Professor Tony Muran

Tony Muran in 1939

Tony Muran seen here receiving his mokuroku from Prof. Okazaki in 1939 (L) and later in 1980 (R).

Professor Tony Muran received his black belt from Professor Okazaki in 1938 and his Instructor's Scroll on May 5, 1939. He remained at the Kodenkan until the early 1940's when he served in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, Muran was responsible for teaching Jujutsu to many sailors. Later, he also helped spread Danzan-Ryu in southern California.

Tony Muran passed away in the early 1980's.

Other Images of Tony Muran

The instructor class of 1939. Tony Muran is seen in the second row 4th from the left. Others in this photo include John Cahill, Marion Anderson and Juan Gomez.

This Feb. 15, 1940 photo shows the Kodenkan instructor corps as of 1940. They are (seated L-R) Charles F. Wagner, Professor Okazaki, Richard P. Rickerts, Emil "Curley" Freedman; (standing L-R) Robert W. Pratt, Tony Muran, John F. Cahill, Marion W. Anderson, James "Sonny" Chang, Juan D. Gomez, Frank N. Souza. This photo is interesting because it contains the autographs of each of these men.

Tony Muran, Don Carver and Ray Law listen as Richard Rickerts addresses a class in San Francisco in 1941.

Tony Muran performs Hane Goshi.

Professor Tony Muran displays his mokuroku and a certificate in 1981 at the Penmar Jujitsu Kai in Santa Monica, CA.

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