Martial Arts Ranks
Chiba holds black belts in the following martial arts:
- Kyokushin Karate: 4th Dan
- Ninjutsu: 4th Dan
- Goju-ryu karate: 2nd Dan
- Shorinji Kempo: 2nd Dan
- Judo: 2nd Dan
- Kendo: 1st Dan
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