International Matayoshi Kobudo Association - IMKA

The Friendship Gasshuku organized by IMKA in Okinawa. PART 2

First day of the Friendship Gasshuku organized by IMKA in Okinawa.

𝐍𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐮 𝐇𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨̄
There are 6 classic hojoundō in Matayoshi Kobudō: three for Bō, and one each for Sai, Tunkuwa, and Nunchaku.
The list of techniques that make up these six hojoundō has been written on the wall of Master Shinpo Matayoshi's dojo for decades.
The panels showing the hojoundō lists in Japanese are located on the upper right side (when looking from the entrance).
The Nunchaku hojoundō, perhaps the least successful, has always been practiced very little. Many associations have preferred to adopt an alternative one.
However, anyone who claims that "there is no Nunchaku hojoundō in Matayoshi Kobudō" has certainly never trained at Shinpo Sensei's dojo.
The original hojoundō consisted of eight sequences. Later, after Shinpo Sensei's passing, two more sequences were added in the dojo, bringing the total number to ten.
In the images, the eight original sequences are as follows (with the stances in blue).

Esta chegando mais um grande evento de nossa escola de Kobudo!
Pela segunda vez em nosso país, uma das maiores referências mundiais em Kobudo Matayoshi: Mestre Andrea Guarelli, hanshi 9o Dan!
Autor de diversos livros sobre esta incrível arte marcial, além de participante ativo da comunidade marcial de Okinawa!
Uma oportunidade única de conhecer, praticar e aprimorar o Kobudo Matayoshi com um dos únicos discípulos diretos do Grão Mestre Shinpo Matayoshi, ainda ativos!
Não perca!
Maiores informações por direct ou pelos contatos na imagem!

𝕆𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕨𝕒 𝕂𝕠𝕓𝕦𝕕𝕠̄ 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡 𝕊𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕣 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞
2026年 沖縄古武道 夏季合宿

𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐈 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄.
On February 24, 2026, the Governor of Okinawa, Denny Tamaki, conferred upon Master Andrea Guarelli the title of Uchinaa Minkan Taishi, or Goodwill Ambassador of Okinawa (ウチナー民間大使).
This recognition is awarded to non-Japanese individuals (or Japanese residing abroad) who have a strong connection with Okinawa and actively work to promote it overseas. The title of Minkan Taishi was established on the occasion of the first Uchinanchu Taikai (Worldwide Festival of Okinawan Descendants), which was held in 1990.

Beyond being a great honor, this recognition is of utmost importance for Master Guarelli's nearly fifty years of activity and his commitment to spreading and promoting Okinawan martial arts and culture throughout the world.

On behalf of all enthusiasts and members, the Board of Directors of AIKO and IMKA extend their most sincere congratulations to Master Guarelli.

Dott. Giacomo Mannocci
AIKO Vice President

春合宿 - SPRING SEMINAR 2026