MKKI National Gasshuku
GASSHUKU INSTRUCTOR
Franco Sanguinetti Sensei
Okinawa Goju Ryu Hachi Dan (8th Dan) and Matayoshi Kobudo Kyu Dan (9th Dan), Sensei Sanguinetti is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Bushikan Budo Kyokai and the Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan International with Honbu Dojo in San Diego. He is the West Coast Director for the Shorei Shobu Kan and instructor responsible for Kobudo. He is also a member of the Board of the International Directors for the Intercontinental Bujutsu Federation. He has been a member of the Peruvian and Venezuelan National Karate Teams. Sanguinetti Sensei spent 35 years representing and promoting the Matayoshi Family and the Kodokan Organization in Okinawa worldwide.
He has trained in Karate and Kobudo for over 54 years. His Karate and Kobudo background includes intensive training living in Okinawa, Japan where he continues to travel every year.
TRAINING
The Annual MKKI National Gasshuku offers training in Matayoshi Kobudo
KOBUDO
Bo, Sai, Tonfa & Nunchaku
Seniors:
Eku, Nunti, Kuwa, Tinbe and Kama
Yunbi undo (Traditional warm ups)
Kihon (Basic techniques)
Hojo undo (Chiishi & makiwara)
Kata (Forms)/Beg./Interm./Adv.
Kata bunkai/Oyo bunkai (Kata applications)
Kumi waza (Sparring techniques)
HOST
Franco Sanguinetti Sensei
Bushikan Budo Kyokai (BBK)
Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan International (MKKI)
1945 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Suite D
San Marcos, CA 92078 * (760) 744-5560
Fees
FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE
Pre-Registration (Before February 2, 2026)
Members:
$485.00 Instructor Members (4 or 5 days)
$270.00 Adults (15 & over)
$155.00 Children
Non-Members:
$ 85.00 Additional (No Wednesday or Thursday)
AFTER FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Members:
$510.00 Instructor Members (5 days)
$295.00 Adults (15 & over)
$180.00 Children
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm – Instructor Members Only
Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm – Instructor Members Only
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm – All ranks
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm – All ranks 7:00pm – Dinner
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm – All ranks
WEAPONS
Everyone must provide their own weapons for training. If anyone would like to order weapons, or has any questions regarding the necessary weapons, please contact Sanguinetti Sensei.
DINNER
Saturday Night Dinner: $35.00 Per Person.
Saturday Night Dinner Attire: Jacket and tie please.
ATTRACTIONS
Legoland (760) 918-5346
San Diego Zoo (619) 231-1515
San Diego Sea World (619) 226-3901
San Diego Zoo Safari Park (760) 747-8702