ABOUT MURRAY’S MARTIAL ARTS CENTERS
NEAR IRONDEQUOIT, ROCHESTER, NY
ABOUT MURRAY’S
MARTIAL ARTS CENTERS
NEAR IRONDEQUOIT ROCHESTER, NY
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whether you’re interested in martial arts near Irondequoit, Rochester NY for your kids, or you’re an adult looking for a fun, enriching activity that brings you fitness and self-defense skills… Feel free to contact the location that’s nearest you. Our location is filled with kind, caring staff members who will gladly answer all of your questions. If you live in Greece, Irondequoit, Webster and the Rochester area, we’d love to hear from you.
A Safe, Clean Facility
Expert, Passionate Instructors

A Warm, Friendly Community

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whether you’re interested in martial arts near Irondequoit, Rochester NY for your kids, or you’re an adult looking for a fun, enriching activity that brings you fitness and self-defense skills… Feel free to contact the location that’s nearest you. Our location is filled with kind, caring staff members who will gladly answer all of your questions. If you live in Greece, Irondequoit, Webster and the Rochester area, we’d love to hear from you.
Founder, 9th Degree Black Belt

A Safe, Clean Facility

A Warm, Friendly Community
Expert, Passionate Instructors
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whether you’re interested in martial arts near Irondequoit, Rochester NY for your kids, or you’re an adult looking for a fun, enriching activity that brings you fitness and self-defense skills… Feel free to contact the location that’s nearest you. Our location is filled with kind, caring staff members who will gladly answer all of your questions. If you live in Greece, Irondequoit, Webster and the Rochester area, we’d love to hear from you.
Founder, 9th Degree Black Belt
A Safe, Clean Facility
Expert, Passionate Instructors

A Warm, Friendly Community

About SHIHAN KIM MURRAY
1977: Master Murray began his training. He has taught literally tens of thousands of students in the Art of Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobu-Do. He has competed both nationally and internationally winning numerous grand championships.
1981 – 2015: On 9 different occasions Master Murray has traveled to Okinawa, Japan to train, teach and demonstrate his art. He was an adjunct Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology from 1981 – 2015 where he developed and taught 18 accredited Martial Art classes.
2001: He formed the United Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobu-Do Association. This organization is dedicated to maintaining the tradition of excellence set forth by Soke Tatsuo Shimabuku and Grand Master Angi Uezu.
2004: In January, Grand Master Angi Uezu promoted Master Kim Murray to his 8th Degree Black Belt. This was not only an extraordinary accomplishment, but the honor of a lifetime for any martial artist.
2018: He was awarded his 9th Degree Black Belt.
About SHIHAN
KIM MURRAY

1977: Master Murray began his training. He has taught literally tens of thousands of students in the Art of Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobu-Do. He has competed both nationally and internationally winning numerous grand championships.
1981 – 2015: On 9 different occasions Master Murray has traveled to Okinawa, Japan to train, teach and demonstrate his art. He was an adjunct Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology from 1981 – 2015 where he developed and taught 18 accredited Martial Art classes.
2001: He formed the United Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobu-Do Association. This organization is dedicated to maintaining the tradition of excellence set forth by Soke Tatsuo Shimabuku and Grand Master Angi Uezu.
2004: In January, Grand Master Angi Uezu promoted Master Kim Murray to his 8th Degree Black Belt. This was not only an extraordinary accomplishment, but the honor of a lifetime for any martial artist.
2018: He was awarded his 9th Degree Black Belt.
A FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS TRADITION
A FAMILY MARTIAL
ARTS TRADITION

“I would like to express my appreciation, love and thanks for the most important people in my life. Without them, none of my success and many accomplishments would have been possible!”
“My wife, Susan. My parents, William and JoAnn. My children, Dr. Kim Jr., Kelly, and Kasey. Master Joseph Jennings. Grand Master Angi Uezu.”
Master Murray’s immediate family all practice martial arts. His wife and children all hold black belts and live the principles of Isshin Ryu Karate. Master Murray believes that martial arts help families come together, and become better as individuals.
Founder, 9th Degree Black Belt

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