Solomzi is Oikado Martial Arts School International Botswana, monthly newsletter compiled and written by Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba & Tiger Dojo Group International Botswana.

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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy [TOIKADO]
November 2015 OIKADO from Kyoshi Kgosibodiba Tiger Dojo Group Botswana
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S O L O M Z I
Oikado News Letter
1-4 OCTOBER 2015 JOSUI KAI KAN SEMINAR
SPECIAL REPORT AND EDITION
31 October 2015
Volume 1 Issue 9
Oikado Dojo Branding:
1. Tiger
2. Lions’ Den
3. Thamalakane Dragon
4. Eagles
5. Thunder-bolts!
6. Pit-bull
7. Healing Crane Seraphim
8. The Arrows
9. Pela De Roca
10. Loi Wushu Do
11.Fukayama Dragon
12. Red Dragons
13.Shaolin Monkey Temple
14. Falcon
15. Aliens
16.
L-R: Percy May sensei, Nidan Darian Brown, Shihan Marius David Conjana, Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba (Tiger
Dojo & Oikado Botswana), Johan Fortuin sempai, Mr. Sakhele Matomane,PRO.
2015 JOSUI KAI KAN ANNUAL SEMINAR
Venue: Okkie Jooste Sports Camp Site, Stellenbosch Date: 1-4 October 2015 @ 1800hrs
Under-8 were awesome to watch!

2. Children were not allowed to sleep with
parents. This was important for character
building and brotherhood and instilling of
martial arts discipline. They liked indeed!
Given they were always up and in their gi as
early as 5am. A good alarm for the senior
participants.
Day 3 : Saturday 3 October 2015
6am 5km roadwork followed by dojo session
till breakfast at 8am. The Kidz-in-Budo were
split into groups of 4/5 each and assigned
instructor. They are manageable.
Next session 930am
Benchmarking Points:
Seminar preparation, invitations sent, annual
event during school holidays, instructors’
and parental involvement key, day sessions
many to occupy participants, attire strictly
white Gi and track suit. No time for formal or
casual clothing since Thursday. Either in you
Gi or pajama.
Osu!
Day 1 :Thursday 1 October 2015.
630pm arrival. First session at 7-8pm. Fol-
lowed by supper. Then meeting and sharing
of black belts. 930pm, bedtime.
Day 2 : Friday 2 October 2015
6am 5km Roadwork followed by dojo yoga
session. Breakfast at 8am.Shhan shared their
fils and insight into their operations. Grading
and dojo operations mandatory requirements
of records.
930-1150am Dojo session. Kihon, Josui 7
combinations, Sabaki sparring. Snack time
and rest.
12Noon -115pm Kata session in the park,
Pinan 1-5. We were split into groups by belt
rank. Followed by Goshin/ju-jiutsu tech-
niques.
Lunch break.
Next session Nidan candidate/s grading revi-
sion at 3pm.
Today was arrival day for juniors and parents.
Seminar suddenly grew large and juniors
joined 7-830pm dojo session.
With arrival of kids as young as 3years old,
the seminar became Alive!
Black belts and seniors involvement grew.
Kidz were split into groups of 6 each and as-
signed dormitory captain. Their role was
control and enforce seminar rules; bedtime
meal times and readiness for dojo sessions.
JOSUI KAI KAN REPORT
Volume 1 SOLOMZI
Pula! Pula!
The Kata and Goshin sessions in the park were indeed great! The Okkie Jooste Municipal Sports Camp Site Offers serene
environment right for a seminar. No city attractions to take away participants concentration. We indeed enjoyed the facility and
the excellent seminar package from Shihan Marius David Conjana & Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent. Great Osu and Pula!

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We had opportunity to view and browse files and
grading syllabus.
3rd session 930am was Sabaki Sparring and
Tournament kata,
1115am Sparring and Introduction to Full Contact
Refereeing and Judging. Followed by Snack.
It has been drizzling since 6am and our Gi were
wet, as for Kidz, soaked! Out-door sessions shifted
indoor. With a mixed class of under 6 to seniors,
seniors had to go on overdrive to help keep Kidz
in control and lines.
The number of sessions had to be cut to allow us
to dry our Gi given the tight schedule for Day 4.
Josui Kai Kan Grading: students at 16 yrs grades
from White to Blue belt. The White to Shodan pro-
gram is a 30 months duration. Kyu grade about
twice in a year April to December.
All Dan grades from Sandan in Japan.
Day 4 : Sunday 4 October 2015
4-8am; Black belts training and Nidan
candidate taken through paces and as-
sessment
9am—12Noon: Grading
Part A Group Kihon in exercises, squat
jump, squat jump & push up, squat & Jor-
dan geri, crunches, etc. Kihon in stances,
blocks, kicks, and punches.
No mercy shown to the Kidz-in-Budo.
Important in instilling adherence to stan-
dards and commitment to training. In-
deed some were crying and asking for
mum and dad!
Students had to remember techniques
and kata in Japanese. Sensei and sempai
moved around to ensure correct standard
and execution.
Observation:
That students not grading were full par-
ticipants and helped and motivate those
grading. The Nidan grading started ear-
lier and continued with kyu grading regi-
men. Brown belts continuous assessment
was ongoing too and their involvement
observed and noted in their files.
Part A pushed All to their limits. A lot of
crying from Kidz. The wheelbarrow
knuckle walk was a killer, indeed for the
young. This component of training impor-
tant and must be maintained well into
ripe ages when the body shifts from
youthful vigor to old age and spiritual
technique informed by early hard train-
ing of our youth.
Kidz-in-Budo came in numbers. In-
deed they added flavor ,noise and fun
to the seminar
Great Osu and Pula!
Part B: Individual Assessment
Those waiting their turn were not allowed to witness and watch.
Some got injured, some fell sick. No excuses accepted. Such
grading students sick or not had to come to the floor and leave
the decision to the grading panel. Shihan knew all students in-
deed, as informed by grading reports submitted by dojo
The highlight of grading was with students with LDD and lan-
guage barrier of both English and Japanese.
There were youth with special talents picked from their grading
reports.
There were three seniors aged 17, 27 and 29 yrs graded from
White to Blue belt 1 stripe.
Part C : Sparring
Candidates were first paired by belt rant and height and had to
meet syllabus requiremnts of number of fights which ranged
from 2— 11 fights.
The highlight of the session was the Nidan candidate’s 11
fights plus he had Sandan and senior black belts present plus
fight Shihan. No mercy was shown. Indeed he was hit hard.
He screamed with pain. Almost dropped a tear. No!
A black belt does not come cheap!

4. and health programs
10. To increase the proportion of primary,
junior and senior secondary schools that
provide comprehensive school physical and
health education to prevent health problems
such as violence, alcohol and substance
abuse, HIV and AIDS and STI, inadequate
physical activity and environmental health.
11. To reinforce knowledge learned in other
subjects areas such as science, math and
social studies.
12. To facilitate development of student self-
discipline and responsibility for health and
fitness.
13. To develop psycho-motor skills that al-
low for safe, successful, and satisfying par-
ticipation in physical activities.
14. To influence moral development by pro-
viding students with opportunities to assume
leadership, cooperate with others, and ac-
cept responsibility for their own behavior
Osu!
Program Theme:
“Promoting Better Health and Performance
for Young People through Physical Activity
and Sports: Key to Educational Excellence.”
Program Goals:
1. To promote an open forum for information,
training, practice and experimentation in the
field of martial arts/karate.
2. To help students develop the knowledge,
attitudes, skills, behaviors, and confidence to
adopt and maintain physically active life-
styles, while providing opportunities for en-
joyable physical activity.
3. To emphasize key training methodology
and training program advances in the field
and highlight the direction of future training
drive and promotion of physical activity and
public/youth fitness.
Program Objectives:
4. To promote martial arts/karate as a physi-
cal health program
5. To develop martial arts/karate in primary,
secondary schools and colleges towards
realizing BNSC Vision 2020 and the National
Vision 2016: ‘...we cannot be healthy if we
are not fit...”
6.To improve physical fitness
7. To cultivate and promote brotherhood and
friendship through interactive training
8. To help school clubs prepare for the vari-
ous annual karate championships nationally,
regionally, continentally and internationally.
9. To increase the proportion of children,
adolescents and youth in-and-out-of school
who engage in physical education and
23. To teach under-privileged children and
youth in the community martial arts/karate
in order to motivate, give them dignity and
self-discipline.
Who Should Attend
The target audience is primarily children,
teens and youth in and out-of-school at pri-
mary (5-12yrs), junior (13-15yrs) and senior
secondary (16-21yrs) schools, and colleges
(18-34yrs) and interested in and/or practic-
ing martial arts/karate.
“...in our quest for peace and in serving
each other we all become free”.
Osu!
15. To help students become more confident,
assertive, independent, and self-controlled.
16. To provide an outlet for releasing tension
and anxiety thus mitigating against youth
violence, truancy, vandalism and bad graffiti.
17. To increase the proportion of public and
private schools that provide access to their
physical activity spaces and facilities for all
persons outside of normal school hours(i.e.
before and after the school day, on weekends
and during school holidays and other vaca-
tions).
18. To give students the opportunity to set
and strive for personal, achievable goals.
19. To teach martial arts/karate motivation
and discipline to students that result in stu-
dents who are fit and much disciplined.
20. Through self-confidence teaching the
program will highlight the dangers of smok-
ing, drugs and alcohol.
21. To produce students who are fit and ac-
tive thus benefitting the students, parents
and the school, and the community they are
in.
22. Through active participation the program
will take students away from laziness, smok-
ing, drinking and offer motivation for valued
practices.
Karate Motivation Program
Volume 1 SOLOMZI
Osu! Pula!
The Kata and Goshin sessions in the park were indeed great! The Okkie Jooste Municipal Sports Camp Site Offers serene
environment right for a seminar. No city attractions to take away participants concentration. We indeed enjoyed the facility and
the excellent seminar package from Shihan Marius David Conjana & Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent. Great Osu and Pula!

5. and health programs
10. To increase the proportion of primary,
junior and senior secondary schools that
provide comprehensive school physical and
health education to prevent health problems
such as violence, alcohol and substance
abuse, HIV and AIDS and STI, inadequate
physical activity and environmental health.
11. To reinforce knowledge learned in other
subjects areas such as science, math and
social studies.
12. To facilitate development of student self-
discipline and responsibility for health and
fitness.
13. To develop psycho-motor skills that al-
low for safe, successful, and satisfying par-
ticipation in physical activities.
14. To influence moral development by pro-
viding students with opportunities to assume
leadership, cooperate with others, and ac-
cept responsibility for their own behavior
Osu!
Program Theme:
“Promoting Better Health and Performance
for Young People through Physical Activity
and Sports: Key to Educational Excellence.”
Program Goals:
1. To promote an open forum for information,
training, practice and experimentation in the
field of martial arts/karate.
2. To help students develop the knowledge,
attitudes, skills, behaviors, and confidence to
adopt and maintain physically active life-
styles, while providing opportunities for en-
joyable physical activity.
3. To emphasize key training methodology
and training program advances in the field
and highlight the direction of future training
drive and promotion of physical activity and
public/youth fitness.
Program Objectives:
4. To promote martial arts/karate as a physi-
cal health program
5. To develop martial arts/karate in primary,
secondary schools and colleges towards
realizing BNSC Vision 2020 and the National
Vision 2016: ‘...we cannot be healthy if we
are not fit...”
6.To improve physical fitness
7. To cultivate and promote brotherhood and
friendship through interactive training
8. To help school clubs prepare for the vari-
ous annual karate championships nationally,
regionally, continentally and internationally.
9. To increase the proportion of children,
adolescents and youth in-and-out-of school
who engage in physical education and
23. To teach under-privileged children and
youth in the community martial arts/karate
in order to motivate, give them dignity and
self-discipline.
Who Should Attend
The target audience is primarily children,
teens and youth in and out-of-school at pri-
mary (5-12yrs), junior (13-15yrs) and senior
secondary (16-21yrs) schools, and colleges
(18-34yrs) and interested in and/or practic-
ing martial arts/karate.
“...in our quest for peace and in serving
each other we all become free”.
Osu!
15. To help students become more confident,
assertive, independent, and self-controlled.
16. To provide an outlet for releasing tension
and anxiety thus mitigating against youth
violence, truancy, vandalism and bad graffiti.
17. To increase the proportion of public and
private schools that provide access to their
physical activity spaces and facilities for all
persons outside of normal school hours(i.e.
before and after the school day, on weekends
and during school holidays and other vaca-
tions).
18. To give students the opportunity to set
and strive for personal, achievable goals.
19. To teach martial arts/karate motivation
and discipline to students that result in stu-
dents who are fit and much disciplined.
20. Through self-confidence teaching the
program will highlight the dangers of smok-
ing, drugs and alcohol.
21. To produce students who are fit and ac-
tive thus benefitting the students, parents
and the school, and the community they are
in.
22. Through active participation the program
will take students away from laziness, smok-
ing, drinking and offer motivation for valued
practices.
Karate Motivation Program
Volume 1 SOLOMZI
Osu! Pula!

6. Page 6 OCTOBER 2015 JOSUI KAI KAN FOTO GALLERY Pula!

7. Participants travelled from afar from within
RSA and Botswana. Provinces represented
were all RSA provinces. The support and
brotherhood demonstrated commendable. It
is this spirit of supporting others events and
activities that can and will grow our martial
arts across the style divide.
I could not help notice that rank was put
aside during such events particularly that
there were a lot of athletes in grassroots
development ages of 3-18 years old. This
indicated the great future ahead. The fact
that there were few incidents of complaints
and quarrelling was important given pres-
ence of development structures.
opportunity to participate and broaden our
martial art knowledge base.
Most important establish and grow friendship
and brotherhood in Budo.
We look forward to collaborating more with
IKO Doshin Kai, Shorin Kempo Kai Kan, Ashi-
hara Karate International, Josui Kai Kan Af-
rica, Royama Kyokushin kai kan, Enshin Ryu
Africa, Funakoshi Shotokan, Kick Boxing, IKO
Matsushima, all other federations and dojo
that participated.
By this newsletter/report I, my wife, Tiger &
Red Dragons Dojo and Oikado extend our
sharing with you. Osu!
The attitude of Fair Play and character de-
velopment through engagement in the arts
important in these formative years.
The seminar venue was spacious enough to
accommodate the 45 participants on the
floor, area for spectators and other. Good
sound system for announcements.
In conclusion let me acknowledge the invita-
tion that was extended to Oikado Martial
Arts School International and to Tiger Dojo
Group Botswana. On behalf of Hanshi Dr.
Patrick Makgabenyana - - - Great Osu and
Pula! May His soul rest in peace. We extend
our heart felt joy for having accorded us the
Oikado Local & External Internship
Program
Opening a window for our Youthful
Black belts to explore martial arts
across a variety of styles, systems
and schools.
Dan candidates are required to go
for internship at various levels of
their development. This requirement
is mandatory and internship report
submitted as part requirement for
Dan Test & Grading.
Remember::
a black belt is a white belt
who never quit.
This is Oikado
Osu! Osu! Osu!
It is a requirement for all OIKADO at brown
and black belts to undergo a series of train-
ing attachments with various organizations
regionally and internationally.
These attachments are intended to offer a
combination of:
1.Exposure to training methodologies and
strategies.
2. Opportunity to compare.
3. Opportunity to train outside the ambit of
OIKADO
4. An option to train and be graded where
possible
5. Rank recognition
6. Membership registration
7. Attend courses in refereeing and judging
8. Friendship and brotherhood in budo.
Thank You Josui Kai Kan and Congratulations! on Your Successful Stellenbosch Annual Seminar. Great Osu!
The Seminar attracted participants from as little as 3years old to senior. Parents came and stay at camp site and took care o f preparing excellent meals. Great Osu!
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Participants were categorized primarily by
age and belt rank. Most athletes were drawn
from the Under-8,10,12 and 15, with senior
categories fairly represented. There was
good representation of both male and fe-
males, boys and girls.
Judging instruction was top class, given
there were no complaints but accolades
from participants and parents. The spirit of
fair play and regard for each others’ safety
was observed by participants. To that end
there were few injuries that required no
need for specialized medical attention.
The 1-4 October 2015 Josui Kai Kan An-
nual Seminar, RSA was a culmination of
events that started in January 2015 with vari-
ous provincial and international Gashuku and
technical and referees courses. The Stellen-
bosch event had attracted interest and par-
ticipation from Botswana Oikado Martial Arts
School. and helpful, helping us not see the
hours pass.
Botswana was represented by Kyoshi Moses
Kgosibodiba, Butholezwe Oitsile sensei and
Obokeng Kagiso Obokeng sempai.
We travelled Intercape Mainliner, departed
Gaborone on Wednesday 30 September
2015 and arrived Cape Town at 1330hrs.
Caught MetroRail to Stellenbosch at 1530hrs
and were collected at station by Shihan.
We quickly settled and joined the first ses-
sion that Thursday at 7pm. This was impor-
tant to kill the fatigue of long travel for us and
some dojo from within RSA that had done
great hours to Stellenbosch.

8. JOSUI KAI KAN STELLE
GROUP
1-4 OCTOBER 2015 @ OKKIE
Back Row Standing Left-Right:: (Organization accountant) Karin Wessels, Lloyd Mxalisa, Raul Leukes, Zwelimfundo Mguli, Emma
Sayo, Inge Van Heerden, Rushaad Douw, Valentino Mo
Middle Row Seated Left-Right:(Senpai) Donaldo Adams, (Ushideshi) Oyama Conjana, (Ushideshi) Coutney Conjana, (Senpai) Dari
(Senpai) Butholezwe Oitsile, Obokeng Kagiso, (
Front Row Seated Left-Right: Litha Kamsela, Anathi Booi, Bakhe Bolosha, Phumelisa Cuba, Avile Gece, Baraka Manga, Ahlumile

9. ENBOSCH ANNUAL SEMINAR
PHOTO
JOOSTE SPORTS CAMPSITE
anuel Maripfonde, Thandiwe Mafanya, Sinesihle NgxabaziSesona Stoto, Chuma Ndamane, Cayden Abrahams, Sanele Mboso, Olwam
oses, Anzo Louw, Elmarado Thomas, Lusanda Botwe.
ian Brown, (Sensei) Percy May, (Kyoshi) Moses Kgosibodiba, (Shihan) Marius Conjana, (Ushideshi) Himitsu Conjana (2 years old),
(Senpai) Johan Fortuin, (Senpai) Mark Maboya.
Stoto, Oyintanda Kamsela, Bonke Bolosha, Lesedi Dyantyi, Matthew Nel, Lusanda Jacobs and Lukhanyiso Spelman.

10. Monday-Thursday
3pm-345pm: Childrens Class [5-16 yr Olds]
430-6pm: Mixed Class
6pm– 730pm: Senior Class
Over Night Training: once fortnightly
Friday 9pm—6am Saturday
Weekend Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays
Public Self Defense Class 9am-12 Noon
Saturday Gashuku, held fortnightly
Mabutswe Hill: Boot Camps
5-9am Summer
7-10am Winter
8am-1030am
Endurance & Character Building Gashuku
6am-6pm & 6am-6am, 9am-3pm
This session allows juniors and seniors to
train together with view to establish brother-
hood.
Dojo Instruction. Junior Class. 45minutes -
1hr.The Junior Class activities must be highly
mixed; flexi metrics, kihon, break-falls, kata,
etc
Dojo Instruction. Senior Class. 1.5hrs -
4hrs.The Senior Class must do at least two
new kata each week in addition to advanced
level to all kata taught. Weight lifting
Evening: Individual or Dojo session. Re-
search, writing, experimentation.
It is suggested that practitioners and dojo
work round a schedule of time suggested to
also observe energy changes and shifts and
cycles in nature. Typically the times are:
Dawn, Noon & Dusk / Morning, Noon , After-
noon & Evening.
To awaken the senses one must train at All
times as suggested on alternate basis.
Training Time Table: A Guide
1.This is a timetable guide. Instructors are
free to use this as template and adjust ac-
cordingly.
2.For kata, you can teach all Shodan kata
on Mondays, Nidan on Tuesday, etc.
3.Weekly Dojo session must go through
cycle of kihon/kata/kumite[3K's].
Individual session: 6am/early morning
1hr Roadwork. Choose a route that will
allow legwork and cardiovascular work-
out.
Weight lifting. Primary goal is develop
muscular strength and power. Body defini-
tion.
Dojo Instruction: 9am
Workshop/Seminar, Research, writing,
presentations, reading, individual learn-
ing.
Dojo Instruction. Mixed Class. 12Noon
Weight Lifting.
Tiger Dojo Training Time Table & Classes
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A. Dojo Front Office:
1.Service and Registration point.
2.Students register daily attendance here.
3.All Visitors must report at front desk and must
fulfill entry requirements before they are allowed to
enter the training hall
4.Other
B. Chief Instructor’s Office
C. Library & Conference Section
1.Library; with internet access
2.Conference Room/Area:
8-12 conference table chairs
D. Change Room & Ablutions
E. Training Hall:
is divided into the Gymnasium & Main hall,
Gymnasium, basic equipment: dumbbells, barbells,
free weights, etc.
Training Hall:
1.must allow a minimum of 4sqm for each student
stage and shrine
2. floor must be matted with all-purpose tatami
3. various types and sizes of punching and kicking
bags, pads
4. visitor sitting area
5. other
F. Out Door Training Area
Within yard Camp site, Hill, Beach, Obstaclecourse,
The Red Dragons Dojo Francistown
Region hosted the Stellenbosch fol-
low up seminar at the Tati Siding
branch.
The Saturday 17 October 2015,Tati Sid-
ing Community Hall seminar ran
from 9am-4pm and participants
ranged from 3year olds to seniors.
There were 25 participants in all.
The seminar had the blessing of the
village chief and private medical
doctor.
We shared the Josui Experience and
exposed participants to various tour-
nament and fighting platforms.
“Serenity of Spirit,
Turbulence of Action”
Attributes & Traits:
Agility Speed
Power
Stealth
Strength
Ferocity
Silence
Patience
Respect
Noble
Founding Student Members @ Tlokweng College of Education Karate Club est November 2014
Tati Siding Follow Up Seminar
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba Shihan Butholezwe Oitsile Shihan Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng
Tiger Dojo Group Botswana Red Dragons Dojo Group Eagles Martial Art School

11. Oikado Benchmarking Points
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Technical Observations:
I had captured same points as in IKO
Doshin Kai championship. They still
apply even to the seminar.
Generally participants ranged from begin-
ner to expert. Those who were good to ex-
cellent exhibited technical advancement
given their age and belt rank. Good grasp
of basics/kihon in kata and application in
kumite.
It was awesome! to watch the Under-8, 10
12 in kihon, kata and kumite sessions. Dojo
sensei, senpai and parents are doing an
excellent job given the control one needs to
marshall the Kidz-in-Budo.
It was pleasing to see participation of some
parents, offering moral support and attend-
ing that their children give it all. Not com-
mon in most events. Keep this up and offer
an incentive too for parents.
Kata competition is not a common feature in
Full Contact competitions and for the first
time the Clicker type of kumite Will be in-
troduced. On kata athletes were competing
with kata not suitable for competition eg
Zanshin. On that note it is recommended
that specific kata for competition be drawn
and listed from which athletes can draw
from.
The inclusion of kata, full contact and clicker
presents and provides a broad base of
events from which more athletes can partici-
pate. Some athletes participated in all the
three. Perhaps the number be limited to
two. This offers opportunity for greater num-
bers from dojo to partake in tournaments.
The seminar also presented an opportunity
for participants to test their technical fight-
ing pedigree. South Africa is primarily Full
Contact but with different fighting philoso-
phy: Ashihara, Shorin Kempo, Kyokushin,
Kick Boxing, Enshin and Shotokan and sys-
tems herein embracing the Sabaki Fighting
Concept.
I look forward to further observe and but-
tress on these technical points when I attend
the Josui Kai Kan championships.
On the whole the seminar presented oppor-
tunity to test, experiment and grow one’s
technical knowledge and deportment given
the instruction variety presented. This sup-
port must be nurtured and grown. It offers
our students to find a school and dojo to
settle into.
Great Osu and Pula!
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba
Sensei Butholezwe Oitsile
Sempai Obokeng Kagiso Obokeng
JOSUI KAI KAN SEMINAR REPORT
Observation on Protective Wear:
Protective wear be made mandatory for
Under-18. This could not be possible
given that some dojo and schools had
never practiced using protective wear.
It will certainly had presented a disad-
vantage. Athletes who had used them
regularly certainly were comfortable.
Interesting to observe that there were no
injuries, even among the under-8,10 and
12.
Each participant brought along their
own personal protective wear.
1. We had picked a number of pointers
since seminar and certainly there is friend-
ship and partnership in the making.
2. Our regular communication of importance.
Communicating a key feature.
3. Involvement of dojo sensei and parents.
4. The resourcefulness and hands-on of Shi-
han Conjana an important observation.
5. In growing a new organization, posting
across various groups at Facebook to spread
the message had worked wonders.
6. Use of posters and flyers
7. Reminders
8. Follow-Ups
9. The Logo
10. Inter-system collaboration; this particu-
larly important for our youthful black and
kyu belts to explore martial arts across a
variety of styles, systems and schools. Our
Dan candidates are required to go for intern-
ship at various levels of their development.
11. Seminar Organization in terms of:
12. Invitations
13. Advance communication of arrange-
ments
14. Tournaments formats and categories
15. Purpose: a national championship,
launch and selection of participants for the
national team to the World Games in Febru-
ary 2016.
16. Officiating and Judging
17. Official attire
18. Involvement of seniors at level of Shihan
was commendable.
19. Friendship and Brotherhood
20. Inter-system and organizational support.
21. Post seminar follow-ups and Action
items announced indeed communicated.
We look forward to hosting Shihan Marius
David Conjana and his Honbu dojo in Ga-
borone for a Gashuku in furtherance of this
Friendship and Brotherhood. Most impor-
tantly “ Karate Without Borders” and further
help grow our brands.
Great Osu and Pula!

12. Saturday Social Night
The seminar had a variety activities that kept participants engaged 24/7 for the 4 days at Okkie Jooste Sports Campsite.
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Items and presentations by Kidz-in-Budo
and Youth.
We were treated with lamp chops, pap, two
salads and juice.
Rap in Afrikaans,
Dancing by 3 Kidz,
Song, Body-building,
Dancing,
Modeling by Boys as Girls,
Drama,
Dancing.
After social events Kidz and Youth were
excused to pave way for the AGM
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba
Oikado Martial Arts School Intl. Johan Fortuin senpai
Shihan Marius David Conjana
Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent
Shibucho
The seminar was blessed with attendance of these fine gentlemen and Karateka of distinction!

13. The Oikado Botswana was represented by
Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba (Tiger Dojo
Group), Butholezwe Oitsile sensei and Obo-
keng Kagiso Obokeng sempai ( Red Dragons
Dojo Group).
I thank you gentlemen for connecting with me
to Stellenbosch. I never want to travel and
participate alone. Understudy are important in
any organization.
To you Butholezwe Oitsile sensei, you offer
me hope and sustained floor presence. I count
on you and Shihan Gaabadzo Moseki as are
others for “The Oikado Flame” to stay ablaze
and burning.
Being a Technical Board member requires
that one is knowledgeable across a variety of
systems. This makes your duty insofar as stan-
dardization demands of us. I can only hope
majority Oikadoka learn from the few who
regularly attend Gashuku.
Indeed I was in the company of “perfect gen-
tlemen” from the ghetto.
I have attended several local and interna-
tional Gashuku and internship with Oitsile
sensei( and Ogotseng sensei). Both had
stayed true in keeping and complying to the
Oikado regular requirement for internship.
I am yet to be accompanied by most Oika-
doka. Yet to watch and assess you from your
participation, how you receive and respond
to instruction and instructing in your dojo,
Gashuku and seminars. Your technical posts
and participation in technical discussions.
These inform your continuous assessment
Domo arigato gozaimasu. Hajime mashite
dozo yorozuku. Rei. Thank you very much my
friend.
Greaat Osu and Pula!
To you Obokeng senpai, you have given
me hope in giving Oikado corporate im-
age. I will rely on you to give us that impe-
tus and refocus and to align our existing
proposals and image to attract partner-
ships, and most importantly sponsorship.
I enjoyed listening to you rehearsing your
poetry items. At seminar you deported
well given that you are coming from a long
break from dojo practice. I hope the semi-
nar gave you the necessary kick start and
ignited your zeal.
I have captured the both of you on video,
do watch them and self critic and share.
To the both of you: I had quality time,
travel, seminar, daily evening discussions,
freeing card memory, recording our snor-
ing.
Most importantly, respect for personal
space though together, sleeping in the
same room.
Highlights from the AGM and the Electoral Congress
A Big Thank You With Pula to Oikado Botswana Participants
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development of dojo and branch structures.
The AGM was followed by election of new
office bearers.
Post contested were Chairman, Secretary,
Treasure and Public Relations Officer.
Benchmarking Points:
1. Held during major seminar when majority
members and branch representatives are in
attendance.
2. Monthly financial report from dojo and
branches required by and to inform audit
company
3. Adherence to constitution strongly ad-
vised
End Meting 950pm
The meeting commenced at 910pm after the
Social Night.. Minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved. Followed by the
chairman’s report which touched on a num-
ber of important milestones the organiza-
tion has made. Among Japan annual trip to
attend tournaments and gradings.
Existence of strong and operational structures
has put the organization in good standing to
attract partnerships and possible sponsor-
ship.
The organization is both an NPO (Non Profit
Organization) and Tax Exempted. To that
end it has to comply with regular submis-
sion of tax returns and have books of ac-
counts up to date and audited.
Direct funding not realized yet but our activities
survive via donations. Membership fee
collections need to improve . Branch and
grading fees not increased and will be
waived from 2016. This is meant for dojo
and branches to utilize the said fees for the
Obokeng sempai Kyoshi Kgosibodiba Butho Oitsile sensei, Red Dragons Dojo Francistown
An important observation was made in regard to
adherence and representation given the impor-
tance of an Electoral Congress. That NPOs are
always challenged to have regular attendance
and to have the necessary numbers to meet
meeting quorum requirements. A provision has
been made to allow AGMs and congresses to
proceed regardless of attendance. A very impor-
tant observation to benchmark on given that
majority organizations keep postponing meet-
ings leading to failure to meet up with statutory
requirements of Annual General Meetings.
Great Osu and Pula! It’s always a pleasure to be around you Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba. Insighting indeed!. . .Butho

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Oikado Regional Dojo Directory:
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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, 6th
Dan
Tiger Dojo Group Botswana ,Tlokweng
[Motto: “Serenity of Spirit and Turbulence of
Action”]
Logo: Tiger full body next to Oikado main
logo.
430-6pm Monday-Friday @ TkCE Tlokweng
9am-12Noon Saturdays & Sundays
Saturday Boot Camp 5am-9am, Tlokweng
Mabutswe Hill.
72610566 to book place. Come Join Us & Kyoshi
for a Martial Arts Experience!
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Shihan Ranko Boniface Motlalekgosi, 3rd
Dan
Lions’ Den Dojo Group, Tonota TCE
430-6pm Monday-Friday
10am-12Noon Saturday.
Enquiries: +267 74899870
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Shihan Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng, 3rd
Dan
Eagles Dojo Group, Serowe/Palapye
430-8pm Monday-Friday
6am-10am Saturday
Enquiries: +267 71920509
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Senpai Oteng Master Katonto, 1st
Dan
Thunder-bolts Dojo Group, Mochudi
Mochudi BOFWA & Master Katonto Home Gym.
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Shihan Seokana Soccer Seokana, 3rd
Dan
Thamalakane Dragon Dojo Group, Maun
430-6pm Monday-Friday & Saturday
Enquiries: +267 71818790
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Shihan Jerry Thabeng, 3rd
Dan
Pit-bull Dojo Group, Molepolole/Gabane
430-6pm Monday-Thursday & Saturdays
Enquiries: +267 73035340
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Shihan Kealeboga Lekgatlhane, 3rd
Dan
Mochudi BOFWA Dojo Group, Mochudi
430-6pm Mondays-Friday & Saturday
Enquiries: +267 72486639
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Shihan Dr. Patrick Masokwane, 3rd
Dan
Healing Crane Seraphim Dojo Group
430-6pm Mondays-Fridays & Saturdays
Enquiries: +267 74331362, Mantshwabisi
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Shihan Benjamin Amandla Mofokeng, 3rd
Dan
Pela De Roca Dojo Group, Molapowabojang
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 Temble, Mahalapye
The Logo above, of Tiger Dojo Group
Botswana, illustrates the Oikado Dojo
branding exercise. Regions and Dojo
Operators are to:
1.Design and adopt a logo to be placed
to the Right of main logo of the school.
2. Come up with a dojo motto
3. Share a full description of why choice
of this name.
4. Choose colors for their dojo. The col-
ors should be drawn from Oikado colors.
Sensei Kabo Phiri, 2nd Dan
Falcon Dojo Group, Gaborone
Various sessions a day
Enquiries: +267 71715832
Okkie Jooste Sports Camp Site
Stellenbosch, RSA
Shihan Marius David Conjana Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba
Josui Kai Kan Africa Continent Oikado Martial Arts School Intl