Ueku – Sixth Weapon of Matayoshi Kobudo

Below is the sixth article that was published in the MAI magazine about Matyoshi Kobudo. I would also like to thank Sanguinetti Sensei in his assistance and advice in the writing of the article. Introduction In Okinawa this weapon receive the name of Ueku or Eku, meanwhile in mainland Japan is commonly known as Kai. It is …

Nunti Bo – Fifth Weapon of Matayoshi Kobudo

Below is the sixth article that was published in the MAI magazine about Matyoshi Kobudo. I would also like to thank Sanguinetti Sensei in his assistance and advice in the writing of the article. Introduction This is the fifth weapon in the Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan syllabus and the reason for this becomes clear when you start …

Nunchaku – Fourth Weapon of Matayoshi Kobudo

Below is the fifth article that was published in the MAI magazine about Matyoshi Kobudo. Introduction The Nunchaku is a traditional Okinawan weapon used in schools of Kobudo and some Karate. They are one of my favourite weapons to study as it takes a great deal of practice and skill to be able to use …

Tunkua – Third Weapon of Matayoshi Kobudo

The 4th article was published on the Tunkua – side handle batton. Introduction In our Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan International (M.K.K.I.) budo organization this weapon is known as Tunkua, but it is also commonly known as Tonfa (or Tunfa). However there are old documents that mention this weapon as Tuifa. The Tunkua is a side handle …

Sai – Second Weapon of Matayoshi Kobudo

Below is the 3rd article of seven which was written by Bateman Sensei and published in the magazine Martial Arts Illustrated. Introduction I think the Sai catches many practitioners imagination, due to its shape and how it is used. I remember my first pair I got for Christmas and sat practicing throughout the day on trying …

Bo – Principal Weapon of Matayoshi Kobudo

Below is the 2nd article of seven which was written by Bateman Sensei and published in the magazine Martial Arts Illustrated. Introduction I have had many discussions with various martial artists why we need to study weapons, especially the old traditional weapons of Kobudo. My answer is simply this- These weapons have come from every day …

10th Annual MKKI UK Branch Gasshuku Report

Our 10th MKKI UK Branch Gasshuku started with the arrival of Sanguinetti Sensei, and for the first time Gaines Sensei, on Wednesday 2nd September 2015. Gaines Sensei is one of Sanguinetti Sensei’s top Dan grades in the MKKI, and I was pleased to meet him and to train with him over the weekend. They both …