MANZO IWATA
(1924 - 1993)

At the age of 18, Manzo Iwata began training in Karate-do directly under the guidance of Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shito-ryu Karate-do.

After graduating from TO-YO University in 1944, Manzo Iwata received the 'Shihan' of Shito-ryu Karate-do directly from Master Kenwa Mabuni. A short time later, Master Mabuni requested Iwata Shihan to become 'Zenkuren-President' of Shito-Kai Karate-do Kanto District and establish a headquarters in the Tokyo area.

His students which included Genzo Iwata, his son, (Chief instructor - Iwata Honbu Dojo) and Shihan Kunio Murayama (Chief Technical Director - Mexico).

Courtesy Sam Moledzki

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