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Kunio Murayama Sensei - Historical Photos     01-01-2008 Dear Student & Supporters of Shitokai Murayama, Murayama Sensei has allowed me to share these photos of himself as a young karate-ka. In so doing we can all appreciate the depth of his experience and knowledge, not least by the prestigious company he has enjoyed since beginning his karate journey in the early 1960s. I hope you enjoy these photos and pause to remember what a great privilage and honour it is to be part of the Murayama family. 1st JKF Camp with a young Murayama Sensei standing behind the famous masters of the day including Ryuso Sakagami - Shoshin Nagamine and Manzo Iwata Sensei. Murayama Sensei assists his master Iwata Manzo Sensei during an examination - Monterrey -7th October 1979. Murayama Sensei performing kata Suparinpei in 1978. Murayama Sensei demonstrating Gedan Barrai - circa 1975. L - R Murayama Sensei - Kenei Mabuni Sensei - Manzo Iwata Sensei & Hashimoto Sensei. Murayama Sensei instructing a class - circa 1971 Murayama Sensei during a kumite match - 1968. Murayama Sensei resting with a friend from the Toyo University. Murayama Sensei with the Mexico National Team - mid 1970s. Kunio Murayama Sensei - standing 2nd from right - with club mates from Toyo University. Toyo University Karate Club - circa 1964. Sensei is standing 5th from right. Murayama Sensei performing Suparinpei - 1980. Murayama Sensei during a kumite match. Hashimoto Sensei and Murayama Sensei during kumite under the watchful eyes of Masters Kenei Mabuni and Manzo Iwata. Murayama Sensei - Matsumura Bassai - 1980.