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CURRICULUM VITAE

Moses Racana-Martin Kgosibodiba Profile: I am not only good at organizing people I also excel at involving the team at the earliest opportunity and win their buy-in from outset. I am good at dealing with people.

SURNAME: KGOSIBODIBA FIRST NAME: MOSES OTHER NAMES: RACANA-MARTIN AKA: topsoil DATE OF BIRTH: JUNE 28, 1964 SEX: MALE MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED NUMBER OF DEPENDANTS: 3 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: PLOT 340 BOSHIBIDU WARD, TLOKWENG. PERMANENT ADDRESS: PO BOX 45138, RIVER WALK.GABORONE. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS: PO BOX 45138 RIVERWALK, GABORONE. EMAIL: 1. topattention64@gmail.com 2. topattention@yahoo.com CONTACT TELEPHONE: (+267) 72610566 (mobile) NATIONALITY: BOTSWANA NATIONAL ID NUMBER: 605810303 PASSPORT NUMBER: BN0014403 LANGUAGES: - proficient in spoken and written word in English and Setswana COMPETENCIES:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access,

Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes Developed professional speaking skills through delivery of instructional materials as

a teacher of Biology to senior secondary school students from 1988 till present. Developed professional public speaking skills and presentation across a diversity of

audiences as a panelist as well as script writing, editing and validation with Teacher Capacity Building Program TalkBack Tv program and as resource person for Guidance and Counseling Program Development.

Presentation skills and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations further enhanced in my present position as Project Officer (HIV/AIDS Leadership Skills Development).

Analytic and sound report writing skills. Mounting HIV and AIDS campaigns Negotiation and interpersonal skills

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Organization and management skills Excellent leadership and supervisory skills Designing monitoring and evaluation tools, baseline surveys, situational analysis. Project technical analysis.

EDUCATION:

1. Diploma in International Trade (Wade World Trade, 2003) (home program)

1. Import/Export Agency – drafting agency agreements, product selection and sourcing, market

search and sales, terms of trade and transportation methods, payment of goods

2. Growth and Opportunity in Global Trading – cultural issues, trading blocks, emerging

blocks, GATT and WTO, Regional Trade Agreements 3. Practice and Procedures in Import/Export- export pricing and terms of delivery, export

and shipping office, export packing and transport, export documentation, import procedures, movement of goods, freight rates, legal aspects of exporting.

2. Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling Education (University of Botswana, 1999) 3. B.Ed. (Science) (Biology major) (University of Botswana, 1990) 4. Biology Examiner (ERTD + UCLES, 1994) APPOINTMENTS: 1. General Manager, Nevaldin Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, 2011-present

2. Project Officer, “ The Development of Leadership Skills in the Management of HIV & AIDS for Secondary Schools” UNESCO (JFIT) Project. September, 2005-2009. 1. Senior Teacher Grade I ( Guidance and Counseling)(September 1st,2001) 2. Acting Senior Teacher (Guidance and Counseling)(January-August 2001) 3. Senior Teacher Grade II ( Biology )(October 1st, 1999) 4. Teacher ( Biology + Guidance and Counseling)(April 1st,1996) 5. First appointment to Teaching Service(June 1st,1990) 6. Other Appointments: Member and Secretary, District Counseling Committee(District Multi-

Sectoral AIDS Committees) Responsible for examination and coordination, design and production of IEC and instructional materials on HIV & AIDS counseling.

Member, National Schools’ Counseling Panel, responsible for material acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of the schools’ Guidance and Counseling program. Also serve as resource person on program development.

Principal Examiner(BGCSE Biology)(December 2002) Senior Examiner( BGCSE Biology)(December 2000) Team Leader( COSC + BGCSE Biology)( December 1998)

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Guidance and Counseling:

conduct personal, social, educational and career guidance and counseling

conduct individual and/or group guidance and counseling

chair the placement committee which offers career advice to students on subject choice into form 4 in senior secondary school

private practice

Coordinate student development programs through personal planning advice, guidance and counseling and through outreach programs help them realize their potential.

as a resource person in the area of program development

Examine and coordinate current and ongoing HIV/AIDS counseling activities and make recommendations for improvement and sustenance.

Assist in the establishment, expansion and maintenance of inter-sectoral collaboration in matters regarding HIV/AIDS counseling.

initiate suggestions for the necessary operational research and other relevant work on HIV/AIDS counseling

Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and counseling services.

resource person and trainer, Schools Guidance and Counseling Program Development

2. Teaching: 26 years of Biology tutorship and Guidance and Counseling. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Strong personality Focused Attention to detail Independent worker Excellent reporting skills Visionary + Strategic thinker Decision-making skills Leadership skills Ability to influence relationship building Excellent interpersonal and communication skills High drive energy and infectious enthusiasm! SPORTING PERSUIT:

6th Dan Black Belt holder and senior student in the martial arts system of OIKIRU-RYU-KARATE-JITSU-DO (OIKADO), Botswana.

I am currently president of the OIKADO Martial Arts School and custodian of the OIKADO system (Botswana chapter).

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I am founding president of Botswana Oikado Kung-Fu Wushu Federation(March 2009). Since affiliated to the African Wushu Federation(AFWF). Attended AFWF 2009 Extraordinary Congress in Tripoli September 10-14,2009 and member of special committee on AFWF constitution.

Currently involved on voluntary basis as a national coach to school and public clubs.

My mandate is to equip clubs with training methodology and issues on club administration.

Initiative: I introduced the nation-wide annual schools’ karate championships in 1990. I have since served as its chairperson and chief referee. The championship is part of activities in our grass-roots development program. Training clinics and coaching and examinations are offered free. I am founding president of Botswana Wushu Federation(March 2009).

Martial Arts Systems Studied: Traditional and Contemporary Wushu (Taolu, special interest in animal styles) Oikiru-Ryu-Karate-Jitsu-Do, OIKADO(Hanshi Dr. Patrick Makgabenyana) Kyokushin-kai Kan Karate-Do (1998 KZN-MA, Shihan Alpheus Sabela) Koden-kan Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu (1988 special interest in shiatsu, healing Massage, Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr) Goju-Ryu (IOGKF, distance learning + mekaden kyu thesis) Jeet Kune Do ( 1984/5 Sifu Thomas Tladi) Martial Arts History and Ranking

1979 – I started training martial arts as a secondary school student at Lobatse Secondary School.

1979 – 1983:- martial arts/karate styles studied under various Sempai: Shukokai, Shotokan, Jeet Kune Do and Kung Fu Wushu.

1984 – 1986 as student at University of Botswana I studied Jeet Kune Do under the late Sifu Thomas Tladi in the company of Sensei Nathan Kgabi(Sankukai Karate Do).

1986-till present I came under the instructorship and mentorship of Kyoshi Patrick Makgabenyana, Oikiru-ryu Karate-Jitsu Do(OIKADO)

1988- Ranked Blue Belt, OIKADO and the same year elevated to Brown Belt 1st Kyu. 1989- April awarded the rank of Black Belt 1st Dan, OIKADO. During this period

February-March, I also came under the instructorship of Grandmaster Ramon Lono Jr of Kodenkan Danzan-ryu Jujitsu, with special interest in healing by massage(Shiatsu)

1990 – 2000:- Chairman of Technical Board and Chief Referee, OIKADO Secondary Schools Karate Championships.

1992-till present: I was ranked to Black Belt 2nd Dan in 1992 and conferred Senior Instructor, OIKADO (all Brown Belts are expected to go through my instruction when considered for examination into the ranks of Black Belt Dan levels.

1996 – till present: President, OIKADO Martial Arts School 1998 – title of Yodan/Shidan (4th Dan Black Belt, OIKADO) was conferred upon me.

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2004 – I was inducted into the phase of Menko-Kaiden and was graded to rank of Godan, OIKADO.

2009 - I was inducted into the master hood phase and true Oikado disciple and graded Rokudan,6th Dan Black belt and conferred title of Kyoshi/Master.

January 2014 – I was inducted into the master hood phase rank of Schischidan,7th Dan Black belt

Martial Arts Workshops/Seminars/Gashuku

1986 – present:- I have held several training and coaching clinics with secondary school and public martial arts clubs. The emphasis is on training methodology, combat theory and application, examination and grading.

15 – 17 July 1995:- Gashuku/seminar. University of Botswana Karate School. Various topics. I presented on Refereeing, Standardization of OIKADO Kata. Taught Taikyoku Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yodan and gave a synopsis of Secondary Schools Karate Clubs and tournaments.

5 April 1996 the same Gashuku/Seminar was repeated to capture those who did not attend the July 1995 edition.

9 February 1997:- University of Botswana Karate School Gashuku. It focused on endurance, strength and stamina building. It also exposed participants to the science behind MA exercises.

8 March 1997:- 9am -3pm. Moeding College Gashuku. 30 participants. Head instructor and assisted by Sempai Mbikanyi Magina (Brown Belt 1st kyu) and Sempai Gaabadzo Moseki (Brown Belt 1st kyu). Combat theory and application. We taught Heian Shodan, Tekki Shodan and Taikyoku Shodan.

11 October 1997:- Lobatse Ipelegeng CJSS. 40 participants.9am-4pm. Main focus of the Gashuku was to standardize Heian Shodan Nidan, Magic Set Kicks A, B, C and D. Combat theory and application. Taught Tekki Shodan and Heian Sandan.

23 April 1998 – 10 May 1998:- on attachment to the Kyokushin-kan Karate-Do Kwazulu-Natal Martial Arts Academy, Durban. This attachment was to expose us to alternative training methods and outlook in other systems/styles. I was under the instructorship and careful eye of Shihan Alpheus Sabela.

18 July 1999:-8am – 3pm. Maun OIKADO Tshwaragano Club under Sensei Soccer Seokana. 15 participants. Training and examination and ranking.

8-9 April 2000:- Day 1, 4am -8pm; Day 2 6am – 12 Noon. I was Head instructor. MASS OIKADO Senior Secondary Schools Training Camp, Masunga Senior Secondary School. 7 schools clubs participated (80 participants). The two-day camp focused through Martial Arts teaching on establishing and encouraging brotherhood through sports partnerships between school clubs.

28 January 2006:-7am – 3pm. Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) MPH, OIKADO Nation-wide training and coaching clinics. Gaborone region.40 participants.

24 June 2006:- OIKADO Black Belt Gashuku.8am – 4pm.GSS MPH.20 participants. 10 March 2007:- GSS MPH, 8am -4pm. OIKADO Black belt Gashuku.20 participants. 7 October 2006:- 8am – 3pm.Ipelegeng CJSS Hall. OIKADO Nation-wide training and

coaching clinics.30 participants. January 2005-2012:- re-engineering of Oikado structures & processes. Champion of the

exercise. 10-24 March 2014; - training internship with IKO Matsushima,RSA Durban.

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21-24March 2014:- attended and presented two athletes at the Inaugural IKO Matsushima All Africa Tournament, Port Shepstone Gamalahle Campus. Attended 4 day training seminars by Hanshi John Taylor, 9th Dan Vice President IKO Matsushima, Chairman Australia Kyokushin Karate Association.

9-11 May 2014:- attended as facilitator IKO Vaal Klerksdorp World Cup preparation Gashuku. 80 participants,12 black belts.

24 May 2014:- attended as facilitator Oikado Technical Board Gashuku, South region clubs.Molapowabojang,Chichi CJSS 9am-3pm. 25 participants and 6 black belts.

21 June 2014:- attended as facilitator and host Oikado Technical Board and Rollout Gashuku. 53 participants and 12 black belts. Tlokweng CJSS 730am-5pm.

2 August 2014:- as facilitator Maun region Gashuku. 12 particpants and 3 black belts. 9 August 2014:- as head facilitator Oikado National Grading North, Serowe @

Rankonyane CJSS. Graded 12 students. Attended by schoolhead and 5 black belts. 23 August 2014:- as head facilitator Oikado National Grading South. BOFWA Mochudi.

Graded 20 students. Event attended by 8 black belts. 1-10 September 2014:- attended the IKo Matsushima 4th World Weight Division

Tournament, Seminars and Gradings, Durban ICC RSA. Martial Arts Literature/Publications

I have helped research; edit and proof read The Martial Arts Legacy 12 Volumes and in some wrote the introduction and some chapters and as co-author.

Published books: 1. The Beginnings of Martial Arts Botswana 2. The Exponentiation of Martial Arts Botswana 3. The Tao of Oikado

30 April 1987: “A Question and Answer Session” between Kyoshi Patrick

Makgabenyana and Sempai Moses Kgosibodiba, University of Botswana Karate School. 30 April 1996, “Anti-Thesis of The Spiritual Way”. A thesis theory paper submitted

as part requirement for the award of Black Belt 3rd Dan, OIKADO. September 1996, OIKADO Grading Report: 1990 – 1996. April 1994, “Self-Defense: Bujitsu[Use and Functional Comparison]. A theory

paper on a comparative analysis of self-defense techniques and their application in public self defense settings.

24 September 2004,” OIKADO Historical Background: tracing our origins. A paper by Kyoshi P. Makgabenyana and Shihan M.Kgosibodiba.

30 September 2004, A Comparative Analysis and Ante-mortem of Systems. This thesis compares Goju-ryu and Oikiru-ryu Karate-Jitsu Do. This paper was submitted as my Menko Kaiden (Mekaden Kyu) thesis for advancement into the rank of Black Belt 5th Dan, Godan, OIKADO and into admission to membership and rank recognition by the N.C.M.A.

31 December 2005, OIKADO Grassroots Development Program: 2006-2010. This is a position paper still to be adopted with the theme “Promoting Better Health for Young People through Physical Activity and Sports: Taking Martial Arts to the People.”

30 September 2006, OIKADO Lecture Notes Series 1-6: 1. Mind and Face; 2. Kata, 3.Techniques; 4.Techniques of Observation, Hearing and Association; 5.Combat Theory and Other Aspects; 6.The Ninja; 7. The Negative Heart of OIKADO.

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12 August 2006, 8.Training and Advancement in OIKADO. This paper gives a synopsis of phases of development and advancement for Black Belts in OIKADO, requirements at each phase.

30 April 2007, OIKADO Martial Arts Titles: Special Policy. This is a position paper intended discussion and encourages development of policy in OIKADO Martial Arts School on conferrement of titles to Black Belt holders in OIKADO.

31 May 2007, A New Structure for OIKADO Martial Arts School. This is a position paper intended to ignite discussions and dialogue and help shift paradigms in view of restructuring of OIKADO.

18 September 2007, Martial Arts and Primary Schools: basics and guidelines. A thesis required as part-fulfillment to be accepted into Master-hood status and release from mentorship.

List of Referees:

1. Hanshi Dr. Patrick Solomzi Makgabenyana, 8th Dan Oikado Martial Arts School International PO Box 1533 Lobatse. Botswana. Tel: +267 319 0814 email: pmakgabenyana@gov.bw glaetsang@gov.bw cell: +267 76376670

2. Hanshi John Taylor, 9th Dan

Chairman Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Incorporated Vice Prsesident, IKO Matsushima Kyokushin Karate 130 Hewlett St. Bronte, N.S.W. Australia 2024 Email: shihantaylor@ozemail.com.au Tel: +2 9389 0252 / 0418 284 100

3. Shihan Khanyisani Mazibuko, 5th Dan

RSA IKO Matsushima Kyokushin Karate 129 KE Masinga Rd, Kingsmead. Durban Tel : +27 824476683 / 718521711 Email : khanyisani@reshebile.co.za

4. Sensei Dr. Patrick Masokwane, 4th Dan.

PO Box 501978. Gaborone. Cell : +267 71756200 email : masokwane@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery

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From beach workout 4th R-Kyoshi Kgosibodiba, 3rd L-Shihan Mazibuko

Laying of wreath at Shihan Sabela tomb Kyoshi beach workout

Botswana 2014 IKO SA interns Moments before honbou dojo session

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Kyoshi Kgosibodiba,Hanshi Taylor, Sensei Ogotseng Sensei Vaxa, Hanshi Taylor, Sensei Clive, Kyoshi Kgosibodiba @ Durban

Hanshi Taylor & Kyoshi Kgosibodiba After seminar at Durban honbou

After seminar at Gamalahle AAT Botswana interns with Hanshi Taylor

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Beach workout Beach workout

Shihan Mazibuko demo squat walk Kyoshi on honbou aerostep

Kyoshi @ Klerksdorp IKO World Cup Preparation Gashuku, March 2014

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IKO Klerksdorp World Cup Préparation Gashuku, March 2014

Kyoshi Kgosibodiba with Sensei Zacharia Labane @ IKO Klerksdorp Gashuku. March 2014

L-R : Sensei P.Mokoena, Sensei Lekalake, Sensei Mofokeng, Senpai Sejeso, kyoshi Kgosibodiba

Sensei with Klerksdorp Correctional Services Facility Manager

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Sensei M.Moleme, 3rd Dan IKO Vaal Chief

Sensei Moleme, Sensei Zulu, Kyoshi, Sensei Mokoena

Hanshi Taylor with seminar participants at IKO SA Hqs Durban honbou dojo

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IKO Klerksdorp World Cup preparation Gashuku, March 2014. Extreme Right is Sensei Buti leading roadwork.