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Chair Work with a
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Old and New Kata
Practice. Oyu kata,
Shio kata, Han kata
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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy [TOIKADO]
May 2016 OIKADO Tiger Dojo International Group Botswana whatsApp: +267 72610566 email: [email protected]
S O L O M Z I
Monthly Quotation: ‘ When the mind understands KarateDo philosophy there is Peace. When
it understands the principles there is Truth. When it understands the nature there is Love.
When it understands the duty there is Right Conduct. When it understands the way there is
Non Violence”. Kancho Deena Naidu, President NKA International
30 April 2016
Volume 2 Issue 4
2016 NKA INTERNATIONAL AFRICA SEMINAR
Venue: Tlokweng College of Education, MPH Date: 27– 31 May 2016 Seminar Hotel: Luxury Inn, Tlokweng
Program Outline: kancho reserves right to alter
program without notice
Friday 27 May
9am—530pm
Kancho Arrives, SSKI @ 1245pm
Arrival & Registration at Luxury Inn, Tlokweng
6pm-10pm: First Seminar Session
Talk Knowing Budo How to Meditate, Why we Meditate, When to Meditate.
Values Understanding and Physical Training Using Val-
ues. Budo Values KarateCare. The 9-Attributes of Budo - How Does this Impact on You.
The Way Forward.
11pm-12Midnight: Smart Defense Class, Luxury Inn
Saturday 28 May
6-9am Meditation ( in Karate What Purpose) Talk.
How the Mind Works. Talk
Warm Up - Ki Gung and Slow Basic, ( How and Why) Slow Kata Sanchin, Tensho, Shizen
Slow Tachi Kumite.
Slow Stretch to Music.
Learning Kata and Importance
9am Breakfast Warm Up, Run, Jog, Walking Meditation
10am
Intense Training - Waza Ho Kake Training, Standing. Using Sense of Awareness Prac-
tice. The Power of Ki.
Kake Training with Partners and Moving Circle Training and Circle Kumite
Kancho Deena Naidu
President, NKA International
Jun Goju Kai Goshin KarateDo
3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Karate Essence Talk
Student Exchange on Values
General Talk on Character Development 5:00pm Break
5:30pm
Improvement and Training on Kumite 7:00pm
Kancho’s Group and 1-0n-1 Sessions
9:00pm Motivational Talk
10:00pm
Bed Time Smart Defense Class @ Luxury Inn
Sunday 29 May
6:00am KarateCare Meditation
Kogekki, Gokki Sankai, Koggiki Betsu
Warm up - Ki Gung and Slow Basic, Slow kata, Slow Kumite. Slow Stretch to Music
9:00 am Breakfast
9;30am Quick Chats with Kancho 10:00am
Ippon Training
Kumite Training, Sitting and Standing Kumite Kumite Training with Partners and Moving
SMART Defense 12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm
Ladies Smart Defense Class 2:30pm Grading
6:00pm
Karate Talk
7:00pm Kidz & Jnrs Smart Defense Class
9:00pm
Karate Talk Kancho Additional Topics
10:00pm
Bed Time Smart Defense Class @ LuxuryInn
Monday 30 May
6:00am
KarateCare Meditation
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Special Smart Defense Classes
11:00am
Counselling Services 12:30pm
Group Meetings
Meeting with Senior Teachers & Dojo Sensei and Chief Instructors
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Goshin Kan Kata to Senior Class
5:30pm
Special Smart Defense Classes Kancho Additional Topics
Tuesday 31 May
6-10am last Training Session
10-1130am Cleaning
End Seminar
May-October issues:
Kindly contribute $20 or
more for each of these
newsletter issues towards
NKA International Af-
rica Division Leader’s
12 months Ushi Deshi
Program sponsorship.
See page 6 for bank ac-
count to which contribu-
tions be made. Thank
you in advance.
What a fantastic way to open up our New Hombu Dojo at Cas-tle Hill. We all had such a fantastic experience (teacher's and student's alike) and I am sure our families are also included in this. We had in total 36 junior students and 16 senior students grade, and the level demonstrated by all was amazing. I would like to take this opportunity to also thank everyone in-volved in setting up and taking down of our training school to-day, it is very appreciated. It is also with great pleasure that we advise you all that we have a new website (nkainternational.org), a new email ad-dress ([email protected]) and our NEW Hombu Dojo training timetable with specialist classes starting from June this year. Please note the following information; Karate Classes:
Tuesday and Thursday evening classes remain un-changed,
We will be reintroducing our Sunday morning Class (Mixed JNR/SNR) from 10am to 11am (from June 5th),
We will be commencing Monday and Wednesday night (7:30pm to 9pm) Kata and Grading Classes for sen-ior students (from June 6th),
We will be commencing Junior only classes (ages 5 to 12) from 4:45 to 5:45pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day evenings (from June 6th) -Bookings are essential for these classes as spaces are limited. Please book early by letting me know.
S.M.A.R.T. Defence Classes (women and children over 13yrs of age): From June 5th we are commencing S.M.A.R.T. Self-Defence classes that run for 5 weeks. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings (9am to 10am) and Monday and Wednesday evenings (6:30 to 7:30pm). These classes are perfect for mums with busy schedules and children greater than 13yrs of age that don't necessarily want to learn Karate, but would like to learn how to de-fend themselves. Get a group of friends together and learn Simple Methods and Reliable Techniques in Self-Defence - Bookings are essential for these classes as spaces are limited so please book early by letting me know. Please note that these classes require additional payment and are not included as part of your Karate training fees ($50 per person for 5 weeks) BlackBelt/Weapons Only training Classes:
These classes are strictly only for Black Belt students and will occur each month on the 2nd and 4th Sun-days from 11am to 12:30pm with the first class scheduled for June 12th. -Bookings are essential for these classes and must be made in advance. Please note that these classes require additional payment ($20/student per session). Senior Advanced Training With Shihan Red: These classes are for all senior students of any grade and will occur on the 1st Sunday of each month from 11am to 12:30pm with the first class scheduled for June 5th. These classes will involve training in ground de-fense and grappling techniques. -Bookings are essen-tial for these classes and must be made in advance.
Please note that these classes require additional payment ($20/student per session).
OFFICIAL OPENING OF NKA INTERNATIONAL DOJO
Thank you Hanshi for your wonderful thoughts. It is truly appre-
ciated.
Hanshi Tino wrote:
I would like to take this opportunity in acknowledging the pres-
ence of Kancho Deena Naidu being a fully endorsed & qualified
instructor of the Goju Ryu Karatedo in this country as a graduate
of the Karatedo College under the grand master of the Go Ju Kai
International. His contribution to the Martial Art over several
decades has been struggle but gains of his reputable teaching
and proper art presentation to this industry is beyond reproach.
His recent interview on U-tube reveals a life time journey that is
a must view for all concerned. I m an ok'd friend, mentor and
brother Martial Artist who engages in our beliefs of the art that
carries true ideals for the lasting study to all practitioners. 'Go
with the flow as knowledge is the essence in understanding this
'Path of the Warrior'..Hanshi Tino Ceberano
Moses Kgosibodiba Great hearing about Kancho from greats in
Tino hanshi. I am going through a period of elation after search-
ing for a teacher given the passage of my teacher. The univese
connected me with kancho. It will be an honor to receive teach-
ing and learning from such greats. I wil host Kancho in Bot-
swana,27-31 May 2016,the 1st NKA Intl Seminar. Osu!
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Testimonial by Shihan Jim Genovese graduate of the
Japan Karatedo College on Kancho Deena Naidu
I met Kancho Deena Naidu (Dino as I know him) at the All Japan
Karate Do College in Tokyo in the early 1970’s. He was already
there when I arrived and was a respected student at the col-
lege.Shortly after my arrival I met Deena Naidu and we quickly
became friends. We were all foreign students training in karate
in Japan. The training in Japan was very strict and arduous. We
started early in the morning and trained late into the night. Spar-
ring, conditioning, physical training, meditation, and spiritual
training were all a part of our daily life.
Deena Naidu always trained hard and did well. He had a good
spirit, and a good heart. He paid close attention to all the les-
sons, and was really interested in the spiritual aspects of our
training. He had come to increase his skills and knowledge, so
he could better lead his karate organization in South Africa. We
trained and studied with the best in Japan. We trained primarily
in Goju Ryu, but we also trained in Shotokan, Shitoryu, weap-
ons , and Okinawan Goju. We were trained in Shintoism, Bud-
dhism, and healing arts for dojo injuries.
We all lived in the dormitory at the school. We were often sum-
moned at all times of the day and night to go down to the dojo
for a special event or special training. Living and training to-
gether we all got to know each other very well. Deena Naidu
was always a dedicated and conscientious student, and one of
Master Gogen Yamaguchi’s favourites. The master always spoke
well of him, and liked him very much. It was an arduous and
difficult year, but soon it came to an end. Deena Naidu gradu-
ated with honours and Master Yamaguchi praised him as one of
his better students. He was recognized as a good teacher, and a
spiritual karate practioner.
Recently, he got in touch with me after over 25 years. We re-established
our friendship, and met again in Canada while he was travelling in
North America. It was wonderful seeing him and catching up after all
these years. It was even better to find out that he had continued his life-
long study of karate, and taken his initial training and continued his
growth, as he still does.
Deena Naidu, the man I knew in Japan has just grown and refined in the
man I met in Victoria, Canada. I was proud to be his friend then, and
even prouder to be his friend now.
Moses Kgosibodiba This anecdote will add to my collection on kancho.
It is like I have known Kancho Deena Naidu for decades,yet we met 21
August 2015.
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Kancho Deena Naidu I believe in Budo, I understand the way as this is
what my teacher showed me, I trust him and honour him so I will be
doing myself an injustice if I do not go the way he pointed to me. I do not
believe in half baked effort, only full intensity otherwis...See More
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Jon McArthur
April 29 at 11:20am · Kellyville, NSW, Australia ·
Happy Anniversay of your Graduation Day Kancho Deena
Naidu Kancho Deena Naidu was personally trained by Gogen Yamaguchi Sen-
sei the world famous master. Kancho graduated from Gogen Yamaguchi
Sensei’s college in 1976 and became the 6th in the world to do it. Goshin
kan does not participate in tournaments and all of its teachers are re-
garded as the finest in the world. It is totally traditional and has an edu-
cation in human values program. Goshin kan has now a college in Syd-
ney Australia to train graduates from all around the world. Kancho has
done a great deal of work for the betterment of the karate community.
Gogen Sensei treated him like a son. His school teaches traditional ka-
rate like no one else. His 29 systems of karate is not like the fast track
school that only teach basics, moving, kata and Kumite. His goal is to
improve the quality of life for all who come to him and teach them the
skills they need for defence. He does not sit on a pedestal but trains and
guides all his students. He never gives up on his students.
Kancho Deena Naidu That is 40 years ago. Wow! How fast does time
travels when you having fun.
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Kancho Deena Naidu It is amazing how many thousands of students
that have learnt from my sharing and guidance. The challenges i faced .
The joys i received. Never the less it has been a great journey. Thank
you all for supporting me and trusting me to show you the way.
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Moses Kgosibodiba Happy Anniversary,Kancho. The NKA Intl and 1st
Seminar in Botswana marks a milestone as we celebrate your HeartDo
Journey. I hope the growing NKA Intl and Goshin Kan family will have a
series of celebrations to mark your 40th Anniversary. Osu,kancho.
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF A TRUE LEGEND. A TEACHER OF THE ART.
HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY!
KANCHO DEENA NAIDU
Martial Arts Brief: Kancho Deena Naidu Page 4 S O L O M Z
Kancho Deena Naidu was born in the year
1949 in South Africa. His mother gave birth to
him prematurely. Kancho graduated in the
Japan Karate Do College in Tokyo in 1976, 6th
in the world under Grandmaster Gogen Yama-
guchi and became the only one South African
to have done so in the world. “ Gogen sensei
took me in as a son”, he said.
Kancho lives in Australia in the suburb of Syd-
ney where he runs an international organiza-
tion called NKA International Goshin Karate-
Do. His teaching does not involve competitions
or tournaments of any kind as he believes that
this is the breeding ground for ego and com-
petitions he believes does very little to im-
prove character or help people defend them-
selves. He says karate has three parts: physi-
cal for body, mental for the mind and spiritual
for the heart.
His involvement in spirituality began in child-
hood as he has been a seeker of truth for the
major part of his life. His writing of books sud-
denly started on a trip to India in the 1988 and
grew drawing a worldwide audience. He has
been called as guest speaker in many coun-
tries. In Japan he addressed a crowd of over
3500 people, and many hundreds in other
countries. He also spoke in New York a couple
of years ago. He took part in recently in a
movie in Hollywood called “Justice for Hire”.
Kancho taught the Australian Army for two
years. He was also a national coordinator for
“Vision Australia” helping people with sight
impairment. He was nominated ‘Australian of
the Year”. He has now produced many books
in hard copies: Discovering Martial Art, Bu-
doka-True Spiritual Warriors, Poems of the
Spiritual Heart. His audio books are “Goshin-
The Secret Revealed”, “The Adventure of
Gugu”, “My Dear Driver”, My Dear Child”,
“My Dear Student”. Kancho started an organi-
zation called “Sanctuary 108” and have as-
sisted many people with depression. He has
saved many lives over many years and wants
to continue this effort on a world scale.
He has now started NKA International to
unify the teaching of Budo to bring mar-
tial artists together for the upliftment of
human beings. To share human values in
a program called “KarateCare”. The
human values are Truth, Love, Peace,
Right Conduct and Non Violence.
NKA comprise of teachers globally for the
pure purpose of reigniting Traditional Karat-
eDo which had lost its way for decades. Teach-
ers have come from different countries with
their clear objective of making a difference, as
in their hearts know KarateDo had taken a
wrong direction of making it a game. We have
teachers from many countries and we will
continue to grow.
Teachers in our team are determined to improve
life skills of students by bringing back good
discipline, better self control training, education
in human values, improvised character develop-
ment programs, confidence development train-
ing and the true art of KarateDo. As we believe
KarateDo comprises of three aspects Physical
( Body), Mental (Mind) and Spiritual ( Life).
NKA is a brand new Karate organization that
focuses on the pure essence of traditional karate
that embraces human values. We are deter-
mined to lift the character of our students
through our KarateCare Program. The intensity
of karate practice does not just lie on the physi-
cal practice it is also that of the nature of the
person who practices the art. If bad people
practice karate no one is safe. If good people
practice the art everyone is safe. Our aim is to
convert the people with bad ways to become
good and those who are good to become better.
Goshin Kan has been working very hard on
many aspects of KarateDo since it inception. In
our schools we have implemented various ideas
that has had outstanding results.
Parents and students are very happy
with our KarateCare programs as this
has been improving our students’
character in all avenues of their lives.
We have safe ways of physical train-
ing, great ways of mental training and
life skills training that works. The radi-
ance of what we do will be moving to
many all around the world and to-
gether with the international teachers
lift life for all our students.
The prime objective of NKA Interna-
tional is to band together like minded
teachers world wide who desire to
impart the pure essence of traditional
karate do disciplines and values to all
its students. Every school within NKA
International will have its own knowl-
edge base of style or system of impart-
ing physical techniques. This opera-
tion of each school operates under its
own medium of understanding in
terms of physical technique. This will
allow each to have the freedom to
operate as they seem fit as long as
there is no cause for concern of what
happens to the students physically or
mentally. We accept all, into NKA
International immaterial of style or
system. We believe there is not one
way of executing technique however,
in terms of disciplines and values we
have a united format under one ban-
ner.
Our system is non competitive as we
find there is a growing interest in non
tournament world wide. Many have
asked Kancho Deena Naidu to create
such an organization for many years
but he was reluctant to do so as he
thought it was best to keep this only
within his own organization called
Goshin Kan. This has been working
superbly and the transformations of
many students were beyond all expec-
tations. This together with the growing
need for change in the world inspired
Kancho to have a world organization.
Kancho Deena Naidu has been a hard-
ened loyal student of Gogen Yamagu-
chi sensei for many decades. He
choose the path of his teacher who was
very happy at this and that was teach-
ing karate for defense only with spe-
cial emphasis on human development.
The other objectives of developing
character through Education in Human
Values. His teacher was proud of him
while he was alive and I am sure he
will continue to be happy with from the
“Botswana seminar is very special. I will
do my best for those who are sincere and
who respond. I would like everyone to
respond quicker and I will give my
heart”.
Kancho Deena Naidu
Local Federations Participating:
Oikado
KWF Botswana
Ryushinkan Botswana
Taekwando
Wushu Kung Fu
Local Dojo Participating
1. Tiger Dojo Group International
2. Lions’ Den Dojo
3. Thamalakane Dragons
4. Eagles Martial Art School
5. Thunder-bolts! Dojo
6. Pit-bull Dojo
7. Healing Crane Seraphim
8. The Arrows
9. Pela De Roca
10. Loi Wushu Do
11. Fukayama Dragon Dojo
12. Red Dragons Dojo
13.Shaolin Monkey Temple
14. The Falcons Dojo
15. Aliens Dojo
16. CoORE
17. Shuchu Dojo (Zimbabwe)
18. Mt Kingdom Oikado Dojo (Lesotho)
19. Talons of Eagle Dojo 20. Kossu Kex Kan
21. The Rock Dojo
The NKA International and seminar
mission is to unify the teaching of Budo
to bring martial artists together for the
upliftment of human beings. To share
human values in a program called
“KarateCare”. The human values are
Truth, Love, Peace, Right Conduct and
Non Violence.
The seminar will be an annual event and
will be hosted on a rotational basis by
the 11 NKA International member
countries. Botswana is the first to host
since NKA International was launched
23 October 2015. Botswana has also
been chosen as NKA international Af-
rica Hub, after Kyoshi Moses Kgosi-
bodiba was appointed NKA Botswana
branch chief and NKA International
Africa Division Leader.
We look forward to meeting you at the
seminar, 27-31 May 2016 in Gabo-
rone, Botswana.
It will be a great seminar.
Be there!
We write from the program desk of NKA
Botswana country representative, NKA
International Africa Hub and Tlokweng
Oikado Martial Arts Academy aka Tiger
Dojo, projects. A member and affiliate of
Oikado Martial Arts School (reg. number
CR1867).
By this letter we write requesting your es-
teemed support and endorsement for Bot-
swana to host the 1st Naidu KarateDo
Academy (NKA) International All Africa
KarateDo Seminar, 27-31 May 2016. At
least ten (10) African countries and 3
Grandmasters are expected to attend and
facilitate at seminar. Locally the Seminar
will attract attendance from across at least
15 Chief Instructors and their students. It
will be a milestone and a first for Bot-
swana to host an All Africa KarateDo
Seminar.
Target Seminar Participants
Children (40)
Senior Citizens
General Public
Karate Teachers
Black Belts
Dojo Operators
Life-style Coaches
Gym Instructors
Company Staff
Security Personnel
Police
Prison Officers
Army
Academic Teachers
Motivational Speakers
Businesses and companies, government
and institutions can order a special 1-hr
Session for their staff. Kindly book now
as requests continue to trickle in.
The main seminar attraction is its Karate-
Care and Human Values programs and
the Smart Defense. The lead facilitator,
who has been contracted to teach the
KarateCare and Human Values program in
India schools, colleges and universities,
Kancho Deena Naidu, brings over 40
years wealth of experience and hands on as
author, motivational speaker, and karate
grandmaster of distinction. We are pleased
to host a teacher with such immense knowl-
edge and experience.
Seminar Focus & Topics:
among others the seminar will cover
1.KarateCare and Human Values Pro-
gram
2. Traditional KarateDo Teachings
3. Motivational Talks
4. Meditation
5. Smart Defense
6. Grading
7. Human Values & Character Building
8. Ki Gung & Inner Strength
9. Shizen & Yoing and Han Yoing
10. The 9 Zai Principals on Physical, Men-
tal & Spiritual Development
Seminar training would include Safety in
Execution of Techniques. The power of Ki
with examples. How to Control the Mind
through Meditation. Purpose of Zai and
Zanchin.
This seminar is occasioned by the fact that Kyo-
shi Moses Kgosibodiba will be returning from
a 1-month training attachment with NKA Inter-
national Sydney academy in March/April
where he graded 7th Dan Black Belt. A first
and a milestone for Botswana of his genera-
tion.
Kyoshi currently holds a 6th Dan Black Belt
since 2009 graded by the late Hanshi Dr. Pat-
rick Makgabenyana, 8th Dan. The training at-
tachment was a mandatory part requirement of
the 24-month Induction period commenced
January 2014. Upon his completion Kyoshi is to
be ordained 7th Dan Black Belt in 27-31 May
2016 here at home when Oikado hosts Kancho
Deena Naidu during the NKA International
All Africa KarateDo Seminar.
We are excited that Botswana will host Kancho
Deena Naidu and the 1st NKA International All
Africa KarateDo Seminar, 27-31 May 2016.
This is part preparation of Botswana as NKA
International Africa Hub.
The seminar is sanctioned and recognized
by:
Naidu KarateDo Academy International
Oikado Martial Arts School International
Botswana All Budo Styles Association
Expected Countries: 8
Botswana, host
Australia, facilitator
Kenya
South Africa
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Lesotho
Zambia
Egypt
Seminar Brief
Interest in the various forms of martial art has been growing stead-
ily in English speaking countries during the last 30 to 40 years.
Sadly martial arts is seen by most practitioners and observers as a
means of immobilizing an opponent, whether in tournament or eve-
ryday life. It has been demonstrated through university-based re-
search in Western Australia that young people become more ag-
gressive in their speech, attitudes and behaviour after learning
some form of martial arts, when contrasted with measures taken
before they attended any classes. There seems to be a movement
away from purely self defence towards offensive and abusive to-
wards others. What a blight this is on what was once the good repu-
tation attached to these centuries-old techniques; and what a fester-
ing is growing in our midst when increasing numbers of disaffected
youth are being taught to behave with violence in thought, word
and deed.
There is a saying: “The darker the night, the brighter shines the
light.” Seen against the background of martial arts as it is per-
ceived and taught today, the work of Kancho Deena Naidu stands
out light a beacon of light showing the way across stormy seas of
anger, selfishness and violence saturating many of the Martial Arts
movements today. This is not to say that he is alone in his task.
Many stars can be seen in the vast darkness of the night sky. Yet he
stands out in his ability to inspire, guide and teach others in the
ancient traditions which hold that serenity, compassion, responsi-
bility, truth and non-violence are as essential to the Martial Arts as
salt to the sea water.
Kancho Naidu has 45 years of serious study in a number of styles of
martial arts. He took lessons in the fighting arts at the early age of
11 years. By January, 1971 he had started training in Budo-Ryu ka-
rate at the Zenuki Karate Institute, a well known karate organization
in South Africa.
By good fortune (or God’s grace) his chief instructor, Sensei Jam
Mohan was steeped in knowledge which extended beyond the
physical aspects of the fighting Arts, incorporating the mental and
spiritual aspects as well. The seeds fell on fertile ground, making a
deep impression upon the young Naidu, and leaving him with a
yearning to delve further into the hidden (forgotten) teachings un-
derlying all martial arts.
After four years at the Zenuki karate Institute Deena Naidu started
his own organisation known as Hirosaki Karate, with three mem-
bers of the first school having lessons on the foundation slab of a
garage.
The school quickly grew in size and moved to bigger premises in a
community hall. Soon that too was over flowing with new members.
As it caught up in a flash-flood of community interest in karate, with
new schools being established at a rapid rate Kancho, Deena
Naidu, affectionately known as Sensei Dino by many, felt the need
to make contact with more advanced teachers who focused on the
spiritual aspects of karate-do. In 1975 he went to Japan and studied
under Grand Master Gogen Yamaguchi Hanshi. Unknowingly he
made an impression upon the other students with his absolute dedi-
cation to training and the acquisition of further knowledge. Al-
though he showed little interest in gaining grades his obvious talent
led to his becoming the sixth person in the world to have graduated
from the famous Japan karate-do College.
As well as being an instructor of Budo-Ryu he became a qualified
instructor of Japanese weapons and gained credentials in five other
styles of Karate. Before leaving Japan Gogen Sensei gave told him
that he could use the name Goshin kan.
Upon his return to South Africa he established many other schools.
At the university Of Durban-Westville karate became a subject for
students in physical education. His creativity as a teacher grew in a
way that he began introducing new and innovative ways of integrat-
ing the spiritual into the physical aspects of karate. Word quickly
spread that here was style that not only gave confidence and prow-
ess in self defence, but also led to the discovery of an inner joy,
peace and wisdom.
In 1981 left Goshin kan South Africa in very capable hands and
immigrated to Australia. Here, from a small school in Blacktown to
many locations. Following up an invitation to observe one of his
classes in action, I discovered a sense of peace
and strength in the hall as I entered, and this powerful serenity
remained throughout the lesson. He has teachers who have great
warmth and humility and respect for authority.
Through all of my association with him I found Kancho Deena Naidu
to be a man with enormous talent, both as a practitioner and a
teacher of karate-do, yet one who believed that all of his skill was
by the grace of God. He believes that, although the karate instruc-
tor demonstrated physical skills and power, of greater importance
is that he/she be a living example to the students of values. He con-
tends that it is the role of the teacher to inspire and be a model of
what lies ahead of the student, and that the ‘sins’ of pride and arro-
gance have to be kept under watch so that they do not appear and
poison the instructor and the class.
On one occasion Kancho gave a talk on humility and said that a
teacher is a servant of the student. He demonstrated this by wash-
ing the feet of two students. This so moved the class that tears were
seen in many eyes.
Such a man is not afraid to be called weak and misguided by his
peers in the field of Martial arts. A certain mysterious strength
seems to pervade those who imbued with goodness and faith. Kan-
cho is one who knows that he is in the forefront of an exponential
change that will transform not only the Martial arts community, but
all of society.
I am honoured to call Kancho Deena Naidu my friend. He inspires
me with his enthusiasm for life and good living, his fearless applica-
tion of compassionate discipline in all aspects of his personal life,
and his dedicat5ion to the rediscovery and regeneration of the
spiritual quest underlying all traditional forms of martial arts. His
voice which will be heard, read and re-told. His is a vision which
will inspire others, like a candle which lights a thousand others
without diminishing its own light.
Dr Ron Farmer (PHD)
Extracted from the book "Discovering Martal
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HELP GROW THE NKA BRAND ACROSS
AFRICA AND INTERNATIONALLY.
It is with great pleasure that NKA International, Goshin Kan
Australia and Kancho Deena Naidu announces international
college first
3 MASTERS 1 DOJO SEMINAR.
Hanshi Tino Ceberano
Kancho Deena Naidu
Hanshi Kenshu Watanabe
The seminar will be 1-2 October 2016 at new home of NKA
International Hombu Dojo at Castle Hill.
Only 150 places available. Book early to avoid disappoint-
ment. At time of going to print already 75 bookings secured
on first week of its announcement.
SEMINAR NOT TO MISS
The 3 MASTERS I DOJO SEMINAR is open to stu-
dents of Hanshi Ceberano, Hanshi Watanabe and to NKA
International members and Goshin Kan Australia age 12
years and above.
Advance booking advised to avoid disappointments.
75 bookings made in the first 3hrs of announcement. This
shows the seriousness that potential seminarians show to
such events and their learning.
Geographical distances and economies of scale always a
challenge, but time is sufficient to prepare for the seminar.
Hope to meet you there.
The seminar will focus on three main attributes of KarateDo:
physical, mental and spiritual.
Those who know the value of these teachers will know the
value of their teachings.
Those of us from Africa, this an opportunity to go and learn
true Traditional KarateDo from these three Living Legends
of the Old Guard who had never been shaken and coerced
into joining the bandwagon. They have remained true to tra-
dition and strictly followed the teachings of their teachers.
It will be an honor to receive teaching from such esteemed
teachers of the art.
In this article Kancho Deena Naidu expresses his desire to contribute to Australia and to oth-ers around the world importance of the teach-ings of human values and life virtues. This arti-cle has some of his thoughts, parts of his learning and understanding. Kancho Deena Naidu is one of the leading exponents of traditional
karate-do both here in Australia and abroad. He has a strong stance
for the promotion and retention of this long-established art. It is his
opinion, as with most karate-ka from the old school of thinking,
through the practice of traditional Karate, good values and virtues
must be retained. The importance of this, he says, it invariably
builds up a better society of Budo-ka thereby contributing to an
improved community. In order to enhance the quality of life within
his student community, he teaches Education in Human Values and
Virtues (EHVV). This intense Human Values and Virtues program
has taken years to develop and is designed for karate-do practitio-
ners. This practice has now being adopted by other traditional
schools and martial arts systems that are directly associated with his
organisation. His students and associated members of his service
are enjoying and greatly benefiting from this high level of EHVV or
educare program.
Kancho Deena Naidu believes that ‘the development of character
is equally important as the physical aspects of the art.’ He says,
“In most situations it is one’s character that either gets one into trou-
ble or away from it. Without the implementation of values and vir-
tues in class, students may become ego driven, lost without proper
guidance, and may use the art incorrectly. This is because the young
human mind can easily be subjected to negative influences which
are constantly around them, as we have seen in so many cases. Any
organisation that guides its students with moral ethics and values
will be assisting the community and country in improving the qual-
ity of its people and thereby supporting the world to become a bet-
ter and a safer place. This is the desire of every good human being
on the planet.
Parents who send their children to learn Goshin Kan karate is be-
cause emphasis is given to Human Values and effective karate-do
instruction. These parents like most, have a great concern for the
well being of their children and their future. They believe the world
is becoming unsafe and immorality is so wide spread that its influ-
ences are creeping into these young minds from many sources.
Goshin kan’s teachings is what is needed and from reports received
it seems that they love all the aspects of what is being taught and
many people regardless of their age have benefited from these
unique teachings. Adults who also participate in their classes are
saying that all martial arts schools, corporate businesses, hospitality
industries etc. could benefit from this unique and terrific method of
learning and teachings. This lifts the human being into a far better
state of understanding of himself/herself and others and gives value
to life in terms of love and respect. Like most who have a more
knowledgeable understanding of life, parents are beginning to
believe that correct influence at the earliest stage of a young life
will help children grow and develop to become a more evolved
human being. It is the negative exposure from the many sources on
those who do not know the difference that is corrupting the young
minds to think it is okay to be improper in behaviour and attitudes.
Goshin Kan no doubt is having a tremendous positive impact on all
young minds and parents love it.
About Kancho Deena Naidu
Kancho was a student of the world famous Gogen Yamaguchi Sensei,
who was the president of the world renowned, Japan karate do
College in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated out of this college in 1976
and became the sixth graduate in the world. He was well liked by
his teacher, journeyed together with him and Mamasan (wife of
Gogen Sensei), to a number of places and has had the privilege of
having a number of private lessons with his famous and respected
teacher. Kancho has in his possession, a number of memorabilia
from his teacher Gogen Sensei and Gogen Sensei’s family and some
great stories to go with them. Gogen Sensei had an extreme desire
to keep the traditional light of karate-do burning for as long as the
world needed it. We all know that the karate world needs it more
than ever. It is a known fact that there aren’t many schools teaching
tradition any more. The karate world is moving into new trends and
tendencies and many young martial arts have little or no inclination
of what the real purpose and goals of Karate-do, or what the pur-
pose of life is. Many think of the art as a tool for fighting and hurting
others. This is because of the way it is depicted through some
sources of the media. Kancho says, ‘There is nothing in the real
art of karate-do that teaches you how to fight, what it teaches
you are how to defend yourself and how not to fight. Karate is
just a tool to help one protect oneself. Through learning this skill
one has to engage oneself in learning other skills which come with
the art such as discipline, self control, etiquette etc. Life is about
learning and gaining experience and also about a continuous self
improvement. It is more than the mundane things most people do
daily. Life is about our own inner discovery and has a journey far
greater than that of the five senses.’
There is a great need for instructors to give students lessons of true
Budo or Bujutsu, rather than the frilly type of martial arts that looks
good but does not work, in all areas of the true art such as the physi-
cal, mental and spiritual. Only a few could deliver this type of
knowledge. It is Kancho’s opinion that this is one of the reasons for
Gogen Sensei establishing the Zen Nihon (All Japan) karate-do Col-
lege. In this college subjects such as Yoga, different forms of karate
and spirituality were taught. Even in those early years of the col-
lege, only a few could grasp Gogen Sensei’s concept that Karate-do
is much more than just the physical. Very few foreigners would
attend the Yoga training, meditation or any of the lessons concern-
ing the deeper concepts of Gogen Sensei’s understanding, he said.
A few months prior to his death, Gogen Sensei made this statement
to Kancho, “Thousands of students heard but only a few listened.
Many think that karate-do is about Jiyu Kumite (free fighting) and it
is not.” Kancho remembers his Japanese friends telling him on a
number of occasions that many foreign students only come to Japan
to learn to fight. Very few really took what Japanese traditional
teachers were giving them, such as learning discipline, developing
respect for teachers, being humble and non egoistic etc.
Kancho Deena Naidu like a few others around him intend keeping
the traditional light burning. He says, “we have reignited the flame
of truth of karate-do and we are going to keep this light burning
for as long as it takes. It makes a huge difference to everyone
who embraces it and does so by changing their lives for the
better and also improves their level of awareness”. This light
represents the teachings of Gogen Sensei and other great teachers,
says Kancho Deena Naidu. Both Goshin-Kai and Goshin Kan believe
in the concept of truth and it explores all areas with deeper under-
standing.
‘The missing Link to Tradition’ The Need for Human Values and Life Virtues in Karate and other Bujutsu Arts
It is time for change. NKA International is a
registered Karate organization that is going
live on the 23rd October 2015. For those of
you that are not aware, NKA is a brand new
Karate organization that focuses on the pure
essence of traditional karate that embraces
human values. We are determined to lift the
character of our students through our
KarateCare Program. The intensity of ka-
rate practice does not just lie on the physical
practice it is also that of the nature of the
person who practices the art. If bad people
practice karate no one is safe. If good peo-
ple practice the art everyone is safe. Our
aim is to convert the people with bad ways
to become good and those who are good to
become better.
We comprise of teachers globally for the
pure purpose of reigniting traditional Karat-
eDo which had lost its way for decades.
Teachers have come from different countries
with their clear objective of making a differ-
ence, as in their hearts know KarateDo had
taken a wrong direction of making it a game.
We have teachers from many countries and
we will continue to grow. Teachers in our
team are determined to improve life skills of
students by bringing back good discipline,
better self control training, education in
human values, improvised character devel-
opment programs , confidence development
training and the true art of KarateDo. As we
believe KarateDo comprises of three aspects
Physical ( Body), Mental (Mind) and Spiritual
( Life).
Goshin Kan has been working very hard on
many aspects of KarateDo since it inception.
Naidu to create such an organization for
many years but he was reluctant to do so as
he thought it was best to keep this only
within his own organization called Goshin
kan. This has been working superbly and
the transformation of many students were
beyond all expectations. This together with
the growing need for change in the world
inspired Kancho to have a world organiza-
tion.
NKA has a system called KarateCare which
was developed to build character in stu-
dents. KarateCare is based on fives human
values as its knowledge base. These values
are Truth, Love, Peace, Right Conduct and
Non Violence. It is a special program of
learning and developing the human charac-
ter. If character is good then the environ-
ment is safe. People of good character are of
no threat to anyone. The ones with good
character are an asset to the group, society
and land they belong too. Teachers are spe-
cially trained to impart this knowledge to
students.
It is time for change. NKA International is a
registered Karate organization that is going
live on the 23rd October 2015. For those of
you that are not aware, NKA is a brand new
Karate organization that focuses on the pure
essence of traditional karate that embraces
human values. We are determined to lift the
character of our students through our
KarateCare Program. The intensity of ka-
rate practice does not just lie on the physical
practice it is also that of the nature of the
person who practices the art. If bad people
practice karate no one is safe. If good peo-
ple practice the art everyone is safe. Our
aim is to convert the people with bad ways
to become good and those who are good to
become better.
The prime objective of NKA International is
to band together like minded teachers world
wide who desire to impart the pure essence
of traditional karate do disciplines and val-
ues to all its students. Every school within
NKA International will have its own knowl-
edge base of style or system of imparting
physical techniques. This operation of each
school operates under its own medium of
understanding in terms of physical tech-
nique. This will allow each to have the free-
dom to operate as they seem fit as long as
there is no cause for concern of what hap-
pens to the students physically or mentally.
We accept all, into NKA International imma-
terial of style or system. We believe there is
not one way of executing technique how-
ever, in terms of disciplines and values we
have a united format under one banner.
In our schools we have implemented various
ideas that has had outstanding results.
Goshin Kan has been working very hard on
many aspects of KarateDo since it inception.
In our schools we have implemented various
ideas that has had outstanding results.
The prime objective of NKA International is
to band together like minded teachers world
wide who desire to impart the pure essence
of traditional karate do disciplines and values
to all its students. Every school within NKA
International will have its own knowledge
base of style or system of imparting physical
techniques. This operation of each school
operates under its own medium of under-
standing in terms of physical technique. This
will allow each to have the freedom to oper-
ate as they seem fit as long as there is no
cause for concern of what happens to the
students physically or mentally. We accept
all, into NKA International immaterial of
style or system. We believe there is not one
way of executing technique however, in terms
of disciplines and values we have a united
format under one banner.
Our system is non competitive as we find
there is a growing interest in non tournament
world wide. Many have asked Kancho Deena
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Time for Change
Kancho Deena Naidu , Goshin Kan Karate &
Hanshi Ceberano Tinoo,
Our system is non competitive as we find there
is a growing interest in non tournament world
wide. Many have asked Kancho Deena Naidu
to create such an organization for many years
but he was reluctant to do so as he thought it
was best to keep this only within his own organi-
zation called Goshin Kan. This has been work-
ing superbly and the transformation of many
students were beyond all expectations. This
together with the growing need for change in
the world inspired Kancho to have a world or-
ganization.
With that in his heart he has started to put to-
gether NKA International. It is hard to find an
organization in this present day that will em-
brace all styles and systems into one. This is the
objective of NKA. KarateDo has had it separa-
tion from the land of its birth Okinawa, and then
to Japan it grew into many more divisions. It is
now numbered in the hundreds as it traveled
around the world with many styles and systems .
For the first time there is an organization that
embraces “All as One”.
NKA has a system called KarateCare which was
developed to build character in students.
KarateCare is based on fives human values as its
knowledge base. These values are Truth, Love,
Peace, Right Conduct and Non Violence. It is
a special program of learning and developing
the human character. If character is good then
the environment is safe. People of good charac-
ter are of no threat to anyone. The ones with
good character are an asset to the group, soci-
ety and land they belong too. Teachers are spe-
cially trained to impart this knowledge to stu-
dents.
Please fill in the registration form as in our web
site if you keen to Join. Please also feel free to
telephone Kancho directly on +61 405000366
Sydney time between the hours of 9am to 5pm.
Please also note grade, style and system matters
not, what matters is the heart to help bring
change to the world through Budo.
Our Team
This team comprises of teachers within and from
different states in Australia as well as from a
number of lands. All are experienced teachers.
We will soon have them on our web site NKA
International.
Kancho Deena Naidu
He has been a hardened loyal student of Gogen
Sensei for many decades. He choose the path of
his teacher who was very happy at this and that
was teaching karate for defence only with spe-
cial emphasis on human development. The
other objectives of developing character
through Education in Human Values. His teacher
Now a light is about to ignite that shows it true
picture. The picture is that strong people in
uniforms only use it to defend but offer love to
the enemies. Many seem to grasp this and say
Wow! It is only the courageous who can do
this. The weak are the violent. The weak are
those whose agendas is to settle difference
with violence. In NKA students learn the sim-
ple techniques of avoidance at all costs, if
unavoidable then only physical defense will
be necessary. Such is the philosophy and
teachings of NKA.
Kancho/Kyoshi Facebook Chat
Kancho and I met on Facebook and con-
nected 21 August 2015. Hope you enjoy.
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Just sharing a lesson. Check out this video on
YouTube:
http://youtu.be/NXHDZwGshkU. Karate Re-
flections. youtube.com
I will with thanks. Osu!
08/23/2015 12:21PM
Good afternoon! With Respect and Honor.
Kndly check my profile: www.slideshare.net/
MosesKgosibodiba
Very nice. I would love to come to your home
town.
We are in Botswana, Southern Africa. It will
be an honor to host you. But first I must come
for internship. Kindly advice. Great Osu and
Pula!
We can speak about how we can work to-
gether. I have a school in Cape Town and
there are interest in other parts of Africa. I
was going to come to Africa in November but
postponed till next year. Do you want to come
to Australia and practice here for a short
while. Let me know what you think?
I want to come to Australia and practice for a
while. Certainly for your African tour, invite
us to attend. Osu!
I am getting some support but we need spon-
sors to get this organised. I am happy to teach
but we need people to organise training fa-
cilities. I speak to my student in Cape Town.
Cape Town is near. . .Do you already have an
Africa rep under which one has to go
through? I want to be your direct new student.
I am looking for a representative.
To become a rep I must first seek blessings
from my teacher. I have been granted per-
mission to seek learning and new knowledge.
Understandable you are a good person.
Do what you have too.
08/24/2015 8:15AM
Good morning! Have a blessed week.
Osu!
Thank you Sensei, in my life every mo-
ment is blessed as I find good people
like you.
08/24/2015 10:10AM
My blessings too. Thank you.
08/25/2015 7:44PM
My teacher's name is Hanshi Dr. Patrick
Solomzi Makgabenyana. 29yrs his stu-
dent.
09/01/2015 10:09AM
Please pass our deepest condolences to
all teachers and students, from All my
organisation of Goshin KarateDo and
myself. Although I did not know him I
am sure he will be missed by all to
whom he has contributed his life's teach-
ings. His soul is already in peace and in
the residence of his Maker, the power
greater than ourselves. His teachings
and ways will be remembered by all
whom he shared his knowledge too.
From Kancho Deena Naidu - head
teacher of Jun Goju Kai -Yamaguchi Ha
Goshin KarateDo.
I will convey your message. Osu!
09/07/2015 9:53AM
I have been robbed. I feel this huge
emptiness in me that needs to be filled.
Hanshi gave me the 'empty calabash and
tasked me to fill it up. . .
I will help you fill it up. life is a journey
Sensei, we all on this journey. you lucky
you have the calabash. others have to
find it first and then fill it up.
It will be an honor. Osu!
Thank you for sharing. His journey be-
gins in another dimension. But he will
always be with you.
Thank you.
09/15/2015 9:44PM
Good evening!
I did ask, can you kindly share on the
concept of 'Hihyo' and its use in dojo
instruction.
It is well needed as a teacher and stu-
dent. Criticism is well needed. It is im-
portant also whose knowledge you re-
ceive. Teacher and student must be
humble to receive (Hihyo) Guidance.
Revisiting basics, adjustments etc is
important if that is what you asking.
09/16/2015 6:06AM
Indeed. Thank you.
10/07/2015 6:00PM
My teacher passed on before he could
grade me 7th Dan. I am in my mandatory
2yr induction,last 3 months. I was to
complete grading in this last quarter of
2015. No one grade me in our ryuha as
they are low in Dan rank. Kindly advice.
10/07/2015 8:01PM
Love it. Thank you for sharing Sensei.
11/02/2015 1:00PM
I have since filled and submitted the online
registration form. i look forward to confirma-
tion of our membership. Osu!
Dear Sensei we have received your applica-
tion. tomorrow is our meeting. I just arrived
back from India. we will forward you a confir-
mation immediately after our meeting. sorry
about the delay as i was away. warm regards
Kancho
11/02/2015 3:01PM
Osu! I have further instructed our Botswana,
Lesotho and Zimbabwe branches and Sandan
upwards and dojo to register and be part of
this Great Development.
11/05/2015 9:15AM
My teacher passed on and we buried 12 Sep-
tember 2015. I am in my 2nd year of my 7th
Dan grade induction. He was to grade and
confer me the 7th Dan anytime this year. I
wish that this grading be done within and by
the NKA to help fulfil my teachers wish. He
did confer Dai Soke status, making me inheri-
tor of Oikado. I need your guidance and ad-
vice. Some organizations are ready to grade
me. I am not after the belt, the 7th Dan grad-
ing was a Spiritual call on my teacher having
been his loyal disciple for 30yrs.
11/05/2015 11:56AM
Dear Teacher of the art. I am willing to do this
for you. Ours is not only a physical grading it
is deeper, it is about spiritual development
as well. I can issue the grading immediately,
but I have not met you personally which i
would sincerely like to do. If you want to
obtain a grading from someone else you
could. But as you say it is not the grade you
after. You can call your self this level until i
see and examine you personally and then
make it official. Your teacher would have
been happy to have given you this grade and
it is sad that he did not and he passed away
before the task was complete. So I will say
take this level as a blessing from your
teacher and I will be in your country next
year to officially ordain you. If anyone ques-
tions you can use me as giving you that level.
Unless you can find sponsors to sponsor me
to your country to this before the year ends. I
would be happy to do this also.
Great Osu! I am happy and through you my
Spirit moves knowing,I have found a teacher
in you that will help me fill up the calabash I
was left with. Our meeting in person and to
be officially ordained by you in Botswana
when we open the NKA Intl chapter here will
be a great honor. . .
11/06/2015 2:11PM
As noted, I would like to visit for a 14 Day to 1
month training and to learn more abt NKAI
ahead of your May visit to Botswana. Kindly
send me an Letter of Invitation and Admission
for Internship. I need it to secure sponsorship.
Osu!
I will send email soon inviting you.
Uncensored Facebook Chats
My teacher passed on before he could grade
me 7th Dan. I am in my mandatory 2yr induc-
tion,last 3 months. I was to complete grading
in this last quarter of 2015. No one grade me
in our ryuha as they are low in Dan rank.
Kindly advice.
10/07/2015 8:01PM
I can be of help if you need me. I am in India
for the next two weeks, starting Monday.
when I get back I will be planning my trip to
Africa. I am about to launch my lineage a new
journey for my organisation. I will be looking
for leaders throughout the world.
10/07/2015 9:29PM
Kindly draft me in. Osu!
Good evening!
I am going to appoint heads in each country
to control the affairs. I working hard on the
Education in Human Values program called
KarateCare and our SMART defence pro-
gram. Let me know how you would like to be
a part of this. It will be a great journey and I
think it will contribute a great deal to the
betterment of humanity in both defence as
well as values.
I certainly would like to be part of the jour-
ney. It wil be an honor to be part of the
KaratetCare and SMART SDP. . .they are
inline with my evolving programs and ser-
vice to humanity. I certainly need a teacher to
help me fill the calabash I was left with. Great
Osu and Pula!
So I will visit you and make you leader of our
international organisation in your part of
Africa.. We will work out the best way to do
this. I will also appoint others to do the same.
It is going to be an exciting journey.
I look forward to working with you in service
to humanity. Osu!
It will help to read your programs ahead. I
will also email our Grassroots Development,
Karate Motivation and The Grassroots Out-
Reach Programs. . .
My email: [email protected]
Please send me an email to email address
[email protected] Requesting affiliation
to NKA international and how you would like
to contribute in leading NKA Africa.
I will, kancho. What does NKA stand for?
Naidu Karatedo Academy. My students have
choosen the name. They have in a meeting
decided. I asked are you sure they said yes,
yes yes. They love what I teach and said why
can't the rest of the world enjoy and learn
what we are learning. I hope you like it.
It is ok. It represents your Spirit. . .a legacy. .
.It will stay even after your passage
It is going to be our spirit all rolled into one. I
need wonderful teachers like yourself to
share ideas, be motivated and share so that
all peoples in the world, our brothers and
sisters love each other more. Karatedo is a
great intrument for this purpose.
. . .in our quest for peace and in serving
humanity we all become free. . .our dojo
kun ending.
We will chat same time. Good night!
1030pm.
Good night and thank you for your support.
My Honor and Duty.
10/09/2015 6:15AM
Good morning! I will email application to-
day.
10/09/2015 9:23PM
Good evening! I did email my application
package today. Osu!
Hello Sensei and welcome. I have received
your very well presented application. I will
be in India for the next two weeks . I have
had two more applications from Africa. I will
officially respond in a letter when I get
back. Thank you for being part of our grow-
ing team that is going to change the lives of
many in this sacred journey of ours. Warm
regards kancho NKA International.
Good evening! Happy that you got my appli-
cation. Feel free to appoint me to position
you feel best comfortable.
Thank you Sensei. I will respond after my
trip as we now have many applications flow-
ing in. You will be one of the Board of Direc-
tors of NKA Africa and Head of your country.
We are now creating a structure that will suit
everyone. Warm regards Kancho.
Great Osu
10/11/2015 12:28PM
I wish to attend the November 28-29 Kyusho
Aiki Jujitstj Seminar in Cape Town. I need
Gaborone-Cape Town return air ticket + 3
nights hotel. How can you help? Great Osu
and Pula!
We are building our organisation, in time
we will be able to help fund many things.
Now in its early stages a bit hard. But I am
sure later we will need you to do this kind of
learning. Warm regards Kancho
Just sharing my plight and wish to at-
tend,funds permitting. Osu!
10/27/2015 1:53PM
http://www.nkainternational.org/registration-
form/ Hi Sensei Here is the form for registration
please fill and send.
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We bring him to Botswana and Africa on the occasion of NKA International All Africa KarateDo Seminar, 27-31 May 2016. Seminar Open to all and sundry, children and senior citizens, active and non-active Karateka. Kindly join us during the seminar in May and self equip. Seminar Places Limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Fusion of Old and New
Snippets of Kancho Deena Naidu 1) Graduate of Japan KarateDo College - Tokyo. Direct stu-dent of one of the greatest grandmasters of Japan in the world, Gogen Yamaguchi sensei. 2) Nominated Australian of the year for the good work done in his country. 3) Diploma in Sports and Recreation 4) Taught self defense to the 110 Battalion of the Austra-lian Army for two years. 5) trained the actors in the latest Hollywood movies "Justice For Hire". 6) Motivational Speaker on many platforms around the world - New York, Tokyo, Singapore etc. 7) President of Sanctuary 108 - an organization that Helps people manage depression ( Free Service) 8) Retired from working with "Vision Australia" as National Co-ordinator helping "People With Sight Impairment and Blindness." 9) Runs work shops for Disability services and businesses, on Meditation, Smart Defense, Motivation. 10) Teaches S.M.A.R.T. ( Simple Methods And Reliable Techniques) Defense Program to schools in Australia. Kancho has over 40 years experience teaching and develop-ing KarateCare and the Smart Defense programs. Both de-veloped and written by him and the Goshin Kan Karate, Aus-tralia.
Word’s of Wisdom by Kancho Traditional KarateDo gives You: Values on how to be as a super human being with divine qualities. An art that is the formula for success in everything you do. Mastery of body and mind to overcome fear, reckless think-ing and violent behavior. Enlightenment of who you are in the true sense. Defense of great skill to protect yourself. To become fearless no matter the challenges. An understanding that Failure is never a defeat but a means of learning. Equips the mind with great knowledge of the art. A learning of how to heal yourself and others. To use the higher regions of the mind. To equip the store age unit of mind called sub conscious mind with right information. To overcome the ego and become a true being of service. To be no violent, non aggressive, non judgmental. ( what I write hear in not a judgment but divine fact). To learn about Ki, Chi, Prana, Chakras, astral, mental, causal and the power of the mind, heart and real focus.
Kancho and I met on Facebook on 21 August 2015 and
we quickly connected by a common vibration energy
that resonated well with each other. He was later to
inform me he sensed an aura of positive energy and good with me. In September my teacher of 30 years
passed on. I had to search for a teacher who will offer
me and our members at Oikado continuity without need to rush us into converting and changing our system and
style to theirs.
I said to Kancho “ I am left with an empty
calabash. Like a void, an empty calabash..”
Kancho said, “You lucky you are left with
something. If you allow me, I will help you
fill it up..”.
I am happy to share with you my teacher,
in Kancho Deena Naidu. Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba
NKA International
Africa Division Leader
Kancho Deena Naidu
NKA International
President
OIKADO Regional Chiefs ORC
Shihan Dr. Patrick Masokwane
Healing Crane Seraphim
Mantshwabisi
Shihan Benjamin A. Mofokeng
Pela de Roca, Molapowabojang
Shihan Gojesamang Mmutle
Shaolin Monkey Temple
Mahalapye
Shihan Seokana Socca Seokana
Thamalakane Dragons
Maun/Gumare
Shihan Jerry Thabeng
Pit-bull, Molepolole
Shihan Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng
Eagle Martial Art School
Serowe/Palapye
Shihan Gaabadzo Moseki
Aliens, Gaborone
Shihan Butholezwe E. Oitsile
Red Dragons, Francistown
Shihan Kealeboga Lekgatlhane
Kossu Kex Kan
Gaborone
Shihan Ranko B. Motlalekgosi
Lions’ Den Dojo
Tonota
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba Tiger Dojo Group Intl Botswana
Shihan Moagi Lekalake
Fukayama Dragons, Kanye
Shihan Donald Sejeso
Lobatse
Sifu Stephen Segomelo
Loi Wushu Do
Tsabong
Fr. Rev. Mothusi Sydney Boatile Shihan
Mt Kingdom Oikado Dojo
Lesotho
The Arrows
Selibe Phikwe/Bobonong
Tutume/Masunga Shihan Chishanba Chamunora
Shuchu Dojo
Zimbabwe
Ronny Sebotho
Mbiganyi Magina
Mrs. Onkutlilwe Ruth Mpolokeng sensei
Tshwaragano CJSS, Maun
Thamalakane Dragon Dojo Group Botswana
9 Key Strategic Goals
Administration and Leadership
1.To have identified the champion for the
program by 2018
2.To have created and staffed a full time
administration office for the program by
2018
3.To achieve at least 30% of women in lead-
ership and decision making positions in
Oikado martial Arts School and to facilitate
their presence in all existing Oikado struc-
tures by 2018.
Marketing:To develop and implement a
comprehensive marketing plan to 2018
Finance:
To have come up with funding and sponsor-
ship initiatives to enable “Women in Action
in Oikado” to match 25% of their allocation
by 2018. Advocacy and Awareness
To develop guidelines for advocacy for
women and girls in Oikado and sport karate
by 2018.
Capacity Building
1.To have increased the skills audit index of
women administrators and sensei by Decem-
ber 2018.
2.To train women and girls in the field of
sportsmanship by 2018.
3.To create a database of national women
resource persons by 2018.
Equitable Distribution of Resources
To ensure that Oikado has a funding alloca-
tion specifically for women and girls in Oi-
kado by 2018
Effective Organizational Structures
To revive existing Oikado structures to make
them functional by December 2018 Participation
To have at least 30% of women in various
Oikado committees and boards.
Number of Women and Girls Attaining
Black Belt Status
To increase the number of women and girls
attaining black belt status by 2018 Women & Girl empowerment. A tabler dur-
ing Oikado 2014 Independence Cup. Osu!
Critical Success Factors
1.Administration and Leadership
2.Marketing 3.Finance 4.Advocacy and
Awareness 5.Capacity Building
6.Equitable Distribution of Resources
7.Effective Organizational Structures
8.Participation 9.Number of Women and Girls
Attaining Black Belt Status
This program and initiative is part of greater
programs of Oikado Martial Arts School. The
Grassroots Development Program, Training
and Advancement in Oikado, Nationwide
Training and Coaching Clinics, Overnight
Training Gashuku and lately the Special Pro-
grams and Initiatives and Oikado campaigns
to attract children, girls and women into mar-
tial arts training halls. Osu! Osu! Osu!
Aims
1.To increase the current level of participa-
tion by women and girls and retain
such levels into the next century.
2.To increase women and girls participation
and awareness in all areas of Oikado,
sport karate and karate as recreation
3.To promote healthier and community and
regional based participation in Oikado
4.To establish a network among all women
and girls and stakeholders involved in
sport karate for the purpose of re-
source sharing, exchange of ideas,
skills and information
5.To promote education, mobilization of
women and girls in sport through bet-
ter training and coaching techniques
and administration
6.To work for the advancement of goodwill,
unity, solidarity and peace of women
and girls in Oikado and sport karate.
Vision
To be the leading martial arts advocacy
school influencing women and girls partici-
pation in Oikado and in sport and sport ka-
rate nationally and internationally.
Mission
To create opportunities that promotes
women and girls participation in Oikado
and sport karate through advocacy, aware-
ness and capacity building in Botswana.
Program Motto
‘Women with a Loud Kiaaa! Ossu!
Women in Action in and for Oikado: “ women with a loud kiaa!”
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Since 2009 both have participated across
various structures in Oikado Gashuku,
Gradings, daily errands and external
internships. They have offered their
resources, secretarial and administrative
services to and for Oikado. Their current
mission is to help Oikado grow in leaps
and bounds both administratively and
technically.
This award is also in furtherance of
Women in Action in and for Oikado
and recognition of their contribution
and support to our common cause.
By way of motivation and platform rec-
ognition and utilization we hope this
promotion will ignite the zeal, vigour
and drive to help take Oikado to various
environments and landscapes.
With this award they shall now assume
honorary title of Sensei. They are now
authorised by myself, on behalf of Oi-
kado Martial Arts School, Oikado Techni-
cal Board and on behalf of Hanshi Dr.
Patrick Solomzi Makgabenyana, that
they impart skills and and resource our
Lady Receipients of Oikado 2015
Honorary 1st [Sho] Dan Black Belt
Mrs. Olebogeng R. Kgosibodiba sensei
Tiger Dojo Group Botswana
Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy
VP, Botswana All Budo Styles Association This is notice to all Oikado practitioners and
clubs that resolution has been made that
these ladies be hereby advanced to the
honorary rank of 1st Dan Black Belt, OI-
KADO in recognition of their outstanding
commitment and service to Oikado.
membership and dojo according to the prin-
ciples of and rules of Oikiru Ryu Karate-Jitsu
Do until such authority is revoked for what-
ever cause and time. Osu!
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A Better World is Our
Theme.
Karate is the start. We are powerful con-
tributes towards world peace.
The whole concept of Human Values is to
improve the character of the karate com-
munity. it is important for the students to
learn to value others, appreciate and ac-
cept people for who they are. As we all are
one humanity and must develop human
dignity of regard and respect towards. The
purpose of it all is avoidance rejecting,
belittling and insulting others. Taking care
of others rushing to help others in distress
is the first step forward, even where ten-
sion exists. It is so easy to ignore, looking
the other way, avoiding and thinking it is
not my problem.
Part of our human dignity is to love and we
do this with service and care. That is the
reason I called our program KarateCare.
Saying sorry if one is wrong, asking for
forgiveness if one had made a mistake in
the past. Favoring reconciliation due to
misunderstanding. Our program is about
Listening. I say to the students this means
focus on learning through listening. Listen
to what others are saying. How do you
know about others, you do this by paying
attention and be kind by lending your ear?
Today in Human life many are insensitive
and cold towards the feelings of others.
We need to care more, offer support. We
share human values daily, we tell stories
about our great heroes of human life. To-
day children are looking for role models
and mentors. They turn to starts, sports
champions etc. and many do not conduct
them self in a proper way. So we as karate
teachers want to develop students in a way
they become role models for others. By
doing this the world becomes better.
What makes us human is our inner nature of
goodness and righteousness. We as a karate
organization want to bring the best out of stu-
dents. We as teachers and as an organization
think about what are the attributes that consti-
tutes a good human person. It is kindness,
forgiveness, tolerance, compassion and love.
We want our students to develop good natures
so that they can integrate into the society or
community much better. I believe we are all
born with a divine nature and through associa-
tion and influences this can becomes good or
bad. The mind does not know how to discrimi-
nate; it is the learning that does this. And it
improves our conscious state to become better
in our ways.
We commit to serving humanity through a re-
turn to human values and we have chosen our
vehicle as KarateDo. NKA International has
been launched on 23 October 2015 and is
open for worldwide membership and affiliation
by teachers of the art to help spread and teach
the message. This ia our promise.
Phakalane Golf Estate, L-R: M.Tagwa, John Moreti, Moses Kgosibodiba, Lameck Nthekela, Olebogeng R. Kgosibodiba
A Better world
Through return to Human
values in karate do
Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana
8th Dan, Oikado
(1954-2015)
He was of the 207th Generation and the
last surviving member of Oikiru Ryu
Karate Jitsu Do
“You are a gem Kyoshi. Let’s work
hard to bring change to the world. First
stop Botswana. They will then be men-
tors for the rest of the world”. Kancho
Deena Naidu
I like the fact that Kancho will teach us
new kata to add on what we have. “My
role is to fill in the gaps. I will connect
with hanshi through meditation and he
will tell me the gaps, says Kancho”.
Kyoshi
“Did Kancho know hanshi? I am curi-
ous how he will connect with hanshi
through meditation”. RB Motlalekgosi
shihan
The OIKADO Martial Arts School is proud
to present its Grassroots Development
Program for 2010 – 2020. It is a result of
work by the OIKADO National Executive
Council and Technical Board and has em-
braced all stakeholders of the school. This
third phase of the program is set in the back-
ground of unprecedented unity and drive
demonstrated in the first phase (1995-2000)
and the second phase (2006-2010) to take
karate to the public. Recent developments in
Oikado Black Belts cadre resolve is to speak
and act in unity and also paramount to de-
liver martial arts/karate practice to the pub-
lic in a coordinated and structured way.
Crucial to the program was the appointment of a
strong and active National Technical Board headed by Kyoshi Moses Topsoil Kgosibodiba, the Presi-
dent of the School, Shihan Gaabadzo Moseki,
Chairman Technical Board. Plus eight (8) active black belts of instructorship status drawn across the
breath and length of Botswana. The Grassroots
Development Program sits alongside and
personal, educational, careers, emotional,
physical and spiritual dimensions.
The school aims to achieve these goals and in
2001-2005 & 2006-2014 we embarked on the
re-engineering exercise and increased the
number of instructors in order to expand the
program throughout the country.
The results have been dramatic, primarily
because enthusiasm for martial arts practice
and training does exist in local communities.
Martial arts/karate offers a genuine and safe
alternative and augments other performing
arts and sporting codes.
Its popularity is growing in leaps and bounds
at secondary schools, colleges and univer-
sity. It has attracted international interest.
Funds’ permitting our wish is to cascade the
program down to primary school children, to
rural communities near and remote.
Osu!
the re-engineering (1995-2005) and (2006-
2009) phases of the school.
The purpose of the program is to demon-
strate how martial arts/karate at grassroots
level will proceed from now and where it
will be by 2020.It underpins the school’s
application for funding from your good insti-
tution.
It will also serve as a valuable tool for moni-
toring and evaluating achievements against
milestones laid down. Vital to the program
success is the need to regularly review and
where appropriate make adjustments.
The Grassroots Development Program
seeks to embrace and build the key compo-
nent required to achieve Youth Develop-
ment. At the core is the desire to enable
individuals to experience as positive, fun
and free atmosphere of martial arts/karate
practice and training and go on to fulfill
their true potential in the arts and across
various areas of their development: social,
Karate Motivation Program: for Children, Young Teens & Adults
OIKADO Grassroots Development & Out-Reach Program: a summary
Page 23 S O L O M Z I Oikado News Letter Letter
Thank you for taking time to read and discuss
the Schools Karate Motivation Training Pro-
gram for Children and Young Teens.
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, a world class
karate trainer and instructor is now offering
Karate Motivation Training program to chil-
dren in Botswana and SADC member coun-
tries.
The program beneficiaries are children and
teens at primary (5-12yrs), junior (13-15yrs),
and senior (16-21 yrs) schools.
The program teaches martial arts/karate,
motivation and discipline to students and
have resulted in students who are fit and
much disciplined.
As every teacher knows, the benefits of a
disciplined student are enormous as they
study well at school and at home. Do and
submit their homework on time and prepare
for tests and examination in time.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The program also teaches self-confidence
and will highlight the dangers of smoking,
drug abuse and alcohol.
We believe that fit and disciplined students
will benefit the students themselves, the
school system, teachers and parents and the
community and society in which they reside.
This program takes students away from lazi-
ness, smoking, drinking and gets them in-
volved and motivated to become better stu-
dents. No other program offers such benefits!
The program will be taught and presented
by Mr. Moses Kgosibodiba, who has over 35
years experience as a world class instructor.
By this submission we wish to roll out the
program to primary, junior and senior secon-
dary schools. Funds permitting it will be our
delight for every school to be involved with
us through this program.
The program is part of the Oikado Grassroots
Development & OutReach Program Theme,
Goals and Objectives which apply to the
Karate Motivation Program. Osu! Tiger Dojo Group Botswana
Ofentse Setiko
“Serenity of Spirit, Turbulence of Action”
Attributes & Traits:
Agility
Speed
Power
Stealth
Strength
Ferocity
Silence
Patience
Respect
Sensei Zacharia Labane & Sifu Stephen Segomelo @
May 2014 Klerksdorp Gashuku
Pula! 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 2 SOLOMZI
Pula! Pula!
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Kancho and grandsons
Pula! Pula!
Kancho/Kyoshi Facebook Chat
You were to send me confirmation email for my application to NKA Intl. I
had also requested a Letter of Invitation to come for training at your
academy. i need it for purposes of soliciting sponsorship. i am looking
to visit in March 2016 for 2-4 weeks. Kindly advice and confirm your
Africa tour and date for Botswana. Osu!
11/27/2015 12:55PM
Dear Kyoshi i will be sending a certificate. you should have received a
welcome email sent by us. however next week i will resend it together
with certificate. Could you let me know when in May will be convenient
for your group. i will work around that. my first leg of the journey will be
Cape town, then Durban, then Joburg, After that the rest of African. I was
thinking maybe we make Botswana the hub and invite others from other
parts of Africa to come there. What are your thoughts. In terms of the
letter to visit Australia, could you word it out one an email to me. I will
then send it as a special letter to whom it may concern.
Dear Kancho, Great Osu! I certainly will like to be and accompany you
whilst in South Africa. It certainly will be an Honor for Botswana to be
NKA Intl Africa Hub. The last weekend of May 2016 for Botswana ad-
vised. Is March favourable for my Australia visit? I want to come before
your Africa tour.
11/27/2015 6:48PM
That will be fine, March will be great.
11/27/2015 10:34PM
Thank you. It will be my 1st to travel to Pacific.
11/29/2015 5:53AM
Good morning! I forget to ask. What city in Australia are you? Kindly
advice on budget hotel for my March internship. Great Osu.
I am in Sydney. how many people and dates please.
Just me. The whole of March, if budget will allow.
12/03/2015 1:13PM
You were to email me some documents and the requested Invitation
Letter.
Profiles of Oikado Youth : Thunder-bolts Dojo Shodan Oteng Master Katonto
Master Katonto is ranked Shodan in Oikado in 2015. A brief rank-
ing history shows that he graded Yellow in 2009, Green in 2011
and Blue 2013 and has 2 years training Oikado under Shihan
Kealeboga Lekgatlhane at BOFWA. Master had taken responsi-
bility to keep Oikado BOFWA Dojo alive in the absence of Shi-
han. He had also lived the spirit of taking Oikado to the people of
Kgatleng through establishing dojo in primary schools.
He is credited with attracting children in the age bracket of 5-
13years old. Himself 20 years old. Through his efforts Master
established a primary school dojo that he named the Thunder-
bolts Dojo Group in compliance with Oikado dojo branding
exercise. He continues to knock at every primary school doors to
establish and attract children to regular training. Thunder-bolts
Dojo Group, Mochudi branch has 6 active child-budoka under
the guidance of Master and Shihan. Master has committed to a
youthful life of regular training. He has the gift of attracting Kidz.
He has a daily personal program of 5km morning roadwork,
weight lifting, and dojo instruction in addition to being a student
of Oikado at Mochudi BOFWA.
In Master Katonto we see youthful vigor and exuberance that
must be fully supported and encouraged. Indeed duplicated by
other Oikado Youth. 2015 April, Master Katonto sat the Oikado
Shodan Test & Grading.
By this profile let also be known that Oteng Master Katonto was
appointed Ambassador for the Grassroots OutReach Program
for the period 2015-2016 By Kyoshi Kgosibodiba. Kindly offer
him support and encouragement in true Budo Spirit.
Strength of Spirit through regular martial arts practice in the early
years. Osu!
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 Equipment & Set Up Standards
Tiger Dojo Training Time Table & Classes
Page 26 S O L O M Z I Oikado News Letter Letter
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: dumbels, 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, Obstacle course,
etc.
G. Photography & Video Facility
H. Dojo Staff
Instructor
Sempai
Receptionist
Secretary
Security
Driver
Other
Tiger Dojo Group Botswana
Ofentse Setiko
“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
Uphill road to Tiger Dojo @ summit
of Tlokweng Mabutswe Hill
Lions Local & External Internships Opening a window for our Youthful Black
belts to explore martial arts across a vari-
ety of styles, systems and schools.
Dan candidates are required to go for
internship at various levels of their devel-
opment. 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 Lions at brown and
black belts to undergo a series of training
attachments with various organizations re-
gionally and internationally. These attach-
ments 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.
MA Brief of Kancho Deena Naidu, NKA International Goshin Karate Do
Page 27 S O L O M Z I Oikado News Letter Letter
Profile
A results oriented teacher of Humanities, prac-
titioner and teacher of the martial arts with
good interpersonal, communication, research
and analytical skills. Ranko Shihan is a good
planner, organizer, decision-maker and pre-
senter. This has been proven by his success as
a teacher in Junior and Senior Secondary
School, College Lecturer and of the martial arts
for the past thirty years as evidenced by the
number of many students he has produced
some of whom are experienced black belts and
teachers of the art as well. We affectionately
call him Ninja at Oikado given that he likes
training late at night. Full of stealth and a firm
believer of “secrecy in silence and silence in
secrecy”. He was among the first three(3) to
grade Shodan in Oikado. An formidable kata
performer with impeccable agility during is
prime years. Ninja and I and Jonah Madibela
Shihan planted the Oikado seed when we went
into schools as teachers wherein we introduced
Oikado.
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba
Lions’ Den Dojo Group Botswana
Martial Arts Brief & Profile: Lions’ Den Dojo Group Botswana
Shihan Ranko Boniface Motlalekgosi
Kancho Deena Naidu was born in the year 1949 in South Africa. His mother gave birth to him prematurely. Kancho graduated in the Japan
Karate Do College in Tokyo in 1976, 6th in the world under Grandmaster
Gogen Yamaguchi and became the only one South African to have done so in the world. “ Gogen sensei took me in as a son”, he said.
Kancho lives in Australia in the suburb of Sydney where he runs an inter-national organization called NKA International Goshin Karate-Do. His
teaching does not involve competitions or tournaments of any kind as he
believes that this is the breeding ground for ego and competitions he be-
lieves does very little to improve character or help people defend them-
selves. He says, karate has three parts: physical for body, mental for the
mind and spiritual for the heart.
His involvement in spirituality began in childhood as he has been a seeker
of truth for the major part of his life. His writing of books suddenly started on a trip to India in the 1988 and grew drawing a worldwide audience. He
has been called as guest speaker in many countries. In Japan he addressed
a crowd of over 3500 people, and many hundreds in other countries. He also spoke in New York a couple of years ago. He took part in recently in
a movie in Hollywood called “Justice for Hire”.
Kancho taught the Australian Army for two years. He was also a national
coordinator for “Vision Australia” helping people with sight impairment.
He was nominated ‘Australian of the Year”. He has now produced many
Books in hard copies: Discovering Martial Art, Budoka-True Spiritual Warriors, Poems of the Spirituaal Heart. His audio books are “Goshin-The Secret Re-
vealed”, “The Adventure of Gugu”, “My Dear Driver”, My Dear Child”, “My
Dear Student”. Kancho started an organization called “ Sanctuary 108” and have assisted many people with depression. He has saved many lives over many years
and wants to continue this effort on a world scale.
He has now started NKA International to unify the teaching of Budo to bring
martial artists together for the upliftment of human beings. To share human values
in a program called “KarateCare”. The human values are Truth, Love, Peace,
Right Conduct and Non Violence.
Websites:
Www.goshinkankarate.com
Www.sanctuary108.com
Www.goshindigitaldojo.com Www.nkainternational.org
Www.goshinkaratedosenmongakkou.com
Facebook:
Kancho Deena Naidu
Deena Naidu Karate Club
Japan Karatedo College Semon Gakko Memorial
Kancho Deena Naidu, NKA International
Oikado Grading History
1. Graded Yodan 2010
2. Graded Sandan 1995
3. Graded Nidan 1992
4. Graded Shodan 1989
5. Graded Brown 1988
6. Graded Purple 1987
The Ninja was born on 23 Sep-
tember 1966 in Molepolole.
Started training at age of 15 at
Kgari Sechele II secondary
school in 1981. No teachers but
worked on our basics/kihon. He
continued on while national ser-
vice in 1985 in Bobirwa district
where everybody was into foot-
ball. I continued training with
UB Karate School to which Oi-
kado was introduced in 1986 to
present. Ninja graded highest
of the class from white to Purple
belt.
“Perfection is an ideal, not a target.
Only God is perfect”.
Shihan Ranko B. Motlalekgosi
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 Equipment & Set Up Standards
150-200 words
Tiger Dojo Training Time Table & Classes
Page 28 S O L O M Z I Oikado News Letter Letter
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: dumbels, 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, Obstacle course,
etc.
G. Photography & Video Facility
H. Dojo Staff
Instructor
Sempai
Receptionist
Secretary
Security
Driver
Other
Tiger Dojo Group Botswana
Ofentse Setiko
“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
Uphill road to Tiger Dojo @ summit
of Tlokweng Mabutswe Hill
Lions Local & External Internships Opening a window for our Youthful Black
belts to explore martial arts across a vari-
ety of styles, systems and schools.
Dan candidates are required to go for
internship at various levels of their devel-
opment. 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 Lions at brown and
black belts to undergo a series of training
attachments with various organizations re-
gionally and internationally. These attach-
ments 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.
MA Brief of Kancho Deena Naidu, NKA International Goshin Karate Do
Page 29 S O L O M Z I Oikado News Letter Letter
Profile
A results oriented teacher of Humanities, prac-
titioner and teacher of the martial arts with
good interpersonal, communication, research
and analytical skills. Ranko Shihan is a good
planner, organizer, decision-maker and pre-
senter. This has been proven by his success as
a teacher in Junior and Senior Secondary
School, College Lecturer and of the martial arts
for the past thirty years as evidenced by the
number of many students he has produced
some of whom are experienced black belts and
teachers of the art as well. We affectionately
call him Ninja at Oikado given that he likes
training late at night. Full of stealth and a firm
believer of “secrecy in silence and silence in
secrecy”. He was among the first three(3) to
grade Shodan in Oikado. An formidable kata
performer with impeccable agility during is
prime years. Ninja and I and Jonah Madibela
Shihan planted the Oikado seed when we went
into schools as teachers wherein we introduced
Oikado.
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba
Lions’ Den Dojo Group Botswana
Martial Arts Brief & Profile: Lions’ Den Dojo Group Botswana
Shihan Ranko Boniface Motlalekgosi
Kancho Deena Naidu was born in the year 1949 in South Africa. His mother gave birth to him prematurely. Kancho graduated in the Japan
Karate Do College in Tokyo in 1976, 6th in the world under Grandmaster
Gogen Yamaguchi and became the only one South African to have done so in the world. “ Gogen sensei took me in as a son”, he said.
Kancho lives in Australia in the suburb of Sydney where he runs an inter-national organization called NKA International Goshin Karate-Do. His
teaching does not involve competitions or tournaments of any kind as he
believes that this is the breeding ground for ego and competitions he be-
lieves does very little to improve character or help people defend them-
selves. He says, karate has three parts: physical for body, mental for the
mind and spiritual for the heart.
His involvement in spirituality began in childhood as he has been a seeker
of truth for the major part of his life. His writing of books suddenly started on a trip to India in the 1988 and grew drawing a worldwide audience. He
has been called as guest speaker in many countries. In Japan he addressed
a crowd of over 3500 people, and many hundreds in other countries. He also spoke in New York a couple of years ago. He took part in recently in
a movie in Hollywood called “Justice for Hire”.
Kancho taught the Australian Army for two years. He was also a national
coordinator for “Vision Australia” helping people with sight impairment.
He was nominated ‘Australian of the Year”. He has now produced many
Books in hard copies: Discovering Martial Art, Budoka-True Spiritual Warriors, Poems of the Spirituaal Heart. His audio books are “Goshin-The Secret Re-
vealed”, “The Adventure of Gugu”, “My Dear Driver”, My Dear Child”, “My
Dear Student”. Kancho started an organization called “ Sanctuary 108” and have assisted many people with depression. He has saved many lives over many years
and wants to continue this effort on a world scale.
He has now started NKA International to unify the teaching of Budo to bring
martial artists together for the upliftment of human beings. To share human values
in a program called “KarateCare”. The human values are Truth, Love, Peace,
Right Conduct and Non Violence.
Websites:
Www.goshinkankarate.com
Www.sanctuary108.com
Www.goshindigitaldojo.com Www.nkainternational.org
Www.goshinkaratedosenmongakkou.com
Facebook:
Kancho Deena Naidu
Deena Naidu Karate Club
Japan Karatedo College Semon Gakko Memorial
Kancho Deena Naidu, NKA International
Oikado Grading History
1. Graded Yodan 2010
2. Graded Sandan 1995
3. Graded Nidan 1992
4. Graded Shodan 1989
5. Graded Brown 1988
6. Graded Purple 1987
The Ninja was born on 23 Sep-
tember 1966 in Molepolole.
Started training at age of 15 at
Kgari Sechele II secondary
school in 1981. No teachers but
worked on our basics/kihon. He
continued on while national ser-
vice in 1985 in Bobirwa district
where everybody was into foot-
ball. I continued training with
UB Karate School to which Oi-
kado was introduced in 1986 to
present. Ninja graded highest
of the class from white to Purple
belt.
“Perfection is an ideal, not a target.
Only God is perfect”.
Shihan Ranko B. Motlalekgosi
Page 17 Potential seminar participants
27-31 May 2016, Gaborone Botswana (coded Blue)
S O L O M Z I
1st (Sho) Dan Black Belts
Tirelo Rantikane
Ofentse Agree Setiko
Aobakwe Seokana
Oteng Master Katonto
Sibudzani Basco Mbulayi
Gaolatheope S. Kudumane
Mrs. Olebogeng R. Kgosibodiba
Mrs. Onkutlwile Ruth Mpolokeng
Benster Chunga
Taekwando, ITF/WTF
Ronald Uche Musavengana,3rd Dan
TKD
Ivan Magama sifu, Win Chu Kung Fu
Gabriel Rabaloi, Nidan, Shotokan
Karabo Phiri, Redbag Tag(Bossubum
Taekwando
Kyu Ranks
Mako Moeketsi
Larona Nkwae
Shadrack Jeremia
Bonolo Kanokang
Belinda G. Chamo
Letang Matsetse
Motse Nkwe
Rati Motseta
Fanuel Botoka
Kago Monnamorwa
Kingsley Kgaogano
Gosentsamang Bogale
Kaone Molefe
Katlego David Mohanoe
Katiso Kometsi
Regional Chiefs: Shihan
Gaborone: Gaabadzo Moseki
Lobatse: Donald Sejeso
Kanye: Moagi Lekalake
Gantsi/Kang: ………………………….
Maun/Gumare: Seokana S. Seokana
Tutume/Masunga: Mbiganyi Magina
Francistown: Butholezwe E. Oitsile
S/Phikwe/Bobonong: Ronny Sebotho
Tonota : Ranko Boniface Motlalekgosi
Serowe/Palapye :Tshidiso M.Ogotseng
Mahalapye : Gojesamang Mmutle
Mochudi : Kealeboga Lekgatlhane
Molepolole : Jerry Thabeng
Tsabong: Stephen Segomelo
Molapowabojang: Benjamin Mofokeng
Mantshwabisi: Dr. Patrick M.D. Masokwane
3rd [San] Dan: Sensei
Lt General Luis Matshwenyego
Fisher sensei
Seokana Seokana
Butholezwe Erneste’ Oitsile
Gojesamang Mmutle
Jerry Thabeng
Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng
Benjamin Amandla Mofokeng
Moagi Lekalake
Lesotho
Rev. Fr. Mothusi Sydney Boatile
Katiso Kometsi
Katlego David Mohanoe
Zimbabwe
Shihan Chamunorwa Chishamba
Uganda
South Africa
Stan Holroyd Shihan
Sensei Brid
Kenya
Joseph Mwandeka,Nidan
Douglas Onzere, Nidan
2nd (Ni) Dan Black Belts
Kabo Phiri
Thuso Zazo Molepolole
Goitseone Bobie Bosilong
Sydney Mothusi Boatile
Lameck Nthekela
John Moreti
Zicky Seletlo
Security Systems
Botswana Vision 2036
Children
1. Zasha Teto Kgosibodiba 6yrs
2. Tanya Rethabile Kagiso 4yrs
3. Bokang Leese Obokeng 9yrs
4. Setho Anele Moeketsi 4yrs
5. Maatla Tagwa 11yrs
6. Phenyo Theri 15yrs
7. Maungo Tagwa 16yrs
8. Maitseo Sebolao 16yrs
9. Thoriso Kgaswe 15yrs
10. Mellisa Raleteba 14yrs
11. Oankgoga Rebabonye 16yrs
12. Katlego Ramere 15yrs
13. Precious Ntshole 14yrs
14. Kago Medupi 14yrs
15. Donald Thebe 15yrs
16. Amantle Raleteba 16yrs
17. Amantle Mokobi 06yrs
18. Abelang Mokobi 10mnths
19.
20.
About Kancho Deena Naidu
Kancho was a student of the world famous Gogen Yamaguchi Sensei, who was the president of the world renowned, Japan karate do College in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated out of this col-lege in 1976 and became the sixth graduate in the world. He was well liked by his teacher, jour-neyed together with him and Mamasan (wife of Gogen Sensei), to a number of places and has had the privilege of having a number of private lessons with his famous and respected teacher. Kancho has in his possession, a number of memorabilia from his teacher Gogen Sensei and Gogen Sensei’s family and some great stories to go with them. Gogen Sensei had an extreme desire to keep the traditional light of karate-do burning for as long as the world needed it. We all know that the karate world needs it more than ever. It is a known fact that there aren’t many schools teaching tradition any more. The karate world is moving into new trends and tendencies and many young martial arts have little or no inclination of what the real purpose and goals of Ka-rate-do, or what the purpose of life is. Many think of the art as a tool for fighting and hurting oth-ers. This is because of the way it is depicted through some sources of the media. Kancho says, ‘There is nothing in the real art of karate-do that teaches you how to fight, what it teaches you are how to defend yourself and how not to fight. Karate is just a tool to help one protect oneself. Through learning this skill one has to engage oneself in learning other skills which come with the art such as discipline, self control, etiquette etc. Life is about learning and gaining experi-ence and also about a continuous self improvement. It is more than the mundane things most people do daily. Life is about our own inner discovery and has a journey far greater than that of the five senses.’ There is a great need for instructors to give students lessons of true Budo or Bujutsu, rather than the frilly type of martial arts that looks good but does not work, in all areas of the true art such as the physical, mental and spiritual. Only a few could deliver this type of knowledge. It is Kancho’s opinion that this is one of the reasons for Gogen Sensei establishing the Zen Nihon (All Japan) karate-do College. In this college subjects such as Yoga, different forms of karate and spirituality were taught. Even in those early years of the college, only a few could grasp Gogen Sensei’s concept that Karate-do is much more than just the physical. Very few foreigners would attend the Yoga training, meditation or any of the lessons concerning the deeper concepts of Gogen Sensei’s understanding, he said. A few months prior to his death, Gogen Sensei made this statement to Kancho, “Thousands of students heard but only a few listened. Many think that karate-do is about Jiyu Kumite (free fight-ing) and it is not.” Kancho remembers his Japanese friends telling him on a number of occasions that many foreign students only come to Japan to learn to fight. Very few really took what Japa-nese traditional teachers were giving them, such as learning discipline, developing respect for teachers, being humble and non egoistic etc.
Kancho Deena Naidu like a few others around him intend keeping the traditional light burning. He says, “we have reignited the flame of truth of karate-do and we are going to keep this light burning for as long as it takes. It makes a huge difference to everyone who embraces it and does so by changing their lives for the better and also improves their level of aware-ness”. This light represents the teachings of Gogen Sensei and other great teachers, says Kan-cho Deena Naidu. Both Goshin-Kai and Goshin Kan believe in the concept of truth and it ex-plores all areas with deeper understanding.
Kancho has been practicing martial arts from the age of 11. After he graduated out of the college in 1976, he became the Leader of Goshin Kan Karate-do, a name given to him by Gogen Sensei which incidentally, was also the name of the dojo of Goshi Shihan, the third son of Gogen Sen-sei.
Kancho Deena Naidu is also the head of Goshin-kai International which was formulated to bring like minded Karate-ka together from all around the globe for the common goal of tradi-tional karate-do. His dojos are well known for their human values program and the only one of its kind in the world for Budo exponents. His teaching in human values is in conjunction with physical karate. Kancho says that every bujutsu teacher has a responsibility to his students, to give them the best in the arts, in terms of the proper understanding in the physical, mental and spiritual knowledge. “Without self control, the mind will be tempted to use the art for the wrong reason, without spiritual development the student will stagnate and not grow into a higher level of awareness. Spirituality is not religion; it is about love, compassion, tolerance, kindness and an understanding that goes beyond body and mind.”
Through the study of martial artists, teachers, as well as students develop great power. All prac-titioners of these arts, as well as teachers must never abuse their power on any level, be it physi-cal, emotional or verbal. Bringing harm to others without good cause is tragic. It was for this rea-son that teachers in the old days used to screen people before accepting them as students. Peo-ple with bad motives had no chance of joining a school with excellent standards of great knowl-edge and skills. It was also the practice of head teachers to carefully select students who wanted to be teachers of their art. A bujutsu art must never become like fast food. There are many good organisations and some great teachers with incredible skill. They have a great concern that ka-rate-do is being cheapened. The general public have little or no idea in the differences between good karate and the awful one. If they join a bad school two things may happen;
1) They realise after a while that joining martial arts was a waste and put off from the art to never do it again.
2) Develop hopeless techniques and terrible habits that will be detrimental to life. Most people enlist with a school trusting that the person instructing wearing a black belt is a genuine black belt and is knowledgable about the art. To them it looks like karate and the person wearing a black belt must be a teacher. Little do they know that, ‘it is not all gold that glitters.’ It is alleged that students below green belt are posing as instructors wearing black belts and taking classes. This is a real shame. Not so long ago a head teacher (who on video could not even do his first basic kata), giving a sales speech once to his new recruits said “ People are like spa-ghetti, when you throw it up against the wall, some stick and some fall, so don’t worry about that which falls because there are others”.
Teachers of the past were the pinnacles of goodness. They were special and taught with care. This was so because every true teacher understood that they were dealing with the lives of peo-ple. Teachers of this calibre knew that if they set an example of a life of goodness then this will have a snow ball effect on others. There is no value in an art that offers nothing, not even a good teacher. In these fast learning schools there are no lessons on anything of value more especially on ethics, morals or virtues. There is a saying, “For bad to continue good people must do noth-ing.” Many of the opinion “each to their own.’ What about human responsibility?
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The foto above capture students from the Fukayama and Oikado era. In
particular Oikado Generations 1-8.
L-R: Shihan Seokana Soccer Seokana, Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba,
Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana, Sensei Lameck Nthekela and
Shihan Gaabadzo Moseki. Hanshi and I seem to be in agreement on the
next generation of Oikado Leadership.
Kancho/Kyoshi Facebook Chat
I have been robbed. I feel this huge emptiness in me that needs to be filled. Han-
shi gave me the 'empty calabash and tasked me to fill it up. . .
09/07/2015 1:56PM
I will help you fill it up. Life is a journey Sensei, we all on this journey. You lucky
you have the calabash. Others have to find it first and then fill it up.
It will be an honor. Osu!
09/13/2015 3:27PM
Thank you for sharing. His journey begins in another dimension. But he will always
be with you.
Thank you.
09/15/2015 9:44PM
Good evening! I did ask, can you kindly share on the concept of 'Hihyo' and its use
in dojo instruction.
It is well needed as a teacher and student. Criticism is well needed. It is important
also whose knowledge you receive. Teacher and student must be humble to re-
ceive (Hihyo) Guidance. Revisiting basics, adjustments etc is important if that is
what you asking.
09/16/2015 6:06AM
Indeed. Thank you.
10/07/2015 6:00PM
True karate teaches important life values that a person will carry and be able to share for generations to come. These ethics obtained can be used to contribute to the enrichment of the family and community. It is a progressive journey over the years, each level offers set goals and skills to aspire to. It is a journey that never ends, as learning is a lifetime pursuit. Parents of children that are interested in getting their children into some form of defence and even adults themselves must consider every aspect before joining their children into an organisa-tion. Investigate the back ground without listening to just a sales pitch. Karate-do was never a selling product; it is a necessity in a troubled world of uncertainty. People in this type of art have to learn defence of value on every level such as on the physical, mental, emotional etc. Just punching and kicking is not enough – when and how to execute techniques is of primary impor-tance. When choosing an organisation or school consider a teacher that is firm with discipline as well as loving, who knows the art and has had the right schooling.
People trust organisations to do the right thing and think they are getting value for their money only to discover that in some organisations teachers real grade was a green belt posing as a black belt. Karate-do is not just physical, even that has to be taught correctly. In just a single solid punch there are more than ten things to consider, the hip alone has to move four times. Can a green belt know how to teach this? As it is said you can fool some of the people some of the time but you cannot fool all the people all the time. The real karate enthusiast will never be a part of an organisation that has a green belt teaching, but travel miles to find an authentic school with a genuine teacher who understands the art. In this country, there are some excellent teachers in every art of bujutsu. These instructors have put in years of hard training to become great and good practitioners. Seek them out, find teachers who offer real value and be patient about learn-ing and make sacrifice to travel if you have to. One of my friends, Keihei Sakamoto Shihan used to travel three hours by train to and from Hombu Dojo to train. He is one of the greatest Karate teachers of all time. Here, was a dedicated man who sacrificed his time and made great effort, so that he could learn from a first-class teacher. He valued what he was learning. His eyes and ears were opened and he learnt well and became one the top instructors of the art. Distance was not a problem because his love for the art and the opportunity to learn from an excellent teacher mo-tivated him to travel. The end result was he became exemplary in his art and I, too, was also mo-tivated by Sakamoto Shihan to make sacrifices to get somewhere in life. Ethics and Values are most essential
Kancho Deena Naidu’s organisation has a fully integrated system of learning values, the results of which has been outstanding. Such training is about developing students character so that will have a brighter future in terms of productivity and positivity. Kancho says if we need a bet-ter tomorrow, then the children of today have to be trained to lead their lives in a proper manner. Each will become a leader in their own right and in so doing they will form a path that others will follow. Generations to come will be on the upswing of a better life for all. “They’-being the young students, he says are the beacons of light in the sea of darkness. Martial arts with its good train-ing methods are a means to a better future. The world can and will change for the better, every-one has to play their part and contribute to a better world in their way. We must start now by training the young in real values for living righteously. Every teacher must have a say to make a difference. A teacher is a leader and a bestower of truth. He/she sets the pace, the pattern and the path for students to follow. If the instructor however, has none of these qualities then he/she cannot have the name ‘teacher’. In the east teachers are named Guru, Sensei, Sifu etc.
all these names have special meaning. It means remover of ignorance, or enlightened one or one with knowledge. A Sensei is not a coach training someone to excel in a sport. He/she is a person of profound understanding and knowledge of life as well as the physical aspects of the art. The purpose of any institute or school of learning is to instil into the minds of students knowl-edge of their expertise. If, however, this knowledge is wrongly taught, it will consequentially be incorrectly practised. This will be detrimental to all concerned, especially for those in the field of martial arts. Students must learn and understand the risks involved in Karate. There are huge dangers and one’s life could be at stake. It could be that of the student or that of the attacker. There is no doubt that if karate training is kept on just a physical level of attack and defence then, the human mind understands this art to be an aggressive way of resolving issues. Students who train without proper guidance will think of their art as just a violent means for protection and will defend themselves in the most aggressive way. In the case of those who cannot control their ag-gression the situation may become catastrophic, whereby people may get seriously hurt, be maimed or even fatally injured. Aggression breeds aggression. Karate is neither good nor bad; it is purely an instrument for defence. The mind through its education becomes a tool that uses what it learns in either a positive or negative way. The type of school we learn from has a great impact on behaviour patterns – to be good or bad. Teachers in Goshin kan pay a lot of attention to detail, in improving the quality of their student’s ability and their life. It is not a huge organisation and students travel great distances to attend our classes. We do not have low grades taking classes. Teachers have become teachers because of their understanding of the art. Our teachings, includes values and virtues. Kancho said “I remem-ber many years ago I had the roughest of all men who belong to a club that did not have a good reputation. He said to me that he wants his child to learn my type of karate so that this child could develop into a good human being. There were other cases when hardened criminals came to learn this art so that it can improve their thinking and consequently change their life. Every hu-man being has goodness within them. There is none in this world that is completely bad. True Karate-do brings out that goodness, no matter how tiny it is and expands it to greater horizons thereby changing life for the better.” The art of Budo has been developed through study of defence mechanics of wild animals. It was then adapted for humans to use to protect ourselves. We are humans and not animals. It is the quality of the humane in us that makes the difference between the animal and us. Allowing the ego to have its way descends our thought patterns and thereby bringing out qualities that are not good. The mind has to become disciplined to handle the ego. E.G.O means Easing Goodness Out. Each person is an individual with his/her own personality or ego. Ego is only bad, when the individuals become self-important in their ways. In martial arts we develop incredible power of both the mind and body and this can be the cause of huge problems if the mind is not controlled.
Traditional teachers have always advised students that they must be in total control of their minds. This means responsibility in defence by using both common and spiritual sense even against violent attackers.
The physical art teaches us skill - this means the ability to defend oneself from hostile attacks with practical force. Many take away the ‘S’ in skill and it becomes an art to ‘kill’, this means de-structive and dishonourable means of defence. With the ‘S’, it is an art that embraces Spirituality in terms of tolerance, compassion and love. In other words, it reminds us through our conscious-ness to use discretion
Phone: 555-555-5555
Fax: 555-555-5555
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Oikado Regional Dojo Directory:
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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th Dan
Tiger Dojo Group International Botswana
[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.
+267 72610566 to book place. Come Join Us &
Kyoshi for a Martial Arts Experience!
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Shihan Ranko Boniface Motlalekgosi, 4th 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
Kossu Kex Kan 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
430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays
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
430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays
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
430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays
Enquiries: +267 73475005
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Shihan Ronny Sebotho, 1st Dan
The Arrows Dojo Group, Selibe Phikwe
430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays
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
430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays
Enquiries: +267 73498513
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Shihan Gojesamang Mmutle, 3rd Dan
Shaolin Monkey Temple, Mahalapye
Enquiries: +267 73727623
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Shihan Modiri Tagwa, 3rd Dan
CoORE Dojo
Enquiries: +267 71320288,73972030
The Logo above, of Tiger Dojo Group
International 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
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Shihan Modiri Tagwa, 3rd Dan
CoORE Dojo, Oodi
Enquiries: +267 71320288
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Sempai Boatametse Gaebonwe
Talons of Eagles Dojo, Letlhakane
Enquiries: +26775285486
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Chishanba Chamunorwa, Shodan
Shuchu Dojo, Zimbabwe
Enquiries: +263 774673067
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Shihan Sydney M. Boatile, 2nd Dan
Mt Kingdom Oikado Dojo, Lesotho
Enquiries: +266 62908807
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Shihan Jonah Madibela, 3rd Dan
The Rock Dojo
Enquiries: +267 73436103
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