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Karate (Okinawan Goju Ryu) October 20, 2023

Karate History

OKINAWAN GOJU RYU KARATE We cannot talk about the history of Okinawan Goju Ryu without talking about two men, two instructors, who devoted their lives to allow us the access to practice Goju Ryu today. The two Sensei in reference are Kanryo Higaonna Sensei and…

Karate (Okinawan Goju Ryu) September 28, 2021

Kobudo Testing Results

According to the rules of examination of our organization, the Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan International, the students listed below have been granted with the promotion license of Yudansha or Black Belt in Matayoshi Kobudo. It is our desire to commend all of you to continue with…

Self-Defense July 18, 2021

Private Seminars

Sanguinetti Sensei's constant commitment to help our community is reflected not only in all the classes that he teaches on a regular basis at the Bushikan Dojo and in the different locations where he instructs, but also making himself available to support groups or individuals…

Self-Defense July 18, 2021

Private Companies

Sanguinetti Sensei is regularily invited to teach his Self-Defense Program to employees from corporations, companies, and professional groups at their private sites. Sanguinetti Sensei personalizes the implementation of the program for the best benefit of the participants depending on the reason of soliciting the course…

Self-Defense July 18, 2021

San Marcos School District

One of the major accomplishments of Sanguinetti Sensei's commitment to educate our local community has been the implementation of his Self-Defense Program in 1997 by Dr. Larry Maw, then Superintendent of the San Marcos School District to be taught at elementary schools of his district. Dr.…

Self-Defense July 16, 2021

Bushikan Self-Defense Program

Self-Defense is an art by itself within the ranges of learning to protect ourselves. In the past, the practice of self-defense was considered and practiced primarily by individuals whose daily activities required the knowledge of such skills to protect themselves. It is sad to say…

Kobudo (Matayoshi Kobudo) June 25, 2021

Kobudo Hojo Undo

Matayoshi Kobudo is a weapons school that is characterized, among other attributes, for the power of its techniques. This development is acomplished focusing on the concept of the use of body power rather than muscle power. Sanguinetti Sensei's experience in the martial arts has allowed…

Kobudo (Matayoshi Kobudo) June 24, 2021

Matayoshi Kobudo Kata

The practice of kata are very important in the Matayoshi Kobudo system. Kata, as in any important traditional martial art, represent the core and heart of the school. In the system of Matayoshi Kobudo, kata also pay tribute to the long and hard work that…

Kobudo (Matayoshi Kobudo) Kobudo Weapons June 24, 2021

Kama-Jutsu

Kama- jutsu is also called "Kama nu ti". About 700 years ago, in King Eiso's reign, agricultural tools such as hoes and sickles began to be made of iron. Along with these farm tools, many weapons were imported from mainland Japan and China in that…