martial arts career are unquestionable.  Shihan Rovito has mastered several martial art systems.

5th Degree Black Belt:  Victory School of Martial Arts:  Shihan/Renshi

5th Degree Black Belt:  Victory Arnis:  Guro

5th Degree Black Belt:  Vee Arnis Jitsu

5th Degree Black Belt:  Vee Jitsu Ju Jitsu

5th Degree Black Belt:  Kempo

BOARD MEMBER

Kiyoshi Eugene Jennings has close to 40 years of martial arts training in primarily traditional martial arts systems. 

Kiyoshi Jennings holds the followiing ranking:

7th Degree Black Belt:  Shotokan Karate:  Kyoshi

5th Degree Black Belt:  Kempo Karate:  Shihan/Renshi

3rd Degree Black Belt:  Victory Kali Martial Arts System:  Guro

1st Degree Black Belt:  Victory School of Martial Arts:  Sensei

Shihan is also a proficient Boxer.

BOARD MEMBER

Shihan Scott Rovito

Shihan Scott holds the following ranking:

5th Degree Black Belt--Victory School of Martial Arts--Shihan/Renshi

5th Degree Black Belt--Kempo Karate--Shihan/Renshi 

4th Degree Black Belt--Victory Arnis--Guro

1st Degree Black Belt--Tae Kwon Do--Sensei

BOARD MEMBER

SENSEI DAVID ILES

Sensei Dave holds the following ranking:

2nd Degree Black Belt-- Victory School of Martial Arts--Instructor/Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Vee Arnis Jitsu--Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Vee Jitsu Ju Jitsu--Sensei

BOARD MEMBER

SENSEI JOHN MILLER

Sensei John has received extensive training in defensive tactics as a law enforcement officer. He has been a dedicated student of Victory School of Martial Arts since 2004.

Sensei John holds the following rank:

2nd Degree Black Belt--Victory School of Martial Arts--Instructor/Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Judo--Instructor/Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Jujitsu--Instructor/Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Koga Ryu Ninjutsu--Instructor/Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Vee Arnis Jitsu--Instructor/Sensei

2nd Degree Black Belt--Vee Jitsu Ju Jitsu--Instructor/Sensei

Our Business

Soke Victory has been training in the martial arts since 1960, giving him over 50 years experience/training.  Soke has implemented his skill set in the street and in the dojo.  His methods are proven effective.  He has also undergone close scrutiny by all of his instructors, ensuring that his abilities and ranks are of the highest quality and meet the most demanding standards. 

It is the vision of Soke Victory to share his wisdom and martial ranking with all martial warriors to ensure equity of ranking and evolution of the martial arts.

Who We Are

Each Black Belt Review Board Member has put their skill set to the test in the dojo and in the street.  Their backgrounds and career paths are diverse.  Each member understands his duty and honor to rank/promote fellow martial artists who meet this Review Board's high standards (with equity).

Shodai-Soke Victory training with Professor Florendo Visitacion

(November 1983) 

Grandmaster Victory training with Professor Florendo Visitacion

(1991)