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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th
Dan was born 28 June 1964 in Tlokweng, South
East Botswana. He started martial arts in 1979 whilst a student at Lobatse
Secondary School. For 12 years he studied various martial art systems of
Shukokai, Shotokan, Jeet Kune Do and Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujutsu. In
January 1984 he relocated to University of Botswana. He became founding
student members of University of Botswana Karate School 1986 to which Oikiru
Ryu Karate Jitsu Do, OIKADO, was introduced by Hanshi Dr. Patrick
Makgabenyana. Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has taught many people and secondary
schools, and advanced his knowledge of martial arts with the styles of:
1984-86 Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu under Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr.
Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Thomas Tladi (deceased)
Shukokai, Shotokan
1998 Kyokushinkaikan Karate Do under Shihan Alpheus Mbuzeni Sabela
6th
Dan
2014 Kyokushinkaikan Karate Do under Shihan Khanyisani Maziboku
5th
Dan
Australia Kyokushin Karate Do under Hanshi John Taylor 9th
Dan
Kwazulu Natal Martial Arts Academy,Durban
2009 Kung Fu Wushu development and infusion into Oikado
1986 Oikiru Ryu Karate Jitsu Do, OIKADO
Under Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana up to present
Kyoshi was delegated to propagate Oikiru Ryu Karate Jitsu Do in Botswana.
Through this assignment Kyoshi became one of the most distinguished and
distinctive martial arts teacher up to present.
1988-2000 Introduced Oikado Nationwide Secondary Schools Karate
Championships.
1988-present Conduct Nationwide Coaching, Training and Gashuku.

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In 2009 Kyoshi was graded 6th
Dan Black belt by Hanshi Dr. Patrick
Makgabenyana, 8th
Dan.
1st
January 2014 he was inducted into and being prepared for the 7th
Dan Black
belt by Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana, 8th
Dan Oikado.
Martial Arts Teaching History:
The number of students Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has taught and continues to teach is
countless (see attachment below). He is President of Oikado Martial Arts
School International Botswana responsible for maintenance of standards
administrative and technical. Kyoshi Kgosibodiba is senior student and disciple of
Hanshi Dr. Makgabenyana. Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has participated in all and in
some co-authored Hanshi Dr. Makgabenyana martial arts monograms and books
under the theme The Martial Arts Legacy: 12 Volumes. Titles from this series:
The Beginnings of Martial Arts, Botswana ISBN 978-99912-939-7-4
The Exponentiation of Martial Arts, Botswana ISBN 978-99912-939-9-8
The Way of Teaching Martial Arts Vol. 3
The Making of the Sensei Vol. 4
The Emergence of the Sensei Vol. 5
The Dimensions of Techniques, Fundamentals Vol. 6
The Dimension of Combat, Fundamentals Vol. 7
The Dimensions of Strategy, Fundamentals Vol. 8
The Making of the Dojo, Fundamentals Vol. 9
The Way of Oikado, Fundamentals Vol. 10
The Covert Dimension, Fundamentals Vol. 11 Book 1 & 2
The Spiritual Way Vol. 12
International Membership Affiliations:
International Society of Martial Artists (ISMA)
National College of Martial Arts
Science of Strategy Institute
IKO SA, Matsushima Group
Ashihara Karate International
African Kung Fu Wushu Federation

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Oikado Dan Institute
Odori Kumo Combat Martial Arts Association
World Martial Arts Council
World of Martial Artists Against Child Abuse International (WOMAACAI)
WOMAACAI Southern Africa Charter President
Botswana All Budo Styles Association, founder Secretary General
This year Kyoshi will celebrate 38 years as a martial artist of great distinction.
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba is a graduate of the University of Botswana with
Bachelor of Education (Science, Biology major, 1990) and Postgraduate Diploma
in Counseling Education (PGDCE,1998). He runs a company called Nevaldin
Enterprises Pty Ltd which does general supplies. The company has a martial arts
service department managed by him as chief instructor; Tiger Dojo Group
Botswana of Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy.
We are privileged to have such a highly knowledgeable martial artist.
I feel honored and privileged to submit this brief on myself to accompany Hanshi
Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana brief. In our culture an elder can not travel alone. Most
importantly his senior disciple must always accompany him.
Osu!
Submitted by
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th
Dan
President and Senior Student
Oikado Martial Arts School International Botswana

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See annexure below.
SPORTING PERSUIT:
Black Belt holder and senior student in the martial arts system of
OIKIRU-RYU-KARATE-JITSU-DO (OIKADO), Botswana.
I am currently president of the OIKADO Martial Arts School and custodian of
the OIKADO system (Botswana chapter).
I am founding president of Botswana Oikado Kung-Fu Wushu
Federation(March 2009). Since affiliated to the African Wushu
Federation(AFWF). Attended AFWF 2009 Extraordinary Congress in Tripoli
September 10-14,2009 and member of special committee on AFWF constitution.
Currently involved on voluntary basis as a national coach to school and public
clubs. My mandate is to equip clubs with training methodology and issues on club
administration.
Initiative: I introduced the nation-wide annual schools’ karate championships in
1990. I have since served as its chairperson and chief referee. The championship is
part of activities in our grass-roots development program. Training clinics and
coaching and examinations are offered free. I am founding president of Botswana
Wushu Federation(March 2009).
Martial Arts Systems Studied:
Traditional and Contemporary Wushu(Taolu, special interest in animal styles)
Oikiru-Ryu-Karate-Jitsu-Do (OIKADO, Kyoshi Patrick S. Makgabenyana)
Kyokushin-kai Kan Karate-Do(1998 KZN-MA, Shihan Alpheus Sabela)
Koden-kan Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu (1988 special interest in shiatsu, healing
Massage, Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr)
Goju-Ryu (IOGKF, distance learning + mekaden kyu thesis)
Jeet Kune Do( 1984/5 Sifu Thomas Tladi)

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Martial Arts History and Ranking
1979 – I started training martial arts as a secondary school student at Lobatse
Secondary School.
1979 – 1983:- martial arts/karate styles studied under various Sempai: Shukokai,
Shotokan, Jeet Kune Do and Kung Fu Wushu.
1984 – 1986 as student at University of Botswana I studied Jeet Kune Do under the
late Sifu Thomas Tladi in the company of Sensei Nathan Kgabi(Sankukai Karate Do).
1986-till present I came under the instructorship and mentorship of Kyoshi Patrick
Makgabenyana, Oikiru-ryu Karate-Jitsu Do(OIKADO)
1988- Ranked Blue Belt, OIKADO and the same year elevated to Brown Belt 1st
Kyu.
1989- April awarded the rank of Black Belt 1st
Dan, OIKADO. During this period
February-March, I also came under the instructorship of Grandmaster Ramon Lono
Jr of Kodenkan Danzan-ryu Jujitsu, with special interest in healing by
massage(Shiatsu)
1990 – 2000:- Chairman of Technical Board and Chief Referee, OIKADO Secondary
Schools Karate Championships.
1992-till present: I was ranked to Black Belt 2nd
Dan in 1992 and conferred Senior
Instructor, OIKADO (all Brown Belts are expected to go through my instruction
when considered for examination into the ranks of Black Belt Dan levels.
1996 – till present: President, OIKADO Martial Arts School
1998 – Title of Yodan/Shidan (4th
Dan Black Belt, OIKADO) was conferred upon
me.
2004 – I was inducted into the phase of Menko-Kaiden and was graded to rank of
Godan, OIKADO.
2009 - I was inducted into the masterhood phase and true Oikado disciple and
conferred Rokudan and title of Kyoshi
2014 – I was inducted into and being prepared for Schischidan(7th Dan)
Martial Arts Workshops/Seminars/Gashuku
1986 – present:- I have held several training and coaching clinics with secondary
school and public martial arts clubs. The emphasis is on training methodology,
combat theory and application, examination and grading.
15 – 17 July 1995:- Gashuku/seminar. University of Botswana Karate School.
Various topics. I presented on Refereeing, Standardization of OIKADO Kata. Taught
Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yodan and gave a synopsis of Secondary
Schools Karate Clubs and tournaments.

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5 April 1996 the same Gashuku/Seminar was repeated to capture those who did not
attend the July 1995 edition.
9 February 1997:- University of Botswana Karate School Gashuku. It focused on
endurance, strength and stamina building. It also exposed participants to the science
behind MA exercises.
8 March 1997:- 9am -3pm. Moeding College Gashuku. 30 participants. Head
instructor and assisted by Sempai Mbikanyi Magina (Brown Belt 1st
kyu) and Sempai
Gaabadzo Moseki (Brown Belt 1st
kyu). Combat theory and application. We taught
Heian Shodan, Tekki Shodan and Taikyoku Shodan.
11 October 1997:- Lobatse Ipelegeng CJSS. 40 participants.9am-4pm. Main focus of
the Gashuku was to standardize Heian Shodan Nidan, Magic Set Kicks A, B, C and
D. Combat theory and application. Taught Tekki Shodan and Heian Sandan.
23 April 1998 – 10 May 1998:- on attachment to the Kyokushin-kan Karate-Do
Kwazulu-Natal Martial Arts Academy, Durban. This attachment was to expose us to
alternative training methods and outlook in other systems/styles. I was under the
instructorship and careful eye of Shihan Alpheus Sabela.
18 July 1999:-8am – 3pm. Maun OIKADO Tshwaragano Club under Sensei Soccer
Seokana. 15 participants. Training and examination and ranking.
8-9 April 2000:- Day 1, 4am -8pm; Day 2 6am – 12 Noon. I was Head instructor.
MASS OIKADO Senior Secondary Schools Training Camp, Masunga Senior
Secondary School. 7 schools clubs participated (80 participants). The two-day camp
focused through Martial Arts teaching on establishing and encouraging brotherhood
through sports partnerships between school clubs.
28 January 2006:-7am – 3pm. Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) MPH,
OIKADO Nation-wide training and coaching clinics. Gaborone region.40
participants.
24 June 2006:- OIKADO Black Belt Gashuku.8am – 4pm.GSS MPH.20 participants.
10 March 2007:- GSS MPH, 8am -4pm. OIKADO Black belt Gashuku.20
participants.
7 October 2006:- 8am – 3pm.Ipelegeng CJSS Hall. OIKADO Nation-wide training
and coaching clinics.30 participants.
January 2005-2012:- re-engineering of Oikado structures & processes. Champion of
the exercise.
10-24 March 2014; - training internship with IKO Matsushima,RSA Durban.
21-24March 2014:- attended and presented two athletes at the Inaugural IKO
Matsushima All Africa Tournament, Port Shepstone Gamalahle Campus. Attended 4
day training seminars by Hanshi John Taylor, 9th
Dan Vice President IKO
Matsushima, Chairman Australia Kyokushin Karate Association.
9-11 May 2014:- attended as facilitator IKO Vaal Klerksdorp World Cup preparation
Gashuku. 80 participants,12 black belts.

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Martial Arts Literature/Publications
I have helped research; edit and proof read The Martial Arts Legacy Volumes and in
some wrote the introduction and some chapters and as co-author.
Published books: 1. The Beginnings of Martial Arts Botswana 2. The Exponentiation
of Martial Arts Botswana 3. The Tao of Oikado
30 April 1987: “A Question and Answer Session” between Kyoshi Patrick
Makgabenyana and Sempai Moses Kgosibodiba, University of Botswana Karate
School.
30 April 1996, “Anti-Thesis of The Spiritual Way”. A thesis theory paper
submitted as part requirement for the award of Black Belt 3rd
Dan, OIKADO.
September 1996, OIKADO Grading Report: 1990 – 1996.
April 1994, “Self-Defense: Bujitsu[Use and Functional Comparison]. A theory
paper on a comparative analysis of self-defense techniques and their application in
public self defense settings.
24 September 2004,” OIKADO Historical Background: tracing our origins. A
paper by Kyoshi P. Makgabenyana and Shihan M.Kgosibodiba.
30 September 2004, A Comparative Analysis and Ante-mortem of Systems. This
thesis compares Goju-ryu and Oikiru-ryu Karate-Jitsu Do. This paper was submitted
as my Menko Kaiden (Mekaden Kyu) thesis for advancement into the rank of Black
Belt 5th
Dan, Godan, OIKADO and into admission to membership and rank
recognition by the N.C.M.A.
31 December 2005, OIKADO Grassroots Development Program: 2006-2010.
This is a position paper still to be adopted with the theme “Promoting Better Health
for Young People through Physical Activity and Sports: Taking Martial Arts to the
People.”
30 September 2006, OIKADO Lecture Notes Series 1-6: 1. Mind and Face; 2.
Kata, 3.Techniques; 4.Techniques of Observation, Hearing and Association;
5.Combat Theory and Other Aspects; 6.The Ninja; 7. The Negative Heart of
OIKADO.
12 August 2006, 8.Training and Advancement in OIKADO. This paper gives a
synopsis of phases of development and advancement for Black Belts in OIKADO,
requirements at each phase.
30 April 2007, OIKADO Martial Arts Titles: Special Policy. This is a position
paper intended discussion and encourages development of policy in OIKADO Martial
Arts School on conferrement of titles to Black Belt holders in OIKADO.
31 May 2007, A New Structure for OIKADO Martial Arts School. This is a
position paper intended to ignite discussions and dialogue and help shift paradigms in
view of restructuring of OIKADO.

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18 September 2007, Martial Arts and Primary Schools: basics and guidelines. A
thesis required as part-fulfillment to be accepted into Master-hood status and release
from mentorship.
List of Referees:
1. Hanshi Dr. Patrick Solomzi Makgabenyana, 8th
Dan
Oikado Martial Arts School International
PO Box 1533
Lobatse. Botswana.
Tel: +267 319 0814 email: pmakgabenyana@gov.bw glaetsang@gov.bw
cell: +267 76376670
2. Hanshi John Taylor, 9th Dan
Chairman Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Incorporated
Vice President, IKO Matsushima Kyokushin Karate
130 Hewlett St. Bronte, N.S.W.
Australia 2024
Email: shihantaylor@ozemail.com.au
Tel: +2 9389 0252 / 0418 284 100
3. Shihan Khanyisani Mazibuko, 5th Dan
RSA IKO Matsushima Kyokushin Karate
129 KE Masinga Rd, Kingsmead.
Durban
Tel : +27 824476683 / 718521711
Email : khanyisani@reshebile.co.za
4. Shihan Dr. Patrick Masokwane, 4th Dan
PO Box 501978.
Gaborone.
Cell : +267 71756200 email : masokwanepatrick@gmail.com