Matayoshi Yasushi Soke – The Ryu Passed On.

Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei second son, Matayoshi Yasushi, inherited the leadership of the Kodokan Dojo to continue the work of his father. His title of Stoke of the Dojo reflects the wish of his father. His function as head of the Kodokan is very important since he provides guidance and spiritual support for the Dojo to enable it to operate under the same guidelines that Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei established. His work is directly related to support Itokazu Sensei since he is the technical director of the Kodokan.

Matayoshi Yasushi's involvement with the martial arts is always notorious. Currently he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Okinawa-Ken Karate-Do Renmei and President of the Okinawa Prefecture branch of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai.

Itokazu Seisho Sensei was born in Osaka on 4th June 1945. He was initially involved in Konnan Ryu Karate, and began his practice in Kobudo under the guidance of his father. Later he began training under Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei who became a very important influence in Itokazu Sensei's life.

During his training he earned his reputation and the Matayoshi Family appointed him as the Kancho (Technical Director), and Hachi Dan (8th Degree Black Belt) in Matayoshi Kobudo. He is not only the technical director of the Kodokan Dojo, but also the Chief Instructor of his own Dojo in Naha - the Seibukan.

In accordance with the dedication of Matayoshi Sensei, Itokazu Sensei is committed, as was Matayoshi Sensei, to promote the art throughout the world.

Sanguinetti Sensei was born on January 26, 1956 in Perú. Sanguinetti Sensei initiated his training in Budo in 1972, and since then, he has trained under the tutelage of strict, traditional Okinawan and Japanese instructors. Sanguinetti Sensei holds the rank of Roku Dan (6th Degree Black Belt) in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, Go Dan (6th Degree Black Belt) in Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan and Sho Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Iai-Do.

Sanguinetti Sensei is a direct student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei and member of the Kodokan Dojo in Okinawa since 1982, where he lived between 1982 and 1983. Currently he is one of the most senior instructors in the Kodokan organization. He has been award the Matayoshi Kobudo Menkyo (Teaching Licence) by Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei.

Fred Bateman Sensei (formally Darlington Okinawa Kobudo) was introduced to Sanguinetti Sensei during a Gasshuku on 28th July 2007. Impressed with the teaching at the Gasshuku, Sensei Bateman decided to associated himself to Sanguinetti Sensei and in turn linking his school to the Kodokan Dojo in Japan.