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  Funakoshi, Gichin Sensei (Shotokan Karate Founder)
  " The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection
  of the character of its participants".

RYUKYU KOBUDO GRADING 2011
 Profile of Mr. Wayne Eitel  WORLD SHITORYU KARATEDO FEDERATION 4th Dan                                          

  I started my martial arts training in 1972 with Sensei Katsuji Saito in San Francisco, CA .
Received my 1st degree black belt from him in late 1975. Began training in 1984 with Sensei
Toshihiro Oshiro in Redwood City, CA and received a Shodan ho from him in 1990 in Matsubayashi
Ryu. Moved to Phoenix , AZ in 1992 and began training with my "teacher for life", Sensei T. Rabino
in SHITORYU. I was fortunate to find a Sensei whose knowledge of the martial arts, and an ability
to teach, have kept me involved for almost 20 years. The last five years I have increased my training
to include the use of Okinawan weapons and recently passed my test for Yudansha in Kobudo. I would
like to thank Sensei Rabino for his help and constant guidance in being able to pass this test and
furthering my understanding of the martial arts in general. Respectfully, Wayne Eitel
 
  Sempai Eitel has been a great asset to the group by mentoring new students and spending time
sharing his knowledge in Budo. By furthering his accomplishment in completing his Shodan test he
is continuing his 2nd path, Omedeto - T.Rabino (Murayama U.S.A. Director)

     
Sempai Wayne Eitel
        

 COPA MURAYAMA 2010

 The tournament schedule was to start on Saturday morning (Kata), and Sunday (Kumite/Free Sparring) events. Friday kicked off with
meeting old international friends, and 0900am with seminars. Two main presenters were Shihan K. Murayama, and Shihan G. Iwata. Jo-
Jutsu of the Daien-ryu (Kihon's & Waza) taught by Murayama Shihan, and Annanko, Matsumura Seisan taught by Iwata Shihan. This was
task for many, but when the White Crane forms and applications (bunkai) this was a task!
 This event lasted for 8-9 hours, with continuous training and spirit from everyone. Later instructor training, and training at Shihan's dojo
was overwhelming. Iwata, Genzo Shihan was principles of training and methods of Shito-ryu as taught by his father Iwata, Manzo Shihan.
Below are a few pictures from this annual grand event;

           
Rabino,T Sensei & Iwata,G Shihan    Arielle - Bassai Dai                      Murayama Shihan, Arielle, Iwata,G Shihan       
 
Arielle, and Crista

       
     Daien-ryu Jo-jutsu                             Linda-San, Ojima Sensei

 The U.S.A. competitors, took home 7 Bronze and 1 Gold Medal - Omedeto to all! We had a great time, no one got hurt
which is the most important factor but the country (Mexico) was as always a good experience. Rabino,T Sensei conducted an
interview with Iwata, Genzo Shihan for Master's Magazine which we are currently working on. Sara Rabino (interpreter) Linda Lim
(Photographer), Sensei Sam Moledzki (Movie/Film/Camera Man) Great job by all. More to come -