Shadow Warriors Ninjitsu is not a franchise, and it is not a curriculum borrowed from someone else. It is an original system — developed, tested, and refined over 53 years of martial arts study, competition, and real-world instruction.
Soke Shidoshi Steven Williams built this system from the ground up, drawing on formal rank across multiple traditional disciplines and decades spent teaching civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel the difference between technique that looks good and technique that works under real pressure.
Rank & Lineage
- 10th Degree Black Belt, Shidoshi (Grandmaster)
- Red Belt, Koga-Yamabushi Traditions of Ninjitsu
- 7th Degree Black Belt, Dux Ryu Ninjitsu
- 4th Degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do
- Black Belt, Bushido Ju-Jitsu & Judo
- Certified Instructor: Doce Pares, Kali & Arnis (Stick & Knife Fighting)
Achievements
- 8× World Champion
- 2× USA Winter Olympic Champion
- 9× Hall of Fame Inductee
Professional Experience
- 30+ years of self-defense instruction
- Trained hundreds of officers across multiple agencies, including LAPD and LASD
- Specializes in law enforcement, military, and private security tactics
Personal and professional references available upon request.
