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Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba, Tlokweng Martial Arts Academy [TOIKADO]
March 2015 OIKADO from Kyoshi Kgosibodiba Tiger Dojo Group
whatsApp: +267 72610566 email: [email protected]
.”I had remained behind to continue work on the sponsorship proposal and my 7th Dan thesis.
On return the OO had opportunity to read and comment on the proposal. They liked it but felt
we must increase on component of value addition to the sponsor. You see, Butho is in the pri-
vate sector, as a manager.” Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba (story page 4).
Oss! Sensei. Please teach us karate,
dicheri tsa kakwano dia re tlwaela
Grassroots OutReach Program Challenge
Kyoshi challenges every Oikadoka
and martial arts teacher to Adopt-a-
School and help establish a karate
club, offer technical support and in-
struction regularly. With a view to
keep our beloved children and young
teens engaged in save and drug free
environments. An environment of
learning and improvement of their
developmental milestones.
Onegai shimazu! Osu!
The Martial Arts
Legacy books and
monograms. 12
Volumes. Shown
here is Vol. 1
Book 1 of 2, The
Beginning of Mar-
tial Arts Bot-
swana, 1st Edi-
tion.
Hanshi and I are
working on 2nd
Ed. The books will
be released as e-
books.
The Saturday All Day Training normally runs
from 9am-5pm. Its target audience is all but
primarily target beneficiaries of the Grassroots
Development Program being children and
young teens. It addresses among others en-
gaging our children and youth; keeping them
safe from drug abuse and alcohol abuse as are
other abuses. Most importantly educating and
equipping attendants with self-defense and life
skills, towards behavior change modification.
This program requires sponsorship for us to
keep our children busy. Most are from low
income groups. We need to procure them uni-
form as well as feed them on the day. Osu!
OIKADO 2014 IKO INTERNSHIP. . .Osu!
SOLOMZI
Oikado News Letter
monthly quotation: “by embracing the incredible knowledge, truths and teachings we have the immense
potential to unleash within us, the power that can forever change us beyond measure”.
28 February 2015
Volume 1 Issue 2
Oikado 25 April 2015
Dan Test & Grading +
Indaba.
Tlokweng @ 730am. All Students being
considered for
Shodan—Sandan.
All Black Belts Must Attend. Registration Deadline
31 March 2015.
道術手空芸武
TAI-CHI QUAN
Botswana just like other countries has to be
very competitive in all aspects of human
developments, such as social, economic and
spiritual. Wushu system which is commonly
known as Kung-Fu is one element that can
enhance the proper human development. In
this document I will be addressing part of
Wushu which has not been looked at with
much attention in Botswana, (Tai-chi Quan).
In short Tai-chi is a branch of Wushu which
deals with totality in understanding our bod-
ily functions.
What is Tai Chi Chuan?
Tai-Chi Chuan is an internal martial art. Tai
Chen Tai Chi Chuan. Training is from Mon-
day to Friday; from 6pm to 7pm.
Contacts: Shifu Kabo Kolobe
Facebook page: Mega-verse Temple
Cell: +267 75508845
Email: [email protected]
Chi Chuan, aims at the attainment of grace
and balance, promotion of physical and emo-
tional health and the development of internal
force or energy which is well known but little
understood. Early masters employed Tai Chi
Chuan for spiritual cultivation and growth.
NB: To derive Tai Chi Chuan’s benefits one
has to practise it correctly and consistently;
reading alone cannot make one a competent
Tai Chi Chuan practitioner.
Where in Botswana can I learn Tai Chi
Chuan?
Tai Chi Chuan is currently offered by an au-
thentic Shifu Kabo Kolobe in Gaborone. His
Club is located in Mogoditshane near Pula
Spar. The Style offered are Yang Tai Chi and
Oikado Gashuku :“Strength of Spirit through regular martial arts practice. “Osu!
Wushu kung fu: Wushu in Botswana by Shifu Kabo Kolobe
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The year 2014 was full of serious fort-
nightly overnight and all day training
seminars. The brainchild and offering
from Oikado “Dawgz-of-War”
Technical Board. The technical
board have been mandated to stan-
dardize Oikado technical aspects in
kihon, kata and kumite. Set instruc-
tional standards and adherence to by
sensei and dojo instructors.
Standardization and the roll-out pro-
gram ongoing. It is mandatory that all
dojo instructors and sensei attend
technical board seminars. The Over-
night Training usually runs from Fri-
day 9pm to the following day Satur-
day at 6am. The timing was to ad-
dress cutting costs on attendants in
regard to expenses on hotel and
meals. Secondly that it allowed eve-
rybody time to attend to family week-
end errands. The training also al-
lowed career martial artists to catch
up with their training. The Saturday All Day
Training normally runs from 9am-5pm. Its tar-
get audience is all but primarily target benefi-
ciaries of the Grassroots Development Pro-
gram being children and young teens. It ad-
dresses among others engaging our children
and youth; keeping them safe from drug abuse
and alcohol abuse as are other abuses. Most
importantly educating and equipping atten-
dants with self-defense and life skills, towards
a behavior change modification. All Oikado
Black belts must regularly attend the Fort-
nightly Overnight and All Day Training. It
adds up to their ongoing continuous assess-
ment for Dan Test and Grading Requirements.
It offers our black belts opportunity to teach
and learn from each other. To be assessed on
merit. The Overnight Training is an experi-
ence and forms Oikado Flagship Instructor
Program. It offers one opportunity to awaken
other senses hitherto unknown to the practitio-
ner and connect to and with the universe.
Be on the look out for dates and venues of
these overnight Gashuku. We look forward to
spend a night of training with you.
O s u !
M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T S U N
Internships
Kyoshi Dojo
Visits
1 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
2 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
3 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
4 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
5 AFWF Train-
ing Course for
Coaches. Tuni-
6 AFWF Training C o u r s e f o r
Coaches. Tunisia
7 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
8 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
9 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches. Tunisia
10 AFWF Training
Course for Coaches.
Tunisia
11 12 13 14 9am Semi-
nar/Discussion.
Tlokweng.
15
16 17 18 19 20 21Primary Schools
Symposium for
Kweneng West
@Mantshwabisi.
22
23 World Kyokushin
& Self Defence Fed-eration Annual Cham-
24 25 26 27 Schools
CloseTerm 1
28 MYAA
Regional Com-
bat Gashuku.
29
30 31The Last Date
to Submit Thesis,
Brown and Black
Oteng Master Katonto has been ap-
pointed Ambassador for the Grass-
roots OutReach Program for the
period 2015-2016 By Kyoshi
Kyoshi Kgosibodiba at the National
Grading, Mochudi BOFWA,
23 August 2014.
“We have a dojo running, bu struggling with
paper work and sponsorships. Your guidance
Kyoshi Kgosibodiba will be appreciated.”
Sensei W.M. Masholoane @ Thabang Karate
Club, Vosloorus.
“ Nna tota betsho ke nna ke rata go botsa gore,
ma-Oikado ke bomang. .?” Shihan Modiri
Tagwa.
“...it was tough road. While brothers at BOKA
enjoyed national recognition and perks, we
had to operate in the wilderness with limited
equipment and resources.” Shihan Ranko B.
Motlalekgosi.
“ Can I write my theory paper in Setswana”
Facebook & whatsApp posts
“Kyoshi have a good day. Reading all your
posts, I can only wish I had made it to Dur-
ban. I must say I have not trained by the
seaside for over 13 years now but even as I
write I can imagine the moisture in the air. I
am keen to leverage on what you bring for
us on return. I believe the momentum will
boost us and that OMASB will soar heights
this year. Video clips please.” Osu. Shihan
Dr. P. Masokwane.
“The first week was fully occupied. We
been received well by “maJapane” here in
Durban. Training 7days a week. Some days
twice. Outdoor training at the beach Satur-
day and Sunday. Tshidiso will fight at All
Africa Tournament. He has deported him-
self well and the Shihan asked him to. Butho
is nursing foot injury. Otherwise we are
super fit! Osu!” Kyoshi
“Ke nna ke itseng go tsaya dinepe le go
operata camera. So ga ke montsi mo dine-
peng tsa Durban internship.” Kyoshi
“Kana mo gongwe fa o bona batho ba sa
grade jaana ke bogatlapa! Imagine a 4th
Dan without students”Osu! Shihan Modiri
Tagwa.
“The news letter is a great advancement.
Good work Kyoshi.” Hanshi Dr. Makgaben-
yana.
“ Dojo time beckons..” Unknown.
Grassroots Development Program 175-125 words Martial arts schools world wide survive
through having development structures. In
Botswana various sporting codes run a BNSC
program called “Re ba Bona Ha”, a youth
development program of the affiliates of
BNSC. The Botswana Karate Association
(BOKA) in their drive to meet up with youth
development milestones have a “Project
1000” in which their target is to establish dojo
in at least 1000 public schools by 2016.
In Oikado we call it The Grassroots Develop-
ment Program. It dates back to 1990-2000
when we ran the Schools Karate Champion-
ships and the Nation-wide Coaching and
Training Clinics. These grassroots activities
are alive. It is hoped that the youth champi-
onships will be re-introduced in 2015
resources permitting.
Regions and dojo are required to attract
membership in particular in the age
brackets of 5-12, 13-16, 17-23 and the
seniors. Through the Adopt-A-School
Campaign, Oikado Sensei have been
challenged to adopt a school, open a
karate club with and offer regular techni-
cal support and instruction.
Regions and sensei must report regularly
to Hanshi and Kyoshi.
Osu! Osu! Osu!
March Calendar Page 3 Volume 1 Issue 2
Remember we were to depart for Durban
that Sunday. The meeting went through that
Tuesday.
I presented Oikado Martial Arts School to
the potential sponsor. In particular the
Grassroots Development Program and im-
pending internship. Indeed they had a lis-
tening ear. During the discussion they
pointed out they are willing to work with us
and for now they can only do so little to help
towards our IKO internship.
They made it clear that they are interested
in Youth Development structures. At the end
we agreed to submit a full proposal for
sponsorship on return from Durban.
Indeed I did email the sponsorship proposal
brief as agreed and the full proposal 31
March 2014. On that Tuesday were offered
sponsor branded Golf T-shirts, 2014 Diary, a
pen and 4GB USB, umbrella, short notes file.
They also part sponsored my internship. In
this report I can confidently reveal that we
are working with Bayport Financial Services
on a possible full sponsorship for Oikado
Martial Arts School sanctioned youth devel-
opment programs, inclusive of tournaments.
[See full IKO report at www.oikado.co.bw].
RE: REQUEST FOR TRAINING ATTACH-
MENT FOR OUR OIKADO STUDENTS
This is a follow up to our earlier mobile mes-
sages. We write on instruction from your
dear colleague, Grandmaster Dr. Patrick
Solomzi Makgabenyana, Oikiru-Ryu Karate-
Jitsu Do International Botswana.
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 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
Most importantly as students and disciples of
Grandmaster Dr. Makgabenyana we wish to
maintain a live wire with and to his various
affiliations and member organizations. We
trust that by rekindling these training attach-
ments we will be opening a window for our
Youthful Black belts to explore martial arts
across a variety of styles, systems and
schools.
Our students are required to be attached for
at least a week (7 days), exclusive of week-
ends and travelling to and from Botswana to
South Africa. How long they will be will be
I had a final meeting with Hanshi Dr. Patrick
Makgabenyana on 5th March 2014 to take
further instructions and also to collect letters
of introduction. Our assignment whilst in
Durban for the internship was:
1.To benchmark on IKO administrative setup
2.Projects run and supported by IKO
3.Establish extensive networking and con-
tacts with other schools and dojo in Wushu
Kung Fu, Fujiyama, Judo and Kempo.
4.To initiate their Botswana visit.
DAY 1: Monday 10 March 2014
This was our arrival day in Durban at 6am.
We had travelled Inter Cape mainliner from
Gaborone, connecting in Johannesburg at
10pm on Sunday. We took a taxi to Durban
North to the residence of IKO SA Branch
Chief Shihan Khanyisani Mazibuko. From
Shihan’s residence to the IKO SA Secretariat
office and Honbou dojo at 11am. The new
office was under construction. We helped
sought things out; old paper work, old cer-
tificates, photos, banners. We help assemble
cabinets and offload new furniture.
The first session was primarily on kihon/
basics in stance, punch, block, kick and
exercise. We noticed new changes to kihon
brought in by Matsushima. We also had the
opportunity to witness one of the athletes for
the all Africa Tournament being drilled for
one hour on several kicking and punching
combination sets. The session was from
530pm to 7pm. It helped kill fatigue from 2-
day travelling by bus.
Osu! Osu! Osu!
determined by their leave days from work as
most are career men and women.
I must be quick to point out that our Techni-
cal Board, under the chairmanship of Sensei
Gaabadzo Moseki, when they come in addi-
tion to above they will also be there to bench
mark the operations of the technical board
and that of tournament officiating. The Tech-
nical Board will have to come as you have
advised towards March so that they can at-
tend as observers and possible as fighters at
The All Africa Tournament, March 21-22,
2014 and the World Cup in September 6, 7
2014.
Kindly assist them. Our employers can be
strict to authorize applications for leave.
To that end we request:
1.An Open Letter of Admission for training
attachment with your academy in Durban to
Oikado students from Botswana.
2.Letter of Invitation to attend The All Af-
rica Tournament, March 21, 22 2014 in Port
Shepstone. In your reply to quotation re-
quested kindly attach the letters of admission
acknowledging same. Post hard copies to
The President
Oikado Martial Arts School
PO Box 45138 Riverwalk. Gaborone.
Botswana.
Email: [email protected]
I look forward to coming to Durban. The first
was in 1998.
On behalf of Hanshi Dr. P. Makgabenyana,
and the general membership of Oikado Bot-
swana we convey our heartfelt greetings and
blessings to your esteemed self, family, the
academy and the world organization.
2014 IKO Matsushima Internship Program
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Introduction
The relationship between Oikado Martial
Arts School Botswana and IKO Kyoku-
shinkaikan Karate Do dates back to 1968.
Kyokushin is the original style of Hanshi Dr.
Patrick Solomzi Makgabenyana. This is the
style he could have introduced to Botswana
then. Due to its hard training regimen it
proofed tough and demanding to Botswana.
He opted for friendlier systems until he ulti-
mately introduced Oikiru Ryu Karate-Jitsu
Do (OIKADO) in 1986. Requirements for
black belts grading is rigorous and de-
manding as there are in other systems and
organizations. Among others, Oikado brown
and black belts are required to go for train-
ing attachments and where possible acquire
grading during attachment. It is from this
background that we present to you the 2014
Oikado Martial Arts School/ IKO Matsushima
Kyokushinkaikan Karate Do Internship Pro-
gram Report.
The will to resume and rekindle the IKO
internship started in earnest in 2007 as part
requirement for advancement in rank of our
black belts cadre. We commenced negotia-
tion with IKO South Africa office in Durban
January 2014. The late Shihan Mbuzeni Al-
pheus Sabela (RIP) advised that it is better
and good to come in March and to cover the
period of the inaugural IKO All Africa Tourna-
ment. It was agreed and we chose the March
10-24 2014.
Sponsorship Challenges
It was not right that we will be going for
such an important international training
attachment and attend the All Africa
Tournament without a sponsor. We
started knocking on doors of possible
sponsors albeit the fact that we knew tim-
ing was not in our favour. Below is the
letter that we wrote requesting for finan-
cial assistance. Each team member had to organize their own
sponsorship. At the time three had confirmed
that they will go for internship. Sensei T.M.
Ogotseng was in Serowe, Sensei B.E. Oitsile
in Francistown and I in Tlokweng. Remember
we had already confirmed the internship
dates, March 10-24, 2014.I had more chal-
lenges not drawing a monthly salary.
My prayers were answered after a protracted
sms discussions and missing out on appoint-
ments with a sponsor willing to enter into
negotiations. We finally agreed to meet at
their offices at 0900hrs, Tuesday March 4,
2014.
Oikado Dojo Branding Exercise:
All Sensei and Dojo Operators are ex-
pected to comply with the branding re-
quirement of their dojo. They must:
1. Name their dojo
2. Submit name to Kyoshi
3. Proceed and design dojo logo/s
and motto and register same with
OMASIB.
4. The following names have been
taken:
5. Tiger Dojo Group, “serenity of
spirit and turbulence of action”
6. Lion’s Den Dojo Group
7. Eagles Dojo Group
8. Thunder-bolts Dojo Group
Osu! Osu! Osu!
Gaborone: GTC, IHS, Tlokweng; Tiger Dojo
@ TkCE, and Mabutswe Hill
Lobatse: TTC,HIS, Lotlhakane JSS
Kanye; Mathethe JSS
Gantsi/Kang
Maun/Gumare: Maun VTCE,
Tshwaragano & Tsodili JSS
Tutume/Masunga; TMCC
Francistown: FSS, FCTVE
Selibe Phikwe/Bobonong;
Tonota; Lion’s Den Dojo@TCE
Serowe/Palapye: Eagles Dojo @ SCE,
Swaneng and Ranokanyane + outdoor d
Mahalapye; GMutle Gymn, Ramaeba dojo
Mochudi; BOFWA, Radikolo, Molefi, Thun-
der-bolts dojo
Mantshwabisi; primary school
Molapowabojang; primary school
Molepolole; MCE
Tsabong
Regional Chiefs mandate:
To grow Oikado in their respective regions
both in terms of number of dojo & students,
coaching clinics, gashuku, tournaments &
exhibitions. To brand their regions in line
with Oikado branding strategy. As regional
chiefs are in control of regional black belts
and dojo, all activities & events..
Grassroots OutReach Program: Maun Region: Sensei Seokana Soccer Seokana, Tshwaragano & Tsodilo JSS Dojo
Profiles of Oikado Dojo: where you can find us
Profiles of Oikado Leadership 150-200 words
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The 2007 Oikado Black Belt Indaba held in Francistown Senior Secondary School. A number of resolutions taken among them
the annual membership fee. It was also here that majority heard for the first time about Oikado Black Belt Development and
Advancement: Phases of Development. Lately Oikado Yudansha have not been responsive to and attend Black Belt Indaba and
Gashuku. We still have a lot to share, teach and impart to each other. Special mention must be made that students are encour-
aged to go for local internship and regular class with a variety of Oikado sensei in furtherance of their martial arts knowledge
and skills base. Hope you can identify Oikadoka in this picture. Only one has passed on. Osu!
In our drive to take Oikado to the people,
Kyoshi Kgosibodiba has had several live
radio interviews with GabzFM.
Regional Chiefs and indeed black belts are
expected to continue taking Oikado to the
people. A number of Oikado Facebook and
whatsApp groups have been created with
membership drawn from across global mar-
tial arts. Regular posts on and about events,
activities and technical discussions.
1. Have no hate in your heart, then all light and healing will dwell
inside it.
2. Have no anger and turmoil in your
heart, then all peace and freedom
will flourish inside it.
3. Have no bias and deceit in your heart,
then all enlightenment will enrich it.
4. Have no greed and jealousy in your
heart, then all things will be fulfilled
with equal measured value.
5. Have no selfish pride and arrogance in
your heart, then all things will stand in harmony with it.
6. Have no indifference and intolerance in your heart, then all compassion will
fountain inside it.
7. Have no doubts and despair in your
heart, then all inner fortitude will
emerge with strong faith in all things to come.
8. Have no spite and falsehood inside your
heart, then righteousness and honor
will dwell inside it.
9. Have no dishonesty and ingratitude in
your heart, then joy and fulfillment
will dwell inside it.
10. Have no ignorance in your heart, and
then all great understanding will be acquired with the balance of all
things.
L-R: Chunga sensei, Oitsile sensei and
Shihan Lekgatlhane. Rei. Osu!
Women & Girl empowerment. A tabler dur-
ing Oikado 2014 Independence Cup. Osu! Women in Action in and for Oikado: “ women with a loud kiaa!”
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!
Oikado Marketing & Publicity Drive 150-200 words
THE NEGATIVE HEART OF OIKADO
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A number of Projects and Initiatives to for
Oikado are ongoing. Managing and run-
ning Oikado and dojo is a resource inten-
sive exercise. To that end to have a public
appeal and visibility, regions and dojo
have a mix of projects such as branded T-
shirts, key-holders and other merchan-
dise.
Challenges remain in obtaining a supplier
of Golden-yellow karate suit for Oikado.
The search is on with a possible supplier
as far as Pakistan. The Golden-yellow
cloth is hard to come by. Even though the
white suit is available, the prescribed Oi-
kado cut is not readily available.
A supplier had been identified. The
Golden-yellow defines us and the great
cyclical shifts as espoused in our doctrinal
basis.
Jerry Thabeng sensei
2nd [Ni] Dan
Gojesamang Mmutle sensei
2nd[Ni] Dan
Tshidiso M. Ogotseng sensei
2nd [Ni] Dan Butholezwe E. Oitsile sensei
2nd [Ni] Dan
Watch Demo. Copy Demo. Keep and main-
tain pose. Failure to copy carries a penalty of
50 push-ups. Are we clear?
Failure to respond, Down! 50. Osu!
The Oikado Technical Board meets once
fortnightly for Overnight Training. 9pm-
6am and All Day from 730am-5pm. 2014
program started 3 January. No free week-
end.
2015 will mainly be conducting Gashuku.
Visiting dojo and regions to check on
compliance.
Package and format Oikado Tournament &
Exhibitions. Together with Kyoshi appoint
grading panels and set grading dates and
requirements.
Monitor and Appraise Oikado Black Belts
cadre. The Technical Board also appoints
members to various temporary boards at
the bequest of Kyoshi. They have been
chosen young in age and Dan grade pur-
posely.
To remain a TB member, one has to stay
evidently active. Attend all TB Gashuku.
Hold, host and participate in Oikado
events. Osu! Osu! Osu!
technical board “Dawgz-of-war” members 150-200
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Profiles of Oikado Youth :Kohai Oteng Master Katonto repeat
Master Katonto is ranked Brown belt in Oikado in 2014. A brief ranking 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 Shihan. 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 youth-
ful life of regular training.
He has a daily personal program of 5km morning
roadwork, weight lifting, and dojo instruction in addi-
tion to being a student of Oikado at Mochudi BOFWA.
In Master Katonto we see youthful vigor and exuber-
ance that must be fully supported and encouraged.
Indeed duplicated by other Oikado Youth. 2015 April,
Master Katonto will sit the Oikado Shodan Test & Grad-
ing.
By this profile let also be known that Oteng Master
Katonto has been 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.
Yudansha Candidates Converting
1. Bikie B. Gasemotse
2. …….
3. …….
Authority & License to Establish Dojo
Regional Chiefs Appointments: 16
1. Gaborone: Shihan Gaabadzo Moseki
2. Lobatse: Sensei Donald Sejeso
3. Kanye: Sensei Moagi Lekalake
4. Gantsi/Kang:…………………...
5. Maun/Gumare: Sensei Seokana S. Seokana
6. Tutume/Masunga: Sensei Mbiganyi Magina
7. Francistown: Sensei Butholezwe E. Oitsile
8. Selibe Phikwe/Bobonong: Sensei R. Sebotho
9. Tonota: Shihan Ranko B. Motlalekgosi
10.Serowe/Palapye: Sensei T.M. Ogotseng
11. Mahalapye: Sensei Gojesamang Mmutle
12. Mochudi; Shihan Kealeboga Lekgatlhane
13. Molepolole: Sensei Jerry Thabeng
14. Tsabong: Sensei Stephen Segomelo
15. Molapowabojang: Sensei B.A. Mofokeng
16. Mantshwabisi: Shihan Dr. P. Masokwane
Oikado 2015 Black Belt Dan Candidates:
1st Dan Candidates
1. Baitsholedi Kahaa
2. Kutlwano Argentina Moleele
3. Bokamoso M. Pule
4. Loeto Kagiso Sefemo
5. Wantha Seipei
6. Keletso pearl Masutha
7. Rati Laone Motseta
8. Abram Lephogole
9. Kutlo Kgetse
10. Abednico Ditsile
11. Tshepang Thutlwe
12. Thapelo Mpete
13. Emmanuel Mosielele
14. Ontlametse Golang
15. Godfrey Segole
16. Jacob Moje
17. Brian Gabosekwe Lebifile
18. Kabo Chingapane
19. Tirelo Rantikane
20. Ofentse Agree Setiko
21. Abby Seokana
22. Oteng Master Katonto
23. Sibudzani Basco Mbulayi
24. Gaolatheope Spenser Kudumane
25. ……….
2nd Dan Candidates 1. Kabo Phiri
2. Bikie B. Gasemotse
3.
4.
5.
6.
3rd Dan Candidates 1. Butholezwe Erneste’ Oitsile
2. Gojesamang Mmutle
3. Jerry Thabeng
4. Tshidiso Molebatsi Ogotseng
5. Benjamin Amandla Mofokeng
6. Moagi Lekalake
7. ….
8. ….
9. …..
10. …..
Honorary Awards Nominees
1. H.E. Lameck Nthekela sensei
2. H.E. John Moreti sensei
3. Mr. Utlwang Ketshabile sensei
4. Mrs. Olebogeng R. Kgosibodiba sensei
5. Mrs. Unkutlwile Ruth Mbulayi sensei
2015 OIKADO BLACK BELT CANDIDATES: 25 April 2015 @ 8am , Tlokweng College of Education MPH
Request for submission: whatsApp: +267 72610566
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Day of the Month.
m o n t h l y q u o t a t i o n : “ b y e m b r a c i n g
t h e i n c r e d i b l e k n o w l e d g e , t r u t h s
a n d t e a c h i n g s w e h a v e t h e i m m e n s e
p o t e n t i a l t o u n l e a s h w i t h i n u s , t h e
p o w e r t h a t c a n f o r e v e r c h a n g e u s
b e y o n d m e a s u r e ” .
Dojo Training Times & Venues: Botswana Amateur Fencing Society, Tlokweng Club
@ Community Hall, Tuesdays-Friday 530-7pm,
Saturday 10am-12Noon & 530-7pm.. Ramogotsi
Tumelo Ihsan instructor
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Kyoshi Kgosibodiba @ Saturday Tiger Boot Camp
5am-9am, Tlokweng Mabutswe Hill. 72610566 to
book place. Come Join Us Kyoshi for a Martial Arts
Experience!
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Tonota College of Education,
Lions’ Den Dojo Group
430-6pm Monday-Friday
10am-12Noon Saturday.
Enquiries: +267 74899870
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Serowe College of Education,
Eagles Dojo Group
430-8pm Monday-Friday
6am-10am Saturday
Enquiries: +267 71920509
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Thunder-bolts Dojo Group @ Mochudi BOFWA and
Master Katonto home gym.
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Tlokweng College of Education,
Tiger Dojo Group
430-6pm Monday-Friday
9am-12Noon Saturdays & Sundays
Enquiries; +267 72610566