Solomzi November 2015

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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy [TOIKADO]

November 2015 OIKADO from Kyoshi Kgosibodiba Tiger Dojo Group Botswana

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S O L O M Z I

Oikado News Letter

1-4 OCTOBER 2015 JOSUI KAI KAN SEMINAR

SPECIAL REPORT AND EDITION

31 October 2015

Volume 1 Issue 9

Oikado Dojo Branding:

1. Tiger

2. Lions’ Den

3. Thamalakane Dragon

4. Eagles

5. Thunder-bolts!

6. Pit-bull

7. Healing Crane Seraphim

8. The Arrows

9. Pela De Roca

10. Loi Wushu Do

11.Fukayama Dragon

12. Red Dragons

13.Shaolin Monkey Temple

14. Falcon

15. Aliens

16.

L-R: Percy May sensei, Nidan Darian Brown, Shihan Marius David Conjana, Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba (Tiger

Dojo & Oikado Botswana), Johan Fortuin sempai, Mr. Sakhele Matomane,PRO.

2015 JOSUI KAI KAN ANNUAL SEMINAR

Venue: Okkie Jooste Sports Camp Site, Stellenbosch Date: 1-4 October 2015 @ 1800hrs

Under-8 were awesome to watch!

Children were not allowed to sleep with

parents. This was important for character

building and brotherhood and instilling of

martial arts discipline. They liked indeed!

Given they were always up and in their gi as

early as 5am. A good alarm for the senior

participants.

Day 3 : Saturday 3 October 2015

6am 5km roadwork followed by dojo session

till breakfast at 8am. The Kidz-in-Budo were

split into groups of 4/5 each and assigned

instructor. They are manageable.

Next session 930am

Benchmarking Points:

Seminar preparation, invitations sent, annual

event during school holidays, instructors’

and parental involvement key, day sessions

many to occupy participants, attire strictly

white Gi and track suit. No time for formal or

casual clothing since Thursday. Either in you

Gi or pajama.

Osu!

Day 1 :Thursday 1 October 2015.

630pm arrival. First session at 7-8pm. Fol-

lowed by supper. Then meeting and sharing

of black belts. 930pm, bedtime.

Day 2 : Friday 2 October 2015

6am 5km Roadwork followed by dojo yoga

session. Breakfast at 8am.Shhan shared their

fils and insight into their operations. Grading

and dojo operations mandatory requirements

of records.

930-1150am Dojo session. Kihon, Josui 7

combinations, Sabaki sparring. Snack time

and rest.

12Noon -115pm Kata session in the park,

Pinan 1-5. We were split into groups by belt

rank. Followed by Goshin/ju-jiutsu tech-

niques.

Lunch break.

Next session Nidan candidate/s grading revi-

sion at 3pm.

Today was arrival day for juniors and parents.

Seminar suddenly grew large and juniors

joined 7-830pm dojo session.

With arrival of kids as young as 3years old,

the seminar became Alive!

Black belts and seniors involvement grew.

Kidz were split into groups of 6 each and as-

signed dormitory captain. Their role was

control and enforce seminar rules; bedtime

meal times and readiness for dojo sessions.

JOSUI KAI KAN REPORT

Volume 1 SOLOMZI

Pula! Pula!

The Kata and Goshin sessions in the park were indeed great! The Okkie Jooste Municipal Sports Camp Site Offers serene

environment right for a seminar. No city attractions to take away participants concentration. We indeed enjoyed the facility and

the excellent seminar package from Shihan Marius David Conjana & Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent. Great Osu and Pula!

SOLOMZI JOSUI KAI KAN REPORT

We had opportunity to view and browse files and

grading syllabus.

3rd session 930am was Sabaki Sparring and

Tournament kata,

1115am Sparring and Introduction to Full Contact

Refereeing and Judging. Followed by Snack.

It has been drizzling since 6am and our Gi were

wet, as for Kidz, soaked! Out-door sessions shifted

indoor. With a mixed class of under 6 to seniors,

seniors had to go on overdrive to help keep Kidz

in control and lines.

The number of sessions had to be cut to allow us

to dry our Gi given the tight schedule for Day 4.

Josui Kai Kan Grading: students at 16 yrs grades

from White to Blue belt. The White to Shodan pro-

gram is a 30 months duration. Kyu grade about

twice in a year April to December.

All Dan grades from Sandan in Japan.

Day 4 : Sunday 4 October 2015

4-8am; Black belts training and Nidan

candidate taken through paces and as-

sessment

9am—12Noon: Grading

Part A Group Kihon in exercises, squat

jump, squat jump & push up, squat & Jor-

dan geri, crunches, etc. Kihon in stances,

blocks, kicks, and punches.

No mercy shown to the Kidz-in-Budo.

Important in instilling adherence to stan-

dards and commitment to training. In-

deed some were crying and asking for

mum and dad!

Students had to remember techniques

and kata in Japanese. Sensei and sempai

moved around to ensure correct standard

and execution.

Observation:

That students not grading were full par-

ticipants and helped and motivate those

grading. The Nidan grading started ear-

lier and continued with kyu grading regi-

men. Brown belts continuous assessment

was ongoing too and their involvement

observed and noted in their files.

Part A pushed All to their limits. A lot of

crying from Kidz. The wheelbarrow

knuckle walk was a killer, indeed for the

young. This component of training impor-

tant and must be maintained well into

ripe ages when the body shifts from

youthful vigor to old age and spiritual

technique informed by early hard train-

ing of our youth.

Kidz-in-Budo came in numbers. In-

deed they added flavor ,noise and fun

to the seminar

Great Osu and Pula!

Part B: Individual Assessment

Those waiting their turn were not allowed to witness and watch.

Some got injured, some fell sick. No excuses accepted. Such

grading students sick or not had to come to the floor and leave

the decision to the grading panel. Shihan knew all students in-

deed, as informed by grading reports submitted by dojo

The highlight of grading was with students with LDD and lan-

guage barrier of both English and Japanese.

There were youth with special talents picked from their grading

reports.

There were three seniors aged 17, 27 and 29 yrs graded from

White to Blue belt 1 stripe.

Part C : Sparring

Candidates were first paired by belt rant and height and had to

meet syllabus requiremnts of number of fights which ranged

from 2— 11 fights.

The highlight of the session was the Nidan candidate’s 11

fights plus he had Sandan and senior black belts present plus

fight Shihan. No mercy was shown. Indeed he was hit hard.

He screamed with pain. Almost dropped a tear. No!

A black belt does not come cheap!

and health programs

10. To increase the proportion of primary,

junior and senior secondary schools that

provide comprehensive school physical and

health education to prevent health problems

such as violence, alcohol and substance

abuse, HIV and AIDS and STI, inadequate

physical activity and environmental health.

11. To reinforce knowledge learned in other

subjects areas such as science, math and

social studies.

12. To facilitate development of student self-

discipline and responsibility for health and

fitness.

13. To develop psycho-motor skills that al-

low for safe, successful, and satisfying par-

ticipation in physical activities.

14. To influence moral development by pro-

viding students with opportunities to assume

leadership, cooperate with others, and ac-

cept responsibility for their own behavior

Osu!

Program Theme:

“Promoting Better Health and Performance

for Young People through Physical Activity

and Sports: Key to Educational Excellence.”

Program Goals:

1. To promote an open forum for information,

training, practice and experimentation in the

field of martial arts/karate.

2. To help students develop the knowledge,

attitudes, skills, behaviors, and confidence to

adopt and maintain physically active life-

styles, while providing opportunities for en-

joyable physical activity.

3. To emphasize key training methodology

and training program advances in the field

and highlight the direction of future training

drive and promotion of physical activity and

public/youth fitness.

Program Objectives:

4. To promote martial arts/karate as a physi-

cal health program

5. To develop martial arts/karate in primary,

secondary schools and colleges towards

realizing BNSC Vision 2020 and the National

Vision 2016: ‘...we cannot be healthy if we

are not fit...”

6.To improve physical fitness

7. To cultivate and promote brotherhood and

friendship through interactive training

8. To help school clubs prepare for the vari-

ous annual karate championships nationally,

regionally, continentally and internationally.

9. To increase the proportion of children,

adolescents and youth in-and-out-of school

who engage in physical education and

23. To teach under-privileged children and

youth in the community martial arts/karate

in order to motivate, give them dignity and

self-discipline.

Who Should Attend

The target audience is primarily children,

teens and youth in and out-of-school at pri-

mary (5-12yrs), junior (13-15yrs) and senior

secondary (16-21yrs) schools, and colleges

(18-34yrs) and interested in and/or practic-

ing martial arts/karate.

“...in our quest for peace and in serving

each other we all become free”.

Osu!

15. To help students become more confident,

assertive, independent, and self-controlled.

16. To provide an outlet for releasing tension

and anxiety thus mitigating against youth

violence, truancy, vandalism and bad graffiti.

17. To increase the proportion of public and

private schools that provide access to their

physical activity spaces and facilities for all

persons outside of normal school hours(i.e.

before and after the school day, on weekends

and during school holidays and other vaca-

tions).

18. To give students the opportunity to set

and strive for personal, achievable goals.

19. To teach martial arts/karate motivation

and discipline to students that result in stu-

dents who are fit and much disciplined.

20. Through self-confidence teaching the

program will highlight the dangers of smok-

ing, drugs and alcohol.

21. To produce students who are fit and ac-

tive thus benefitting the students, parents

and the school, and the community they are

in.

22. Through active participation the program

will take students away from laziness, smok-

ing, drinking and offer motivation for valued

practices.

Karate Motivation Program Volume 1 SOLOMZI

Osu! Pula!

The Kata and Goshin sessions in the park were indeed great! The Okkie Jooste Municipal Sports Camp Site Offers serene

environment right for a seminar. No city attractions to take away participants concentration. We indeed enjoyed the facility and

the excellent seminar package from Shihan Marius David Conjana & Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent. Great Osu and Pula!

and health programs

10. To increase the proportion of primary,

junior and senior secondary schools that

provide comprehensive school physical and

health education to prevent health problems

such as violence, alcohol and substance

abuse, HIV and AIDS and STI, inadequate

physical activity and environmental health.

11. To reinforce knowledge learned in other

subjects areas such as science, math and

social studies.

12. To facilitate development of student self-

discipline and responsibility for health and

fitness.

13. To develop psycho-motor skills that al-

low for safe, successful, and satisfying par-

ticipation in physical activities.

14. To influence moral development by pro-

viding students with opportunities to assume

leadership, cooperate with others, and ac-

cept responsibility for their own behavior

Osu!

Program Theme:

“Promoting Better Health and Performance

for Young People through Physical Activity

and Sports: Key to Educational Excellence.”

Program Goals:

1. To promote an open forum for information,

training, practice and experimentation in the

field of martial arts/karate.

2. To help students develop the knowledge,

attitudes, skills, behaviors, and confidence to

adopt and maintain physically active life-

styles, while providing opportunities for en-

joyable physical activity.

3. To emphasize key training methodology

and training program advances in the field

and highlight the direction of future training

drive and promotion of physical activity and

public/youth fitness.

Program Objectives:

4. To promote martial arts/karate as a physi-

cal health program

5. To develop martial arts/karate in primary,

secondary schools and colleges towards

realizing BNSC Vision 2020 and the National

Vision 2016: ‘...we cannot be healthy if we

are not fit...”

6.To improve physical fitness

7. To cultivate and promote brotherhood and

friendship through interactive training

8. To help school clubs prepare for the vari-

ous annual karate championships nationally,

regionally, continentally and internationally.

9. To increase the proportion of children,

adolescents and youth in-and-out-of school

who engage in physical education and

23. To teach under-privileged children and

youth in the community martial arts/karate

in order to motivate, give them dignity and

self-discipline.

Who Should Attend

The target audience is primarily children,

teens and youth in and out-of-school at pri-

mary (5-12yrs), junior (13-15yrs) and senior

secondary (16-21yrs) schools, and colleges

(18-34yrs) and interested in and/or practic-

ing martial arts/karate.

“...in our quest for peace and in serving

each other we all become free”.

Osu!

15. To help students become more confident,

assertive, independent, and self-controlled.

16. To provide an outlet for releasing tension

and anxiety thus mitigating against youth

violence, truancy, vandalism and bad graffiti.

17. To increase the proportion of public and

private schools that provide access to their

physical activity spaces and facilities for all

persons outside of normal school hours(i.e.

before and after the school day, on weekends

and during school holidays and other vaca-

tions).

18. To give students the opportunity to set

and strive for personal, achievable goals.

19. To teach martial arts/karate motivation

and discipline to students that result in stu-

dents who are fit and much disciplined.

20. Through self-confidence teaching the

program will highlight the dangers of smok-

ing, drugs and alcohol.

21. To produce students who are fit and ac-

tive thus benefitting the students, parents

and the school, and the community they are

in.

22. Through active participation the program

will take students away from laziness, smok-

ing, drinking and offer motivation for valued

practices.

Karate Motivation Program Volume 1 SOLOMZI

Osu! Pula!

OCTOBER 2015 JOSUI KAI KAN FOTO GALLERY

Pula!

Participants travelled from afar from within

RSA and Botswana. Provinces represented

were all RSA provinces. The support and

brotherhood demonstrated commendable. It

is this spirit of supporting others events and

activities that can and will grow our martial

arts across the style divide.

I could not help notice that rank was put

aside during such events particularly that

there were a lot of athletes in grassroots

development ages of 3-18 years old. This

indicated the great future ahead. The fact

that there were few incidents of complaints

and quarrelling was important given pres-

ence of development structures.

opportunity to participate and broaden our

martial art knowledge base.

Most important establish and grow friendship

and brotherhood in Budo.

We look forward to collaborating more with

IKO Doshin Kai, Shorin Kempo Kai Kan, Ashi-

hara Karate International, Josui Kai Kan Af-

rica, Royama Kyokushin kai kan, Enshin Ryu

Africa, Funakoshi Shotokan, Kick Boxing, IKO

Matsushima, all other federations and dojo

that participated.

By this newsletter/report I, my wife, Tiger &

Red Dragons Dojo and Oikado extend our

sharing with you. Osu!

The attitude of Fair Play and character de-

velopment through engagement in the arts

important in these formative years.

The seminar venue was spacious enough to

accommodate the 45 participants on the

floor, area for spectators and other. Good

sound system for announcements.

In conclusion let me acknowledge the invita-

tion that was extended to Oikado Martial

Arts School International and to Tiger Dojo

Group Botswana. On behalf of Hanshi Dr.

Patrick Makgabenyana - - - Great Osu and

Pula! May His soul rest in peace. We extend

our heart felt joy for having accorded us the

Oikado Local & External Internship Program

Opening a window for our Youthful

Black belts to explore martial arts

across a variety of styles, systems

and schools.

Dan candidates are required to go

for internship at various levels of

their development. This requirement

is mandatory and internship report

submitted as part requirement for

Dan Test & Grading.

Remember::

a black belt is a white belt

who never quit.

This is Oikado

Osu! Osu! Osu!

It is a requirement for all OIKADO at brown

and black belts to undergo a series of train-

ing attachments with various organizations

regionally and internationally.

These attachments are intended to offer a

combination of:

1.Exposure to training methodologies and strategies.

2. Opportunity to compare.

3. Opportunity to train outside the ambit of

OIKADO

4. An option to train and be graded where

possible

5. Rank recognition

6. Membership registration

7. Attend courses in refereeing and judging

8. Friendship and brotherhood in budo.

Thank You Josui Kai Kan and Congratulations! on Your Successful Stellenbosch Annual Seminar. Great Osu!

The Seminar attracted participants from as little as 3years old to senior. Parents came and stay at camp site and took care o f preparing excellent meals. Great Osu!

S O L O M Z I

Participants were categorized primarily by

age and belt rank. Most athletes were drawn

from the Under-8,10,12 and 15, with senior

categories fairly represented. There was

good representation of both male and fe-

males, boys and girls.

Judging instruction was top class, given

there were no complaints but accolades

from participants and parents. The spirit of

fair play and regard for each others’ safety

was observed by participants. To that end

there were few injuries that required no

need for specialized medical attention.

The 1-4 October 2015 Josui Kai Kan An-

nual Seminar, RSA was a culmination of

events that started in January 2015 with vari-

ous provincial and international Gashuku and

technical and referees courses. The Stellen-

bosch event had attracted interest and par-

ticipation from Botswana Oikado Martial Arts

School. and helpful, helping us not see the

hours pass.

Botswana was represented by Kyoshi Moses

Kgosibodiba, Butholezwe Oitsile sensei and

Obokeng Kagiso Obokeng sempai.

We travelled Intercape Mainliner, departed

Gaborone on Wednesday 30 September

2015 and arrived Cape Town at 1330hrs.

Caught MetroRail to Stellenbosch at 1530hrs

and were collected at station by Shihan.

We quickly settled and joined the first ses-

sion that Thursday at 7pm. This was impor-

tant to kill the fatigue of long travel for us and

some dojo from within RSA that had done

great hours to Stellenbosch.

JOSUI KAI KAN STELLENBOSCH ANNUAL SEMINAR

GROUP PHOTO

1-4 OCTOBER 2015 @ OKKIE JOOSTE SPORTS CAMPSITE

Back Row Standing Left-Right:: (Organization accountant) Karin Wessels, Lloyd Mxalisa, Raul Leukes, Zwelimfundo Mguli, Emmanuel Maripfonde, Thandiwe Mafanya, Sinesihle NgxabaziSesona Stoto, Chuma Ndamane, Cayden Abrahams, Sanele Mboso, Olwam

Sayo, Inge Van Heerden, Rushaad Douw, Valentino Moses, Anzo Louw, Elmarado Thomas, Lusanda Botwe.

Middle Row Seated Left-Right:(Senpai) Donaldo Adams, (Ushideshi) Oyama Conjana, (Ushideshi) Coutney Conjana, (Senpai) Darian Brown, (Sensei) Percy May, (Kyoshi) Moses Kgosibodiba, (Shihan) Marius Conjana, (Ushideshi) Himitsu Conjana (2 years old),

(Senpai) Butholezwe Oitsile, Obokeng Kagiso, (Senpai) Johan Fortuin, (Senpai) Mark Maboya.

Front Row Seated Left-Right: Litha Kamsela, Anathi Booi, Bakhe Bolosha, Phumelisa Cuba, Avile Gece, Baraka Manga, Ahlumile Stoto, Oyintanda Kamsela, Bonke Bolosha, Lesedi Dyantyi, Matthew Nel, Lusanda Jacobs and Lukhanyiso Spelman.

Monday-Thursday

3pm-345pm: Childrens Class [5-16 yr Olds]

430-6pm: Mixed Class

6pm– 730pm: Senior Class

Over Night Training: once fortnightly

Friday 9pm—6am Saturday

Weekend Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays

Public Self Defense Class 9am-12 Noon

Saturday Gashuku, held fortnightly

Mabutswe Hill: Boot Camps

5-9am Summer

7-10am Winter

8am-1030am

Endurance & Character Building Gashuku

6am-6pm & 6am-6am, 9am-3pm

This session allows juniors and seniors to

train together with view to establish brother-

hood.

Dojo Instruction. Junior Class. 45minutes -

1hr.The Junior Class activities must be highly

mixed; flexi metrics, kihon, break-falls, kata,

etc

Dojo Instruction. Senior Class. 1.5hrs -

4hrs.The Senior Class must do at least two

new kata each week in addition to advanced

level to all kata taught. Weight lifting

Evening: Individual or Dojo session. Re-

search, writing, experimentation.

It is suggested that practitioners and dojo

work round a schedule of time suggested to

also observe energy changes and shifts and

cycles in nature. Typically the times are:

Dawn, Noon & Dusk / Morning, Noon , After-

noon & Evening.

To awaken the senses one must train at All

times as suggested on alternate basis.

Training Time Table: A Guide

1.This is a timetable guide. Instructors are

free to use this as template and adjust ac-

cordingly.

2.For kata, you can teach all Shodan kata

on Mondays, Nidan on Tuesday, etc.

3.Weekly Dojo session must go through

cycle of kihon/kata/kumite[3K's].

Individual session: 6am/early morning

1hr Roadwork. Choose a route that will

allow legwork and cardiovascular work-

out.

Weight lifting. Primary goal is develop

muscular strength and power. Body defini-

tion.

Dojo Instruction: 9am

Workshop/Seminar, Research, writing,

presentations, reading, individual learn-

ing.

Dojo Instruction. Mixed Class. 12Noon

Weight Lifting.

Tiger Dojo Training Time Table & Classes

S O L O

A. Dojo Front Office:

1.Service and Registration point.

2.Students register daily attendance here. 3.All Visitors must report at front desk and must

fulfill entry requirements before they are allowed to

enter the training hall 4.Other

B. Chief Instructor’s Office

C. Library & Conference Section

1.Library; with internet access

2.Conference Room/Area:

8-12 conference table chairs

D. Change Room & Ablutions

E. Training Hall: is divided into the Gymnasium & Main hall,

Gymnasium, basic equipment: dumbbells, barbells,

free weights, etc. Training Hall:

1.must allow a minimum of 4sqm for each student

stage and shrine 2. floor must be matted with all-purpose tatami

3. various types and sizes of punching and kicking

bags, pads 4. visitor sitting area

5. other

F. Out Door Training Area

Within yard Camp site, Hill, Beach, Obstaclecourse,

The Red Dragons Dojo Francistown

Region hosted the Stellenbosch fol-

low up seminar at the Tati Siding

branch.

The Saturday 17 October 2015,Tati Sid-

ing Community Hall seminar ran

from 9am-4pm and participants

ranged from 3year olds to seniors.

There were 25 participants in all.

The seminar had the blessing of the

village chief and private medical

doctor.

We shared the Josui Experience and

exposed participants to various tour-

nament and fighting platforms.

“Serenity of Spirit, Turbulence of Action”

Attributes & Traits:

Agility Speed

Power

Stealth

Strength

Ferocity

Silence

Patience

Respect

Noble

Founding Student Members @ Tlokweng College of Education Karate Club est November 2014

Tati Siding Follow Up Seminar

Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba Shihan Butholezwe Oitsile Shihan Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng

Tiger Dojo Group Botswana Red Dragons Dojo Group Eagles Martial Art School

Oikado Benchmarking Points

S O L O M Z

Technical Observations:

I had captured same points as in IKO

Doshin Kai championship. They still

apply even to the seminar.

Generally participants ranged from begin-

ner to expert. Those who were good to ex-

cellent exhibited technical advancement

given their age and belt rank. Good grasp

of basics/kihon in kata and application in

kumite.

It was awesome! to watch the Under-8, 10

12 in kihon, kata and kumite sessions. Dojo

sensei, senpai and parents are doing an

excellent job given the control one needs to

marshall the Kidz-in-Budo.

It was pleasing to see participation of some

parents, offering moral support and attend-

ing that their children give it all. Not com-

mon in most events. Keep this up and offer

an incentive too for parents.

Kata competition is not a common feature in

Full Contact competitions and for the first

time the Clicker type of kumite Will be in-

troduced. On kata athletes were competing

with kata not suitable for competition eg

Zanshin. On that note it is recommended

that specific kata for competition be drawn

and listed from which athletes can draw

from.

The inclusion of kata, full contact and clicker

presents and provides a broad base of

events from which more athletes can partici-

pate. Some athletes participated in all the

three. Perhaps the number be limited to

two. This offers opportunity for greater num-

bers from dojo to partake in tournaments.

The seminar also presented an opportunity

for participants to test their technical fight-

ing pedigree. South Africa is primarily Full

Contact but with different fighting philoso-

phy: Ashihara, Shorin Kempo, Kyokushin,

Kick Boxing, Enshin and Shotokan and sys-

tems herein embracing the Sabaki Fighting

Concept.

I look forward to further observe and but-

tress on these technical points when I attend

the Josui Kai Kan championships.

On the whole the seminar presented oppor-

tunity to test, experiment and grow one’s

technical knowledge and deportment given

the instruction variety presented. This sup-

port must be nurtured and grown. It offers

our students to find a school and dojo to

settle into.

Great Osu and Pula!

Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba

Sensei Butholezwe Oitsile

Sempai Obokeng Kagiso Obokeng

JOSUI KAI KAN SEMINAR REPORT

Observation on Protective Wear:

Protective wear be made mandatory for

Under-18. This could not be possible

given that some dojo and schools had

never practiced using protective wear.

It will certainly had presented a disad-

vantage. Athletes who had used them

regularly certainly were comfortable.

Interesting to observe that there were no

injuries, even among the under-8,10 and

12.

Each participant brought along their

own personal protective wear.

1. We had picked a number of pointers

since seminar and certainly there is friend-

ship and partnership in the making.

2. Our regular communication of importance.

Communicating a key feature.

3. Involvement of dojo sensei and parents.

4. The resourcefulness and hands-on of Shi-

han Conjana an important observation.

5. In growing a new organization, posting

across various groups at Facebook to spread

the message had worked wonders.

6. Use of posters and flyers

7. Reminders

8. Follow-Ups

9. The Logo

10. Inter-system collaboration; this particu-

larly important for our youthful black and

kyu belts to explore martial arts across a

variety of styles, systems and schools. Our

Dan candidates are required to go for intern-

ship at various levels of their development.

11. Seminar Organization in terms of:

12. Invitations

13. Advance communication of arrange-

ments

14. Tournaments formats and categories

15. Purpose: a national championship,

launch and selection of participants for the

national team to the World Games in Febru-

ary 2016.

16. Officiating and Judging

17. Official attire

18. Involvement of seniors at level of Shihan

was commendable.

19. Friendship and Brotherhood

20. Inter-system and organizational support.

21. Post seminar follow-ups and Action

items announced indeed communicated.

We look forward to hosting Shihan Marius

David Conjana and his Honbu dojo in Ga-

borone for a Gashuku in furtherance of this

Friendship and Brotherhood. Most impor-

tantly “ Karate Without Borders” and further

help grow our brands. Great Osu and Pula!

Saturday Social Night

The seminar had a variety activities that kept participants engaged 24/7 for the 4 days at Okkie Jooste Sports Campsite.

S O L O M Z I

Items and presentations by Kidz-in-Budo

and Youth.

We were treated with lamp chops, pap, two

salads and juice.

Rap in Afrikaans,

Dancing by 3 Kidz,

Song, Body-building,

Dancing,

Modeling by Boys as Girls,

Drama,

Dancing.

After social events Kidz and Youth were

excused to pave way for the AGM

Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba

Oikado Martial Arts School Intl. Johan Fortuin senpai

Shihan Marius David Conjana

Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent

Shibucho

The seminar was blessed with attendance of these fine gentlemen and Karateka of distinction!

The Oikado Botswana was represented by

Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba (Tiger Dojo

Group), Butholezwe Oitsile sensei and Obo-

keng Kagiso Obokeng sempai ( Red Dragons

Dojo Group).

I thank you gentlemen for connecting with me

to Stellenbosch. I never want to travel and

participate alone. Understudy are important in

any organization.

To you Butholezwe Oitsile sensei, you offer

me hope and sustained floor presence. I count

on you and Shihan Gaabadzo Moseki as are

others for “The Oikado Flame” to stay ablaze

and burning.

Being a Technical Board member requires

that one is knowledgeable across a variety of

systems. This makes your duty insofar as stan-

dardization demands of us. I can only hope

majority Oikadoka learn from the few who

regularly attend Gashuku.

Indeed I was in the company of “perfect gen-

tlemen” from the ghetto.

I have attended several local and interna-

tional Gashuku and internship with Oitsile

sensei( and Ogotseng sensei). Both had

stayed true in keeping and complying to the

Oikado regular requirement for internship.

I am yet to be accompanied by most Oika-

doka. Yet to watch and assess you from your

participation, how you receive and respond

to instruction and instructing in your dojo,

Gashuku and seminars. Your technical posts

and participation in technical discussions.

These inform your continuous assessment

Domo arigato gozaimasu. Hajime mashite

dozo yorozuku. Rei. Thank you very much my

friend.

Greaat Osu and Pula!

To you Obokeng senpai, you have given

me hope in giving Oikado corporate im-

age. I will rely on you to give us that impe-

tus and refocus and to align our existing

proposals and image to attract partner-

ships, and most importantly sponsorship.

I enjoyed listening to you rehearsing your

poetry items. At seminar you deported

well given that you are coming from a long

break from dojo practice. I hope the semi-

nar gave you the necessary kick start and

ignited your zeal.

I have captured the both of you on video,

do watch them and self critic and share.

To the both of you: I had quality time,

travel, seminar, daily evening discussions,

freeing card memory, recording our snor-

ing.

Most importantly, respect for personal

space though together, sleeping in the

same room.

Highlights from the AGM and the Electoral Congress

A Big Thank You With Pula to Oikado Botswana Participants

S O L O M Z I

development of dojo and branch structures.

The AGM was followed by election of new

office bearers.

Post contested were Chairman, Secretary,

Treasure and Public Relations Officer.

Benchmarking Points:

1. Held during major seminar when majority

members and branch representatives are in

attendance.

2. Monthly financial report from dojo and

branches required by and to inform audit

company

3. Adherence to constitution strongly ad-

vised

End Meting 950pm

The meeting commenced at 910pm after the

Social Night.. Minutes of previous meeting

were read and approved. Followed by the

chairman’s report which touched on a num-

ber of important milestones the organiza-

tion has made. Among Japan annual trip to

attend tournaments and gradings.

Existence of strong and operational structures

has put the organization in good standing to

attract partnerships and possible sponsor-

ship.

The organization is both an NPO (Non Profit

Organization) and Tax Exempted. To that

end it has to comply with regular submis-

sion of tax returns and have books of ac-

counts up to date and audited.

Direct funding not realized yet but our activities

survive via donations. Membership fee

collections need to improve . Branch and

grading fees not increased and will be

waived from 2016. This is meant for dojo

and branches to utilize the said fees for the

Obokeng sempai Kyoshi Kgosibodiba Butho Oitsile sensei, Red Dragons Dojo Francistown

An important observation was made in regard to adherence and representation given the impor-

tance of an Electoral Congress. That NPOs are

always challenged to have regular attendance and to have the necessary numbers to meet

meeting quorum requirements. A provision has

been made to allow AGMs and congresses to proceed regardless of attendance. A very impor-

tant observation to benchmark on given that

majority organizations keep postponing meet-ings leading to failure to meet up with statutory

requirements of Annual General Meetings.

Great Osu and Pula! It’s always a pleasure to be around you Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba. Insighting indeed!. . .Butho

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Oikado Regional Dojo Directory:

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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th Dan

Tiger Dojo Group Botswana ,Tlokweng

[Motto: “Serenity of Spirit and Turbulence of

Action”] Logo: Tiger full body next to Oikado main

logo.

430-6pm Monday-Friday @ TkCE Tlokweng

9am-12Noon Saturdays & Sundays

Saturday Boot Camp 5am-9am, Tlokweng

Mabutswe Hill.

72610566 to book place. Come Join Us & Kyoshi

for a Martial Arts Experience!

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Shihan Ranko Boniface Motlalekgosi, 3rd Dan

Lions’ Den Dojo Group, Tonota TCE

430-6pm Monday-Friday

10am-12Noon Saturday.

Enquiries: +267 74899870

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Shihan Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng, 3rd Dan

Eagles Dojo Group, Serowe/Palapye

430-8pm Monday-Friday

6am-10am Saturday

Enquiries: +267 71920509

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Senpai Oteng Master Katonto, 1st Dan

Thunder-bolts Dojo Group, Mochudi

Mochudi BOFWA & Master Katonto Home Gym.

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Shihan Seokana Soccer Seokana, 3rd Dan

Thamalakane Dragon Dojo Group, Maun

430-6pm Monday-Friday & Saturday

Enquiries: +267 71818790

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Shihan Jerry Thabeng, 3rd Dan

Pit-bull Dojo Group, Molepolole/Gabane

430-6pm Monday-Thursday & Saturdays

Enquiries: +267 73035340

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Shihan Kealeboga Lekgatlhane, 3rd Dan

Mochudi BOFWA Dojo Group, Mochudi

430-6pm Mondays-Friday & Saturday

Enquiries: +267 72486639

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Shihan Dr. Patrick Masokwane, 3rd Dan

Healing Crane Seraphim Dojo Group

430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays

Enquiries: +267 74331362, Mantshwabisi

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Shihan Benjamin Amandla Mofokeng, 3rd Dan

Pela De Roca Dojo Group, Molapowabojang


Enquiries: +267 74345304

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Shihan Donald Sejeso, 1st Dan

Lobatse Dojo Group

430-6pm Mondays-Fridays Saturdays

Enquiries: +267 76221620

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Shihan Stephen Segomelo, 2nd Dan

Loi Wushu Do Dojo Group, Tsabong


Enquiries: +26773187770

Tiger Dojo has adopted the Gold ,

Black ,White and Blue.

Other important indicators:

5. Dojo instructor

6. Dojo committee

7. Regular Regional & Dojo Annual Mem-

bership Returns

8. Training Timetable

9. Year Planner

10. Other Dojo documents as we would

advice.

Shihan Moagi Lekalake, 3rd Dan

Fukayama Dragon Dojo Group, Kanye


Enquiries: +267 73475005

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Shihan Ronny Sebotho, 1st Dan

The Arrows Dojo Group, Selibe Phikwe


Enquiries: +267 72565053

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Shihan Butholezwe Erneste Oitsile,3rd Dan

Red Dragons Dojo Group, Francistown

430-6pm Monday-Friday & Saturdays

Enquiries: +267 72494924

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Shihan Gaabadzo Bruce Moseki, 4th Dan

Aliens Dojo Group, Gaborone


Enquiries: +267 73498513

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Shihan Gojesamang Mmutle, 3rd Dan

Shaolin Monkey Temble, Mahalapye

The Logo above, of Tiger Dojo Group

Botswana, illustrates the Oikado Dojo

branding exercise. Regions and Dojo

Operators are to:

1.Design and adopt a logo to be placed

to the Right of main logo of the school.

2. Come up with a dojo motto

3. Share a full description of why choice

of this name.

4. Choose colors for their dojo. The col-

ors should be drawn from Oikado colors.

Sensei Kabo Phiri, 2nd Dan

Falcon Dojo Group, Gaborone

Various sessions a day

Enquiries: +267 71715832

Okkie Jooste Sports Camp Site

Stellenbosch, RSA

Shihan Marius David Conjana Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba

Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent Oikado Martial Arts School Intl

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