Training in Matayoshi Kobudo.
Membership & Affiliation
Anyone can become a member of Matayoshi Kobudo UK; you don't have to have trained in a martial art to start to learn Kobudo, just a very keen interest. Similarly you can be already a practicing Martial Artist from any discipline. We have had students from various systems such as Karate, Tae Kwondo, Iaido, and Judo etc. With this membership comes the benefits associated with the MKKU, Franco Sanguinetti (6th Dan) group, which includes the automatic affiliation to the Honbu Dojo in Naha, Okinawa. There are two types of membership:
- Instructor Membership
- Student Membership
Instructor Membership
To become an Instructor Member of the Matayoshi Kobudo UK you need to be at least a Shodan (1st degree black belt) in any of the martial art disciplines, such as the types mentioned above, or anyone who has an interest in traditional weapons training.
Student Membership
You don't have to have trained in a martial art to start to learn Kobudo, just a very keen interest. But you do need to have a Matayoshi Kobudo UK instructor to teach you.
Membership is based upon an annual registration ending each year on 31st December.
The Benefits of Membership
- Affiliation and Benefits from MKKU
- Affiliation to the Kodokan in Naha Okinawa
- Grading and Certification in Matayoshi Kobudo
- Training opportunities associated with MKKU, such as training at the honbu dojo in California; International Gasshuku Training Camps at the MKKU honbu dojo; National Gasshuku in Okinawa.
- Training opportunities associated with Matayoshi Kobudo UK, such as the annual Gasshuku's, Seminar days, and Instructors’ Seminar days.
- Kodokan Booklet
- Matayoshi Kiku Badge
So if you’re interested in the study of Matayoshi Kobudo then please enquire.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 0780 782 7978
Email: enquiry@matayoshikobudouk.com
Each member becomes affiliated to the Kodokan in Naha, Okinawa, which is reflected in the ownership of the Kodokan Booklet. This becomes each individual member’s record book that will keep the connection with the Honbu dojo in Okinawa. The book contains historical information about Matayoshi Kobudo, official record of rank of achievement for the member, and their training history such as any seminar/gasshuku's they attend. With each membership renewal, the holder will receive a stamp coming from the Kodokan in Okinawa to reflect the current membership.
The Matayoshi Badge is very distinctive as it is the Japanese Imperial Crest, which is the flower of the Kiku (chrysanthemum). It was awarded to Matayoshi Shinko Sensei by the Emperor of Japan after his kobudo demonstration in 1915. Since then Matayoshi Shinko Sensei has used this as a symbol of his organisation. As part of this organisation members of the Matayoshi Kobudo UK group are given the opportunity to wear this badge on their Gi (suits).