1st INTERNATIONAL MATAYOSHI KOBUDO

KODOKAN WORLD CUP
Okinawa - Japan
October 23, 2011
                                               
WORLD TOURNAMENT
   

Yasushi Matayoshi, Soke and Seisho Itokazu Sensei want to invite all the Matayoshi Kobudo practitioners around the world to participate in the 1st International Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan World Cup.

This memorable event has been conceived with the purpose to honor the work and memory of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei and to bring together Matayoshi Kobudo practitioners from all around the world. The bases of the tournament are directed only to Matayoshi Kobudo kata in weapons as Bo and Sai.

This memorable event it is going to be hosted at the beautiful Budokan Hall in Naha, Okinawa. Click on the links down below to see the final information and registration form.

Tournament Rules & Regulations
World Tournament Guidance
World Tournament Registration
2nd MATAYOSHI KOBUDO KODOKAN

INTERNATIONAL GASSHUKU
Okinawa - Japan
October 17~20, 2011
                                               
GASSHUKU INSTRUCTOR
   

Seisho Itokazu Sensei

Seisho Itokazu Sensei is the Chief Instructor of the legendary Kodokan Dojo in Okinawa. The Kodokan Dojo was founded by Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei and until today represents worldwide the only true head for Matayoshi Kobudo because it is directed by the Matayoshi Family itself to assure the preservation of the legacy of Matayoshi Kobudo. Itokazu Sensei holds the rank of Hachi Dan (8th Dan) in Matayoshi Kobudo and Kyu Dan (9th Dan) in Kounan Ryu Karate (Uechi Ryu).

The Gasshuku also includes training in the Karate styles of Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu, and Uechi Ryu.

 
 
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPETITION, TRAINING & SIGHTSEEING
 
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to travel to train and compete at the birthplace of the Okinawan martial arts of Karate & Kobudo.
First you will be able to compete in the 1st International Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan World Cup. Following the tournament you will be able to practice the famous Okinawan weaponry system of Matayoshi Kobudo with the Chief Instructor Seisho Itokazu Sensei of the legendary Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei’s Dojo, the Kodokan in Naha. Later on you will be able to
Visit historical
places in Okinawa
           
HOST:  

Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan - Honbu Dojo
Naha - Okinawa

    
   
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
 Franco Sanguinetti Sensei - Kodokan Event Coordinator
Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan USA (MKKU)
1665 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Suite A
San Marcos, CA 92078 * (760) 744-5560
E-mail: fs@bushikan.com