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Tiger Dojo Group Botswana

. . .in our quest for peace and in serving each other we all become free. . .

Registration # CR 1867 [Registrar of Societies Botswana]

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PO BOX 45138 RIVERWALK GABORONE BOTSWANA Email: topattention64@ gmail.com

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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th Dan was born 28 June 1964 in Tlokweng, South East Botswana. He started martial arts in 1979 whilst a student at Lobatse Secondary School. For 12 years he studied various martial art systems of Shukokai, Shotokan, Jeet Kune Do and Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujutsu. In January 1984 he relocated to University of Botswana. He became founding student members of University of Botswana Karate School 1986 to which Oikiru Ryu Karate Jitsu Do, OIKADO, was introduced by Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana. Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has taught many people and secondary schools, and advanced his knowledge of martial arts with the styles of:

1984-86 Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu under Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr.

Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Thomas Tladi (deceased) Shukokai, Shotokan

1998 Kyokushinkaikan Karate Do under Shihan Alpheus Mbuzeni Sabela

6th Dan 2014 Kyokushinkaikan Karate Do under Shihan Khanyisani Maziboku

5th Dan Australia Kyokushin Karate Do under Hanshi John Taylor 9th Dan

Kwazulu Natal Martial Arts Academy,Durban 2009 Kung Fu Wushu development and infusion into Oikado 1986 Oikiru Ryu Karate Jitsu Do, OIKADO

Under Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana up to present

Kyoshi was delegated to propagate Oikiru Ryu Karate Jitsu Do in Botswana. Through this assignment Kyoshi became one of the most distinguished and distinctive martial arts teacher up to present.

1988-2000 Introduced Oikado Nationwide Secondary Schools Karate Championships.

1988-present Conduct Nationwide Coaching, Training and Gashuku.




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In 2009 Kyoshi was graded 6th Dan Black belt by Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana, 8th Dan. 1st January 2014 he was inducted into and being prepared for the 7th Dan Black belt by Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana, 8th Dan Oikado.

Martial Arts Teaching History: The number of students Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has taught and continues to teach is countless (see attachment below). He is President of Oikado Martial Arts School International Botswana responsible for maintenance of standards administrative and technical. Kyoshi Kgosibodiba is senior student and disciple of Hanshi Dr. Makgabenyana. Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has participated in all and in some co-authored Hanshi Dr. Makgabenyana martial arts monograms and books under the theme The Martial Arts Legacy: 12 Volumes. Titles from this series: The Beginnings of Martial Arts, Botswana ISBN 978-99912-939-7-4 The Exponentiation of Martial Arts, Botswana ISBN 978-99912-939-9-8 The Way of Teaching Martial Arts Vol. 3 The Making of the Sensei Vol. 4 The Emergence of the Sensei Vol. 5 The Dimensions of Techniques, Fundamentals Vol. 6 The Dimension of Combat, Fundamentals Vol. 7 The Dimensions of Strategy, Fundamentals Vol. 8 The Making of the Dojo, Fundamentals Vol. 9 The Way of Oikado, Fundamentals Vol. 10 The Covert Dimension, Fundamentals Vol. 11 Book 1 & 2 The Spiritual Way Vol. 12

International Membership Affiliations:

International Society of Martial Artists (ISMA) National College of Martial Arts Science of Strategy Institute IKO SA, Matsushima Group Ashihara Karate International African Kung Fu Wushu Federation




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Oikado Dan Institute Odori Kumo Combat Martial Arts Association World Martial Arts Council

World of Martial Artists Against Child Abuse International (WOMAACAI) WOMAACAI Southern Africa Charter President Botswana All Budo Styles Association, founder Secretary General This year Kyoshi will celebrate 38 years as a martial artist of great distinction. Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba is a graduate of the University of Botswana with Bachelor of Education (Science, Biology major, 1990) and Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling Education (PGDCE,1998). He runs a company called Nevaldin Enterprises Pty Ltd which does general supplies. The company has a martial arts service department managed by him as chief instructor; Tiger Dojo Group Botswana of Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy. We are privileged to have such a highly knowledgeable martial artist. I feel honored and privileged to submit this brief on myself to accompany Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana brief. In our culture an elder can not travel alone. Most importantly his senior disciple must always accompany him.

Osu!

Submitted by Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th Dan President and Senior Student Oikado Martial Arts School International Botswana




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See annexure below.

SPORTING PERSUIT:

Black Belt holder and senior student in the martial arts system of

OIKIRU-RYU-KARATE-JITSU-DO (OIKADO), Botswana.

I am currently president of the OIKADO Martial Arts School and custodian of the OIKADO system (Botswana chapter).

I am founding president of Botswana Oikado Kung-Fu Wushu Federation(March 2009). Since affiliated to the African Wushu Federation(AFWF). Attended AFWF 2009 Extraordinary Congress in Tripoli September 10-14,2009 and member of special committee on AFWF constitution.

Currently involved on voluntary basis as a national coach to school and public

clubs. My mandate is to equip clubs with training methodology and issues on club administration.

Initiative: I introduced the nation-wide annual schools’ karate championships in 1990. I have since served as its chairperson and chief referee. The championship is part of activities in our grass-roots development program. Training clinics and coaching and examinations are offered free. I am founding president of Botswana Wushu Federation(March 2009). Martial Arts Systems Studied: Traditional and Contemporary Wushu(Taolu, special interest in animal styles) Oikiru-Ryu-Karate-Jitsu-Do (OIKADO, Kyoshi Patrick S. Makgabenyana) Kyokushin-kai Kan Karate-Do(1998 KZN-MA, Shihan Alpheus Sabela) Koden-kan Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu (1988 special interest in shiatsu, healing Massage, Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr) Goju-Ryu (IOGKF, distance learning + mekaden kyu thesis) Jeet Kune Do( 1984/5 Sifu Thomas Tladi)




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Martial Arts History and Ranking

1979 – I started training martial arts as a secondary school student at Lobatse

Secondary School. 1979 – 1983:- martial arts/karate styles studied under various Sempai: Shukokai,

Shotokan, Jeet Kune Do and Kung Fu Wushu.

1984 – 1986 as student at University of Botswana I studied Jeet Kune Do under the late Sifu Thomas Tladi in the company of Sensei Nathan Kgabi(Sankukai Karate Do).

1986-till present I came under the instructorship and mentorship of Kyoshi Patrick Makgabenyana, Oikiru-ryu Karate-Jitsu Do(OIKADO)

1988- Ranked Blue Belt, OIKADO and the same year elevated to Brown Belt 1st Kyu. 1989- April awarded the rank of Black Belt 1st Dan, OIKADO. During this period

February-March, I also came under the instructorship of Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr of Kodenkan Danzan-ryu Jujitsu, with special interest in healing by massage(Shiatsu)

1990 – 2000:- Chairman of Technical Board and Chief Referee, OIKADO Secondary Schools Karate Championships.

1992-till present: I was ranked to Black Belt 2nd Dan in 1992 and conferred Senior Instructor, OIKADO (all Brown Belts are expected to go through my instruction when considered for examination into the ranks of Black Belt Dan levels.

1996 – till present: President, OIKADO Martial Arts School 1998 – Title of Yodan/Shidan (4th Dan Black Belt, OIKADO) was conferred upon

me. 2004 – I was inducted into the phase of Menko-Kaiden and was graded to rank of

Godan, OIKADO. 2009 - I was inducted into the masterhood phase and true Oikado disciple and

conferred Rokudan and title of Kyoshi 2014 – I was inducted into and being prepared for Schischidan(7th Dan)

Martial Arts Workshops/Seminars/Gashuku

1986 – present:- I have held several training and coaching clinics with secondary school and public martial arts clubs. The emphasis is on training methodology, combat theory and application, examination and grading.

15 – 17 July 1995:- Gashuku/seminar. University of Botswana Karate School. Various topics. I presented on Refereeing, Standardization of OIKADO Kata. Taught Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yodan and gave a synopsis of Secondary Schools Karate Clubs and tournaments.




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5 April 1996 the same Gashuku/Seminar was repeated to capture those who did not

attend the July 1995 edition. 9 February 1997:- University of Botswana Karate School Gashuku. It focused on

endurance, strength and stamina building. It also exposed participants to the science behind MA exercises.

8 March 1997:- 9am -3pm. Moeding College Gashuku. 30 participants. Head instructor and assisted by Sempai Mbikanyi Magina (Brown Belt 1st kyu) and Sempai Gaabadzo Moseki (Brown Belt 1st kyu). Combat theory and application. We taught Heian Shodan, Tekki Shodan and Taikyoku Shodan.

11 October 1997:- Lobatse Ipelegeng CJSS. 40 participants.9am-4pm. Main focus of the Gashuku was to standardize Heian Shodan Nidan, Magic Set Kicks A, B, C and D. Combat theory and application. Taught Tekki Shodan and Heian Sandan.

23 April 1998 – 10 May 1998:- on attachment to the Kyokushin-kan Karate-Do Kwazulu-Natal Martial Arts Academy, Durban. This attachment was to expose us to alternative training methods and outlook in other systems/styles. I was under the instructorship and careful eye of Shihan Alpheus Sabela.

18 July 1999:-8am – 3pm. Maun OIKADO Tshwaragano Club under Sensei Soccer Seokana. 15 participants. Training and examination and ranking.

8-9 April 2000:- Day 1, 4am -8pm; Day 2 6am – 12 Noon. I was Head instructor. MASS OIKADO Senior Secondary Schools Training Camp, Masunga Senior Secondary School. 7 schools clubs participated (80 participants). The two-day camp focused through Martial Arts teaching on establishing and encouraging brotherhood through sports partnerships between school clubs.

28 January 2006:-7am – 3pm. Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) MPH, OIKADO Nation-wide training and coaching clinics. Gaborone region.40 participants.

24 June 2006:- OIKADO Black Belt Gashuku.8am – 4pm.GSS MPH.20 participants. 10 March 2007:- GSS MPH, 8am -4pm. OIKADO Black belt Gashuku.20

participants. 7 October 2006:- 8am – 3pm.Ipelegeng CJSS Hall. OIKADO Nation-wide training

and coaching clinics.30 participants. January 2005-2012:- re-engineering of Oikado structures & processes. Champion of

the exercise. 10-24 March 2014; - training internship with IKO Matsushima,RSA Durban. 21-24March 2014:- attended and presented two athletes at the Inaugural IKO

Matsushima All Africa Tournament, Port Shepstone Gamalahle Campus. Attended 4 day training seminars by Hanshi John Taylor, 9th Dan Vice President IKO Matsushima, Chairman Australia Kyokushin Karate Association.

9-11 May 2014:- attended as facilitator IKO Vaal Klerksdorp World Cup preparation Gashuku. 80 participants,12 black belts.




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Martial Arts Literature/Publications

I have helped research; edit and proof read The Martial Arts Legacy Volumes and in

some wrote the introduction and some chapters and as co-author. Published books: 1. The Beginnings of Martial Arts Botswana 2. The Exponentiation

of Martial Arts Botswana 3. The Tao of Oikado

30 April 1987: “A Question and Answer Session” between Kyoshi Patrick Makgabenyana and Sempai Moses Kgosibodiba, University of Botswana Karate School.

30 April 1996, “Anti-Thesis of The Spiritual Way”. A thesis theory paper submitted as part requirement for the award of Black Belt 3rd Dan, OIKADO.

September 1996, OIKADO Grading Report: 1990 – 1996. April 1994, “Self-Defense: Bujitsu[Use and Functional Comparison]. A theory

paper on a comparative analysis of self-defense techniques and their application in public self defense settings.

24 September 2004,” OIKADO Historical Background: tracing our origins. A paper by Kyoshi P. Makgabenyana and Shihan M.Kgosibodiba.

30 September 2004, A Comparative Analysis and Ante-mortem of Systems. This thesis compares Goju-ryu and Oikiru-ryu Karate-Jitsu Do. This paper was submitted as my Menko Kaiden (Mekaden Kyu) thesis for advancement into the rank of Black Belt 5th Dan, Godan, OIKADO and into admission to membership and rank recognition by the N.C.M.A.

31 December 2005, OIKADO Grassroots Development Program: 2006-2010. This is a position paper still to be adopted with the theme “Promoting Better Health for Young People through Physical Activity and Sports: Taking Martial Arts to the People.”

30 September 2006, OIKADO Lecture Notes Series 1-6: 1. Mind and Face; 2. Kata, 3.Techniques; 4.Techniques of Observation, Hearing and Association; 5.Combat Theory and Other Aspects; 6.The Ninja; 7. The Negative Heart of OIKADO.

12 August 2006, 8.Training and Advancement in OIKADO. This paper gives a synopsis of phases of development and advancement for Black Belts in OIKADO, requirements at each phase.

30 April 2007, OIKADO Martial Arts Titles: Special Policy. This is a position paper intended discussion and encourages development of policy in OIKADO Martial Arts School on conferrement of titles to Black Belt holders in OIKADO.

31 May 2007, A New Structure for OIKADO Martial Arts School. This is a position paper intended to ignite discussions and dialogue and help shift paradigms in view of restructuring of OIKADO.




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18 September 2007, Martial Arts and Primary Schools: basics and guidelines. A

thesis required as part-fulfillment to be accepted into Master-hood status and release from mentorship.

List of Referees:

1. Hanshi Dr. Patrick Solomzi Makgabenyana, 8th Dan

Oikado Martial Arts School International PO Box 1533 Lobatse. Botswana. Tel: +267 319 0814 email: [email protected] [email protected] cell: +267 76376670

2. Hanshi John Taylor, 9th Dan

Chairman Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Incorporated Vice President, IKO Matsushima Kyokushin Karate 130 Hewlett St. Bronte, N.S.W. Australia 2024 Email: [email protected] Tel: +2 9389 0252 / 0418 284 100

3. Shihan Khanyisani Mazibuko, 5th Dan

RSA IKO Matsushima Kyokushin Karate 129 KE Masinga Rd, Kingsmead. Durban Tel : +27 824476683 / 718521711 Email : [email protected]

4. Shihan Dr. Patrick Masokwane, 4th Dan

PO Box 501978. Gaborone. Cell : +267 71756200 email : [email protected]

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